Meet Alexander Hamilton, a key figure in U.S. history. Born in the Caribbean, he played a crucial role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and co-authored the influential Federalist papers.

During the Revolutionary War and later as the first secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton helped shape the United States financial system.

Explore the life of Alexander Hamilton, the mastermind behind America's financial system. From his early struggles to his pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, Constitutional Convention, and as ...

History The Dark Side of Alexander Hamilton The first treasury secretary's plans would have created cartels that mainly benefited the wealthy at the expense of small competitors.

At one point, Alexander Hamilton gave a speech advocating that the states all but be abolished, saying that it would be much more efficient and sensible to have a single unified government.

Seventh graders at Weber Middle School brought history to life by reenacting the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Students auditioned for roles like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton ...

Trying Trump in court would lead to major public unrest, his lawyers claimed in a written submission to Judge Tanya Chutkan.

But 235 years after Alexander Hamilton famously explained why the judicial branch of our government must remain independent of the legislature, thank goodness most Americans still agree with him.

In a speech to the constitutional convention, Hamilton spoke of an American monarch, saying “that it will probably be found expedient to go into the British form.” He favored a strong national ...

People in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown of Hamilton are basking in his success after the 26-year-old led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA title Sunday night while also becoming ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Despite the many hardships he experienced during his childhood in the Caribbean, Alexander Hamilton went on to become ...

The impending 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence seems like the perfect time to talk about our Constitution — its values, its strengths, its weaknesses, and, yes, even its potential ...