Washington's First Term - The Bank Wars

Washington's First Term - The Bank Wars

June 2, 2026 · 12 min · Season 16 · Episode 6

About this episode

This episode discusses Secretary Hamilton's efforts to create the Bank of the United States and the resulting national divide that led to the formation of political parties in America.

Secretary Hamilton moves to create the Bank of the United States, in pushing so hard, the national divide over the issue marks the creation of political parties in America.

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Host: Jacob Edwards-King

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Organizations: Bank of the United States

Places: America

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