In the midst of secession, the newly formed Confederate States of America needed a leader to guide them through the turbulent times ahead. On this fateful day, the 109 electors from the several states of the Confederacy converged to cast their votes, and the result was unanimous: Jefferson Davis, a seasoned politician and former US Secretary of War, was elected as the first President of the Confederate States of America, with Alexander H. Stephens as his trusted Vice President. This historic election marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history, as the Confederacy officially took shape and began its journey as a sovereign nation.