So, I feel I need to begin this post by stating my disdain for musicals. Song and dance, in my opinion, are horrible mediums through which to convey a story. That being said, I must admit, \u201cHamilton’s America\u201d is an entertaining way to portray the amazing exploits of one of the leading founders of this great nation. I found it to be much more historically accurate than I originally thought it would be. Seeing the amount of time spent on research and development and the passion for the actual history made me realize the creator not only wanted to entertain, he wanted to teach and tell the story in a manner that might reach those who wouldn’t ordinarily care about Alexander Hamilton or his accomplishments. I believe he exceeded his own expectations. Bravo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bravo sir!<\/p>\n

Alexander Hamilton is the epitome of what it means to be an American. As Victoriya <\/a>alluded to in her post, Hamilton was the embodiment of the American dream. His immigrant status and humble upbringing forced him to work hard for everything he had. His hard work obviously paid off as he played an integral role in the creation of our strong nationalized government and central banking system, both of which make America what it is today. The musical does a great job highlighting the intense debates had over the construction of the nation; an intensity sometimes lost in the written word. It also helps Americans understand the passion behind the ideals. Hamilton did not accomplish all that he did solely out of self interest, he actually believed in the meaning behind what he was preaching, actions severely lacking in Washington as of late.<\/p>\n

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