Azie Taylor Morton | |
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36th Treasurer of the United States | |
In office September 12, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Francine Irving Neff |
Succeeded by | Angela Marie Buchanan |
Personal details | |
Born | Dale, Texas, U.S. | February 1, 1936
Died | December 7, 2003 Bastrop County, Texas, U.S. | (aged 67)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | James Homer Morton |
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Azie Taylor Morton (February 1, 1936 – December 7, 2003) was the Treasurer of the United States during the Carter administration from September 12, 1977, to January 20, 1981. She remains the only African American to hold that office. Her signature was printed on US currency during her tenure.[1]