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This Romney native served as Under Secretary of the Army under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.
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In 1964, who became the first woman to serve on the Interstate Commerce Commission?
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Who did Gaston Caperton defeat to become West Virginia's 31st governor?
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Who is the longest-serving speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates in history?
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Before becoming governor, this person served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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This governor ended the deadly Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Strike.
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Who was governor when West Virginia's second (current) constitution was adopted?
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Matthew Reese helped organize this candidate's presidential campaign in West Virginia.
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Which governor served a five-year term due to a disputed election?
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In what controversial election year was West Virginia's new governor not determined for 15 months?
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