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Alexander Hamilton

A profile of Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first treasury secretary and a leading force in the post-Revolutionary War push for a Constitution and strong central government. Included: his role in writing the influential "Federalist Papers," establishing the first national bank and a national currency; and his death in the infamous duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. Also, insights from Hamilton biographer Ron Chernow; and historian Karl-Friedrich Walling.
Aired: May 14, 2007 Genre: DocumentaryProducers: Muffie Meyer Ronald BlumerDuration: 55m Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: GBH