"I'm the damn fool that shot him" – Hamilton. Who killed our good friend in a duel?

"I'm the damn fool that shot him," Aaron Burr sings in Hamilton. The duel between Hamilton and Burr occurred in July of 1804, as their rivalry escalated after the 1800 election, for which Hamilton worked against Burr's campaign. In Weehawken, New Jersey, Burr's shot was true, and Hamilton died the following day, solidifying his immense legacy. As for Burr, he was charged with murder, but got away with it. Later, he was tried for treason on another matter entirely.

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