Wednesday, January 30, 2008

f.If this person had opposition, who were the person's foes?

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death

July 11, 1804
On the heights of Weehawken, New Jersey, we both fired our pistols at each other. Some people said that I purposely missed Burr. Burr's shot, however, fatally wounded me, leading to my death the following day. Aaron Burr escaped unharmed.

Hard to believe, but settling differences with a duel had been the custom before the Revolution. In 1804, however, dueling was no longer legal in the state of New York, where both men were political leaders. Burr was indicted for murder, but the charges were later dropped.

Fortunately, politicians today use debates and the press to settle their differences. Dueling and other violence have never been an intelligent way to solve a problem. In a duel, the loser lost more than just an argument; he lost his life. That is how I lost my life



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July 11, 1804

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