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Hamilton's Founding Fathers: History Has Its Eyes on You

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“Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” – Alexander Hamilton, "The World Was Wide Enough." Learn more about the men and women who inspired the Broadway musical Hamilton.

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1776

1776

by McCullough, David G.

Book - 2005

"Tens of thousands of people flood the streets, There are screams and church bells ringing And as our fallen foes retreat, We hear the drinking song they’re singing. The world turned upside down. - “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” "Tens of thousands of people flood the streets, There are screams and church bells ringing And as our fallen foes retreat, We hear the drinking song they’re singing. The world turned upside down. - “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” Show less

"Tens of thousands of people flood the streets, There are screams and church bells ringing And as our fallen foes retreat, We hear the drinking song they’re singing. The world turned upside down. - “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” "Tens of thousands of people flood the streets, There are screams and church bells ringing And as our fallen foes retreat, We hear the drinking song they’re singing. The world turned upside down. - “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” Show less

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Inventing A Nation

Inventing A Nation

Washington, Adams, Jefferson

by Vidal, Gore

Book - 2003

"You're on your own. Awesome. Wow! Do you have a clue what happens now?" —King George, “What Comes Next” "You're on your own. Awesome. Wow! Do you have a clue what happens now?" —King George, “What Comes Next” Show less

"You're on your own. Awesome. Wow! Do you have a clue what happens now?" —King George, “What Comes Next” "You're on your own. Awesome. Wow! Do you have a clue what happens now?" —King George, “What Comes Next” Show less

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The Quartet

The Quartet

Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789

by Ellis, Joseph J.

Book - 2015

"No one really knows how the game is played, the art of the trade, how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens but no one else is in the room where it happens." - Aaron Burr, "The Room Where It Happens" "No one really knows how the game is played, the art of the trade, how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens but no one else is in the room where it happens." - Aaron Burr, "The Room Where It Happens" Show less

"No one really knows how the game is played, the art of the trade, how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens but no one else is in the room where it happens." - Aaron Burr, "The Room Where It Happens" "No one really knows how the game is played, the art of the trade, how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens but no one else is in the room where it happens." - Aaron Burr, "The Room Where It Happens" Show less

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Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

by Chernow, Ron

Book - 2004

"The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, Got a lot farther by working a lot harder, By being a lot smarter, By being a self-starter." – Alexander Hamilton, “Alexander Hamilton” "The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, Got a lot farther by working a lot harder, By being a lot smarter, By being a self-starter." – Alexander Hamilton, “Alexander Hamilton” Show less

"The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, Got a lot farther by working a lot harder, By being a lot smarter, By being a self-starter." – Alexander Hamilton, “Alexander Hamilton” "The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, Got a lot farther by working a lot harder, By being a lot smarter, By being a self-starter." – Alexander Hamilton, “Alexander Hamilton” Show less

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Washington

Washington

A Life

by Chernow, Ron

Book - 2010

"Now I’m the model of a modern major general, the venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all lining up, to put me up on a pedestal, writin’ letter...Show more "Now I’m the model of a modern major general, the venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all lining up, to put me up on a pedestal, writin’ letters to relatives embellishin’ my elegance and eloquence, but the elephant is in the room, the truth is in ya face when ya hear the British cannons go..." -George Washington, "Right Hand Man" Show less

"Now I’m the model of a modern major general, the venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all lining up, to put me up on a pedestal, writin’ letter...Show more "Now I’m the model of a modern major general, the venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all lining up, to put me up on a pedestal, writin’ letters to relatives embellishin’ my elegance and eloquence, but the elephant is in the room, the truth is in ya face when ya hear the British cannons go..." -George Washington, "Right Hand Man" Show less

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His Excellency

His Excellency

George Washington

by Ellis, Joseph J.

Book - 2004

"Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story." -George Washington, "History Has Its Eyes on You" "Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story." -George Washington, "History Has Its Eyes on You" Show less

"Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story." -George Washington, "History Has Its Eyes on You" "Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story." -George Washington, "History Has Its Eyes on You" Show less

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Washington

Washington

The Indispensable Man

by Flexner, James Thomas

Book - 2012

"After forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, a...Show more "After forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as I myself must soon be to the mansions of rest." – George Washington, "One Last Time" Show less

"After forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, a...Show more "After forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as I myself must soon be to the mansions of rest." – George Washington, "One Last Time" Show less

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Fallen Founder

Fallen Founder

The Life of Aaron Burr

by Isenberg, Nancy

Book - 2007

“I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original.” —Aaron Burr, “Wait for It” “I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original.” —Aaron Burr, “Wait for It” Show less

“I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original.” —Aaron Burr, “Wait for It” “I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable, I am an original.” —Aaron Burr, “Wait for It” Show less

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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr

The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr

by Brands, H. W.

Book - 2012

"If we lay a strong enough foundation, we’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you, and you’ll blow us all away... someday, someday. Yeah, you’ll blow us all away, someday, someday." -Aaron Burr, "Dear Theodosia" "If we lay a strong enough foundation, we’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you, and you’ll blow us all away... someday, someday. Yeah, you’ll blow us all away, someday, someday." -Aaron Burr, "Dear Theodosia" Show less

"If we lay a strong enough foundation, we’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you, and you’ll blow us all away... someday, someday. Yeah, you’ll blow us all away, someday, someday." -Aaron Burr, "Dear Theodosia" "If we lay a strong enough foundation, we’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you, and you’ll blow us all away... someday, someday. Yeah, you’ll blow us all away, someday, someday." -Aaron Burr, "Dear Theodosia" Show less

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American Sphinx

American Sphinx

The Character of Thomas Jefferson

by Ellis, Joseph J.

Book - 1997

“‘Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less. These are wise words, enterprising men quote ’em. Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ’em.” –Thomas Jefferson, “Cabinet Battle #1” “‘Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less. These are wise words, enterprising men quote ’em. Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ’em.” –Thomas Jefferson, “Cabinet Battle #1” Show less

“‘Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less. These are wise words, enterprising men quote ’em. Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ’em.” –Thomas Jefferson, “Cabinet Battle #1” “‘Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’ We fought for these ideals; we shouldn’t settle for less. These are wise words, enterprising men quote ’em. Don’t act surprised, you guys, cuz I wrote ’em.” –Thomas Jefferson, “Cabinet Battle #1” Show less

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

The Art of Power

by Meacham, Jon

Book - 2012

"Sometimes I wonder why I even bring the thunder." -Thomas Jefferson, "Cabinet Battle #1" "Sometimes I wonder why I even bring the thunder." -Thomas Jefferson, "Cabinet Battle #1" Show less

"Sometimes I wonder why I even bring the thunder." -Thomas Jefferson, "Cabinet Battle #1" "Sometimes I wonder why I even bring the thunder." -Thomas Jefferson, "Cabinet Battle #1" Show less

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Jefferson and His Time

Jefferson and His Time

by Malone, Dumas

Book - 1948-1981

"There’s a letter on my desk from the President. Haven’t even put my bags down yet. . . . It says the President’s assembling a cabinet and that I am ...Show more "There’s a letter on my desk from the President. Haven’t even put my bags down yet. . . . It says the President’s assembling a cabinet and that I am to be the Secretary of State, great! And that I’m already Senate-approved... I just got home and now I’m headed up to New York." -Thomas Jefferson, "What Did I Miss?" Show less

"There’s a letter on my desk from the President. Haven’t even put my bags down yet. . . . It says the President’s assembling a cabinet and that I am ...Show more "There’s a letter on my desk from the President. Haven’t even put my bags down yet. . . . It says the President’s assembling a cabinet and that I am to be the Secretary of State, great! And that I’m already Senate-approved... I just got home and now I’m headed up to New York." -Thomas Jefferson, "What Did I Miss?" Show less

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The Three Lives of James Madison

The Three Lives of James Madison

Genius, Partisan, President

by Feldman, Noah

Book - 2017

"Maybe we can solve one problem with another and win a victory for the Southerners" -James Madison, "The Room Where It Happens: "Maybe we can solve one problem with another and win a victory for the Southerners" -James Madison, "The Room Where It Happens: Show less

"Maybe we can solve one problem with another and win a victory for the Southerners" -James Madison, "The Room Where It Happens: "Maybe we can solve one problem with another and win a victory for the Southerners" -James Madison, "The Room Where It Happens: Show less

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The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers

by Madison, James

Book - 1987

“Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Write every day like you’re running out of time? Every day you fight like you’re running out of time.” —Burr, “Nonstop” “Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Write every day like you’re running out of time? Every day you fight like you’re running out of time.” —Burr, “Nonstop” Show less

“Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Write every day like you’re running out of time? Every day you fight like you’re running out of time.” —Burr, “Nonstop” “Why do you write like you’re running out of time? Write every day like you’re running out of time? Every day you fight like you’re running out of time.” —Burr, “Nonstop” Show less

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Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

by Vowell, Sarah

Book - 2015

“Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say ‘Bonsoir!’ Tell the King ‘Casse toi!’ Who’s the best? C’est moi!"" —Lafayette, “Aaron Burr, Sir” “Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say ‘Bonsoir!’ Tell the King ‘Casse toi!’ Who’s the best? C’est moi!"" —Lafayette, “Aaron Burr, Sir” Show less

“Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say ‘Bonsoir!’ Tell the King ‘Casse toi!’ Who’s the best? C’est moi!"" —Lafayette, “Aaron Burr, Sir” “Oui oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette! The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say ‘Bonsoir!’ Tell the King ‘Casse toi!’ Who’s the best? C’est moi!"" —Lafayette, “Aaron Burr, Sir” Show less

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Founding Mothers

Founding Mothers

The Women Who Raised Our Nation

by Roberts, Cokie

Book - 2004

“And when my time is up, have I done enough? Will they tell my story?” —Eliza Hamilton, “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” “And when my time is up, have I done enough? Will they tell my story?” —Eliza Hamilton, “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” Show less

“And when my time is up, have I done enough? Will they tell my story?” —Eliza Hamilton, “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” “And when my time is up, have I done enough? Will they tell my story?” —Eliza Hamilton, “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” Show less

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Revolutionary Mothers

Revolutionary Mothers

Women in the Struggle for America's Independence

by Berkin, Carol

Book - 2006

“You want a revolution? I want a revelation. So listen to my declaration: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.' And wh...Show more “You want a revolution? I want a revelation. So listen to my declaration: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.' And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I’m ‘a compel him to include women in the sequel!” —Angelica Schuyler, “The Schuyler Sisters” Show less

“You want a revolution? I want a revelation. So listen to my declaration: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.' And wh...Show more “You want a revolution? I want a revelation. So listen to my declaration: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.' And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I’m ‘a compel him to include women in the sequel!” —Angelica Schuyler, “The Schuyler Sisters” Show less

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Duel With the Devil

Duel With the Devil

The True Story of How Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Teamed up to Take on America's First Sensational Murder Mystery

by Collins, Paul

Book - 2013

"Dear Alexander: I am slow to anger, but I toe the line as I reckon with the effects of your life on mine. I look back on where I failed, and in ever...Show more "Dear Alexander: I am slow to anger, but I toe the line as I reckon with the effects of your life on mine. I look back on where I failed, and in every place I checked, the only common thread has been your disrespect. . . . If you’ve got something to say, name a time and place, face to face. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Burr." - Aaron Burr, "Your Obedient Servant" Show less

"Dear Alexander: I am slow to anger, but I toe the line as I reckon with the effects of your life on mine. I look back on where I failed, and in ever...Show more "Dear Alexander: I am slow to anger, but I toe the line as I reckon with the effects of your life on mine. I look back on where I failed, and in every place I checked, the only common thread has been your disrespect. . . . If you’ve got something to say, name a time and place, face to face. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Burr." - Aaron Burr, "Your Obedient Servant" Show less

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War of Two

War of Two

Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel That Stunned the Nation

by Sedgwick, John

Book - 2015

"I don’t wanna fight, But I won’t apologize for doing what’s right. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Ham." -Alexander Hamilton, "Your Obedient Servant" "I don’t wanna fight, But I won’t apologize for doing what’s right. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Ham." -Alexander Hamilton, "Your Obedient Servant" Show less

"I don’t wanna fight, But I won’t apologize for doing what’s right. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Ham." -Alexander Hamilton, "Your Obedient Servant" "I don’t wanna fight, But I won’t apologize for doing what’s right. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, A dot Ham." -Alexander Hamilton, "Your Obedient Servant" Show less

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John Adams

John Adams

by McCullough, David G.

Book - 2001

"They say George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away. . . . There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as large . . . John ...Show more "They say George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away. . . . There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as large . . . John Adams?! I know him. That can’t be. . . . That poor man, they’re gonna eat him alive!" -King George, "I Know Him" Show less

"They say George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away. . . . There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as large . . . John ...Show more "They say George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away. . . . There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as large . . . John Adams?! I know him. That can’t be. . . . That poor man, they’re gonna eat him alive!" -King George, "I Know Him" Show less

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