Guide Note

Founding Father Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. He was the first delegate chosen to the Constitutional Convention and one of the authors of the Federalist Papers, a primary source for Constitutional interpretation.

Hamilton was born in the British West Indies and educated in New England. He volunteered to serve in the Revolutionary War, eventually becoming a confidante to General George Washington.

Hamilton assumed the role as Secretary of the Treasury in 1789. He resigned from the office in 1795 after having been caught in an extramarital affair.

Following his resignation, Hamilton returned to his Constitutional law practice. Hamilton's sway over the country's fiscal policies fell out of favor with the election of Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson to office in 1800.

In 1801, Hamilton founded the New-York Evening Post, a Federal broadsheet.

In 1804, he was challenged to a duel by political rival Aaron Burr. Hamilton was mortally wounded during that duel and died the following day.

Fast Facts

Born: January 11, 1755 (or 1757) in Nevis, British West Indies
Spouse: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Political Party: Federalist (Founder)
Notable Position Held: First U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
One of the main authors of the Federalist Papers
Died: July 12, 1804 following a duel with Aaron Burr

Timeline

January 11, 1755 (or 1757): Born
1775: Volunteers to serve in Revolutionary War
1777-1781: Serves on George Washington's staff
1782-1783: Serves as member of Congress of the Confederation
1783: Opens law office in New York City
1787: First delegate chosen to Constitutional Convention
1789-1795: Serves as U.S. Treasury Secretary
1801: Founds the New-York Evening Post
July 12, 1804: Dies following duel with Aaron Burr

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The National Archives: The Founding Fathers: New York
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BusinessWeek: "Alexander Hamilton, Economic Prophet" (Book Excerpt - 2004)

Alexander Hamilton Writings

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Alexander Hamilton Criticisms and Controversies

Positive Liberty: "Hamilton, Surely An Honorable Man"
Boston.com: "Hamilton: a flawed portrait"
Catholic Education Resource Center: "Alexander Hamilton: From Caesar to Christ"

Alexander Hamilton Timeline

Born: January, 11 of either 1755 or 1757
1775: Joined a New York volunteer militia company in the Revolutionary War
1777-1781: Served on George Washington's staff
1782-1783: Served as a member of the Congress of the Confederation
1783: Opened a law office in New York City
1786: Delegate to the Annapolis Convention
1787: First delegate chosen to the Constitutional Convention
1789–1795: Served as the first Secretary of the Treasury
1790: Established the United States Revenue Cutter Service (later merged with the Lifesaving Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard)
1790: Proposed the First National Bank to Congress
1801: Founded the New-York Evening Post
1804: Died after a duel with Aaron Burr

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