Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

Explore the life of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father and the inspiration behind the acclaimed Broadway musical. Orphaned in the British West Indies, Hamilton rose to prominence in the American Colonies, serving as a Major General during the Revolutionary War and as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He played a key role in founding the Bank of New York, The New York Post, and co-authoring The Federalist Papers. His life concluded dramatically with a fatal duel against Aaron Burr, marking a scandalous end to an extraordinary journey.