Preeminence

George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and a few other Americans presumably have left records of achievement, but "William G.

McAdoo has a record of achievement never excelled in American history.

Born in Georgia, he was educated in Tennessee, where he practiced law until he moved to New York, where he opened law offices.

"He planned, built and operated the first tunnel system under the Hudson river. He was Secretary of the Treasury in the most critical period in American history and Director General of Railroads throughout the War. . . .

During his public service McAdoo has solved some of the greatest problems which have ever faced the nation. Time has justified the wisdom and constructive character of his acts."--from a campaign pamphlet recently issued.