Biography of a Founding Father
One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by the fatal flaws of stubbornness, extreme candor and arrogance. His life and career were marked by a stunning rise to power, scandal and tragedy. But his contributions survive. As Secretary of the Treasury during the tumultuous early years of the republic, Hamilton led the transformation of the young country into industrial powerhouse.
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Ken Burns: Thomas Jefferson 2 videos Thomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of one of the most fascinating and complicated figures ever to walk across America's public stage - our enigmatic…
Ken Burns: Thomas Jefferson
The World Turned Upside Down 54 mins The British hope to exploit the contradictions posed in the South by slavery and also to enlist the support of southerners loyal to the crown.…
Not Much of a War 27 mins Colonists ill equipped for armed conflict with Great Britain. Meetings of Continental Congress; Declaration of Independence. British response to incidents of hostility in northeast and…
Not Much of a War
Rivals and Friends 27 mins Election of 1796, first contested presidential election, won by John Adams. His opponent, Thomas Jefferson becomes vice-president. Adam's difficult relationship with cabinet, congress, and Jefferson.…
Rivals and Friends
The Times That Try Men's Souls 54 mins Days after the Declaration is signed, the British drop anchor in New York Harbor, sending the untrained American army packing. Washington's volunteer troops are driven…
The Times That Try Men's Souls
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain - A Close Look at Thomas Jefferson's Life 109 mins A story that tears at the heart of America, this critically acclaimed documentary from the director of Bonhoeffer explores Thomas Jefferson and his personal and…
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain - A Close Look at Thomas Jefferson's Life
Oh Fatal Ambition! 55 mins The "united" states need funds and military support. Benjamin Franklin goes to France in hopes of creating an alliance that will provide both. He charms…
Oh Fatal Ambition!
Berkshire Athenaeum•1 month ago
This was an outstanding show as well.
Excellent show about Alexander Hamilton and like anything that PBS puts out.They put out critical shows.
Leesburg Public Library•6 months ago
sO INTERESTING LEARING HISTORY OF LIFE OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON -
no standing because mother divorced made him a bastard - could not attend school and upon mother's death inherited the Books left by father...and educated himself West Indies business.
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