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Glass, Carter, 1858-1946
American politician; Ex Officio Chairman, Federal Reserve Board, 1918 – 1920
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Carter Glass co-sponsored the Federal Reserve Act. As secretary of the Treasury from 1918 to 1920, he also served as ex officio chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Later, as U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Banking Committee during the Great Depression, Glass co-sponsored major legislation that changed the structure and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System. (Source: Federal Reserve History)
1858
1946
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- Federal Reserve Board -- Ex-Officio Chairman (1918-1920)
- United States. Congress. House (1902-1918)
- United States. Congress. Senate (1920-1946)
- United States. Department of the Treasury -- Secretary (1918-1920 : Wilson)
- Virginia -- Senate (1900-1902)
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