Alexander Hamilton: Federalist and Founding FatherOne of the nation s founding fathers, Hamilton served as the first secretary of the treasury, was a military hero during the American Revolution, and helped author the renowned Federalist Papers. Hamilton argued for a strong national government, and was a passionate advocate for many of the customs and institutions that are still with us today. |
Contents
A LittleKnown Founding Father | 3 |
Island Beginnings | 11 |
An American Education | 21 |
Fighting for Independence | 32 |
Peacetime Pursuits | 45 |
Fighting for a New Government | 54 |
Secretary of the Treasury | 64 |
Struggle in the Cabinet | 75 |
Politics Turn Deadly | 84 |
Hamiltons Legacy | 93 |
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