The story of a founding father who laid the groundwork for the nation's modern economy.

Alexander Hamilton American Experience

Premiered February 28, 2009
Alexander Hamilton

The story of a founding father who laid the groundwork for the nation's modern economy -- including the banking system and Wall Street. He was also a primary author of the Federalist Papers.

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American Experience

American Experience, TV's most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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