United States History, Law and Politics

President Thomas Jefferson

by William P. Meyers

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States of America. He was elected President in 1800 and served from March 4, 1801 until March 4, 1809. He is best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson was born April 13, 1743 and died on July 4, 1826. He became a lawyer and worked a plantation using slave labor. He was Governor of Virginia from 1779 until 1881. Before becoming President he served as Vice President under President John Adams.

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