Thursday, September 16, 2021

Did You Know

 Did you know that in 1804 the Vice President of the United States--Aaron Burr--fought a duel with the Secretary of the Treasury--Alexander Hamilton--and killed him?


 

29 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Yes, I knew this. Believe it or not, I learned it in high school!

Valerie-Jael said...

No, something else I didn't know! Hugs, Valerie

nashvillecats2 said...

No Sandra I did not know, Sorry for the delay in replying.
Yvonne.

Elephant's Child said...

News to me. A political disagreement taken too far?

CJ Kennedy said...

I remember hearing about this in history class

Anonymous said...

What some current politicians would like to do now. As it was a duel, I suppose no charge was laid.

Jeanie said...

I did! Even before seeing "Hamilton!"

Jamie Ghione said...

Now that I DID know.

Birgit said...

Yes, I knew this. I could never remember whom he killed until the Broadway hit “Hamilton” came into being.

D.L. Finn said...

I remembered it from school but Hamilton refereshed my memory :) xo

Christine said...

wow back in the day...

Sandra Cox said...

You know I did too, Elizabeth, but the fact that they held such high offices went right over my head.

Sandra Cox said...

No reason you should know that one:)
Hugs received and returned.

Adam said...

Definitely, way before everyone learned from the musical

Sandra Cox said...

No problem at all. Hope all is well.

Sandra Cox said...

I believe one disparaged the other.

Sandra Cox said...

:)

Sandra Cox said...

He was indicted for murder but got the heck out of Dodge before he got thrown in jail. At some point the charges were dropped.

Sandra Cox said...

Good job:)

Sandra Cox said...

Good job:)

Sandra Cox said...

Good job.

Sandra Cox said...

Good job:)

ashok said...

Really!??

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed.

Sandra Cox said...

Good job.

Sandra Cox said...

Yes indeed:)

Lee said...

Dirty works at the crossroads!!

Janie Junebug said...

Yes, I knew, but it never hurts to be reminded about history.

Love,
Janie

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow!!!!
Big Hugs!