Research topic: Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr 1756-1836, American political leader, b. Newark, N.J., grad. College of New Jersey (now Princeton). Political Career A brilliant law student, Burr interrupted his study to serve in the American Revolution and proved himself a valiant soldier in early campaigns. In 1779 ill health forced him to leave the army. Upon admission (1782) to the bar, he plunged energetically into the practice of both law and politics. He served as a member (1784-85; 1797-99) of the New York assembly, as state attorney general (1789-91), and as U.S. Senator (1791-97). Defeated for reelection to th... Read more