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Joseph J. Ellis

Joseph J. Ellis is a noted historian of early American history, and an award-winning author. In 2001, he won the Pulitzer Prize in History for his book Founding Brothers.

Ellis has authored several other history books about the Revolutionary generation, including: First Family: Abigail and John Adams; Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams; American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic; His Excellency: George Washington; and American Sphinx: The...

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Dueling Brothers: The Duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Anonymous 11th Grade

Founding Brothers

On July 11th, 1804 Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were rowed across the Hudson River in separate boats; they were going to duel. Burr was accompanied by his loyal protégé, William Van Ness; Hamilton brought with him Dr. David Hosack and his...