180 Kate Elizabeth Brown, Alexander Hamilton and the Making of American Law




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Summary: The legacy of Alexander Hamilton tells us that he was Thomas Jefferson’s political rival, a man who fought to secure strong powers for the national government, and the first Secretary of the Treasury. What Hamilton’s legacy doesn’t tell us is that he also fought for states rights and championed civil liberties for all Americans. Kate Elizabeth Brown, author of Alexander Hamilton and the Development of American Law, joins us to explore more about Alexander Hamilton's contributions to American la