What do you think of when you hear the term “Founding Father”? Most likely you think of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson or even Benjamin Franklin, but there are a few others missing from that list. One of the Founding Fathers who might be known to some, but whose face everyone knows, is Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was known as many things, a lawyer, soldier, statesman, and the very first Secretary of the Treasury in the U.S. His actions, not only helped form the First National Bank, but helped develop America’s first political party. Because of his role in the nation’s history, Alexander Hamilton is most likely recognized as the man on the 10 dollar bill. But who is he behind all these titles?
Hamilton was born in the late …show more content…
He was one of the few to not only battle on the field, but battled locally with authorities writing to congress again explaining the condition issues of his men since the strength of the artillery company was not quite up to par as it should have been. He fought to make sure that there were equal payments for his men. He knew there was only so much congress could do, but made sure to get his point across that things need to change.
At the Battle of White Plains, Hamilton left a good impression with his superiors by helping add a victory where the British offensive got delayed which gave the American army an “orderly retreat.” Because of that decision he made, Washington sought out his artillery company for help during another …show more content…
Washington however requested Hamilton to join his family aide and promoted him to lieutenant colonel. When he accepted Washington’s offer Hamilton, we worked side by side with Washington for the next five years. Washington called Hamilton his “most trusted advisor” however this was more of a desk job than anything else. Hamilton was the one who wrote Washington’s letters, reports, and strategic plans. However it wasn’t very long until he asked Washington to be a part of the battlefield, where he led a victory in one of the most known battle, The Battle of
Hamilton was born in the late …show more content…
He was one of the few to not only battle on the field, but battled locally with authorities writing to congress again explaining the condition issues of his men since the strength of the artillery company was not quite up to par as it should have been. He fought to make sure that there were equal payments for his men. He knew there was only so much congress could do, but made sure to get his point across that things need to change.
At the Battle of White Plains, Hamilton left a good impression with his superiors by helping add a victory where the British offensive got delayed which gave the American army an “orderly retreat.” Because of that decision he made, Washington sought out his artillery company for help during another …show more content…
Washington however requested Hamilton to join his family aide and promoted him to lieutenant colonel. When he accepted Washington’s offer Hamilton, we worked side by side with Washington for the next five years. Washington called Hamilton his “most trusted advisor” however this was more of a desk job than anything else. Hamilton was the one who wrote Washington’s letters, reports, and strategic plans. However it wasn’t very long until he asked Washington to be a part of the battlefield, where he led a victory in one of the most known battle, The Battle of