Duel. Hamilton vs. Burr
Description
Did Hamilton really fire his shot in the air? Did Burr really intend to kill his long-time rival? Why did these two statesmen end up targeting each other on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River in 1804? Long a touchstone of American history, the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr has taken on mythic proportions. Reveals facts from the fictions surrounding their fateful encounter. Features a wide-ranging, round-table discussion of experts debating the many facets of the deadly exchange.
Runtime
68 min
Subjects
- Historical television programs (4)
- Nonfiction television programs (4)
- Burr-Hamilton Duel, Weehawken, N.J., 1804 (1)
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
c2004
Database
Alexander Street
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