Historical Events tagged with "Hamilton"

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Politics & Government

Founding of the United States Department of the Treasury

September 2nd, 1789 235 years ago

The United States Department of the Treasury was established as a response to the need for a federal financial system. Created by the Congress of the United States, it was tasked with managing government revenue, expenses, and public debt. Alexander Hamilton became the first Secretary of the Treasury, advocating for a strong centralized financial system. The formation of this department marked a significant step towards the development of a modern American economy.

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