William P. Fessenden
American politician and Treasury Secretary
Born
October 16th, 1806
218 years ago
Died
1869
156 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 26th Secretary of the Treasury during the American Civil War, managing the financial affairs of the Union. Played a significant role in reforming the nation's banking and currency systems. Involved in the establishment of the first income tax in the United States. Other political roles included serving as a U.S. Senator from Maine and a member of the House of Representatives.
Served as 26th Secretary of the Treasury
Reformed banking and currency systems
Established the first income tax
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