03.Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

(The Third President of United States)

Thomas Jefferson - The 3rd President of United States 

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Born                       : 13 April of 1743 at Virginia, U.S.

Died                       : 4 July of 1826 at Virginia, U.S

Age When Died       : 83 Years

Presidency Period    : March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1809
  Political Party          : Democratic - Republican

Vice President         : Aaron Burr & George Clinton
 

  -Source from: VOA Learning English

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, representative, legal counselor, planner, scholar, and Founding Father who served in as the third leader of the United States. He served in as the second Vice President of the United States from 1797 to 1801.

During the American Revolution, he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress that received the Declaration, drafted the law for strict opportunity as a Virginia administrator, and served as the second Governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. With Madison, he secretly composed the provocative Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in 1798 and 1799, which tried to strengthen states' privileges by invalidating the government Alien and Sedition Acts.

As president, Jefferson sought after the country's transportation and exchange interests against Barbary privateers and forceful British exchange approaches. He additionally composed the Louisiana Purchase, nearly multiplying the nation's domain.

o   The 5 FACTS you Should know about THOMAS JEFFERSON.

1.        He was an archaeologist.

2.        He was an architect.

3.        He was a wine aficionado.

4.        He was a Founding Foodie.

5.        He was obsessed with books.

o   Cause of Death - toxemia from a kidney infection, uremia from kidney           damage, and pneumonia

o   Spouse - Martha Wayles

o   Children – Martha Jefferson Randolph, Jane Randolph Jefferson, Mary Jefferson, Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (I), Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (II)

o    Parents - Jane Randolph Jefferson (Mother), Peter Jefferson (Father)