Clement Vallandigham

Clement Vallandigham

Clement Laird Vallandigham (pronounced velan´digham; July 29, 1820 – June 17, 1871) was an Ohio politician, and leader of the Copperhead faction of anti-war Democrats during the American Civil War. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Read more about Clement Vallandigham:  Early Life, Post-Congressional Activities, Death

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