Description
Alexander Hamilton was a representative from New York and a signatory on the U.S. Constitution. Hamilton was the first Secretary of Treasury, taking the lead in funding debt from the war and the establishment of a national bank. He envisioned a strong central government and a vigorous executive branch. Hamilton experienced combat during the war and as a lieutenant colonel became George Washington᾽s chief staff aide. In 1804, Hamilton was killed in a duel with the sitting vice president, Aaron Burr.
This Alexander Hamilton mug is part of our US Constitution series profiling the 39 signatories of the US Constitution. The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, presided over by George Washington. Six of these men also signed the Declaration of Independence: George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, George Read, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson.
The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history. The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast, Robert Compton. He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black and white or sepia-tone. The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont.
- Mugs are food and microwave safe.
- To preserve photographic quality we recommend hand washing.
- Mugs are usually shipped within 3-5 days.
