Aaron Burr Slays Alexander Hamilton in Duel
On July 11, 1804, one of the most infamous duels in American history took place between Aaron Burr, the sitting Vice President, and Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury. The duel occurred in Weehawken, New Jersey, on a secluded ledge along the Hudson River, a popular dueling ground of the time. The confrontation […]
Lewis and Clark Set Out on Their Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase, began its journey westward from St. Louis, Missouri, on May 14, 1804. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, this expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired western portion of the United States and to find a practical route across the […]
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of the French
On this ambitious day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. This coronation marked a significant moment in European history.