Hamilton in :60: The Politician
Clip: Season 44 Episode 4 | 59s
In this segment of Hamilton in :60, learn about Alexander Hamilton's political career.
In 1783, Alexander Hamilton retired from the military and began his life as a politician. Hamilton contributed 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers, essays that are still used to interpret the U.S Constitution.
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Hamilton in :60: The Politician
Clip: Season 44 Episode 4 | 59s
In 1783, Alexander Hamilton retired from the military and began his life as a politician. Hamilton contributed 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers, essays that are still used to interpret the U.S Constitution.
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Christopher Jackson on George Washington
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Clip: S44 Ep4 | 1m 2s | Christopher Jackson, who plays George Washington in Hamilton, discusses his character. (1m 2s)
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing in Aaron Burr's Bedroom
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Clip: S44 Ep4 | 57s | Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote part of his smash hit from Aaron Burr's bedroom. (57s)
Phillipa Soo on Eliza Schuyler
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Hamilton in :60: The Military Officer
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Clip: S44 Ep4 | 1m 38s | Oskar Eustis, head of the Public Theater compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare. (1m 38s)
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