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3rd President of the United States (1800-1808), Author of the Declaration of Independence, Slave Owner, Face on Mt. Rushmore, founder of the University of Virginia

 

Recent stories by and about Thomas Jefferson

Why I want to meet Thomas Jefferson

Wrote some of the best stuff of all time, and changed the world in the process. They say Julius Caesar was the most influential person in history … I think TJ gives him a run for his money, showing that the pen is mightier than the sword.

Why I admire Thomas Jefferson

He was such a great person (with the exception of the whole having slaves thing) and the impact he had on this country is so great. I would love to pick his brain about everything.

The real reason I want to meet Thomas Jefferson

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A question I have about Thomas Jefferson

Can I have your patent rights?

A story about Thomas Jefferson

A great architect.

Why I admire Thomas Jefferson

A giant, where are they in our times?

Why I admire Thomas Jefferson

I think I’m in love with Thomas Jefferson. Always have been, always will be. He was tall, handsome, extremely intelligent, driven, dedicated, kind, a violinist, a great writer, and MOST IMPORTANTLY he was a redhead. I wish I was born two hundred fifty years ago.

A story about Thomas Jefferson

Clay Jenkinson, a humanities scholar, portrays him during the weekly public radio show, The Thomas Jefferson Hour.


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