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Funeral and interment of Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Churchyard

A public funeral service was held and Alexander Hamilton was buried at Trinity Churchyard in New York City following his mortal wounding in the duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.

Funeral and interment of Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Churchyard

The funeral and burial crystallized national mourning and outrage over the duel, deepening the political fallout that effectively ended Aaron Burr’s public career and shaped public perceptions during Jefferson’s presidency.

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