William Duer’s desire to make money sank two businesses, cause the Panic of 1792 and almost destroyed the American economy in its infancy.
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Replacing Hamilton - Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Takes Over the Treasury Deptartment
Oliver Wolcott, Jr. was the second Treasurer of the United States.
Tench Coxe - The First American Economist
Tench Coxe could be considered Americas first political economist.
Robert Morris - The Founding Father We're Supposed To Know
By the outbreak of the American Revolution, Robert Morris was one of the wealthiest men in America. He had amassed a fortune in international trading and real estate.
Alexander Hamilton
When hostilities broke out, Hamilton joined the Continental Army. He quickly rose through the ranks and came to the attention of General Washington. He became one of Washington's most trusted advisers for the rest of his life.