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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

I spent three weeks copying the United States Constitution by hand. Why? To learn. Fifty-five men including James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin ...

In Federalist No. 29, Hamilton explained at great length precisely what a well-regulated militia was, why the Founding Fathers thought we needed one and why they wanted to protect such a militia ...

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 ...

The grassroots Convention of the States Foundation seeks to use Article V to initiate “a convention for proposing amendments” to limit excessive federal power.

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

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 ...