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De Alexander: “There is a legend that from the first, destiny seemed determined to oppose the genius and fame of Hamilton with the…”

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There is a legend that from the first, destiny seemed determined to oppose the genius and fame of Hamilton with the genius and fame of Aaron Burr.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote suggests a historical rivalry between Hamilton and Burr, framed as a battle of destinies.

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