Born on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean Sea, Alex's childhood was far from ideal. A child of divorced parents, Alex's father left his family penniless when he was ten years old. His mother died the next year, leaving Alex and his brother alone. He was eleven.
Because of his parent's divorce, an education was not offered to Alex. Instead, he was forced to work to help support himself and his brother. Alex worked days as a clerk in an island import store and spent his nights giving himself an education - mainly derived from the thirty-four books that he had in his possession. The books intriqued Alex, challenging him to think while at the same time taking him off the island and away to a whole new world. A world completely different from the life of disappointment that he currently lived.
After years of working as a clerk, Alex decided to leave the island and travel to America - a true land of opportunity. Using the money he had saved, Alex took a boat into the port of Boston and joined the United States Military.
Where can you find little Alex now?
The ten dollar bill is a good place to start.
"There are strong minds in every walk of life that will rise superior to the disadvantages of situation, and will command the tribute due to their merit...."
- Alexander Hamilton, First Secretary of the Treasury
