Aaron Burr: Conspiracy to Treason

Buckner F. Melton, Jr. talked about his book, Aaron Burr: Conspiracy to Treason, in which he discusses Burr’s involvement in one of the more… read more

Buckner F. Melton, Jr. talked about his book, Aaron Burr: Conspiracy to Treason, in which he discusses Burr’s involvement in one of the more sensational criminal conspiracies in U.S. history, and why he remains a compelling political figure. Best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr served as a U.S. Senator and as Thomas Jefferson’s vice president from 1800 to 1804.

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Aaron Burr: Conspiracy to Treason

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Program ID:
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Interview
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Location:
Macon, Georgia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 15, 2014 | 5:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 16, 2014 | 2:52pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Feb 15, 2014 | 5:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 16, 2014 | 11:09am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 16, 2014 | 2:52pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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