1. Secretary of the Treasury sworn in

    · New York City, New York, United States

    Secretary of the Treasury sworn in
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    Hamilton entered national executive office as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury while the federal government was seated in New York City. The source dates the oath but does not name its venue; New York City was the federal capital in September 1789, so the coordinate is a representative city point.

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