Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton
Robert Morris
Robert Morris was the first person appointed Secretary of the Treasury by George Washington, but Morris declined this office; thus the first Secretary of the Treasury was Alexander Hamilton, who was appointed at Morris's suggestion. Morris had held a similar position as Superintendent of Finance under the Continental Congress.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was one of the founding fathers. He was good with financial affairs and Hamilton became the Secretary of the Treasury under US President George Washington. At that time. the Treasury was the largest US government department.
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 was George Washington's Secretary of Treasury from 1789 to 1795. Albert Gallatin was the Secretary of Treasury under Thomas Jefferson. Secretary Gallatin convinced President Jefferson that they should run their administration based on Hamilton's financial and economic programs.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was never Vice-President. He was the first Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington.
Albert Gallatin was President Jefferson's Secretary of the Treasury.