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203 Alexander Hamilton Ben Franklin's World
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Hamilton the Musical hit Broadway in August 2015 and since that time people all around the world have been learning about a man named Alexander Hamilton. Or, at least they’ve been learning about the musical’s character Alexander Hamilton.
But who was Alexander Hamilton as a real person?
Joanne Freeman, a Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University, and one of the foremost experts on the life of Alexander Hamilton, joins us to explore this large question so we can discover more about the man who helped to create the United States.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/203
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Hamilton the Musical hit Broadway in August 2015 and since that time people all around the world have been learning about a man named Alexander Hamilton. Or, at least they’ve been learning about the musical’s character Alexander Hamilton.
But who was Alexander Hamilton as a real person?
Joanne Freeman, a Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University, and one of the foremost experts on the life of Alexander Hamilton, joins us to explore this large question so we can discover more about the man who helped to create the United States.
Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/203
Sponsor Links
Omohundro Institute The History List (Use promo code BEN to save $5)
Complementary Episodes
Bonus: The Marquis de Lafayette and the Hermione Episode 094: Cassandra Good, Founding Friendships Episode 153: Committees and Congresses: Governments of the Revolution Episode 179: George Van Cleve, Governance During the Critical Period Episode 180: Kate Elizabeth Brown, Alexander Hamilton and the Making of American Law Episode 202: Early History of the United States Congress
Helpful Show Links
Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App
1 hr 1 min