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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

"The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government"


[USA] Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the
following Oath or Affirmation:
[CSA] Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the
following oath or affirmation:
[USA] "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute
the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my
Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United
States."
[CSA] "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute
the office of President of the _Confederate_ States _of America_, and
will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution _thereof_."
[USA] Section 2. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army
and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States,
when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require
the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the
executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their
respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and
Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of
Impeachment.
[CSA] Section 2. The President shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Army
and Navy of the _Confederate_ States, and of the militia of the several
States, when called into the actual service of the _Confederate_ States;
he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each
of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of
their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and
pardons for offenses against the _Confederacy_, except in cases of
impeachment.


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