Summary
Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first Uni...
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first Uni...
Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
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Capital place to drive to
247-4732A short ride up Interstate 64, Richmond offers the thrifty traveler a chance to drink up history, culture and good beer in a setting that's refreshingly different, not shockingly strange. For Virginians, it's the place to connect with the past and to...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Conservation, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Let's make our nationalist roots continue to grow
Gil Troy is a professor of history at McGill University. His new book is "Leading from the Center: Why Moderates Make the Best Presidents."The Democrats' dilemma, namely how to blast President George W. Bush without being accused of bashing America, prompted Sen. Barack Obama to affirm his patriotism in Independence, Mo., last week. Obama correctly insisted that "no party or political...Tags: Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Elections, Philosophy, Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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History, Including This Newspaper's, Is Messy
History is messy. John Adams thought the 2nd of July was going to be America's big day. That's when the Congress took its cross-the-Rubicon independence vote. July 3 was sticky too, as the Congress went over the wording of the Declaration. That's when...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, American Revolutionary War, Franklin (New London, Connecticut), Slavery, National Government
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY
1776: The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. 1802: The U.S. Military Academy officially opened at West Point. 1826: Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died. 1831: The fifth U.S. president, James Monroe,...Tags: American Revolutionary War, John Adams, Censorship, National Government, Lou Gehrig
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Bush to attend July 4th ceremony
The annual Independence Day naturalization ceremony at Monticello will include President Bush. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation says Bush will be the fourth sitting president to participate in the July 4th event. The others were Franklin D. Roosevelt,...Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Migration, George Bush, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, National Government
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Today's Regional Mystery
Q: Is it true that Thomas Jefferson died on July 4? A: It is. Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and second governor of Virginia, died at Monticello on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of...Tags: Executive Branch, Virginia, John Adams, New York, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Celebrate liberty
The Fourth of July is the happiest holiday (outside of Christmas) that we celebrate. There are parades, picnics, flags and fireworks. Why are we celebrating in such a massive output of joy? It is because of two priceless words:personal liberty. We react...Tags: Evergreen Park
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Jesse Helms, former U.S. senator from N.C., dead at 86
Associated PressWhen telling stories about Jesse Helms after his death on Independence Day, the politician who took his place in Congress recalled how the North Carolina senator liked to invite pages to sit down and chat over ice cream. "Can you imagine how excited...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Ronald Reagan, Political Campaigns, Elections, Minority Groups
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Protesters Interrupt Bush At Citizenship Ceremony
People lined up to be sworn in as new U.S. citizens were unwitting witnesses Friday to a constitutional object lesson at President Bush's expense on the grounds of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Protesters interrupted Bush's brief welcoming speech...Tags: Wars and Interventions, George Bush, National Government, United States of America, Fourth of July
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Bush welcomes 74 new U.S. citizens
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — President George W. Bush kicked off the 4th of July at the hilltop estate of one of the nation's Founding Fathers, where he welcomed 74 new American citizens from 30 countries. Bush's address at the annual Independence Day...Tags: Virginia, George Bush, United States of America, Fourth of July
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