... 1789. When he returned from Europe President Washington asked Jefferson to be Secretary of State. Jefferson accepted the post and found he disagreeing with the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Jefferson thought that all of Hamilton's acts were dominated by one purpose: to establish government by and for a privileged few. Jefferson repeatedly thought of retiring from the cabinet position in which he was ... constantly arguing against Hamilton, the power-hungry man in the capitol. After negotiating the country's foreign problems, Jefferson once again retired to Monticello. Durin...

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... the French and the British were growing, this would end up becoming the French and Indian war (1754-63), which showed to be opportunities for Washington to get ahead in life. He first gained publicity when, as adjutant of one of Virginia's four military districts, he was sent (October 1753) by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie on a fruitless mission to warn the French ... sectionalism from dividing the new nation, he nevertheless failed to heal the widening breach between factions led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. Because he supported many ...

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... England states and the South. An able administrator he never failed to heal the widening breach factions led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton. Because he supported many of Hamilton's controversial fiscal policies the assumption of state debts, the Bank of the United State, and the excise tax, Washington became the target of attacks by Jeffersonian Democratic ... or acute laryngitis; he declined rapidly and died at his estate on December 14, 1799. George Washington had one of a kind life. He was very strong willed man and the people love...

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