Thomas Jefferson
1743 - 1826

Mr Jefferson was a quiet man and more on the shy side, personality wise. He is most famous for his drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the US from 1801 until 1809.

The Louisiana Purchase was made during his term.

Before becoming president, Thomas Jefferson served as secretary of state from 1789 until 1794 and as vice president from 1797 until 1801.

THOMAS JEFFERSON'S FAMILY
Tom's father was Peter Jefferson. Tom's mother was Jane Randolph Jefferson. The woman in TJ's life was Martha Wayles Skelton, whom he married in 1772. Martha died in 1782.

TJ 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.

Controversy
Thomas Jefferson became famous as an advocate for liberty. At the same time he had some racial issues. 

Thomas Jefferson timeline

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