William Gibbs McAdoo Politician

William Gibbs McAdoo, Jr. (October 31, 1863 – February 1, 1941) was an American lawyer and statesman. McAdoo was a leader of the Progressive movement who played a major role in the two presidential administrations of Woodrow Wilson. He was Wilson's campaign manager in 1912; he married Wilson's daughter, and served as his secretary of the Treasury. He was primarily responsible for financing the American side of World War I, providing large loans to the Allies, and running the troubled railroad system inside the United States. He was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination in 1920 and 1924 and served as Senator from California as a Democrat.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 31, 1863
Birth place	Marietta Georgia , United States
Religion	Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of death	February 01, 1941
Place of death	Washington D.C. , United States
Education	University of Tennessee
Spouse	Eleanor Wilson McAdoo
Profession	Lawyer , Politician