Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America
This national traveling exhibit tells the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton and his central role during the Revolutionary war and Founding period (1774-1804). It will be on display in the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center:
October 18, 2007 – December 7, 2007
The Miller Center is one of 40 libraries in the nation to host this exhibit. This free exhibit will be on display in the Miller Center's 2nd Floor West reading court and open during all library hours
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“Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America” recounts Hamilton’s rise from orphaned 15-year-old immigrant to George Washington’s aide and pivotal figure in the founding and shaping of America. This visionary statesman, whose face is on the $10 bill, became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury at age 32, was a Revolutionary War soldier, financial and legal genius, opponent of slavery, and author of most of the Federalist Papers, which were critical in 1787-1788 in gaining popular support to ratify the Constitution.
"Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America” is a national traveling exhibition organized by the New York Historical Society, the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History, and the American Library Association. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage. It features six colorful 18-foot photo panels that examine different periods in Hamilton’s life from his birth to his infamous (and fatal) duel with Aaron Burr.
Please see the events calendar for a schedule of free programs and events for the public scheduled by St. Cloud State University in connection with the exhibit.
