At the 1912 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore , Burke enthusiastically supported the candidacy of Woodrow Wilson . Burke swung all of North Dakota 's votes to Wilson on the first ballot . William Jennings Bryan , himself a supporter of Wilson and also a good friend of Burke 's , wanted Burke to run for Vice-President . Burke demurred , however , due to a promise he had given Indiana delegates for their votes . As a result , Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana was chosen for Vice-President . Burke was named United States Treasurer following Wilson ’s election victory in November 1912 . From 1913 to 1921 Burke was Treasurer of the United States , under President Woodrow Wilson . Burke ran unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1916
1912 Democratic National Convention
1912 Democratic National Convention
John Burke (politician)