Today the political rivalry between a democrat and a federalist came to a lethal end in 1804. Aaron Burr, Twice the VP choice of Thomad Jefferson obtained and release a document written by federalist Alexander Hamilton criticizing his fellow federalist president John Adams. The two met at 7am in Weehawken, NJ for an honorable duel. Accounts of what happened vary but we do know Hamilton had multiple honorable duels which he settled peacefully. This one resulted in a shot to the stomach and Hamilton died the next day. Even in 1800s politicians didn't play nice! via Instagram http://ift.tt/2t8QCwp
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