E54: Building a Nation - Alexander Hamilton's Vision for the U.S. Economy
This week, host Troy Edgar dives into the life and contributions of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers. Hamilton's life exemplifies that not everyone starts at the same place and sometimes you have to create your own opportunities.
In this episode, we'll explore how Hamilton built his success from immigrant to the first US Secretary of Treasury and how he laid the groundwork for the financial systems that continue to influence our modern economy.
Recommended reading: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography 'Alexander Hamilton'.
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