Question

What was Alexander Hamilton's position in government?

Answer 1

Alexander Hamilton

Portrait by John Trumbull, 1806

1st United States Secretary of the Treasury

In office September 11, 1789 – January 31, 1795

President George Washington

Answer 2

He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in defending and ratifying the U.S. Constitution. As the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for the new nation, against fierce opposition from arch rival Thomas Jefferson.