Tag: duel

Hamilton-Burr Duel: A Clash of Politics and Personal Animosity

11 Jul 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

A fatal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804 highlights the intense political rivalry of the time, leading to legal and political consequences for Burr.

Politics and Government Legal History Alexander Hamilton Aaron Burr Duel New Jersey Treason Trial Federalist Papers Political History U.S. Library of Congress