On July 11, 1804, a single shot echoed across the cliffs of Weehawken, New Jersey, forever altering the course of American history. Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most brilliant Founding Fathers, faced his longtime rival, Vice President Aaron Burr, in a duel that would shock the nation.
In this meticulously researched episode of American Shadows: Crimes & Chronicles, we expose:
• The intense rivalry and political machinations that led to this fateful confrontation
• The controversial details of the duel - what really happened that morning?
• Hamilton's final hours and the nation's reaction to his death
• How this single event reshaped American politics and ended the era of gentlemen's duels
From the contentious election of 1800 to the final, fatal shot, we uncover the truth behind one of America's most infamous political feuds. Discover how honor, ambition, and vengeance collided to claim the life of a Founding Father and alter the trajectory of a young nation.
Was it a tragedy of pride or a calculated political move? How did Hamilton's death impact the future of America?
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The Shot That Changed America: Hamilton's Last Duel Exposed
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