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Important Facts About Thomas Jefferson: By: Bernie Miller Pennsylvania State Education Association
Important Facts About Thomas Jefferson: By: Bernie Miller Pennsylvania State Education Association
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
He was born on April 13, 1743 in Virginia
He died on July 4, 1826 which was exactly 50 years after
the approval of the Declaration of Independence.
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson designed and started to build his house at the age of 26.
Thomas Jefferson was a farmer.
Thomas Jefferson was married to Martha Wayles Skelton and had six children.
Thomas Jefferson secretly requested the United States Congress fund the Lewis
and Clark Expedition to explore the western part of the country. The expedition
cost $2,500.
This is a map of the exploration.
In 1803 the United States purchased land. The Lewis and Clark Expedition showed
how valuable the resources were in this part of the wilderness.
After his presidency, Thomas Jefferson spent many years focusing on the University of
Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson founded, designed and directed the building of the University of Virginia.
We recognize what Thomas Jefferson did for his new country and placed his
likeness on the United States nickel.