William Gibbs McAdoo and the Federal Reserve’s First Years: How Wilson’s Treasury Secretary Shaped Early FRN Design
William Gibbs McAdoo served as Treasury Secretary from 1913 to 1918, overseeing the birth of the Federal Reserve System and signing the very first Federal Reserve Notes ever issued. Understanding his role unlocks the story behind some of the most historically significant and collectible paper money in American numismatic history.
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