D. W. Davis

D. W. Davis

David William Davis (April 23, 1873 – August 5, 1959) was the 12th Governor of Idaho, serving from 1919 to 1923. He later served briefly as Commissioner of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. From that, he became a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Department of Interior.

Read more about D. W. Davis:  Early Life and Career, Idaho Banker and Governor, Other Interests and Later Career

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