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Broderick–Terry duel
Since 1859
The Broderick–Terry duel (subsequently called "the last notable American duel") was fought between United States Senator David C. Broderick, of California, and ex-Chief Justice David S. Terry, of the Supreme Court of California, on September 13, 1859. The two men had been friends and political allies within the Democratic Party. However, Broderick was an abolitionist, whereas Terry was pro-slavery.
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However, Broderick was an abolitionist, whereas Terry was pro-slavery.
After his violent death, Broderick was treated as a hero and a martyr for his cause - the fight against slavery.
The site of the duel is now a registered California Historical Landmark.
On June 1, 1932, the site of the duel was registered as California Registered Historical Landmark number 19, and in 1949, marker 19 was erected at the beginning of the trail that leads to the site.
Source: Wikipedia / Wikidata
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