On June 24, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered remarks at the American Academy of Achievement’s International Achievement Summit, accepting an award and thanking the Academy for its work in linking young scholars with accomplished leaders. Bessent highlighted his upbringing in South Carolina’s Low Country, early summer jobs, and a 40‑year career that has taken him to nearly seventy countries. He noted his appointment as the 79th Treasury Secretary in November 2024, chosen by the President‑elect. The secretary spoke of the American Dream, citing Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphan to first Treasury Secretary as an example. He praised the Academy’s role in encouraging possibility for future generations as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.
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