"To judge from the history of mankind, we shall be compelled to conclude that the fiery and destructive passions of war reign in the human breast with much more powerful sway than the mild and beneficent sentiments of peace."
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About Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr (1756-1836) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States. He was also a key figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Burr notably played a significant role in the New York political scene and his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton brought his career to an end.
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