Paterson: Alexander Hamilton’s Trickle-Down City. (cover story)

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    • Subject Terms:
      PATERSON (N.J.); NEW Jersey
    • Subject Terms:
      HAMILTON: An American Musical (Theatrical production)
    • Subject Terms:
      HAMILTON, Alexander, 1757-1804
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the economic, social, and political history of Paterson, New Jersey in relation to the late American political leader Alexander Hamilton's vision for the city and a possible American empire. According to the article, close to 30 percent of the people in Paterson, New Jersey in 2017 are living in poverty. Violence in the city is addressed, along with the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and the popularity of the "Hamilton: An American Musical" play.