W. O. Woods
Treasurer of the United States
About W. O. Woods
Lived 1873 – 1951 (aged 77). W. O. Woods was an American.
Walter Orr Woods (October 31, 1873 – June 7, 1951 ) was an American government official who was Register of the Treasury from October 1, 1927, to January 17, 1929 and Treasurer of the United States from January 18, 1929, to May 31, 1933. Before becoming Treasurer, he was a member of the War Loan Board staff. As Treasurer he supervised the change from the large to the smaller sized U.S. currency now in use.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was W. O. Woods?
Treasurer of the United States
When was W. O. Woods born?
W. O. Woods was born on 31 October 1873 in Carlinville.
When did W. O. Woods die?
W. O. Woods died on 7 June 1951 in Carlinville.
What nationality was W. O. Woods?
W. O. Woods was American.
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