Events tagged with "fort stoddert"

Historical Events tagged with "fort stoddert"

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Politics & Government

Aaron Burr Arrested for Treason in Alabama

February 19th, 1807 218 years ago

Former Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Wakefield, Alabama, on charges of treason. He was accused of conspiring to create an independent nation in the western territories. After his arrest, Burr was confined to Fort Stoddert, where he awaited trial. The accusations against him stemmed from his controversial activities following his vice presidency, which had raised suspicions and led to his eventual capture.