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How the Declaration of Independence inspired the world despite Jefferson’s contradictions on slavery

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Historian Andrew Davenport arrived at Monticello with an extraordinary ...

The case for Thomas Jefferson’s greatness — while facing his flaws: Rooks

As America marks 250 years, a balanced case for Thomas Jefferson—acknowledging slavery and failures while defending the ...
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As war came to his doorstep, Jefferson fled Monticello but years later returned to power as president.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Four and a half years had passed since the signing of the Declaration of ...