The first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was shot and mortally wounded in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr on this day in history, July 11, 1804.
The feud culminated in a request from Burr for a duel. "Thus, sir," Burr wrote to Hamilton,"you have invited the course I am about to pursue, and now your silence impose it upon me."
Three years earlier, Hamilton's eldest son, Philip, died in a duel at the same place, said the National Parks Service. The role of the"second" was to load the pistols and"for representing their principles to the other party, and acting as field assistants."A medical doctor, Dr. David Hosack, was present on the scene.
Alexander Hamilton — on July 11, 1804 — was struck in the abdomen by Burr's first shot in the duel. He died the following day.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
EUR/USD: Weekly Forecast 9th July - 15th JulyThe EUR/USD has gone into the weekend near the 1.09680 ratio, which is within sight of the high made only a few hours before the Forex markets closed.
Consulte Mais informação »
Your Horoscope This Week: July 9 to July 15, 2023The week kicks off with the last quarter moon in Aries pushing us to take a stand.
Consulte Mais informação »
Phillies can’t salvage Aaron Nola stinker against Marlins, losing 7-3The Nola pitching rollercoaster has taken the team to new heights before, but the game against the Miami Marlins wasn't one of them. Far from it.
Consulte Mais informação »
Phillies can’t salvage Marlins game as Aaron Nola struggles in start, lose 7-3The Aaron Nola pitching rollercoaster has taken the Phillies to new heights before, but Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins wasn't one of them.
Consulte Mais informação »
Aaron Judge explains why he sings 'God Bless America,' what it means to himNew York Yankees star Aaron Judge talked recently about why he sings 'God Bless America' every time it blares through a stadium and what it means to him.
Consulte Mais informação »
Aaron Judge to stay home from All-Star Game to recuperate from injuryAaron Judge will concentrate on recuperating from his toe injury suffered from a collision with the wall in right field at Dodger Stadium.
Consulte Mais informação »