Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, was also an avid antiquarian and a proponent of American archaeology. His interest in the study of ancient cultures influenced the development of anthropology in the United States, and he utilized archaeological findings to bolster national identity and heritage.
Born on Apr 13, 1743 (283 years old)
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United Kingdom:
A remarkably prescient letter written by Thomas Jefferson, the third US president, advising how the newly created country could prosper, has been put up for sale by a private collector.
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United States:
Thomas Jefferson is confirmed to have fathered children with Sally Hemings based on new DNA evidence.
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United States:
Irwin thinks Trump outmatches even McKinley: He believes Trump is pursuing the most confrontational trade policy since Jefferson imposed an embargo.
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Greece:
Thomas Jefferson was a radical who believed the new nation should be modeled after the small, hardworking, and honest farmer.
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Panama:
Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, proclaimed on July 4, 1776.
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Costa Rica:
Thomas Jefferson was the president during the time of the Marbury vs. Madison case.
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United States:
Illustration of four of the United States Founding Fathers, from left, President John Adams (1735-1826), Robert Morris (1734-1806), Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), and President Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826).
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Romania:
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
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United States:
Thomas Jefferson is mentioned as one of the Founding Fathers whose reputation is believed to be under threat from the far-left.
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India:
Washington grew up without a college education or a massive family fortune like Thomas Jefferson.
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