Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s conducive and constructive Founding Fathers rose
quick to the occasion in order to attempt to improve America and leave a legacy for his
name. This foreigner had claimed to be born on the day of January 11, 1757 in Nevis in the
British West Indies. However, this date is not clear because many researchers believe that
Hamilton was born during 1755. Alexander Hamilton’s early life began with struggles and
hardships. Rachel Lavine, Hamilton’s mother at the time of his birth was married to
another man other than his father, James Hamilton. Since then his mother was perceived as
an adulteress and John ended up leaving her and Alexander alone to support themselves.
Although Alexander was just an infant, he and his mother then struggled for survival. Even
though Alexander’s situation was tough, he pulled through and strived to make a difference
for not only himself but also for the sake of America (Biography of Alexander Hamilton).
So how did this poor immigrant become so important to America? Alexander Hamilton
worked day and night to help reconstruct America by fighting next to George Washington’s
side during the Revolution, saving America from financial wreckage, and helping to
establish the ratification of the Constitution.
Hamilton’s leadership qualities were found to be quite outstanding to George Washington.
Hamilton attend King’s college and found his talent of writing. He felt as if learning
hands on would be beneficial instead of learning through a classroom lecture. He then
decided to take his talents to the battlefield before graduating. Around 1775 when the
Revolutionary War had started to begin, Alexander Hamilton joined the New York
Provincial Artillery Company to defend what he stood for. After the battle of Brandywine
Creek he was then appointed to lieutenant colonel of the Continental Army and caught
George Washington’s attention. After George Washing discovered Hamilton he then was
offered a position as his trusted assistant and adviser to write Washington’s critical letters
and numerous reports on reconstructing and strategic reform on the Continental Army
(Alexander Hamilton Biography). PBS acknowledges that, “In 1777, Hamilton accepted a
position on Washington’s staff. At the time of Hamilton’s appointment, the Army was
plagued by poor organization and lack of financing. The prescient Hamilton, realizing
these problems would also plague the colonies unless they were solved, began to search for
solutions” (Alexander Hamilton). Hamilton shows his dedication and devotedness to
Washington as he fights alongside him. However, Hamilton was not too fond of
