Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton’s Biggest Big Government Plan
Alexander Hamilton had a lot of big government plans for the United States, but his craziest plan may have been his proposal for an 11-point plan for government that he gave during a day-long speech at the Philadelphia Convention on June 18, 1787. At this stage of the...
The Founders and the Constitution: Alexander Hamilton
It’s easy, if not entirely fair, to explain Alexander Hamilton’s relentless search for fame and power as the outcome of a life begun under very unfavorable conditions. He was born on Jan. 11, 1757, an illegitimate child on the Caribbean island of Nevis, then a...
Today in History: Aaron Burr Fatally Wounds Alexander Hamilton in Duel
On July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton during a duel. The duel was the culmination of years of conflict between the two men. They were bitter political rivals from opposing factions and the animosity often got personal. Ironically, George...
Today in History: Alexander Hamilton Born
Today in 1757, it is generally believed Alexander Hamilton was born. As John Adams put it, he was “the bastard brat of a Scottish peddler.” Born out of wedlock on the British isle of Nevis, Hamilton would become one of the most influential political forces of his...