Alexander Hamilton's death did not put an end to the practice of dueling in America. Although nearly forgotten today, another duel sixteen years later shocked the nation as much or perhaps even more.
Three classic episodes of The History Guy about how the Christmas season survives even tragedy.
The “Great Sedition Trial” uncovered shocking connections at the time with the German reich that we were fighting, and challenged the idea that the nation was of a single mind during the war. It also challenged exactly how far the national commitment to freedom of speech and opinion reached, especially in extraordinary times.