Andrew W. Mellon
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Andrew William Mellon
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| In office March 4 1921 – February 12 1932 |
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| Preceded by | David F. Houston |
| Succeeded by | Ogden L. Mills |
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| Born | March 24, 1855 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1937 (aged 82) Southampton, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nora McMullen Mellon |
| Profession | Banker, politician |
Andrew William Mellon (March 24 1855 — August 27 1937) was an American banker who also owned many industrial businesses. He was the Secretary of the Treasury from March 4 1921 until February 12 1932.
[change] Personal life
Mellon was a lover of art, and had a large collection which he gave to the National Gallery of Art. Mellon was also a philanthropist - someone who gives to charity in order to make the world a better place.
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