Thomas Jefferson
About Thomas Jefferson
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence and third President. Jeffersons presidency saw the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. He authorized the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the new territory. Jefferson was a complex figure who advocated liberty while owning slaves. His vision of an agrarian republic of educated farmers shaped American ideals. Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. His presidency is remembered for westward expansion and reducing federal power.
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