"The Duel" is a famous event in American history that took place on July 11, 1804, between Alexander Hamilton, a former Secretary of the Treasury, and Aaron Burr, the sitting Vice President. The duel was the result of a long-standing personal and political rivalry, culminating in Hamilton's criticism of Burr's character and political ambitions. The duel occurred in Weehawken, New Jersey, where both men faced each other with pistols. Hamilton was shot and mortally wounded, dying the next day. This event significantly impacted American politics and led to Burr's decline in public life, marking a tragic chapter in early American history.