Alexander Hamilton becomes the father of Treasury (jan 1, 1789 – jan 1, 1795)
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Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the Treasury, from 1789 to 1795. He created the modern U.S. financial system with the establishment of a federal tax system, central bank and mint, national debt and the dollar as currency.Added to timeline:
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jan 1, 1789
jan 1, 1795
~ 6 years