I think Alexander Hamilton has received a little bit of short shrift from history, and I think Jefferson has been treated a little bit too generously. I admire them both, but I admire them both about equally.


Booknotes television interview (July 5, 1992)


I think Alexander Hamilton has received a little bit of short shrift from history, and I think Jefferson has been treated a little bit too...

I think Alexander Hamilton has received a little bit of short shrift from history, and I think Jefferson has been treated a little bit too...

I think Alexander Hamilton has received a little bit of short shrift from history, and I think Jefferson has been treated a little bit too...

I think Alexander Hamilton has received a little bit of short shrift from history, and I think Jefferson has been treated a little bit too...