After George Washington was elected the nation’s first president in 1789, he appointed Hamilton secretary of the treasury. Hamilton sought to create a stable financial foundation for the nation and increase the power of the central government.

Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 [a] – July 12, 1804) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 during George Washington's presidency.

Alexander Hamilton served as Washington's aide during the Revolutionary War, served as the first Secretary of Treasury under Washington's administration and is considered to be the founder of our nation's economic system. Visit Historic Mount Vernon's web page on Hamilton.

2020年12月14日 · Alexander Hamilton was in his early 30s during the debate and passage of the U.S. Constitution and the first presidential election. While Hamilton certainly craved political advancement and...

2020年2月14日 · After Washington was unanimously elected the first U.S. president in 1789, he made Hamilton his first cabinet selection as secretary of the Treasury. Washington soon realized he had his hands...

2024年10月14日 · The Whiskey Rebellion is crushed by a federalized militia put together by President George Washington and Secretary Alexander Hamilton.

Upon his unanimous victory in the presidential election in 1789, George Washington appointed his old friend Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton served in the role for six years from 1789-1795.