Meet a boy from the West Indies who grew up to become one of the most important figures in American history. Alexander Hamilton did not start out with wealth or power. As an orphan, he crossed the ocean to the colonies and quickly proved how smart and hard-working he was. When the Revolutionary War broke out, he fought bravely and became General George Washington's trusted right-hand man. But fighting for freedom was only the beginning of his incredible journey. You will discover how he helped write the rules for the new United States government and created the very first national bank. He even started the United States Mint to make the country's money. Follow his amazing path from a young immigrant with big dreams to a famous patriot who helped build a nation from the ground up.