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Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the US from 1801 until
1809.
Before becoming president, Thomas Jefferson served as secretary of
state from 1789 until 1794 and as vice president from 1797 until
1801.
On March 4, 1801, Thomas Jefferson
took a walk to his swearing-in ceremony and delivered his
Inaugural Address
at the Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C.
Thomas Jefferson's
Family
Jefferson's father was Peter Jefferson.
His mother was Jane
Randolph Jefferson.
The woman in Jefferson's life was Martha Wayles
Skelton, whom he married in 1772. Martha died in 1782.
Thomas Jefferson's
Highlights
Jefferson is most famous for his drafting of the
Declaration of
Independence.
The
Louisiana Purchase was made during his term.
Thomas Jefferson was a quiet man with
a rather shy personality.
Thomas Jefferson was founder of the
University of
Virginia. The year? 1819.
Thomas Jefferson
memorial
You are welcome to visit the
Jefferson
Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated at the 200th
anniversary of his birth. The date? April 13, 1943.
Thomas Jefferson
Controversy
Thomas Jefferson became famous as an advocate for
liberty. At the same time he received criticism for his racial
views.
Here is a
Thomas Jefferson
timeline
Check the
US Election
Map 1796 - 1968.
Check
Governments in History Chart.
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