USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington recognized Hamilton’s leadership abilities, as well as his extraordinary talent for writing. Hamilton was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and made his aide-de-camp on March 1, 1777. Just twenty years old at the time, Hamilton had already made remarkable accomplishments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamilton joined Washington’s “military family, ” as Washington called his headquarters staff, on March 1, 1777.

Detailed explanation-3: -1777: Hamilton joined Washington’s staff as aide de camp. 1780: Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler, daughter of Major General Phillip Schuyler. 1781: Hamilton distinguished himself during the siege of Yorktown. 1787: While working as an attorney, Hamilton continued to advocate a strong national government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamilton’s Talents Their contrasting temperaments prevented any close friendship from developing between the 22-year-old aide and the General, twice his age, whom Hamilton always addressed as “Your Excellency.” Washington was prudent and reserved, with excellent judgment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Alexander Hamilton was only 21. Betsy Ross, 24, was more like Etsy Ross. Benjamin Franklin, who may have had wigs older than his fellow freedom fighters, was the only genuinely wizened one, at 70. Washington, at 44, was older than most (but still, the same age as Ben Affleck).