The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Wiling and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy 1731-1821 with author Richard Vague: Episode 310

This week on History Happy Hour: This week on History Happy Hour:  Follow the money. That’s one way to discover the real story of America and its founding. Nothing gives a clearer insight into this history than the life of early America's dominant merchant trader, first bank president, and first central banker, Thomas Willing.

We will dive into his story with Richard Vague, author of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Wiling and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy 1731-1821.

 

Richard Vague is a businessman, banker, and commentator on economics. He is the former Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His previous books include The Case for a Debt Jubilee, The Paradox of Debt and An Illustrated Business History of the United States.