Who Is That Guy on the $10 Bill?
Alexander Hamilton is perhaps the least known and most misunderstood of our nation’s founders. His contributions include creating a monetary standard, forming the foundation of our banking system, and establishing the creditworthiness of our young nation. This Economic Commentary describes the debt our nation’s financial strength owes to Hamilton.
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