Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and Adams, were all revered by the people and were trusted to ultimately lay the political foundation for America. ... During these years Washington gave up his personal and political life in hope that America would come out victorious, and subsequently win its freedom. ... President Washington was backed by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson and the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, all of whom were to later be considered as members of the country's founding brothers. ... During the course of Washington's presidency, ma...

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Whether or not they have different believes and personal interest involves with the foundation of the new nation, they were always clear that life, liberty and pursuit of happiness ware fundamental for the Americans no matter different political positions from the founders. ... The eight most influential leaders he focuses on are: George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Abigail and John Adams. ... Despite their differences, and particularly when contrasted with what was happening in France during the same period, it is notewort...

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It was such a huge change because of the influence it had on the nation and what it stood for which was life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ... Ministers feared for their life. They wanted the opportunity to live a better life and live by their morals and religious beliefs; so they left New England to do just that by birthing the United Colonies. ... Alexander Hamilton configured a meeting to solve this problem that the country was having. ...

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McCullough reminds readers of Washington's background: "Like other planters of the Tidewater, Washington embraced a life very like that of the English gentry. ... His correspondence is rich with description of Washington, the war, and the meaning of life. ... Alexander Hamilton and his men surrounded Nassau Hall on the Princeton College campus, where some two hundred British were garrisoned, capturing them all. ...

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