Alexander Hamilton

The financial founder

Capital, credit, and a strong union.

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The first Treasury Secretary, whose national bank, public credit and pro-industry vision built the financial machinery of American capitalism atop a strong central state.

social

Elitist and order-minded, distrustful of the mob.

economic

Built banks, credit and industry — the foundation of American capitalism.

governance

Champion of a strong central state and energetic executive.

Notable for

Founded the national financial system
First Treasury Secretary
The Federalist Papers

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