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Birth
Hamilton is born in Charleston, Saint Kitts and Nevis. -
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Hamilton's Physical Lifespan
This is Hamilton's physical lifetime, but his legacy lasts far longer. -
Young Hamilton Quote
He writes, "I wish there was a war". -
Education
He begins his studies at Kings College and writes his first political pamphlet. He signs himself as "A Friend to America". -
Joins the War
He joins the revolutionary cause. -
Favor from Washington
Washington promotes him to lieutenant colonel and makes him an aide-de-camp. -
Recruit the Enslaved
He writes to John Jay, the Continental Congress president, and proposes that the enslaved be recruited and finds slavery and waste of human potential. -
Marriage
He marries Elizabeth Schuyler. -
Leaves Military
Hamilton leaves military service. -
New York Bank
The Bank of New York is Opened, which Hamilton helped found. -
Constitutional Convention
The Convention's delegates, including Hamilton, approve and sign the Constitution. -
Federalist Papers
Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay begin writing The Federalist Papers. These 85 essays support ratifying the Constitution. Hamilton wrote 51 of them. -
Secretary of Treasury
Washington becomes the first president and nominates Hamilton to be the first Secretary of the Treasury. He devises a plan to save the near-bankrupt American republic, -
America's Money
Hamilton calls for the first National Bank and says the federal government should collect all state debts, which was not a popular opinion. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Hamilton assists in suppressing the rebellion. -
Resignation
Hamilton resigns from his job as Secretary of Treasury and returns to New York. -
Reynolds Pamphlet
Hamilton publishes the Reynolds Pamphlet which describes an affair he had with Maria Reynolds when Callender accused Hamilton of financial and marital improprieties. This will redefine his legacy. -
Death
Tensions rise between Hamilton and Burr until arrangements are made for a duel. Hamilton is mortally wounded by Burr and dies the next day
