This is the first in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. This episode traces his childhood as an orphan, his role in the Revolutionary War, as well as early interactions with his rival Alexander Hamilton. Additionally, this episode takes a look at the practice of historical 'erasure' through the examples of Crispus Attucks and Sybil Ludington.
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedOctober 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM UTC
- Length59 min
- Season6
- Episode155
- RatingClean