Today in Supreme Court History: May 22, 1807

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5/22/1807: Aaron Burr is indicted on charges of treason. Chief Justice John Marshall would preside over Burr's trial.

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The Turtle Dove 5 years ago

"The day after the commitment of Col. Burr for a misdemeanor, I galloped to the mountains."
(John Marshall)

Mr. D.

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