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Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755 or 1757. Nobody knows what year he was born. Many believe he lied about his age. He died on 7/12/1804.Hamilton's dad abandoned him in 1766 and his mom died two years later.Hamilton was born on the caribbean island of Nevis.
Facts about Alexander Hamilton You may not know
Facts about Alexander Hamilton You may not know
Alexander Hamilton was the 1st secretary of treasury.
He died in a duel with Aaron Burr.
Alexander Hamilton had been in 10 other duels other than the one he died in.
He was George Washington's Right Hand man.
Hamilton drafted the constitution
People at his hometown were so impressed with his writing they saved up money to send him to Kings College.
Hamilton became a supporter of colonial protests against british imperial policy.
Hamilton applied to the college of New York.
Hamilton is thought of as one of the most important of the early leaders.
Hamilton was selected by New York to be a delegate to the confederation congress in 1782.
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Elizabeth Hamilton
Elizabeth Hamilton
Elizabeth Hamilton help girls get adopted because it was harder for girls to get adopted. The boys would always help with labor which meant they were more likely to get adopted.
She is the founder of Orphan Asylum Society.
She married Hamilton in December 14, 1780.
Elizabeth and Alexander Hamilton had 8 kids together.
Elizabeth struggled to pay for her own children's education.
Quotes said by Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton
Quotes said by Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton
"A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous." - Alexander Hamilton
"Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.” - Alexander Hamilton
“The constitution shall never be construed...to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.” -Alexander Hamilton
“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” - Alexander Hamilton
“Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates. To be more safe, they at length become willing to run the risk of being less free.” - Alexander Hamilton
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” - Alexander Hamilton
"The men we loved would determine our destinies along with their own, no matter how we might wish otherwise. We walked the rest of the way arm in arm, our heads bowed, in sisterly agreement. We said nothing more, nor did we need to." - Elizabeth Hamilton
"Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now." - Elizabeth Hamilton
A letter from Alexander Hamilton
A letter from Alexander Hamilton
To Fraser, Grant and Baillie
To Fraser, Grant and Baillie
Messrs. Fraser, Grant & Baillie
St Croix Nov 20. 177⟨1⟩
Gentlemen
I receivd your favour of the 18th Ultimo in due time & beg pardon for not having answerd it before. I have by this opportunity desird Mr. Thomas Ashburner of St Eustatius to pay you the little matter I owe you, and when he has done it, I will be obligd to you for a few lines certifying the same.
I am Gentlemen. Your Respectful Serv
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Money Man
Money Man
He created the first national bank.
He was the first Secretary of Treasury by George Washington.
He helped build our economy.
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