Navigated to Moderation with Alexander Hamilton

Moderation with Alexander Hamilton

October 28
32 mins

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Alexander Hamilton was defined by his “ruling passion” for fame and spent his life trying to control his ambition. Jeffrey Rosen, historian Stephen Knott and Ken Burns will explore Hamilton’s life and legacy to see what lessons he can teach us about restraint.

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