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Show Burr-IlamiUi n f ii' i'Unt-r 1 t Famnus Anirricjn Duel In the old days nf the eodo duello. -j there was one spot, whirh became noted as the m't famous dueling croundi in Amenca. This uas at Weeha-'k"!i. .r., K. J. and th-re on July 11. 1304 Uy 'H's place the most momentous encounter on the "field of honor" in the history ' t of this country. This wa.s the duel between Axlender .' Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two New Yorkers whose political rivalry led ty x the fatal meeting which meant datn lor one and dLsgrace for the oth-T. Zt' The story of Burr Hamilton duel Is & classic in American history' and is wi-il told in an illustrated fi-ature arUcl by Alfred Sorenson in this issue of The Pyramid. Be sure to read thi; article. |