Hugh McCulloch

Politician

1808 – 1895

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Who was Hugh McCulloch?

Hugh McCulloch was an American statesman who served two non-consecutive terms as U.S. Treasury Secretary under three presidents. He was opposed to the National Banking Act of 1864, and attempted to bring the United States back to the gold standard throughout his career.

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Born
Dec 7, 1808
Kennebunk
Profession
Education
  • Bowdoin College
Lived in
  • Maine
Died
May 24, 1895
Prince George's County

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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