top of page
SNAPSHOTS.
Hamilton, Burr, and the River Between Them
On July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr crossed the Hudson River to Weehawken, New Jersey, and stepped into a moment that would outlive them both. The duel itself lasted only seconds. The rivalry behind it had been building for years. Political conflict, personal insult, ambition, pride, and reputation all followed them onto the dueling grounds that morning. When it was over, Hamilton had been mortally wounded. He was carried back across the river to New York and
Jul 11
bottom of page