Though they worked in close proximity for years, Alexander Hamilton and George Washington ... one of a small circle of staff known as Washington's "family." The aides lived and worked together ...

He died in a tragic duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757, in Nevis, British West Indies. His father, James Hamilton, was a Scottish trader.

Facing $80 million in debt as Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton got creative In September 1789, President George Washington assigned Alexander Hamilton the task of solving the ...