### April 9 It was April 9, 1789 when I had my first day on the job as the Secretary of the Treasury. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I was ready to work hard and bring the nation's finances back from the brink of insolvency. Little did I know that I had a lot of **hard decisions** to make. In the months that followed, I worked tirelessly to **establish the nation's financial system**. But getting all the states to cooperate was an uphill battle, and so I had to use my **sharp wit and political acumen** to get things done. On April 9th, **1790**, I returned to New York for a victory lap to celebrate my achievements. I held a banquet for all the supporters who had helped me get the nation's finances in order. It was a lively affair - filled with toasts, laughter, and plenty of memorable stories about the roller coaster journey I had undertaken!