Azie Taylor Morton, 67, a former United States treasurer and the only black to serve in that post.

Morton was appointed the nation’s 37th treasurer by President Jimmy Carter, and served from 1977 to 1981.

The treasurer reports to the secretary of the Treasury, the principal economic advisor to the president. Both officials’ signatures are featured on paper money.

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