Alexander Hamilton

Synopsis

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.

Guest stars

Colm Feore

Narrator (voice)

Mary Bacon

Sally Thorpe

Samuel Barnett

Philip's Schoolmate

Gerry Bamman

Peter Fenner

LB

Lauren Bloom

Young Eliza Schuyler

John Ellison Conlee

Shopkeeper Evans