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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

U.S. Presidents

The years following the American Revolution were challenging for the new nation, which struggled with the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, Federalism, the Alien and Sedition Acts and more.

Early U.S.

The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel?

Aaron Burr’s Notorious Treason Case

This Day in History

Aaron Burr arrested for alleged treason

Aaron Burr acquitted of treason

Aaron Burr slays Alexander Hamilton in duel

Thomas Jefferson subpoenaed in Aaron Burr’s treason trial