President of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)
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The man who wrote 'all men are created equal' while owning hundreds of human beings. Jefferson's Declaration gave the revolution its moral language, but his contradictions — philosopher of liberty, architect of expansionism, lifelong enslaver — became the country's.
Born into Virginia's planter class in 1743, Jefferson represented the colony in the Second Continental Congress and became primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He served as Virginia's second governor from 1779 to 1781, then U.S. Minister to France from 1785 to 1789 before Washington appointed him the nation's first secretary of state. He organized the Democratic-Republican Party with Madison, lost to Adams in 1796 and became vice president, then won the presidency in 1800. His first term bought the Louisiana Territory and doubled the nation's size; his second dealt with the Embar…
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Truth will do well enough if left to shift for herself. She seldom has received much aid from the power of great men to whom she is rarely known & seldom welcome.
In the middle ages of Christianity opposition to the State opinions was hushed. The consequence was, Christianity became loaded with all the Romish follies.
All persons shall have full and free liberty of religious opinion; nor shall any be compelled to frequent or maintain any religious institution.
No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms [within his own lands].
Our cause is just. Our union is perfect. Our internal resources are great, and, if necessary, foreign assistance is undoubtedly attainable.
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