What Happened After the Burr/Hamilton Duel?
On the anniversary of the duel in which Vice President Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton, this episode explores Burr’s ensuing treason trial and its lasting implications today. Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Burr historians Nancy Isenberg and Kevin Walsh.
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Show Notes
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.
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