Aaron Burr

Burr Conspiracy and Acquittal Establishes Elite Immunity from Treason Prosecution

1806-11-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

President Thomas Jefferson issues a proclamation warning that an unlawful military expedition against Spanish Mexico is being planned, marking the beginning of federal response to the Burr Conspiracy—a treasonous plot by former Vice President Aaron Burr to either invade Spanish territories or detach …

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Hamilton-Burr Duel Demonstrates Elite Violence and Honor Culture Replacing Law

1804-07-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Vice President Aaron Burr shoots former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in an illegal duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, culminating fifteen years of political rivalry and demonstrating how elite honor culture supersedes law and democratic accountability. The confrontation stems from …

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