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The smash hit explores the life of Alexander Hamilton, who was one of the most important founding fathers.
Alexander Hamilton was that finally founding father who came here as an immigrant of very humble origins and one of the most powerful people in the country.
Arguably, no single person had a greater impact on how the American Republic functions than Alexander Hamilton.
After fighting in the revolution, Alexander Hamilton became the United States' first Secretary of Treasury and designed the nation's financial system.
But Hamilton chose to fight this for the unusual circumstances of his death, which came at the hands of his bedridden wife, Vice President Elizabeth.