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This Day in Founder's History

This Day In Founding Fathers History – 11 September

On this day in 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury by President Washington. Initially Robert Morris had been appointed Secretary of the Treasury, but Morris declined the office and recommended Hamilton for the position. Find out what else happened on This Day in Founders History at mikechurch.com

September 11, 2014 7

This Day in Founder's History

This Day In Founding Fathers History – 22 April 2013

This Day in Founding Founders History - Where we bring you important dates in the lives and history of the Founding Generation. On this day in 1864, Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1864, authorizing the minting of a two-cent piece.

April 22, 2013 7

This Day in Founder's History

This Day In Founding Fathers History – 29 January 2013

This Day in Founding Founders History - Where we bring you important dates in the lives and history of the Founding Generation. On this day in 1861, Kansas became the 34th state to join the Union.

January 29, 2013 6