Alexander Hamilton: The Father of the American Economy

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[@SuperFlower323]

Lin-Manuel Miranda has entered the comments.

[@VoidDWG]

No sarcasm at all: This is better than the play.

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[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

@@SuperFlower323 yes!! i wonder if Lin has seen this, someone should send this to him

[@PleiadianDreams]

Biographics I enjoy watching your videos, thanks for the hard work brother.

[@ethanramos4441]

“Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.” Alexander Hamilton

[@ennui9745]

Both parts of that statement are quite accurate.

[@DonnyTinyHands]

So no-one gets any power.

[@jomama3465]

@@lewisallan9963 nice observation

[@paulceglinski3087]

Federalist Papers?

[@InciniumVGC]

Yes, this is why we have the system that we have, including the things people want to change mostly for political reasons like the Electoral College and the Supreme Court.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"And when you're gone, who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame? Who tells your story?" Simon:

[@Mcqdot]

WILL THEY TELL YOUR STOOOOOOORY

[@ElegyStatue]

He put himself back in the narrative

[@DJD11920]

Chorus: Siiimooonnnnn

[@deansch6089]

"Newspapers of the period contained very little objective reporting. Instead they were a vehicle for partisan writers to exhort their cause and attack their opponents." So in other words, nothing's changed.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Only thing's changed is politicos not directly putting their stuff in the papers

[@MrTexasDan]

@@MrBlazemaster525 Are you kidding me?

[@MrBlazemaster525]

@@MrTexasDan when was the last time you saw someone in office directly writing an editorial screed against someone, pen name be damned? Oh wait, you probably don't read 🤡

[@MrTexasDan]

@@MrBlazemaster525 I have not seen Japan, therefore it doesn't exist. Is that your argument? It is a known fact ... at least through repeated testimony ... that the DNC writes the talking points for WaPo, NYT, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS and others. And I read a tremendous amount, probably to the detriment of other things I should be doing, so you can spare me the insults. It only makes you look silly.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

@@MrTexasDan sure you read 🤡 again, answer the question When was the last time someone in elected office DIRECTLY, under their name put their polemics in a newspaper editorial?if you claim to read as much as you do surely you've seen one 🤡 otherwise stop it with the red herrings and answer the question

[@WolfMaiden11]

Alexander Hamilton was flawed, just like every other human being, but he never backed down from a fight any more than he allowed obstacles to stop him, and he seemed to be a good man at heart.

[@algini12]

And he was honest about those flaws. Unlike Jefferson and his slave children, and his attack rag with James Calender, which resulted in Washington never speaking to him again.

[@WolfMaiden11]

@@algini12 Amen to that.

[@wubnub]

He agreed with the 3/5 law

[@quickchris10]

@@wubnub Oy.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@wubnub Slavery was a fact of life ALL OVER THE WORLD in 1787! How will history judge you and your era? It is not accurate or fair, to judge people from other eras with the values of the early 21st Century in USA and Western Europe

[@terryts2]

Simon I want to send a personal thank you to you and your team. Your vids helped push my mind to study and I gained so much I took and passed a teaching certification. Now a school picked me up to start teaching!

[@kpounders7437]

From a 22 year teacher: good luck!

[@goforthandeattacos]

really cool. Best of luck to you

[@turhfh105]

I am starting teaching too. Have fun shaping young minds as well.

[@terryts2]

@@turhfh105 likewise good luck to you

[@maverick7291]

Cool, congratulations!

[@diamondtiara84]

I agree with how Washington felt about political parties; they cause more trouble than anything else, especially today.

[@badluck5647]

However, there really isn't an alternative. The ones who pool resources will almost always beat the independents.

[@vrillionaire88]

@@badluck5647 we can regulate every facet of business but not politics? Ok.

[@badluck5647]

@@vrillionaire88 Not in a way with the desired effects.

[@vrillionaire88]

@@badluck5647 I think we would do rather well the way governments deal with criminals, through force. Actually, force is precisely the way citizens are meant to regulate government.

[@austinwilliams7919]

@@vrillionaire88 any time that something like this happens, it's an "insurrection." So, basically beating the things that you "can't" do into your head until you surrender even further.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

There's a million things Simon hasn't done, but just you wait. Just you WAIT

[@t2av159]

Love your work in North Korea! Big fan!

[@wherermytacos5903]

you're tainting the video please delete this comment its not as clever and original as you think it is

[@ifoundasquirrelwildliferescue]

How exactly is this a top comment?!?! Who the f is watching Simon these days?!? There’s no point in getting your flat earth er buddies to watch Simon… they will just think he’s doing “propaganda” and go back to their q forums anyway but will do dumb crap like this on their way…

[@t2av159]

​@@ifoundasquirrelwildliferescue What if the universe is actually flat? thus making the earth flat. Humans came up with the concept of 3d, 2d etc. Making it a human construct but not an universal one.

[@theg.c.142]

@@ifoundasquirrelwildliferescue do you just reeeeee? Awe, that was cute........🦄❄

[@ignitionfrn2223]

1:30 - Chapter 1 - An unfortunate upbringing 3:15 - Chapter 2 - Tempered by war 5:45 - Chapter 3 - A robust constitution 9:10 - Mid roll ads 10:35 - Chapter 4 - Government business 13:35 - Chapter 5 - The 1st civil war 17:00 - Chapter 6 - Political suicide 20:05 - Chapter 7 - The final act 23:05 - Chapter 8 - A muddled legacy

[@TheMap1997]

Thanks! They need to do this on their own though.

[@amandajones661]

The hero we need!!!

[@Opinion_0ne]

❤

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Him calling for a duel and then wiffing his shot and dying wasnt a smart political manuver

[@lucyjexy]

Aaron Burr and Henry Clay would both make for interesting Biographics.

[@zachbear98765]

As someone with a degree in US History and a deep love for it, I would love to see Henry Clay. Not nearly enough is done to talk about him anymore

[@austinwilliams7919]

As someone who actually studied Henry Clay, before realizing that getting a degree is a waste of time, he's most certainly underrated. You thought Hamilton's is interesting? Clay is even better

[@seandawson5899]

A storied Kentuckian and American legend, Henry Clay was.

[@johnmassoud930]

Aaron Burr was the most misunderstood man in American history

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, Sir?

[@urireid4736]

"He intended to throw away his shot." I see what you did there. LOL

[@Truename586]

Ew

[@CallmeOzymandias]

@@Truename586 Ah, leave the Hamiltrash alone. They're having fun.

[@Yargylime]

@@Truename586 Humm no, not ‘ew’. Not an innuendo, but a nod to the lyrics from Hamilton the Musical.

[@WolfRoseQUEEN]

@@Yargylime the best musical to ever exist

[@JPMadden]

Historians do not know whether Hamilton was born in 1755 or 1757. Coincidentally, I am currently early in my reading of Ron Chernow's biography, which inspired the musical. Chernow used the 1755 date based on what he thought was the preponderance of evidence, and he supposed Hamilton used the 1757 date when he entered college so he would be thought closer in age to his fellow students. (At the end, Simon said Hamilton was 49 when he died in 1804, which is based on a 1755 birth date.)

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Lin-Manuel Miranda used 1757 for the musical since there are 47 tracks in the live version and 46 on the cast album (Lin cut the Laurens Interlude because he wanted to save something for the show)

[@andreagriffiths3512]

I’ve just finished listening to it on audible. It was quite fascinating. I’d also highly recommend Eliza’s biography.

[@jaythatguyyouknow5135]

Fair and accurate retelling of the facts. This is why you gotta appreciate the bald guy and his team.

[@bradledoux6885]

Actually Aaron Burr did not try to take the presidency from Jefferson in 1800. Many Federalists in Congress voted for Burr instead of Jefferson but Burr made no moves to encourage them. In fact Ron Chernow's bio of Hamilton which in my opinion was very hard on Burr admits that Burr was not trying to take the presidency from Jefferson.

[@Kara1351]

When Simon was talking, did anyone else connect the facts with the correct lyrics and place in the musical? I have to admit, that was a fun little side affect!

[@SCSilk]

Yep. That was fun.

[@naeemsaley2197]

Absolutely brilliant. Simon is in a league of his own . He breaks the benchmark as a KZbinr . I don’t think there are celebrities that can compete with him . He’s ability to follow a strict code and deliver the message without any bias . So I can honestly say that the rest of the internet is useless and time consuming 👋👋👋

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

i did

[@jaquesspot]

Yea let's keep this biographics ball rolling and keep doing founding father videos for a while, really really interesting stuff

[@jacquelinemueller7221]

There are already biographics on Franklin and Washington.

[@weeds526]

Severely disappointed that his cabinet battles with Jefferson didn't feature rap duels and choreographed dance numbers

[@mr.joshua6818]

Right?

[@iandhr1]

Jefferson: "Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness report for these ideals we shouldn't settle for less. Hamilton: "Hey neighbor your debts are paid because you don't pay for labor we played see that the south we create. Yeah keep ranting we know who's really doing the planting."

[@zachbear98765]

I think he meant to say in there "HAMILTON WROTE THE OTHER 51"

[@Yargylime]

How does he write like he’s running out of time?

[@JesusKnowsAllComeToHim]

Can you make a video on António Salazar, the dictator of Portugal who was in power for 48 years.

[@jamesmartin6050]

Here are some suggestions for another video - all interesting people April Ellison/William Ellison Jr. (1790-1861) - a freed slave from South Carolina who became a successful slaveowner and planter himself before the civil war. Anthony Johnson (1600-1670) - a former indentured servant who became one of the first African American property owners in America and a successful tobacco farmer. Lord Mountbatten (1900-1979) - Prince Philip’s uncle and Queen Elizabeth’s second cousin once removed who was assassinated by the IRA Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) - Japanese poet, author, playwright, actor and nationalist who committed seppuku after a failed attempt to overthrow Japan’s 1947 constitution. Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - British politician who was the first prime minister of Great Britain from 1721 until 1742 under King George I and King George II. Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach/prime minister) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent Irish figure and one of the most important in Irish history. George Eastman (1854-1932) - American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company. He was a pioneer of photography and a major philanthropist. He commit suicide at the age of 77 because of chronic pain from health problems. Emile Zola (1840-1902) - French novelist and journalist who is an early practitioner in the literary genre, naturalism. He was involved in the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal in France. He died in 1902 at the age of 62 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. ryoichi sasakawa (1899-1995) - Japanese businessman, politician, sports administrator, philanthropist and was criminal who helped Norman Borlaug with his Green Revolution. Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) - Irish poet, playwright and translator who won the 1995 Nobel prize for literature and wrote a poem about The Tollund Man comparing his cause of death to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. W.B. Yeats (1865-1939) - Irish poet, dramatist and writer with an interest in the occult who helped found the Abbey Theatre and was a senator for the Irish Free State. He is one of the most important historical figures in Irish history. Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) - husband and consort to Queen Elizabeth who served in the navy as a young man, serving in the Second World War. He died recently so it would be a good choice. Jordan Belfort (born 1962) - former stockbroker, author, motivational speaker and convicted felon who committed fraud via stock market manipulation. His book was the inspiration behind the film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013. Andrew Cunanan (1969-1997) - spree killer responsible for five murders before his suicide via gunshot. His victims include Gianna Versace and Lee Miglin. Lee Miglin (1924-1997) - American business tycoon, real estate developer and philanthropist who was spree killer, Andrew Cunanan’s third murder victim. “The Count of Saint Germain” (1691 or 1712 -died 1784) - European Adventurer who achieved prominence in high society in the 1700’s. His real name is unknown while his background is obscure. He claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rakoczi of Transylvania. He was arrested for suspicion of espionage during the Jacobite rebellion but was released without charge. Julia d’Aunigny (1670 or 1673 -died 1707) - 17th century French opera singer who was known for her flamboyant lifestyle. Her father was a secretary to the master of the horse to King Louis XIV. She was a keen sword fighter, cross-dressed and tried to run away with a female lover after killing a man in a duel. She died at the age of 33. Past American presidents, British prime ministers, monarchs and Roman emperors would be good as well.

[@ljphoenix4341]

I'll add to this list a couple names. Abel Tasman, famous explorer, Wilbur Smith, famous author who past away fairly recently.

[@bighammer822]

These all are people I’ve never heard of and sound interesting.

[@georgewilkes02]

YOU HAVE TO DO ONE ON JAMES MADISON. Most underrated Founding Father and arguably the most important behind washington

[@skyden24195]

It is odd that, for quite some time at least, many U.S. Americans believed that Benjamin Franklin was the only person to be depicted on U.S. paper currency who was not a U.S.A. president.

[@W1LDTANG]

I actually had a teacher in elementary school (back in the 90's), that taught my class that... Lmao...

[@skyden24195]

@@W1LDTANG lol. exactly what I mean. I know I didn't "learn" that on my own.

[@anthonybesson2613]

Always good content on this channel

[@miliba]

Hamilton: Are you questioning my intelligence? Adams: No Mr. Hamilton, it is not your intelligence I am questioning....... IT IS YOUR SANITY! Good day Mr. Hamilton!

[@merlinemaleappane4617]

That moment was epic😂

[@alexgaelsotorodriguez3870]

It wasn't "intelligence", it was loyalty

[@tonypintarelli877]

Now you need to finally do Jefferson!

[@JohnAdams-vd5dc]

Alexander Hamilton, a true underdog story. Always root for the underdog!

[@Dank-gb6jn]

Humbly requesting George Carlin, again. The world needs this Fact Boi!

[@jpbean]

Yes!!!!

[@CallmeOzymandias]

Great idea 👍

[@valkyriegilman299]

Crazy to think there is a 50% chance the same dueling pistol that killed his son also killed him. Those guns alone deserve a Biographics video.

[@richierich440007]

That was yet again, brilliantly portrayed and absolutely educational. THANKS Simon 👊🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@jamescarter5883]

Can you do a video on John Quincy Adams, the man who didn't win the electoral college or the popular vote but still won.

[@christina1wilson]

On the subject of JQ Adams, how about a story (on a channel somewhere) on the Amistad (Amisted?). It was a slave ship where the slaves mutined.

[@jeaniusedits6094]

YESSS

[@michaelszecsodi3711]

Yes I wanna see that too

[@kmaher1424]

After a one term presidency, JQA ran for the House, on the request of his neighbors. Congressional rules had prevented discussion of slavery; he ended that. He ensured the surprising bequest of Englishman James Smithson weny to found the Smithsonian Institution. JQA served Congress the rest of his life. He also represented the slaves who had captured their spaceship, the Amistad

[@bingingbinging8597]

@@christina1wilson lol who cares about that. Totally insignificant

[@KEVMAN7987]

My interest in Alexander Hamilton started after a "Got Milk?" commercial of all things.

[@DanStrayer]

Same 😂. Great commercial.

[@t2av159]

I like learning about American history even if I'm not american.

[@eldridgedavis]

Same

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

same

[@burushifudara]

I am from America and I personally hate the US (probably cuz I am from Argentina, and you know, LatAm dictatorships) as a country, I still like to learn about this crazy stuff

[@cipherxi8513]

When I see a Biographics vide, I click. I’m a very simple man.

[@kommandanthans7305]

Me when I saw this video and knew I could comment: “I AM NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT!”

[@RocketRoketto]

Eliza lost Peggy her sister, only to lose her son as well, while in mourning and lost her husband 2 years later the same way, in the same spot. And they had a toddler too. It was crazy. not to mention his eldest daughter went insance 3 years prior due to phillip's death

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

Please do one about William of Orange

[@Wryterchannel91]

Ah finally, a video about this man. I look forward to the comments. I’m sure there will be at least a few references to the musical.

[@jaytrace1006]

Yeah! How many people are shocked to see that Hamilton is so white?

[@aprilbarringer732]

@@jaytrace1006 🤣🤣🤣 so true!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

there are

[@judochopmaster8233]

I smell musical references brewing

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

me too =) love how Lin's lyrics line up with it

[@iandhr1]

Simon did not throw away his shot

[@hoangkimviet8545]

Probably, he was one of the most underrated American Founding Fathers.

[@CC-pj3mm]

Bro he has a famous musical about him. Thats no underated

[@cipherxi8513]

@@CC-pj3mm I think he’s referring to that the general public only knows the basics. Founding father and on the $10 bill.

[@yourstruly4817]

Ironic that a Vietnamese says this

[@huntercollum869]

The only underrated thing about his life is his death. He is the reason the federal government can continue to gain power over the states and citizens year after year. He set a horrible precedent and we all pay for it daily in every tax we pay and frivolous law we follow

[@theparadigm8149]

@@yourstruly4817 What’s ironic about it?

[@Michelle-hh5de]

Washington & Hamilton were 2 of the greatest Americans ever

[@TheTeaNinja]

One of my favorite videos from you! Love your work!!

[@ethanbell6762]

Can we see a video on Zhuge Liang, one of the most brilliant men in Chinese History.

[@Twilight_Jinx]

Please make one of these about Henry Clay. Such a fascinating figure

[@markisaac3550]

Thanks for info

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

The portrayal of Alexander Hamilton by Rufus Sewell in the show Adams was amazing

[@michaelpotter7026]

Famous Native American Chiefs/ warriors would make great bios. Crazy horse, sitting bull etc.

[@quickchris10]

Quanah Parker, Geronimo . . .who else? Joseph of the Nez Pierce, what about a Comanche besides Parker?

[@paulthompkins4150]

A. Hamilton is without a doubt one of the most brilliant men to ever live.

[@joshuafrimpong244]

History Matters: "Let's be reasonable If a person insults you, you have every right to fight to the death to reclaim your honour"

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

honor is BS, an excuse.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice]

Pretty sure dueling with pistols fell out of fashion the moment they became accurate enough to actually hit what you were pointing at.

[@MisterGoodDad]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice ^ *This*

[@CallmeOzymandias]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice Excellent point 🤭

[@tonybarrett8543]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice 🤣🤣🤣

[@DarthLobitou]

I used to think my beard was rather great... but yours, sir, is majestic. Makes me envious AF.

[@lhayzpilarca6086]

I waited for this. Was about to request. Thanks a lot. Your videos are gold!❣️

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

i was waiting for it too

[@rami_ungar_writer]

I was wondering when you guys would do a video on this guy. I have to say, it's long overdue. Also, can you please do a video on artists like Renoir or Degas? I'd like to know more about the Impressionists.

[@joemyers3885]

To say that Hamilton came from the humblest of backgrounds is to say that Jon Snow didn't grow up in a castle. Even as illegitimate his name opened doors that would never have been opened for someone not related to scottish nobility.

[@joemyers3885]

@@datboijgk4736 You do realize that history isn't trying to figure out what didn't happen, but what did happen. He gets where he is because he is a Hamilton and connected and looked after, not because of miracles.

[@danielforrest9040]

Please do one on Geoffrey Chaucer. The man who wrote Canterbury tales

[@euclyptuseuphoria3759]

We need an Ernest Miller Hemingway Biographic! He was an absolute badass and his books were just amazing. He needs to be put on this

[@samuelbarber6177]

So I suppose we do know who tells your story, Simon Whistler. The lives of the American Founding Fathers were genuinely fascinating, in my opinion. I can see why Lin Manuel-Miranda found Hamilton especially to be interesting. Man grew out of poverty, fought in a war, established a national career, fought with Congress and Thomas Jefferson to the last breathe like he was Jimmy Stewart, was the centre of the first major political sex scandal, had a son killed in duel, and then died in a duel himself tragically young in a move that ended both involved men’s political career. Aaron Burr because because he killed a guy who was kinda popular over a really petty matter and Hamilton because… he was dead. I find it interesting to see who gets more well remembered by history, as I don’t think either Aaron Burr or Alexander Hamilton are really that well known, or at least as well known as men like Thomas Jefferson or George Washington. History is written by the winners after all. Also, I’m surprised at how long people of that era could live, Eliza Hamilton lived to be 97! I have the honour to be your obedient servant.

[@Mcqdot]

7:00 @Hamilton was chosen for the constitutional convention” “I was chosen for the constitutional convention “

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

yes!!! i love that line! (i love how Lin says it, he sounds like a kid in a candy store)

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Who the f is this?!

[@jamellfoster6029]

Alexander Hamilton- one of the founders of the Federalist Party (ancestor of today's Republican Party). Great presentation. Very informative and unbiased...

[@Chantal-612]

The Republican Party? The GOP is against big government and Hamilton and the federalists were clearly for it. They sound more like democrats

[@jamellfoster6029]

@@Chantal-612 look it up. The Federalists gave way to the Whigs who gave way to the Republicans in the 19th Century... The Republican Party still favors a strong banking system (look how well the economy fairs when we have a Republican President, VP, & Cabinet)...

[@johnweber4577]

@@Chantal-612 The associations were reversed at the time of the Founding. Classical Conservatives like Hamilton believed that a strong government was essential to preserving order while Classical Liberals like Jefferson saw it as an oppressive tool of the elite. It wasn’t until the conditions established by the Second Industrial Revolution settled in that you saw the mainstream Right and Left start to shift on how they viewed the role of government going forward.

[@mitchkusek]

Oh, man. Is there an episode on Burr yet? His life is just as interesting as Hamilton's, but as a polar opposite in character at almost every step. Their lives crossed so many times, with so many moments favoring Hamilton, that Miranda *had* to make them both co-stars of the story.

[@musiclover01ization]

This was a great video. Alexander Hamilton was an interesting person.

[@natedcarr6148]

Aaron Burr was such a contemptible man in his lifetime, he shouldn't even warrant a video. If he gets one, it should be to showcase how much of a villain he really was.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice]

Hamilton got the last laugh over Burr, his career and reputation were in the toilet after the duel. He lost all his money in a bunch of bad land deals and when his wife divorced him, her lawyer was Hamilton's son, Alexander Hamilton Jr. He died penniless in a boarding house.

[@judochopmaster8233]

Id rather have an impartial video on him ngl

[@aaronburr5766]

If you believe me such a villain then truly In modern terms “I’ve been done dirty”

[@huntercollum869]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice And yet Hamilton was still dead with lead in his maggot infested corpse. Good for him though

[@kmaher1424]

Burr had a fascinating life. Just after the Revolution, he and Hamilton worked together on a legal case. They were both founding members of the NY Manumussion Society, planning the gradual end of slavery in their state Years later, Burr was accused of a treasonous plot to foment rebellion in the West. He was not convicted. Partly because his accuser was General James Wilkinson, widely considered untrustworthy. Long after his death, it was shown he had been in the pay of the Spanish government for msny years. Burr was a mixed character. Wilkinson was a snake

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

I read through Cherbows Hamiltom at least 3 times. Before the play came out. Now when I see that book it just reminds me of that stupid of play which makes everyone think they're a Hamilton expert. It killed it for me

[@andreagriffiths3512]

That’s a bit gatekeeperish of you. I came to the book the other way around - mostly because I knew nothing of American history (we don’t learn much of it here in Australia, though we learn plenty of current political issues). You can still appreciate the book. The fact that people like the musical shouldn’t make that impossible. Have you read Eliza Hamilton’s biography? If not, you should.

[@Wheelchairtravelchannel]

Nice summary of Hamilton's American economic influence and accomplishments!

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)

[@viniciuscaldas6854]

Make a video about Talleyrand

[@ericdeplata7803]

Hamilton is badass on the ten dollar bill.

[@csvl7039]

Loved the bit on what the papers were like.... I mean, nothing has changed then! 🤣

[@TheFedGuy]

I actually subscribed a few minutes ago lol

[@campbellpaul]

that's weird

[@AvisBellR69]

On a Biographics episode on Alexander Hamilton, it's only fitting that the first ad I see is for Disney+

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Hamilton is playing on Disney+

[@JohnRied01]

Any chance of a Biographics Video about the Newburgh Conspiracy from Dec 1782-March 1783? Alex Hamilton was hot and heavily involved in it and historian Richard Kohn said this was the closest the US ever came to a military coup de etat. It is a controversial subject but George Washington set many people straight with a dramatic speech in Newburgh NY confirming civilian control of the US military.

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

"A criminal is a person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation.Most government is by the rich for the rich. Government comprises a large part of the organized injustice in any society, ancient or modern.Civil government, insofar as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality instituted for the defence of the rich against the poor, and for the defence of those who have property against those who have none" - Adam Smith

[@mt7able]

"And the world's gonna know your name. What's your name man?" Simon:

[@ronsorage78]

whatever his personal shortcomings (and every founder did have them) there are few whom could compete with his intellect or his ability to put pen to paper and effect change. im glad that the play shone a light on him again. they had talked of removing the man responsible for our financial system off of the bill his face adorns and that would also have been tragic.

[@hendyo_98]

Can you do a video on Eliza Hamilton, please?

[@ojnopulp4563]

Simon completed act one of "Hamilton" in 5 minutes XD

[@bobbrown7511]

Superb! Thank you!

[@brandonwilliams2188]

I find history focus on the 1800 to 1900 centuries the most interesting to learn about.

[@caboose3903]

I'm related to Hamilton on my Mother's side.

[@josephhart7933]

Same thing with me. And I have been told that I have his looks.

[@brycerittenhouse3911]

WAIT FR

[@ameliaswogetinsky7735]

Please, do a biographic on Aaron Burr.

[@Nixontheman]

Nice episode

[@joshuaescopete]

“Insert Obligatory Hamilton Joke Here”⭐️☝🏽

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

i've been past patiently waiting for this one

[@nahomgirma5095]

Simon, I want to tell you something. All of your videos are simply awesome and learned me a lot about history! And the fact that you talk about them in extensive detail makes it all the more intresting. Some people were good, some were bad and some were....really bad. I wonder if you could do a biography about the Columbine killers. That is certantily something to discuss about.

[@bradhobbs6196]

Hamilton - Prophetic visionary, or architect of a self fulfilling prophecy? The argument over strong versus weak Central Federal power has been at the heart of the American Experience, and at the heart of that, ultimately, the money trick motivates all.

[@amochswohntet99]

I think this is the most consequential part of American history, and should be comprehensively taught in American history courses. The decision between having a state bank or private bank is such a defining thing for a nations sovereignty. It needs to be taught more in schools. The difficulty in the decision is that while a state run bank makes a government potentially more corrupt, a privately run bank makes the government more vulnerable to foreign influence, which is the root of communism.

[@Mo.Faried]

Amazing bio and amazing presentation ❤, I downloaded on my kindle the federalist papers which is a free book btw like 5 years ago and read it. I keep going back to Hamilton's articles in particular and read it again for his deep insights abut his time and the future.

[@dovbarleib3256]

Alexander Hamilton's father was of course on Anglican, but his mother Rachel was a Jew. When the Anglican school in Nevis refused to accept Alex and James Jr as students on account of the fact that Rachel had never received a Writ of divorce from her abusive Dutch Jewish husband, Johanan Levine, Rachel enrolled Alexander in the Jewish school on Nevis for at least 5 years. So he received a Jewish education at least until he was 10 yrs old.

[@finitewehosh6542]

Can you do Anni Oakley?

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

America had an embarrassment of riches when it came to how so many smart, capable men came together at the right time. A Hamilton or a Jefferson were minds that were rare. To have 2 of them to help get this country up off the ground is crazy

[@kentleska9562]

thank you so much for your amazing videos!!!!

[@danielsmith1190]

Hamilton is one of the greatest Founding Fathers! Thanks for the Biographic! Do J Edgar Hoover next please!

[@brycerittenhouse3911]

agree

[@NRNF1776]

umm... it's not true that Burr didn't show remorse for killing Hamilton...it's just very hard to say because there are not enough written statements from Burr since he was no Hamilton, and didn't put his thoughts in writing as much. but there are reports saying he did show remorse on the boat leaving the duel, and later in life, Burr said: “Had I read Sterne more and Voltaire less, I should have known the world was wide enough for Hamilton and me,” suggesting that Burr regretted that he killed Hamilton.it's not clear what he felt, but saying he showed *no* remorse is just wrong.

[@kmaher1424]

Yes. Burr was complex

[@galaxygeckocreations]

4:18 "CALL ME SON ONE MORE TIME"

[@brycerittenhouse3911]

comment that on the song

[@stargazer5073]

Hamilton planned the dual in the same place and time to honor his son, it was suicide 💔 because of a broken heart.

[@Fleamont7031]

Amazing job and can you please make one on Eliza Schuyler-Hamilton please?

[@multiyapples]

Very informative and interesting.

[@swagsik390]

greatest youtuber

[@Ubi.441]

Hi I have a question, why the federalist party have supports a the federal system and at the same time a stronger government, this is not contradictory? Thank you

[@Stranger19512]

Please make video on Pyrrhus of Epirus

[@jadong8989]

"Alright Hamilton!"

[@ifoundasquirrelwildliferescue]

Seriously should do episode somewhere explaining American Pie