James Wilkinson | Episode #151 | Election College: United States Presidential Election History

We talk really badly about Aaron Burr sometimes and, yeah, he deserves it. But he doesn't seem to be nearly as bad of a guy as James Wilkinson! Join us as we discuss... Wilkinson's uncanny ability to move up through military ranks, how the Spanish paid Wilkinson to promote their interests, the betrayal of the Spanish by Wilkinson, an unlikely friendship and partnership between Burr and Wilkinson, Wilkinson's many blunders and trials, and much more! __________________________ We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription! ___________________________ Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon ________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out! Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram ________________________ Get a free month of Audible and a free audiobook to keep at ElectionCollege.com/Audible ________________________ Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music ________________________ Some links in these show notes are affiliate links that could monetarily benefit Election College, but cost you nothing extra.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices