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Article: ISU prof gives Hamilton hisdue
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- The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL
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- May 14, 2007
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NORMAL - When American Experience airs its Alexander Hamilton
biopic Monday night on the "reckless genius" of America's founding
fathers, Twin City residents may recognize a familiar ISU face.
Richard Payne, distinguished Illinois State University professor
of politics and government, is among scholars in the film. He's
optimistic the show will renew Americans' interest in Hamilton.
"It's time we start looking back and ask why he's been neglected.
His is one of the most fascinating stories in American history," said
Payne, author of an upcoming book on Hamilton.
Earlier this month, Payne attended the New York City premiere of
"Hamilton," which he describes as similar to Ken Burns' "Civil ...