Born on this day: Alexander Hamilton
Born on this day in history (January 11) is one of America’s Founding Father’s, Alexander Hamilton. Today marks Hamilton’s 254th (or 252nd) birthday.
Who was Alexander Hamilton? Here is a quick blurb from his Wikipedia entry:
Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, a Founding Father, economist, and political philosopher. He led calls for the Philadelphia Convention, was one of America’s first Constitutional lawyers, and co-wrote the Federalist Papers, a primary source for Constitutional interpretation.
Quick facts on Alexander Hamilton:
- His face is on the $10 bill
- One the south side of the United States Treasury building (1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW) is a statue of Hamilton
- Hamilton died after being shot in a duel by Aaron Burr
- Along with those of James Madison and John Jay, Hamilton’s articles regarding the early development and ratification of the United States Constitution became known as the Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton Quotes:
A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired. (The Farmer Refuted, February 23, 1775 Source:The Founders Almanac)
In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. (Federalist No. 1, October 27, 1797 Source:The Founders Almanac)
Measures which serve to abridge the free competition of foreign Articles, have a tendency to occasion an enhancement of prices. (Report on Manufactures, December 5, 1791 Source:The Founders Almanac)
