OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents Aaron Burr: Respected and Reviled with instructor Joanne Bruer, retired instructor of history, Jacksonville State University discusses the fascinating life of Aaron Burr (1756-1836).  A hero of the American Revolution, brilliant lawyer, sophisticated intellectual, Vice President under Thomas Jefferson, a loving husband and father, suspected traitor, and best known for taking the life of Alexander Hamilton!  Four sessions: 

July 7:  biographical account of Burr’s life, marriage, careers, and events leading to duel with Hamilton

July 14:  the duel and aftermath

July 21:  as suspected traitor for his alleged attempt to create a new empire out of western American territory; arrest and trial

July 28:  Self-exile to Europe, return to America and life in New York City, and declining years.