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- NAME: Thomas Jefferson
- OCCUPATION: Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Governor, Government Official
- BIRTH DATE: April 13, 1743
- DEATH DATE: July 04, 1826
- EDUCATION: College of William and Mary
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Shadwell, Virginia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Monticello (near Charlottesville), Virginia
- Nickname: "Sage of Monticello"
- Nickname: "Apostle of the Constitution"
- Nickname: "Long Tom"
- Full Name: Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson was a draftsman of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president (1801-09). He was also responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.
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Thomas Jefferson - Living in Paris
In 1784 Thomas Jefferson arrived in Paris as a trade representative appointed by the Continental Congress. In Paris, Jefferson would be exposed to an entirely new culture and way of life.
Thomas Jefferson - Of Head and Heart
Thomas Jefferson wrote the "Head and Heart" letter to Mariah Causeway.
Thomas Jefferson - The Voice of Congress
At the Second Continental Congress in June of 1775, Thomas Jefferson flaunted his writing abilities.
Thomas Jefferson - The Almighty Pen
33-year-old Thomas Jefferson was assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence.
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