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September 2, 1789

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11th Act of the First Congress of the United States establishes the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for the management of all matters pertaining to the collection and protection of U.S. revenue.

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Alexander Hamilton: first Secretary of the Treasury served 1789 - 1797.
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Alexander Hamilton: first Secretary of the Treasury served 1789 - 1797.
Last Modified: Feb 03, 2016