Do you have a $10 bill on you? Okay fine, I don’t carry cash either, but next time you get one, take a look at the portrait of Alexander Hamilton and ask yourself — how handsome is this guy?
Here are some non-political reasons to totally heart Hamilton:
- He’s super hot (yeah, that’s right, I said it)
- He knew a little something about sword fighting (although not enough to stay alive)***
- He’s the namesake of a NESCAC school (not one of the important ones, but still…)
- He inspired Lin Manuel Miranda to write this poem/rap (basically the best thing EVER):
***UPDATE: Yes, I got confused and thought he died in a sword duel and not a pistol duel. I’m blaming Hamilton’s famous quote: “When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation”***
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I think you mean “dueling,” not “sword fighting.”
Aidan, if you’re interested in historical accuracy, you’re on the wrong blog.
I’m with Aidan on this one.
Another reason for your list – he part of one of the best ever “Got Milk” ads.
Also – he started the national debt and taxed alcohol. So theoretically he fits right in with today’s Republicans.
you know lin was my brother’s freshman year roommate at Wesleyan right?
also i cannot believe you thought he died in a sword fight. mr moltz would not be proud.