Alexander Hamilton: Imperfect Man

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" I never expect to see perfect work from a imperfect man." Alexander Hamilton said, Also did you know that Alexander Hamilton got a job at the age 11 years old?! In this essay you learn about Alexander Hamilton and how he became an important man by writing the federalist papers.

On January 11th 1757 in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis Alexander Hamilton wa born. At the age 11 he got a job, That’s also the year when his father abandoned him. Then on 1768 February 19th Alexander Hamilton mother died of a bad illness. He grew up with privilege and any parents. He also became a secretary

Did you know that President Washington made Alexander hamilton treasure? Alexander Hamilton became secretary in 1789. When Alexander Hamilton was secretary

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