Records of District Courts of the United States. 1685 - 2009. Judgments and Decrees. 1800 - 1860. Indictment of Aaron Burr for Treason

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Records of District Courts of the United States. 1685 - 2009. Judgments and Decrees. 1800 - 1860. Indictment of Aaron Burr for Treason

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...