July 11 - Tragic Showdown: The Astonishing Duel That Rocked America
The Weighty Responsibility of Our Words
This is the day Vice President Aaron Burr fatally wounded Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, in 1804.
In today's lesson, we will explore the devastating consequences of unchecked words through the lens of a pivotal moment in American history. What can a fatal duel between Founding Fathers teach us about the power of speech? How might …
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