Extra Credit Questions

[AussieMick]

To add some context ... I found the basis for this question when considering current global financial conditions.
And that took me to the US Civil War ... and how it was then , especially in the South.

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This person's name was mentioned in a Post by Gene. But with over 5000 posts by Gene I dont think that helps much.

It didn't help me much -
However, given that you have a 150 +/- year old photo of a man with a beard who sure looks a lot like Abraham Lincoln, it can only be on person.
(I hope I didn't give it away)

You didnt give it away, Gene. Its not Abe.

That post of your's (years ago) referred to a specific chapter in a book which alerted you to this person and his cunning scheme.

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bed time for me, so one more clue ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1hCLBTD5RM