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Benjamin Appointed Secretary of War
- When
- November 1861
- Where
- Confederate government (unlocated)
Judah P. Benjamin was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in late 1861, while continuing to act as Attorney General until November 15, 1861.
Davis found Benjamin a cheerfully competent and useful member of the official family, suited for almost any post. Benjamin was appointed War Secretary and continued to act as Attorney General until November 15, 1861; the passages give no exact date for the appointment itself. He was later promoted to Secretary of State in March 1862.
Sources
- Judah P. Benjamin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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