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Treason Clause
Aaron Burr’s trial and the Constitution’s treason clause
It was on this day in 1807 that former Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of treason charges. The trial was truly a “Trial…
On the day, Justice Noah Swayne confirmed by the Senate
On this day in 1862, Noah Swayne was confirmed by the Senate to replace Justice John McLean, one of two dissenters in the Dred…
From hero to traitor: Benedict Arnold’s day of infamy
On September 21, 1780, Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold turned his back on his country in a secret meeting with a top…
The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats
Accusations of treason are a serious matter in the public arena, but history shows few examples of charges followed by convictions…
