Alexander Hamilton did not purchase territory from Spain.
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. That's also the reason that the Treasury building is on the back of the bill.
President George Washington created a lot of institutions and traditions as the first president. One of the traditions he began was the presidential appointment of cabinet positions. Washington appointed four people to cabinet positions. His Secretary of the Treasury was Alexander Hamilton, the guy on the $10 bill.Rounding out the cabinet was Thomas Jefferson as the Secretary of State, Henry Knox as Secretary of War, and Edmond Randolph as the Attorney General.The modern cabinet now consists of 15 positions.
Washington's first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson. His first Secretary of Treasury was Alexander Hamilton. His first Secretary of War was Henry Knox.
Alexander Hamilton, former confident and aide de camp of George Washington became his Secretary of the Treasury in 1789. Unfortunately, he resigned his post when news of an extra-marital affair he had been involved in came to light.
Alexander Hamilton's main job as Secretary of the Treasury was to deal with the government's financial issues.
Alexander Hamilton's main job as Secretary of the Treasury was to deal with the government's financial issues.
Alexander Hamilton's main job as Secretary of the Treasury was to deal with the government's financial issues.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton did not purchase territory from Spain.
He was appointed the Secretary of Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton's role in President Washington's administration was that of Secretary of the Treasury. This was one of the most powerful roles anyone could play in the administration and allowed Hamilton a primary role in authoring economic policies.
Alexander Hamilton did not purchase territory from Spain.
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson was Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton was Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton