
New York
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury Secretary
Alexander Hamilton
1755–1804 • New York
1st Treasury Secretary
Most Important Quote
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”
Biography
Bastard, orphan, immigrant. Architect of the financial system of the United States, founder of the Coast Guard, and author of most of the Federalist Papers.
Stances
Arch-Federalist. National bank, federal assumption of state debts, industrial economy, strong executive.