Quote of the day
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men
Hugh McCulloch
Born: December 7, 1808
Died: May 24, 1895 (aged 86)
Bio: Hugh McCulloch was an American statesman who served two non-consecutive terms as U.S. Treasury Secretary under three presidents. He was opposed to the National Banking Act of 1864, and attempted to bring the United States back to the gold standard throughout his career.
Known for:
- ADDRESSES SPEECHES LECTURES &
- QVEST OF HERACLES & OTHER POEM
- MEN & MEASURES OF HALF A CENTU
- Men and measures of half a century (1888)