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title: Jefferson Davis Imprisoned in Fort Monroe
author: Alfred R. Waud
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21492/jefferson-davis-imprisoned-in-fort-monroe/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-01-05
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# Jefferson Davis Imprisoned in Fort Monroe
_Authored by Alfred R. Waud_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21492.jpg)
## Image Caption
A print depicting former Confederate president [Jefferson Davis](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jefferson_Davis/) imprisoned at Fort Monroe after the [American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Civil_War/), drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1865.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Waud, A. R. (2026, January 05). Jefferson Davis Imprisoned in Fort Monroe. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Waud, Alfred R.. "Jefferson Davis Imprisoned in Fort Monroe." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 05, 2026. .
### MLA
Waud, Alfred R.. "Jefferson Davis Imprisoned in Fort Monroe." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Jan 2026, .
## License & Copyright
The public domain content above is from the [Library of Congress](http://www.loc.gov/). You can copy it freely. [Original image](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004660790/) by [**Alfred R. Waud**](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004660790/). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 05 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.