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To The Shores of Tripoli
Ignoring the Revolution Next Door
A Family Divided
Was the Sage a Hypocrite?
The Best of Enemies
The Patriot Act of the 18th Century
God Of Our Fathers
Where are the Jeffersons of Today?

Bejamin Banneker
Jimmy Carter on Jefferson
Jefferson on the Web
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A Founding Father's Final Lesson
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Jefferson's Virginia
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The public & private life of Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson on the Web
The best websites to learn more about Jefferson, from his writings to his residences
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Monticello
A comprehensive site dedicated to Jefferson's famed mountaintop home in the Virginia Piedmont. It also allows viewers to experience a "Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson," a virtual tour of the Monticello grounds. Includes information about visiting hours and current events.

Poplar Forest
Less popular than Monticello but nonetheless beautiful, Poplar Forest, an octagonal house surrounded by lush, verdant grasses, was Jefferson's final architectural masterpiece. The site includes visiting information, the history of the house, archaeology and facts about its restoration.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial
A site about the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Includes information about planning your visit (with a link for visiting the memorial with children), volunteering and special events.

Declaration of Independence
Though Thomas Jefferson served as governor of Virginia, U.S. minister to France, secretary of state under George Washington, vice-president in the administration of John Adams, and third president of the United States, he wished only to be remembered for three achievements, one of which includes the drafting of the Declaration of American Independence. Also includes information about visiting the Declaration in person.

Thomas Jefferson Biography
A biography of Thomas Jefferson, his early life, his writings and his role in shaping the foundation of the American government.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
Contains Jefferson's autobiography, inaugural addresses and lesser-known writings such as messages to Congress, letters and proclamations.

Presenting Thomas Jefferson
Not only does Clay S. Jenkinson perform fully costumed portrayals of Thomas Jefferson, he also personally advocates the former president's principles. This site includes information about Jenkinson's presentations as well as links to other informative sites.

Thomas Jefferson: An Exhibition by the Library of Congress
This extremely thorough and detailed site features an extensive biography of Jefferson, his intellectual development as an inventor and effectual politician, and many pictures and paintings of his home and original copies of his writings.

Ask Thomas Jefferson!
A site that divides a compilation of Jefferson's quotations (the majority of which are taken directly from his works) into easy-to-browse categories such as religion, literature and human nature.

Mount Rushmore
Another memorial dedicated to and featuring the former president. Like the site for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, this one includes information about traveling to the landmark, interesting facts and the history behind the four faces carved in stone.

The Making of Mount Rushmore
The PBS documentary about the creation of Mount Rushmore and the sculptor Gultzon Borglum, who was the driving force behind the memorial. With archival footage of its actual construction.

The "Jefferson Bible"
In 1904, Congress posthumously published a collection of extracts from the Gospels in what is now known as the "Jefferson Bible." The site includes a general biography of Jefferson, and delves into the formation of his religious beliefs.

Jefferson's Inventions
Politician, architect, educator and inventor. Though Jefferson is most widely known as the third president of the United States, he also had a knack for creating gadgets. An interesting site about his plethora of inventions, complete with photographs and descriptions.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
Princeton University is in the process of publishing their collection of over 65,000 of Thomas Jefferson's correspondence. It includes papers both written and received by the third President.

The Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive
The University of Virginia, which was established by Thomas Jefferson, pays tribute to their founder with an extensive archive of his material. The "Jefferson Cyclopedia," alphabetically arranged, allows viewers to browse through isolated quotations and writings by topic or key word. Other highlights include a lengthy biography and bibliography of Jefferson-related books. Also includes information about the history and architecture of the university itself.




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