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Burr's Political Legacy Died in the Duel with Hamilton
Burr's Political Legacy Died in the Duel with Hamilton

Burr’s political achievements are largely overshadowed by his duel with Hamilton.
Caesar Who? The Founding Father You've Probably Never Heard Of
Caesar Who? The Founding Father You've Probably Never Heard Of

He signed the Declaration of Independence and went on his own (not-so-famous) midnight ride. But a deformity may have contributed to Caesar Rodney's lack of fame.

Why Politicians Are Talking About Duels (Again)
Why Politicians Are Talking About Duels (Again)

A Texas congressman takes aim at the possibility of an 'Aaron Burr-style' duel.
Rare Wine from George Washington’s Presidency Found Behind Wall in New Jersey
Rare Wine from George Washington’s Presidency Found Behind Wall in New Jersey

Rare Version of Declaration of Independence Found—In a British Archive
Rare Version of Declaration of Independence Found—In a British Archive

The second known parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found—in England.

10 Reasons Why Gouverneur Morris Was the Oddest Founding Father
10 Reasons Why Gouverneur Morris Was the Oddest Founding Father

Explore 10 surprising facts about the most unusual of the Founding Fathers.
11 Surprising Facts About Benjamin Franklin
11 Surprising Facts About Benjamin Franklin

Check out 11 little-known facts about the United States’ original renaissance man.

7 Things You May Not Know About the Constitutional Convention
7 Things You May Not Know About the Constitutional Convention

Explore seven surprising facts about the framers and the Constitutional Convention.

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