American Banking and the Federal Reserve System

Author

Frank J. Blommer, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1925

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Business Administration

First Advisor

Paul E. Miller

Abstract

The first National Bank was conceived and brought to reality by Alexander Hamilton, then Secretary of the Treasury. In a report to Congress, dated December 13th, 1790, he urged that a National Bank be established, and, in the same report, indicated the advantages resulting from banking in general and from a National Bank in particular, adding that the three existing banks could net be employed as a National Bank.

Comments

Thesis Submitted To Fulfill The Requirements For The Degree Of Bachelor or Science In Commerce

Recommended Citation

Blommer, Frank J., "American Banking and the Federal Reserve System" (1925). Bachelors’ Theses. 352.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/352