The First Cabinet By Alonzo Chappel

"The First Cabinet" by Alonzo Chappel is a historical painting that depicts President George Washington and his original presidential cabinet, the group of advisors who played a crucial role in shaping the early United States government. His cabinet included: George Washington (President) presiding over the meeting with his characteristic composure and leadership; Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State) representing diplomacy and foreign policy; Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of the Treasury) the architect of America’s financial system; Henry Knox (Secretary of War) A former general, responsible for military affairs; and Edmund Randolph (Attorney General) the legal mind of the administration, advising on constitutional matters.