### March 3 On March 3, 1790, I was appointed the first United States Secretary of the Treasury by President George Washington. Though I was only 33 years old at the time, I was chosen for this prominent role due to my experience as an economist and lawyer. As I prepared for my first day on the job, I encountered a minor problem - I didn't have any official stationery! But thanks to then-Governor of New York Clinton, I had his personal seal to use in place of a proper stamp. To my surprise, it had the Latin phrase "Exitus acta probat" which translates to "The result justifies the deed." This became a motto for me as I labored over the next few months to develop financial systems for our newly independent nation. It's funny how things turn out sometimes - I never expected when I accepted the role that I'd be leaving behind such a lasting legacy. **Result Justifies The Deed: Alexander Hamilton's March 3 Moment**