“In writing about Hamilton, Washington, and Grant, I’ve come to see that liberty is not a gift passed down through generations — it’s a responsibility,” Chernow said in a statement.

Author Ron Chernow is also responsible for the extensive biography on Alexander Hamilton that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical. In “Washington,” he looks at America’s first president ...

Musical ‘Hamilton’ and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards by: Associated Press Posted: Jun 30, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT ...

Musical ‘Hamilton’ and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards by: Associated Press Posted: Jun 30, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 10:00 AM EDT ...