Things that lasted longer than the Confederacy:

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

The Nickelodeon run of You Can't Do That On Television (1981-1990)

Tom Baker's portrayal of The Doctor on Doctor Who (1974-1981)

The AMC Gremlin (1970-1978)

The Ford Pinto (1971-1980)

The reign of the Petronas Towers as the tallest buildings in the world (1998-2004)

The partnership of the Cookie Crisp Crook and his dog, Chip (1990-1997)