The Duel: Hamilton v. Burr: The Most Dramatic Moment in the Politics of the Early Republic

On October 5, The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum hosted Morey Myers, J.D., Of Counsel, Myers, Brier and Kelly for a talk titled The Duel: Hamilton v. Burr: The Most Dramatic Moment in the Politics of the Early Republic. Myers takes us on a journey into this infamous duel that left a Founding Father dead and the Vice President a fugitive. He examines the political, psychological and cultural mindset during this period and reflects on how we view these historical events in the present day.

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O Burr, O Burr, what has thou done? Thou has shooted dead great Hamilton. You hid behind a bunch of thistle, And shooted him dead with a great hoss pistol.