Andrew W. Mellon

Andrew W. Mellon was an influential American businessman and politician in the early 20th century. Born in 1855, he made his fortune in banking and the steel industry, co-founding the Mellon National Bank. Mellon's political career peaked when he served as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1921 to 1932, during which he implemented significant tax reductions and promoted economic growth after World War I. He was also a notable philanthropist, helping to establish the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., which houses an impressive collection of European and American art. Mellon passed away in 1937.