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What Happened After the Burr/Hamilton Duel?

What Happened After the Burr/Hamilton Duel?

FromWe the People


What Happened After the Burr/Hamilton Duel?

FromWe the People

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

July 11 is the anniversary of the 1804 duel in which Alexander Hamilton was fatally shot by Vice President Aaron Burr. On today’s episode, we pick up where the musical 'Hamilton' left off, and explore what happened to Vice President Burr in the aftermath of the duel. Why wasn’t Burr prosecuted until after he left office in 1807? What happened during his treason trial? And what relevance does his treason trial have for executive privilege and indictments of executive officers today? Two leading experts on the life and legacy of Aaron Burr—Nancy Isenberg and Kevin Walsh—join host Jeffrey Rosen in studio to discuss. Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.