A few facts contesting some allegations made in the Aaron Burr article
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Didn't know that. Cool. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 02:52, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
Didn't know that. Cool. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 02:52, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
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(User: Dav123 20 May 2010) I researched the life of Aaron Burr for many days during an eight-year period to get to the bottom of why so much controvery and mystery surrounds this facinating man. I have a major in History and teach it at a high school level. I am not a professional Historian. However, I have lectured on the subject to college students and to interested community activity groups. All my references are solid, backed up by easily researched sources. (1)The Library of Congress (2) New York Historical Society, and two biographers that appear to use the most objective approach to the subject that I was able to find:
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(User: Dav123 20 May 2010) I researched the life of Aaron Burr for many days during an eight-year period to get to the bottom of why so much controvery and mystery surrounds this facinating man. I have a major in History and teach it at a high school level. I am not a professional Historian. However, I have lectured on the subject to students and to interested groups. All my references are solid, backed up by easily researched sources. (1)The Library of Congress (2) New York Historical Society, and two biographers that appear to use the most objective approach to the subject that I was able to find:
(1)"Aaron Burr," 2 volumes, by Milton Lomask (1979 & 1982), both nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
(1)"Aaron Burr," 2 volumes, by Milton Lomask (1979 & 1982), both nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.