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Aaron Burr’s trial and the Constitution’s treason clause

by Scott Bomboy

It was on this day in 1807 that former Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of treason charges. The trial was truly a “Trial…

Aaron Burr’s trial and the Constitution’s treason clause
On the day, Justice Noah Swayne confirmed by the Senate

by Nicholas Mosvick

On this day in 1862, Noah Swayne was confirmed by the Senate to replace Justice John McLean, one of two dissenters in the Dred…

On the day, Justice Noah Swayne confirmed by the Senate
From hero to traitor: Benedict Arnold’s day of infamy

by NCC Staff

On September 21, 1780, Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold turned his back on his country in a secret meeting with a top…

From hero to traitor: Benedict Arnold’s day of infamy
The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats

by Scott Bomboy

Accusations of treason are a serious matter in the public arena, but history shows few examples of charges followed by convictions…

The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats
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