vcczar Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Aaron Burr of NY. Not stated below is his early advocacy for abolitionism. While he has a well-deserved reputation of being devious, he is reported as being impartial and judicial as VP, when presiding over the US Senate. By 1804, he's showing up to occasional Federalist gatherings, confusing everyone. I think this has to do with gathering data for the Essex Junto plot, but he may also know the Federalists are on the decline, so he's hoping to pick up the pieces as a moderate Jeffersonian. I HIGHLY recommend Burr by Gore Vidal. Best historical fiction ever. His actions: Burr, Aaron 1791 Defeats Fed US Sen Schuyler, weakening Hamilton's influence in the state Burr, Aaron 1792 figures as possible VP Burr, Aaron 1795 Introduces resolution to renegotiate Jay Treaty Burr, Aaron 1796 candidate for VP Burr, Aaron 1798 His request to be a Brig Gen for the Quasi-War is rejected by Adams Burr, Aaron 1800? Converts Tammany Hall from a social club to a political machine Burr, Aaron 1800 VP nominee, but ties Jefferson and doesn't drop out; House makes Burr VP after battle Burr, Aaron 1801 Shut out of Jefferson's inner circle for 1800 Election alleged shenanigans Burr, Aaron 1804 Looped into plot to secede NY w/ New England in the event Burr becomes Gov. Burr, Aaron 1804 Opts to run for Gov rather than seek another term as VP (loses w/ Hamilton's intervention) Burr, Aaron 1804 Presides during Impeachment Trial of Justice Samuel Chase Burr, Aaron 1804 Kills Hamilton in a duel Burr, Aaron 1805 Scouts the west in search for a future settlement Burr, Aaron 1806 Burr Conspiracy Burr, Aaron 1807 Arrested, put on trial for treason, but acquitted, despite Jefferson's interference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 You know, I'm actually really conflicted on Burr. I like his politics, but not the fact that he's generally scummy as fuck in how he goes about it, and that's probably the best I can sum it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringles Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Burr is an American hero as far as I’m concerned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10centjimmy Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Finally read that book, agree it's pretty awesome. Hamilton and the Virginia cabal kept us from someone who could've done great things in a higher office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezi Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 lmaoooo Alexander Hamilton got shot rip bozo common Burr W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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