1963 B JOSEPH W. BARR FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE(NEW YORK) CIRCULATED

Description: UP FOR AUCTION: 1963 B JOSEPH W. BARR 1$ FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE (NEW YORK). Joseph Walker Barr (January 17, 1918 – February 23, 1996) was an American businessman and politician from Indiana. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Secretary of the Treasury from December 21, 1968 until January 20, 1969, in President Lyndon B. Johnson's cabinet. In 1958, he defeated Charles B. Bronson for a seat in Congress from Indiana's 11th congressional district, a Republican stronghold. He was aided by Democratic gains that increased the party's majority from 35 to 129 seats. During his time in the House, he became friends with then-Senator John F. Kennedy. He served only one term before being defeated for re-election in 1960. After his electoral defeat, President Kennedy appointed him as the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Congressional Relations. In 1963, he was appointed Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Barr served as the Undersecretary of the Treasury from 1965 to 1968, during the Johnson named Barr as the Secretary of the Treasury with a recess appointment, effective for the remainder of Johnson's term in office. His 28 days in the position was the shortest term of any Treasury Secretary. Given his short period in office, his signature appears only on the one-dollar bill. THE ITEM SWILL BE SHIPPED IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR ANY ADDITIONAL PICTURES. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

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