How a Founding Father Lost His Name

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By Sam Sarkar
Upon arriving at St. Croix's airport, I was puzzled to see "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport" instead of "Alexander Hamilton Airport," as my ticket indicated. A quick search revealed that in 1996, the legislature renamed the airport to honor Henry E. Rohlsen, a St. Croix native and Tuskegee Airman from World War II.
Henry E. Rohlsen airport, St. Croix - formerly Alexander Hamilton airport
While I knew Alexander Hamilton had Caribbean roots, I hadn't realized his deep connection to this island. Intrigued, I explored his early years here.
Point Udall, the easternmost point in the U.S.
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