James Arcuri

For God and Country James Arcuri

Haym Salomon, was born in Poland in 1740, and arrived penniless, in 1772, in New York, on the shores of the American Colonies. The story of this remarkable man begins in Lisa, Poland, where Haym was a rebellious youth against the King. Traveling throughout, learning 7 languages, as he builds working relations with the rich and powerful in business and brokering, like working for Rothschild Bank. He joined the Sons of Liberty and Spied against the British. Escaped from prison twice as he was sentenced to hang as a spy. He left for New York for Philadelphia, where he worked with the Continental Congress in financial matters and contributions. By the time he died in Philadelphia at the age of 45, he had distinguished as a true patriot and the Financier of the American Revolution. Haym Salomon's name will forever be linked to the ideals and success of the American Revolution and to the contributions that he and other Jews have made to the cause of American Freedom. In 1975, the U. S. postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Haym Salomon. These words appear on the back f the stamp; "Financial hero-businessman and broker Haym Salomon was responsible for raising most of the money needed to finance the American Revolution and later to save the new nation from collapse."