Background The conflict that took place in the 1790's between two impacting founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton shaped the nation we know today. ... Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were not merely on different issues that shaped the nation, but they were at the head of those differences. ... Hamilton's life was full of "hardships and insecurities while lacking educational opportunities" as well (Cunningham, 2000, p. 4). ... He brought to public life a love of efficiency, order and organization. ... Alexander Hamilton in a letter to Marquis ...

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George Washington George Washington was more than just the first president of the United States. Not only did he serve as a role model for countless soldiers during America's Revolutionary War, but he set the pace for Presidents of the future. He will always be remembered for his dedication and bravery. Although Washington had more total loses than he did vidtories, he continued to maintain his dignity and respect for his superiors. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. ...

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McCullough reminds readers of Washington's background: "Like other planters of the Tidewater, Washington embraced a life very like that of the English gentry. ... His correspondence is rich with description of Washington, the war, and the meaning of life. ... Alexander Hamilton and his men surrounded Nassau Hall on the Princeton College campus, where some two hundred British were garrisoned, capturing them all. ...

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