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William Gibbs McAdoo Jr. [1] / ˈmækəˌduː / (October 31, 1863 – February 1, 1941) was an American lawyer and statesman. McAdoo was a leader of the Progressive movement and played a major role in the administration of his father-in-law President Woodrow Wilson.
William G. McAdoo was the U.S. secretary of the treasury (1913–18), a founder and chairman (1914) of the Federal Reserve Board, and director general of the U.S. railroads during and shortly after World War I (1917–19). He directed four fund-raising drives that raised $18,000,000,000 to help finance.
William Gibbs McAdoo Jr. (31 de octubre de 1863 - 1 de febrero de 1941) fue un abogado y estadista estadounidense. McAdoo fue un líder del movimiento progresista y desempeñó un papel importante en la administración de su suegro, el presidente Woodrow Wilson.
William G. McAdoo was the Treasury secretary and ex officio chairman of the Federal Reserve Board from 1913 to 1918. He played a key role in the creation and financing of the Fed, but also supported segregation in government.
Learn about the life and career of William Gibbs McAdoo, the first Treasury Secretary appointed by President Woodrow Wilson. He played a key role in creating the Federal Reserve System and financing World War I.
Learn about the life and achievements of William Gibbs McAdoo, who served as Secretary of the Treasury and director of the US Railroad Administration during World War I. He was a key figure in financing the war, selling war bonds, and overseeing the railroads.
11 de jun. de 2018 · A biography of William Gibbs McAdoo, a prominent Democrat and Wilson's secretary of the Treasury, who also served as director general of railways and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Learn about his achievements, controversies, and political career.
