Because much rewriting of history is destroying the truth.
Alexander Hamilton
1st United States Secretary of the Treasury
A Founding Father of the United States
Founder of the Federalist Party
Quote Source
Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers at 184-188
Biography
ALEXANDER HAMILTON was born circa January 11, 1755 – July 12, 1804), was a founding father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation’s financial system, and the founder of the Federalist Party, the world’s first voter-based political party. As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the primary author of the economic policies of the George Washington administration. Hamilton took the lead in the funding of the states’ debts by the Federal government, the establishment of a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Britain.
“Facts Are Stubborn Things”
~ John Adams, 2nd U.S. President