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A Moment in Gonzo History: Hamilton Versus Burr

Chestertown, MD, August 13, 2005 — In preparation for the September 15 inauguration of the Washington Book Prize Lecture Series, the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience presents a moment in Gonzo history—a radio broadcast of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

Alexander Hamilton Duel

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Vocal talents include James Sutcliffe, Kees de Mooy '01, John Buettner '89, and Diane Landskroener '76 M'81.

Sound editing by Greg Waddell and recording by Shane Brill '03. Music courtesy of Astralyte.

Related press release: Chernow Examines "The Man Who Imagined Modern America"

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