This is the kind of writing and reading we need most now. Reflections of how history repeats itself, how we have always been at odds when it comes to foreign policies, how personal political animus ended in a fight to the death.
The more we are reminded, the more we have context in what to expect, a scale by which to judge and different courses we might take to find resolution.
Then there’s personality. In crafting the retelling while including the quirks of personal weakness, you have brought the humanity out in all of us. Giving us the ability to empathize with passions, convictions, justifications of effort, the search for validation and credit where credit is due… these are the hallmarks of good storytelling. When it comes to history, keeping people of all ages engaged is the goal.
Thanks for another informative essay Ethan! I was interested to learn about Eaton's connection to the Burr saga. On the topic of visiting graves, in Fall 2023, I finally visited Burr's in Princeton, along with that of Grover Cleveland, who at the time was the only president to serve non-consecutive terms.
This is the kind of writing and reading we need most now. Reflections of how history repeats itself, how we have always been at odds when it comes to foreign policies, how personal political animus ended in a fight to the death.
The more we are reminded, the more we have context in what to expect, a scale by which to judge and different courses we might take to find resolution.
Then there’s personality. In crafting the retelling while including the quirks of personal weakness, you have brought the humanity out in all of us. Giving us the ability to empathize with passions, convictions, justifications of effort, the search for validation and credit where credit is due… these are the hallmarks of good storytelling. When it comes to history, keeping people of all ages engaged is the goal.
Dear LaMonica -- what a great comment, I appreciate it, thank you!
Thanks for another informative essay Ethan! I was interested to learn about Eaton's connection to the Burr saga. On the topic of visiting graves, in Fall 2023, I finally visited Burr's in Princeton, along with that of Grover Cleveland, who at the time was the only president to serve non-consecutive terms.
Thanks Michael! The burr saga is fascinating - I didn’t realize he was buried in Princeton but that makes sense :)
Yes, in the Burr family plot also containing the graves of his father Aaron Burr Sr. and his grandfather Jonathan Edwards!