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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Bill James, Beyond Baseball In the last few years, the success of teams like the LA Dodgers, the Oakland A’s, and of course ... more Old Hickory: The Life of our 7th President, Part Two Most Americans only know of Andrew Jackson as the man whose face adorns the 20 Dollar bill. But during his two ... more   How Alexander Hamilton Shaped America, Part One main page How Alexander Hamilton Shaped America, Part One Aired 8/4/2005 Alexander Hamilton rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful men of the American revolutionary era. Some say he laid the foundation for today’s global economy. But as biographer Ron Chernow points out, Hamilton’s brilliance was often marred by controversy and scandal. What spurred Hamilton’s driving ambition? Why was he hated by so many of his contemporaries? What is his legacy?   Read the full transcript   Ron Chernow     Author of Death of the Banker, The House of Morgan and, now, Alexander Hamilton Originally Aired: 7/15/2004     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. Ford’s Fundamentals, Part Two   aired 8/24/2006 Ford’s Fundamentals, Part one   aired 8/17/2006 Civil Rights, Then and Now, Part One   aired 3/30/2006 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.