Two LDS Women Whose Names Ended Up on U.S. Currency


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The LDS Church has had its fair share of United States politicians over the years. From Ezra Taft Benson as Secretary of Agriculture to longtime Republican Senator Orrin Hatch, members of the Church have been involved in various government roles. But did you know that two, that's right, two LDS women have been U.S. Secretary of Treasury? Ivy Baker Priest—U.S. Treasurer Under Dwight D. Eisenhower via mormonwiki.com The first Latter-day Saint woman (and second woman, period) to take on this title was Ivy Baker Priest, a Utah native who had two unsuccessful bids for Congress. She didn't let that get her down, however, and stayed active in politics. During Dwight D. Eisenhower's campaign for president, the Republican National Committee brought on Baker Priest as coordinator of the women's vote. Many credited her efforts with the great success in women turning out to vote for Eisenhower, which resulted in his winning the election. Eisenhower apparently recognized her efforts and he indicated she would be his Secretary of Treasury even before he was officially sworn into...

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