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Alexander Hamilton played a critical role in the founding of the United States government. He was born in the West Indies and immigrated to the American colonies just as they began their fight for independence from Great Britain. During his time at college in New York City, Hamilton developed strong ideas about how the new American government should be structured. He was the primary author of the Federalist Papers, essays written to influence people to support the new Constitution. Listen to hear about the life and contributions of Alexander Hamilton, and learn how he met his fateful end.
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