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American Experience•Season 12•Episode 9

The Duel

7.0/10 · 39 votesFeb 14, 200055 min

Ranked #12 of 15 in Season 12•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, narrator Linda Hunt says, was an 1804 gunfight between “the founder of American capitalism and the first modern American politician.” Included: profiles of Burr (1756-1836) and Hamilton (1757-1804), and sketches of the political differences between them. In

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New York (1): The Country and the City

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Episode Summary

"The Duel" is episode 9 of American Experience season 12. It scored 7.0/10 from 39 votes, ranking #12 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on February 14, 2000.

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