In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitution and the ideological divide around slavery and the Three-Fifths compromise. [4:57]

Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the Supreme Court. [6:14]

Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the Federalist Papers. [3:58]

Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the Election of 1800. [4:46]

Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the early formation of political parties. [4:41]

Learn about Alexander Hamilton's economic policies that helped to strengthen the early republic. Good information for exam preparation. [7:12]

This lecture focuses on George Washington, the Whiskey Rebellion, the Farewell Address, Alexander Hamilton, and the Marshall Court. [10:16]

Learn about Alexander Hamilton's upbringing, his journey as an immigrant from the Caribbean to North America, and observe how it is portrayed in the musical Hamilton in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." Students...

Learn how Alexander Hamilton shaped the financial system of the United States in this video from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton created all the policies for how the federal...

Follow the events that led to the famous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804 in this video from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." While dueling was made illegal in America in the 18th century, these "affairs of...

Experience Lin-Manuel Miranda's writing process for the song "My Shot" from the hit musical Hamilton, followed by a conversation with Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman about "wrestling history to the stage" & remarks by President...

Learn how Alexander Hamilton resolved conflict and convinced the Cabinet to accept his debt plan at a dinner party (known as the Dinner Party Compromise or Dinner Table Bargain) in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America."

In this resource from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America," learn how founding father Alexander Hamilton, along with his compatriots James Madison and John Jay, helped shape a new path for the struggling American republic with their...

Explore the inspiration behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton, Miranda's connection to Shakespeare, and the influence of hip hop in Miranda's storytelling in this media galley from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." [3:48]

Explore how the American presidential election of 1800 became a heated contest between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr and how Alexander Hamilton influenced the election. [1:48]

Explore the legacy of the Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." In weighing their contributions and flaws- especially given that both men were slave holders-...

A broad-concept based video lecture on Hamilton's (and the Federalist Party) economic policies as Secretary of the Treasury under Washington. Includes a sprinkling on the Federalist Papers, the Whiskey Rebellion, tariffs, the National...

Learn how George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's relationship became key to the American victory in the Revolutionary War in this media gallery (4:41) from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." Also see how Alexander Hamilton's...

Learn about Alexander Hamilton's upbringing, his journey as an immigrant from the Caribbean to North America, and observe how it is portrayed in the musical Hamilton in this clip (4:49) from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America."...

Learn how Alexander Hamilton shaped the financial system of the United States in this video (5:11) from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton created all the policies for how the...

Explore the inspiration behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton, Miranda's connection to Shakespeare, and the influence of hip hop in Miranda's storytelling in this media galley from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America."...

Explore the legacy of the Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in this clip from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." In weighing their contributions and flaws -- especially given that both men were slave holders...

Follow the events that led to the famous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804 in this video (5:49) from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America." While dueling was made illegal in America in the 18th century, these...

Experience Lin-Manuel Miranda's writing process for the song "My Shot" from the hit musical Hamilton, followed by a conversation with Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman about "wrestling history to the stage" & remarks by President...