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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.

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 - Burr Duel

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Black and white photo postcard of a historical marker about the Hamilton Burr duel that stood at the south end of Hamilton Park. The text reads: Here on the King Estate July 11, 1804 Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr.…

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…

Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Cover

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This commemorative envelope bears the official USPS special event cancellation dated July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel.

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…

Hamilton Monument

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Undated black and white photo postcard of the Hamilton monument, on Hamilton Avenue, with NYC skyline in background. Spear's Views, Weehawken, NJ.

Hamilton Monument

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This postcard shows the now departed Hamilton Monument and is captioned thusly: Weehawken, New Jersey Alexander Hamilton was fatally wounded in duel with Aaron Burr at Weehawken dueling grounds July 11, 1804. Hamilton was an important leader in the…

Hamilton Monument, Highwood Park, Weehawken NJ

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Color photo postcard of the monument to slain statesman, Alexander Hamilton, on Hamilton Avenue. Postmarked August 9 from Weehawken.

Hamilton Monument, Hudson River and NYC in the Distance, Weehawken, NJ

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Color photo postcard of the Weehawken monument, pre-1935 with the original plaque still on it. The text of plaque in upper left hand corner. Mailed September 21, 1914 from West Hoboken.

Published by Brooklyn Post Card Co., Inc., New York