Azie Taylor Morton. [1900]-
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Morton, Azie Taylor, 1936-2003
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Azie Taylor Morton (born February 1, 1936, St. John Colony, Dale, Texas – died December 7, 2003, Bastrop County, Texas) served as Treasurer of the United States during the Carter administration from September 12, 1977, to January 20, 1981. She remains the only African American to hold that office. Her signature was printed on US currency during her tenure....
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The Democratic Party in Texas has played an important role in the political history of Texas since its declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836. Settlers from the south and east brought an overwhelming allegiance to the Democratic Party, making it the only competitive political party in the state throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The party’s dominance in local, state, and federal government over an ineffective Republican party, resulted in both a great influence o...
