The Duel (2000)

  
Format:  The Duel DVD 
 
 
And they say politics is mean-spirited today! This "American Experience" program revisits the infamous 1804 duel between sitting Vice President Aaron Burr and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, shedding light not only on the heated dispute that resulted in their fatal confrontation, but also on the personalities of the men themselves, and how their differing backgrounds influenced their contributions to American history. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
 
SKU: D08326
$22.49
Regularly $24.99
Category:
Documentary
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
 

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