USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On July 11, 1804, in one of the most famous duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shoots his long-time political antagonist Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, a leading Federalist and the chief architect of America’s political economy, died the following day.

Detailed explanation-2: -On July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met on the dueling grounds at Weehawken, New Jersey, to fight the final skirmish of a long-lived political and personal battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -After killing Hamilton, Burr’s career never recovered Facing potential murder charges, he fled to the South. With the help of his powerful friend, the charges were dropped, and he returned to Washington to finish his term as vice president.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two men had long been political rivals, but the immediate cause of the duel was disparaging remarks Hamilton had allegedly made about Burr at a dinner.

Detailed explanation-5: -This time, Burr and Hamilton met on the same Weehawken spot where Hamilton’s son died in an 1801 duel. In some accounts, Hamilton shot first and missed, followed by Burr’s deadly shot.