Founding Brothers

Why was the country so interested in Burr and Hamilton? What were the long term causes and effects of the “Interview at Weehawken”?

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Burr and Hamilton, two very prominent politicians, engaged in a duel at Weehawken. Alexander Hamilton was killed. The press claimed Burr murdered Hamilton in cold blood, and his reputation and political position was ruined.