“The inquiry constantly is what will please, not what will benefit the people. In such a government there can be nothing but temporary expedient, fickleness, and folly.”
Quote by Alexander Hamilton
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Papers: Harold C. Syrett, Editor; Jacob E. Cooke, Associate Editor
This book is a compilation of historical documents curated and edited by Harold C. Syrett and Jacob E. Cooke, offering a diverse range of primary sources for scholarly research. more
Author
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more
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