Discover America's Bloody History at Five Famous Dueling Grounds

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Alexander Hamilton’s last three words—“Pray for me,” according to some—could do nothing to save him from fast-approaching death, the result of a deadly duel between him and Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804. Over 200 years later, visitors might not realize that they can still visit the secluded New Jersey dueling ground where Hamilton and his son both died—and that the spot is just one of several infamous locations where America's early leading men met to defend their honor.

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1. Thanks for posting this.

Very interesting. Nowadays, the parties hire lawyers.