Episode 2 of 4

First Report on the Public Credit

When: January 9, 1790
Where: New York City
Part of: Establishment of the Early United States Government

Hamilton presented his financial plan to Congress, recommending debt reorganization.

Hamilton's First Report on the Public Credit was delivered to Congress on January 9, 1790. The report analyzed the financial standing of the United States and made recommendations to reorganize the national debt and establish public credit.

Sources

First Report on the Public Credit Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
State of the Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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