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Hamilton As Seen by his Contemporaries

Who was Alexander Hamilton? Those who knew him describe his many qualities.

Aired 05/13/2007 | Rating NR

American Experience

Hamilton As Seen by his Contemporaries

Clip: Season 19 Episode 13 | 1m 26s

Who was Alexander Hamilton? Those who knew him describe his many qualities.

Who was Alexander Hamilton? Those who knew him describe his many qualities.

Aired 05/13/2007 | Rating NR

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Alexander Hamilton Preview

Preview: S19 Ep13 | 55s | Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by fatal flaws. (55s)

Alexander Hamilton's Widow Speaks

Clip: S19 Ep13 | 2m 4s | Elizabeth Hamilton, who outlived her husband by five decades, defends his reputation. (2m 4s)

The Battle Over the Establishment of a National Bank

Clip: S19 Ep13 | 6m 42s | One of Hamilton's most farsighted contributions was the creation of a central bank. (6m 42s)

Federalists and Republicans on Slavery

Clip: S19 Ep13 | 1m 36s | Hamilton's opposition to slavery stemmed from his hatred of seeing human potential wasted. (1m 36s)

Federalists vs. Republicans

Clip: S19 Ep13 | 1m 7s | Partisan politics were a part of public life from the republic's earliest years. (1m 7s)

Recreating New York

Clip: S19 Ep13 | 9m 21s | Find out how the Alexander Hamilton production team recreated 18th century New York City. (9m 21s)

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