The last song of Hamilton, is, of course, a reflection of Hamilton's life. After all, he has accomplished so many and so much, that even Jefferson is in awe of his financial system and Madison admits that Hamilton is overshadowed by the other founding fathers. But the question is, after everything he's done to make a legacy for himself, who will actually tell his story (spoiler alert: it's Eliza)?
While the song does cover some of Eliza's efforts, it does not cover the full extent of it, so let's go by actual history. Eliza was dedicated to preserving Hamilton's works, publicans, letters, and documents. She interviewed biographers and historians to keep accurate records of his life and contributions because, like Burr said, history can easily cause misinformation. She helped raise her 8 children with Hamilton, as they will also be vital in keeping Hamilton's memory alive. Her greatest contribution was probably starting New York City's first private orphanage, which later became the Graham Windham organization. She was also an advocate for women's rights and against slavery, something Hamilton also supported as well. Finally, many of the statues and memorials around New York City was also a result of her contributions.
The ending of Hamilton as everyone sings Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
Through history, Hamilton was often overshadowed by the other founding fathers because he was never president and wasn't exactly very popular. But that doesn't mean we can ignore his contributions to the United States. Whether it be Burr or Hamilton or anyone else, history is never black or white, and we should always evaluate every person to the full extent in context.