The Whiskey Rebellion
William Hogeland talked about his book The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged… read more
William Hogeland talked about his book The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged America’s Newfound Sovereignty, published by Scribner. In his book, Mr. Hogeland writes about role of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton from 1791 to 1794, when Appalachian settlers fought against a federal tax on liquor and distilled drinks. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. The event, which included a whiskey tasting, book talk, and book signing, was held at the Wall Street Rising Downtown Information Center. close
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