Haym Salomon
1740 - 1785
Financier of the American Revolution
In 1975 the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Haym Salomon for his contributions to the American Revolution.
Essential Facts
Immigrated to New York City from Poland in 1770
Became the primary financier of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
Used his position to help prisoners of the British escape during the war
Continued to assist the American government in raising money towards their debt after the Treaty of Paris was signed
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