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George W. Campbell
(1769–1848) was an American statesman who served as a
U.S. Representative
,
Senator
,
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice
, and
U.S. Ambassador to Russia
. Appointed fifth
United States Secretary of the Treasury
by
James Madison
, he faced national financial disorder brought on by the
War of 1812
. Campbell was unsuccessful in his efforts to raise enough money through
government bond
sales and he resigned after only eight months in office, disillusioned and in bad health.
Engraving:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
; restoration:
Andrew Shiva
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