History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 15




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Summary: Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Alexander Hamilton's life, part two of two. * A focus on Hamilton's post-convention life. * Hamilton in the Washington cabinet. * Hamilton and his role in the creation of the U.S. Mint, First National Bank, and Revenue Cutter Service. * The formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican political parties. * Hamilton's launching of the New York Evening Post. * Hamilton's affair and role in the 1796 presidential elections. * Hamilton effectively makes Jefferson President after the 1800 presidential election is decided in the U.S. House of Representatives. * Hamilton duels Aaron Burr.