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En Garde!
On the night of June 10, 1804, Alexander Hamilton seated himself at his desk in his home in upper Manhattan to finish a letter explaining why the following morning would find him in Weehawken, New Jersey, pointing a flintlock pistol at Vice-President Aaron Burr. He began by listing five moral, religious, and practical objections to duelling, but ruefully concluded, seven paragraphs later, that "what men of the world denominate honor" made it impossible for him to "decline the call." Burr had placed him in an untenable position. If Hamilton ignored the challenge, Burr would "post" him--that is, publish his refusal in the newspapers--and his political career would ...
- HAMILTON WILL HONOR CITY'S SLAIN OFFICERS.(CENTRAL ZONE)
- Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH) January 20, 2000 700+ words
...the research on how to honor these officers in a respectful...said. Local author and Hamilton historian Jim Blount...with the city to help honor the officers. The department...planning stages, to honor the area's slain officers. The seven Hamilton officers who will be...
- BMI Urban Awards 2003 to Feature Performances by Bilal, Floetry, Anthony...
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 28, 2003 700+ words
...perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and...that night. In addition to the song awards, BMI will also honor the Top Urban Producers of 2002-2003 and the BMI writers...
- HAMILTON ELEMENTARY HONORS 36 PUPILS.(News)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) July 2, 1996 700+ words
Byline: Joanne Pepiak Education Columnist Hamilton Elementary School has chosen 36 pupils to receive the new Most Improved Student award for the 1995-96 school year. The recipients...
- Dow's Hamilton accepts honor with mixed feelings.(News)
- Magazine article from: Rubber & Plastics News March 7, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Joe Miller George Hamilton had mixed feelings when "Black Enterprise...to be black,'' he said. Yet, Hamilton said he believes he can use his appearance...in the communities I work in,'' Hamilton said. "It's put Dow Automotive...
- OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY'S HERRING, HAMILTON EARN ALL-AMERICA HONORS
- News wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News July 24, 2009 700+ words
...Chris Herring and Rob Hamilton have been honored as...consecutive season that Hamilton has earned the honor and it marks the first...golfers have earned the honor in the same year. The...student athlete, and both Hamilton and Herring worked extremely...
- Pasadena Playhouse Receives Donation From Acclaimed Architect Frank Gehry to...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 19, 2007 700+ words
...Playhouse's Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Gehry generously...time and expertise in honor of his long-time...late daughter Carrie Hamilton. (PHOTO: http...rejuvenate the Carrie Hamilton Theatre, which was dedicated in honor of Carol Burnett...
- MAPLE TO HONOR HAMILTON SOLDIER.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH) November 11, 2004 700+ words
Byline: Hamilton Journal-News HAMILTON -- Former neighbors of Sgt...maple tree planting in his honor at his alma mater. The 2000 Hamilton High School graduate was killed...Cemetery with full military honors. Before joining the Army...
- Cooke, Dr. Lambert to receive Foundation's Medal of Honor.(Hamilton Cooke and...
- Magazine article from: Florida Bar News May 15, 2007 700+ words
Jacksonville attorney A. Hamilton "Ham" Cooke and Miami physician...Bar Foundation's Medal of Honor Award at the Foundation's...Cooke will receive the Medal of Honor Award for his many contributions...Florida Bar Foundation Medal of Honor Award, established in 1977...
