Question

Which of the following departments was part of president George Washington's original cabinet

Answer 1

Department of treasury was part of president George Washington's original cabinet. The correct option for the given question is the first option. This was the department that was created in the year 1789 for the sole purpose of maintaining the government revenue and treasury. The first person to become the secretary of the treasury department was Alexander Hamilton. He got sworn into charge of the office in the year 1789 on 11th September after Robert Morris declined to take the post. Robert Morris was first offered the post of secretary by George Washington.