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The Burr-Hamilton duel (July 11, 1804) continues to fascinate,
not only because of the prominence of the participantsAaron
Burr was vice president, Alexander Hamilton former secretary of
the treasurybut because there are still many questions about
the actions and motives of the duelists that may never be answered.
The Duel, broadcast on PBS's the American Experience,
attempts to take a fresh look at this puzzling event, which resulted
in Hamilton's death
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