On July 11, 1804, a duel that would become legendary in American history took place. Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton, the architect of the nation's financial system in Weehawken, New Jersey. The longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton came to a head after controversial remarks at a dinner. Interestingly, Hamilton reportedly intended to "throw away his shot," but Burr did not. Although accounts of the duel vary, it is clear that both men fired their shots almost simultaneously. This event severely damaged Burr's reputation and political career, as he was widely condemned as a murderer and later faced charges of treason in unrelated political matters. Image From Bettmann Archive #NineLineApparel #Hamilton #Burr #OTD #duel #history