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July 11, 1804

July 11, 1804. Victim: Alexander Hamilton, former US Treasury Secretary Assailant: Aaron Burr, Vice President of the US Location: Weehawken, NJ

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July 11, 1804

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  1. July 11, 1804 • Victim: Alexander Hamilton, former US Treasury Secretary • Assailant: Aaron Burr, Vice President of the US • Location: Weehawken, NJ • Motive: Duel, caused by an alleged slur Hamilton made against Burr at a dinner. Historians still debate the exact circumstances that led Burr to challenge Hamilton, a challenge Hamilton accepted.

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