Who was Alexander Hamilton? -- A Caribbean childhood -- A remarkable boy -- King's College -- General Washington's man -- The new country -- The Federalist papers -- Secretary of the Treasury -- At home -- Unexpected tragedy -- Legacy -- Timelines.
Summary:
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the founding father, from his childhood as an orphan in the West Indies to his role in developing the Constitution and his tragic death in a duel with Aaron Burr.
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