What did Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolf and Henry Knox have in common? They were the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. They were all generals during the Revolutionary War. They were members of Washington's cabinet. They were the first chosen members of the U.S. Supreme Court.

George Washington's cabinet was constituted by four members, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of War and Attorney General. Each member was an advisor who reported only to the U.S. chief executive officer, the President.

During the first term of President George Washington (First President of the United States), President Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury, where Hamilton made an impact on the economic development of the United States and created the First National Bank as part of his financial plans.

President Washington appointed Henry Knox as Secretary of War, Henry Knox had served with Washington during the American Revolution and was considered a war hero, he created a plan for a national militia and guided the new nations' military training. Knox mitigated domestic conflicts such as Shays' Rebellion.

Washington also appointed Edmund Randolph as a member of his cabinet. Randolph was the first Attorney General, and after Thomas Jefferson's resignation he was appointed Secretary of State in 1794.