c. 1755 – 1804
Alexander Hamilton
An orphan boy who grew up to design America's money.
The Story
Alexander was born on a tiny Caribbean island with almost nothing.
He read every book he could find and sailed to America to go to school.
As a young soldier he became one of George Washington's most trusted helpers.
When America was brand new, he built its banks so people could trade and save.
He wrote so much and so fast that people still sing songs about him today.
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