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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr

Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former… read more

Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. H.W. Brands presented a collection of letters between Burr and his daughter, Theodosia, that recount his political ascendancy and downfall. Audience questions were taken by the speaker. close

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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr

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Program ID:
305950-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 26, 2012 | 8:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 04, 2021 | 3:08am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • May 26, 2012 | 8:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 27, 2012 | 4:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 16, 2012 | 11:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 04, 2012 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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