The Confederate States of America convened a meeting of electors to select their constitutional leadership in the early years of the Civil War. On December 4, 1861, all 109 electors from the Confederate states gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to cast their votes for President and Vice President. Jefferson Davis, who had previously been appointed as provisional president, was unanimously elected to serve as the first president of the Confederacy. Alexander H. Stephens, an influential politician and a prominent figure in the Confederacy’s government, was elected as his running mate. This election underscored the Confederacy's determination to establish a stable government separate from the Union, rallying the southern states under a unified leadership.The choice of Davis and Stephens as leaders reflected the Confederacy's aspirations and its desire to legitimize its existence internationally. Davis, a former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War, was seen as a strong military choice by many, pursuing aggressive military strategies against Union forces. Stephens, though deeply committed to states' rights, articulated the Confederacy's principles, including the defense of slavery and states' autonomy. Their election was part of a broader strategy to consolidate power and rally support within the southern states, which had seceded from the Union earlier in the year, believing that their way of life was at stake.An important aspect of this election was the showcase of unity among the Confederate states, as all electors voted unanimously, which contrasted sharply with the divisions in the Union. The leadership of Davis and Stephens would play a critical role in the Confederacy’s operations, especially in the subsequent military engagements. Nevertheless, this early decision was pivotal in forming the main pillars of the Southern government's strength and weaknesses throughout the war.