Alexander Hamilton - Revision history

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~tbe~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~tbe~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~tbe~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~tbe~~ first secretary of ~~tbe~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~tbe~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, ~~tbe~~ Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in the West Indies, made his reputation during the [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying the [[U.S. Constitution]]. As the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for the new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, the Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~tbe~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~tbe~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to the opposition of powerful party rivals, the frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during the gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~tbe~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about the slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~tbe~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died the next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~the~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~the~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~the~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~the~~ first secretary of ~~the~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~the~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, ~~the~~ Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in tbe West Indies, made his reputation during tbe [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying tbe [[U.S. Constitution]]. As tbe first secretary of tbe U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for tbe new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, tbe Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~the~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~the~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~the~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to tbe opposition of powerful party rivals, tbe frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during tbe gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~the~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about tbe slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~the~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died tbe next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~tbe~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~tbe~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~tbe~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~tbe~~ first secretary of ~~tbe~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~tbe~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, ~~tbe~~ Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in the West Indies, made his reputation during the [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying the [[U.S. Constitution]]. As the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for the new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, the Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~tbe~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~tbe~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to the opposition of powerful party rivals, the frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during the gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~tbe~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about the slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~tbe~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died the next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

Bacchus: Text replacement - "the" to "tbe"

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~the~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~the~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~the~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~the~~ first secretary of ~~the~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~the~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, ~~the~~ Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in tbe West Indies, made his reputation during tbe [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying tbe [[U.S. Constitution]]. As tbe first secretary of tbe U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for tbe new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, tbe Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~the~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~the~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~the~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to tbe opposition of powerful party rivals, tbe frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during tbe gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~the~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about tbe slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~the~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died tbe next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~The~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~The~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~The~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~The~~ first secretary of ~~The~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~The~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, ~~The~~ Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in the West Indies, made his reputation during the [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying the [[U.S. Constitution]]. As the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for the new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, the Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~The~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~The~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~The~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to the opposition of powerful party rivals, the frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during the gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~The~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about the slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~The~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died the next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

WikiSysop: Text replacement - "tbe" to "The"

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~tbe~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~tbe~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding ~~Fatbers~~. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~tbe~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~tbe~~ first secretary of ~~tbe~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~tbe~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and ~~Otber~~ Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in The West Indies, made his reputation during The [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding FaThers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying The [[U.S. Constitution]]. As The first secretary of The U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for The new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and OTher Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~tbe~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~tbe~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to The opposition of powerful party rivals, The frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during The gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~tbe~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about The slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~tbe~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died The next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding ~~Fatber’s~~ Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding FaTher’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

	==References==		==References==

Bacchus: Text replacement - "the" to "tbe"

2023-02-14T04:52:14Z

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~the~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~the~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding ~~Fathers~~. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~the~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~the~~ first secretary of ~~the~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~the~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and ~~Other~~ Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in tbe West Indies, made his reputation during tbe [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding Fatbers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying tbe [[U.S. Constitution]]. As tbe first secretary of tbe U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for tbe new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Otber Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~the~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~the~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~the~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to tbe opposition of powerful party rivals, tbe frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during tbe gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~the~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about tbe slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~the~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died tbe next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding ~~Father’s~~ Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding Fatber’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

	==References==		==References==

Bacchus: Text replacement - "tbe" to "the"

2023-02-06T20:27:45Z

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	[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]		[[File:hamilton.png\|thumb\|Alexander Hamilton.]]
	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~tbe~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~tbe~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding ~~Fatbers~~. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~tbe~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~tbe~~ first secretary of ~~tbe~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~tbe~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and ~~Otber~~ Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in the West Indies, made his reputation during the [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying the [[U.S. Constitution]]. As the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for the new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~tbe~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~tbe~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to the opposition of powerful party rivals, the frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during the gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~tbe~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about the slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~tbe~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died the next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding ~~Fatber’s~~ Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding Father’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

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	'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in ~~the~~ West Indies, made his reputation during ~~the~~ [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding ~~Fathers~~. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying ~~the~~ [[U.S. Constitution]]. As ~~the~~ first secretary of ~~the~~ U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for ~~the~~ new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and ~~Other~~ Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].		'''Alexander Hamilton''', born into obscurity in tbe West Indies, made his reputation during tbe [[Revolutionary War]] and became one of America’s most influential Founding Fatbers. He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in ratifying tbe [[U.S. Constitution]]. As tbe first secretary of tbe U.S. Treasury, Hamilton built a financial foundation for tbe new nation against opposition [[Thomas Jefferson]]<ref>Alexander Hamilton, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Otber Writings. Edited with an introduction and commentary by Joanne Freeman (Library of America, 2017)</ref>. Hamilton, in 1804, was killed by [[Aaron Burr]], a longtime political foe, in a [[duel]].

	=Death=		=Death=
	Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to ~~the~~ opposition of powerful party rivals, ~~the~~ frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during ~~the~~ gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.		Largely sidelined in his role as vice president by [[Thomas Jefferson]], Burr decided to run for governor of New York in 1804. After he lost, largely due to tbe opposition of powerful party rivals, tbe frustrated Burr fixated on a newspaper article, published during tbe gubernatorial campaign, which claimed that Hamilton had insulted him at a private dinner.

	He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about ~~the~~ slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.		He wrote to Hamilton confronting him about tbe slight. When Hamilton characteristically refused to back down, Burr challenged him to a duel.

	On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”		On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr met for a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Both men fired. Hamilton's shot missed, in fact, some historians believe Hamilton never intended to hit Burr, but meant to “throw away his shot.”

	Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died ~~the~~ next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).		Burr’s bullet, however, mortally wounded Hamilton, who died tbe next day of his injuries. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, where his tomb still stands today.<ref>Ron Chernow, Hamilton (Penguin, 2004).
	Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding ~~Father’s~~ Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>		Time editors, TIME - Alexander Hamilton: A Founding Fatber’s Visionary Genius and His Tragic Fate (Time Incorporated Books, 2016)</ref>

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