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Alexander Hamilton was never President. He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington from 1789 until his resignation in 1795. He returned to the practice of law after his resignation, and dabbled in politics (mostly other people's), but never held public office again. He was killed as the result of a duel with Vice-President Aaron Burr in 1804, which ended any future political aspirations he may have had.
Earlier Years
Before Washington was elected President, and before the US Constitution was ratified, Alexander Hamilton was one of New York's delegates to the Philadelphia (Constitutional) Convention and the Annapolis Convention, both efforts to correct weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. He was also the delegate from New York County to the New York State legislature.
Before that, he was a member of the Congress of the Confederation (or United States in Congress Assembled), the central governing body under the Articles of Confederation.
He was allegedly a brilliant attorney in private practice. Before that, he fought in the Revolutionary War, serving for four years as an aide to General (later President) Washington.
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What number president was Alexander Hamilton?
Zero. Alexander Hamilton never became President, although he might have done so if not for being killed in the duel with Aaron Burr. Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin are represented on US currency despite the fact that they never held the office of President of the United States of America.
Who died after being challenged to a duel by Aaron Burr?
That would be Alexander Hamilton.
What were Alexander Hamiltons accomplishments?
· the first United States Secretary of the Treasury signing the constitution and being on the ten dollar bill
What age did Alexander Hamilton die?
There is some discrepancy as to Alexander Hamilton's birth year. It is recorded as being 1757, but Danish records lead historians to believe he was actually born in 1755. Having died in 1804, Hamilton was either 49 or 51.
Which Vice President killed someone while in office?
Aaron Burr, Vice President under President Thomas Jefferson, fought a duel with pistols at Weehawken, New Jersey against Alexander Hamilton, a political enemy who was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. under President George Washington. Hamilton was killed. Burr was indicted for murder in the Bergen County, New Jersey court, but the charge was dismissed by the court before trial.
What political events happened in the 1800s?
In 1800 the U. S. capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. On July 12th 1804 Alexander Hamilton dies after being shot by Vice President Aaron Burr.
Why did Alexander Hamilton Stephens believe that President Lincoln had made the use of force necessary?
Alexander Hamilton Stephens believed that President Lincoln had made the use of force necessary because he viewed Lincoln's call to restore federal authority and suppress the Confederate rebellion as a direct threat to the South's way of life and their right to self-determination. Stephens, being the Vice President of the Confederacy, believed that the use of force was necessary to protect the South's independence and defend their constitutional rights.
Was Alexander Hamilton a lawyer?
Alexander Hamilton was always looking for ways to be 'useful' to the nation and a year earlier had gotten married to Elizabeth (December 14, 1780). He needed to provide for his wife and soon-to-be eight children. After being a hero at the Battle of Yorktown (October 1781), he started studying law with his usual intense focus and immersion, such that Hamilton passed the bar in record time by July 1782. Most people do not know this, but when John Jay resigned from being the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, President Washington asked Hamilton to be the Chief Justice! For more information: AllThingsHamilton.com
Why was Alexander Hamilton a lawyer?
Alexander Hamilton was always looking for ways to be 'useful' to the nation and a year earlier had gotten married to Elizabeth (December 14, 1780). He needed to provide for his wife and soon-to-be eight children. After being a hero at the Battle of Yorktown (October 1781), he started studying law with his usual intense focus and immersion, such that Hamilton passed the bar in record time by July 1782. Most people do not know this, but when John Jay resigned from being the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, President Washington asked Hamilton to be the Chief Justice! For more information: AllThingsHamilton.com
What did Aaron Burr do that was important?
The main reason why Burr is remembered is because he shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken. He also happened to be a Vice President, after being tied with Thomas Jefferson in the Presidential Election for which the House of Representatives had to vote on to break the tie. Although most people are familiar with the perception of Burr as a power hungry traitor, he was a Revolutionary War hero. After the death of Hamilton Burr's reputation was ruined and he resigned from his office and became involved in an alleged plot to raise an army and take over Mexico. He was tried several times, finally charged with treason by Jefferson and acquitted by chief justice John Marshall. He died in France.
Man most responsible for the establishment of the system of government finance was?
Alexander Hamilton is credited with being significantly responsible for creating the system of government finance. Hamilton was one of America's Founding Fathers.
What group was John Jay Alexander Hamilton and James Madison in?
AnswerDuring the initial stages of the Constitution, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were all considered Federalists. Together, the three wrote the Federalist papers, a collection of articles and writings pushing for a more Federalist government, and for the ratification of the Constitution. After the ratification, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton continued to support the Federalist party, Hamilton being the leader of it. Madison, however, joined with Jefferson in creating the Republican party and fiercely opposed the Hamilton plan. (this is 12 years after the ratification)
