The Aaron Burr treason trial captivated a young America in 1807, with Chief Justice John Marshall presiding over one of the greatest court cases in American history. After a duel with Hamilton and a failed attempt to become Vice President, Burr sought to become a king by plotting to take control of the continent.
The King of Crimes
The Aaron Burr treason trial of 1807, presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall, captivated a young America, a nation vastly different from the one today.
