Some Myths About Aaron Burr You Might Believe If You’ve Only Seen Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Musical

The facts are quite different

Aaron Burr (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

When you hear the name “Aaron Burr,” it’s likely that the first thing that comes to mind is “that guy who shot Alexander Hamilton.” This is certainly accurate, and their duel has been crystalized in the current popular imagination by…