Hamilton-Burr Duel Panel Discussion
Jul 11, 2004
Weehawken Historical Commission
On its 200th anniversary the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was re-enacted at its site in Weehawken, New Jersey. A panel of authors discussed the event and the men involved. After each author made a presentation, ..
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On its 200th anniversary the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was re-enacted at its site in Weehawken, New Jersey. A panel of authors discussed the event and the men involved. After each author made a presentation, there was a discussion and panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Berkin moderated the discussion.
Thomas Fleming is the author of Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America, from Perseus Books Group. Ron Chernow is the author of Alexander Hamilton, published by The Penguin Press. Joanne Freeman is the author of Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic, published by Yale University Press.
2 hours, 27 minutes
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