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Edmund Ruffin, Father of Secession in Virginia, 1860-1865 (1955)
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Edmund Ruffin, Father of Secession in Virginia, 1860-1865 (1955)
Edmund Ruffin, Father of Secession in Virginia, 1860-1865 (1955) Ruffin (1794-1865) was a farmer and slaveholder who was a strong supporter of the secession of his state of Virginia from the Union. He is popularly believed to have fired the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. He committed suicide after General Robert E Lee surrendered at Appomattox. A print from Mathew Brady Historian with a Camera by James D Horan, Bonanza Books, New York, 1955
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Edmund Ruffin, known as the "Father of Secession in Virginia". Taken in 1860-1865, during a tumultuous period in American history, this portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a man whose beliefs and actions would shape the course of events. Edmund Ruffin was not just an ordinary farmer; he was also a staunch supporter of secession. As tensions escalated between the North and South, Ruffin's unwavering dedication to his state led him to become one of Virginia's most prominent advocates for leaving the Union. It is even rumored that he fired the first shot at Fort Sumter, marking the beginning of the devastating Civil War. In this head and shoulders portrait, Ruffin's long hair frames his face with an air of determination. His piercing gaze seems to reflect both conviction and conflict within his soul. A man torn between loyalty to his land and belief in states' rights. Tragically, after General Robert E Lee surrendered at Appomattox, ending Confederate hopes for victory, Ruffin could no longer bear witness to what he saw as defeat. He chose to end his own life rather than live under Union rule. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how deeply divided America once was - where men like Edmund Ruffin were willing to fight fiercely for their ideals until their last breaths. It stands as a testament to both individual conviction and collective
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