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Jun 14, 2024 · Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first presidential term. He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799.
May 31, 2024 · Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, that resulted in the death of Hamilton the following day. The two men had long been political rivals.
6 days ago · Aaron Burr tied Jefferson in the Electoral College vote. In February 1801, the members of the House of Representatives balloted as states to determine whether Jefferson or Burr would become president. There were sixteen states, each with one vote; an absolute majority of nine was required for victory.
Jun 13, 2024 · Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied for the presidency in the electoral college and, despite philosophical differences, Hamilton endorsed Jefferson over Burr, whom he found unprincipled. When Burr ran for governor of New York in 1804 , Hamilton again campaigned against him, arguing that he was unworthy.
May 29, 2024 · The international cast includes Jason Arrow (Alexander Hamilton), DeAundre’ Woods (Aaron Burr), Rachelle Ann Go (Eliza Hamilton), Brent Hill (King George) and more. A full list can be found here.
Jun 14, 2024 · In Weehawken at dawn, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr met with their guns drawn for a duel.
Jun 7, 2024 · Aaron Burr, his ambitions, his plans and his debts, did not add up to the social bargaining chip that Eliza had signed on for. Instead of a step up on the social ladder,...
Jun 14, 2024 · In addition to his accomplishments as a U.S. statesman, Alexander Hamilton is remembered for his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr, who was the U.S. vice president at the time.
Jun 12, 2024 · The candidate with the second greatest number of votes became vice president. However, in the 1800 presidential election, Jefferson tied with his party’s vice presidential candidate, Aaron Burr.
Jun 8, 2024 · In Miranda’s episode, he and Hamilton musical director Alex Lacamoire sit down with Hirway to discuss the process of writing “Wait For It,” a pivotal song for the character of Aaron Burr (originated by Leslie Odom, Jr.) as he contemplates Alexander Hamilton’s rise to fame and power.
