Title: Alexander Hamilton
Description: Alexander Hamilton: America's Forgotten Founder describes the character and achievements of a man who was instrumental in casting the form of our government and especially its strong financial structure. His financial innovations renewed the public credit when war debts threatened to swamp the fledgling economy, provided a stable currency system and established a federal revenue system. Hamilton s involvement in the foreign affairs of the new republic assured its unity, sovereignty and rapid economic growth.
Subjects: Politics and government, Influence, Biography, Statesmen
Places: United States
People: Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Time periods: 1783-1809