Jefferson Davis
publication date: Monday, July 27, 2009 (part of Round XL)
category: Government
clue: It must have been tough to lead a fledgling nation that rejected national leadership.
explanation: Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, and Elaine Beckland
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