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Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, by Professor Stephen Knott. In this episode, Professor Stephen Knott of the Naval War College discusses the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Professor Knott suggests that Hamilton is a misunderstood founder who was, perhaps, the most exceptional common man of the period—not a Wall Street elitist, a belief that exists to this day. The video also explores Hamilton’s early beginnings, his significant relationship with Washington, and his contribution and legacy; a story that, in Professor Knott’s view, has not been adequately told.
Constitutional Conversations is a series of discussions by America’s leading scholars about the principals, framing, ratification, and implementation of constitutional government in the United States. American History Videos is sponsored by the James Madison Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public to learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, by Professor Stephen Knott. In this episode, Professor Stephen Knott of the Naval War College discusses the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Professor Knott suggests that Hamilton is a misunderstood founder who was, perhaps, the most exceptional common man of the period—not a Wall Street elitist, a belief that exists to this day. The video also explores Hamilton’s early beginnings, his significant relationship with Washington, and his contribution and legacy; a story that, in Professor Knott’s view, has not been adequately told.
Constitutional Conversations is a series of discussions by America’s leading scholars about the principals, framing, ratification, and implementation of constitutional government in the United States. American History Videos is sponsored by the James Madison Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public to learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States.
