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Stamped Envelopes from the Nuclear Submarine Alexander Hamilton

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These envelopes bear the commemorative cachet of the nuclear missile submarine SSBN-617, otherwise known as the USS Alexander Hamilton. They are postmarked 1973, and 1965.

1912: Burr - Hamilton Duel Ground Is Not Now on the Map

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This is a newspaper article from 1912 (copyrighted by the Continental Newspaper Syndicate and written by Frank H. Brooks). Given some information on an advertisement on the back of the page, this seems to be from a San Francisco newspaper.

New Jersey Decorative Plate

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This plate, entitled 'New Jersey' and dated '1974' depicts the Hamilton Monument. The back of the plate has the following information: EF Decor DanmarkSecond editionMade exclusively forCHATEAU, INC.in Denmark by'Kesa'Plate - 253  

Hamilton - Burr Duel Commemorative Coin

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This coin commemorating the 1804 Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is of unknown origin. On the front, it depicts a dying Hamilton with Burr standing in the background, pistol in hand. The image is labeled 'Hamilton and Burr Feud Ends in…

First Day Cover - Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial

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This 1957 First Day Cover celebrates the 200th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth. Hamilton died as a result of a duel with political rival Aaron Burr.   Postmarked January 11, 1957 from New York, NY.

Monument of Alexander Hamilton

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This postcard contains the following caption on the reverse: TRINITY CHURCH, Broadway and Wall St., New York City. MONUMENT OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON. 1757-1804. Hamilton saw active service throughout the Revolution and served as first Secretary of the…

Reenactment: Burr vs. Hamilton - The New Yorker - June 7, 2004

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This item by Ben McGrath ran on page 38 of the June 7 2004 issue of The New Yorker magazine as part of the Talk of the Town column and features a conversation with Antonio Burr, descendant of Aaron Burr and participant in the Bicentennial Reenactment…

First Day Cover - Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial

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This 1957 First Day Cover celebrates the 200th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth.

SS Alexander Hamilton Nuclear Sub Launching Cover

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Postal cover from the launching of the nuclear submarine SS Alexander Hamilton on August 18, 1962 from Groton, CT.

Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Pin - Weehawken Elks

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Commemorative pin issued by Lodge 1456 (Weehawken) of the Benevolen Protective Order of Elks on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These pins were sold at the commemorative events of July 11…