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| Thomas Jefferson Facts for Kids
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd American President from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809. What are some interesting and important facts about his presidency? And what are some cool, fun facts about the man? The Thomas Jefferson Fact Sheet provides some fast and interesting facts about this important American President. Thomas Jefferson Facts for Kids
Thomas Jefferson Fact Sheet provides some fast and interesting facts about this important American President. The dates of his presidency spanned from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809 . Our fun facts and trivia begin with the following info:  | Life dates: 1743 - 1826
Born on April 13, 1743 in Albermarle County, Virginia
Died on July 4th, 1826 in Monticello in Virginia |
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Thomas Jefferson Facts for Kids
The following fact sheet provides a fast overview and fun facts about the Thomas Jefferson Presidency with interesting and important information about some important events and accomplishments of his presidency. Thomas Jefferson Facts provide a fast overview of this famous American President. Thomas Jefferson Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 1: | He was extremely clever and was famous for drafting the Declaration of Independence | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 2: | He was educated at the William and Mary College and his career included the roles of Lawyer and Statesman | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 3: | He was Secretary of State (under George Washington) and Vice President under John Adams from 1797-1801 | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 4: | He also served as delegate to Continental Congress, Governor (Virginia) and Diplomat to France | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 5: | As president he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with France which doubled the size of the United States | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 6: | Thomas Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton on January 1, 1772 and had 1 Son and 5 Daughters | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 7: | His grandson was the first child to be born in the White House | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 8: | Famous Quote: The President's own words and famous Quote are as follows "Educate and inform the whole mass of the people...They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 9: | The man he chose to serve as the Vice President was Aaron Burr (1801-05) and then George Clinton (1805-09) | | | | Thomas Jefferson Fact 10: | He undoubtedly held the highest intellect of all the US Presidents and possessed an insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge. | Continued... | Thomas Jefferson Facts for kids |
Thomas Jefferson Facts for Kids
The fact file provides interesting facts and important information about the 3rd President of the United States. |
Thomas Jefferson Facts for kids
Interesting, fun facts about Thomas Jefferson for kids are continued below. Thomas Jefferson Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet | | Fact 11: | He was a sensitive man, highly meticulous in his work and had an agreeable and open personality. | | | | Fact 12: | He is a Mount Rushmore President: The colossal heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are sculpted into Mount Rushmore. They were sculpted by Gutzon Borglum on the face of a granite mountain in the Black Hills National Forest. | | | | Fact 13: | The front of the nickel (5 cent coin) has featured the profile of this President since 1938. | | | | Fact 14: | The purchase of Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million dollars was made during his presidency which doubled the size of the United States | | | | Fact 15: | In 1804 Thomas Jefferson initiated the Exploration of the Northwest by Lewis and Clark | | | | Fact 16: | His Vice President, Aaron Burr, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel | | | | Fact 17: | His death occurred on July 4, 1826 in Monticello in Virginia and was buried at the family estate in Charlottesville. | | | | Fact 18: | Thomas Jefferson died of natural causes, most likely dehydration resulting from dysentery, at the age of 84. | | | | Fact 19: | His last words were "Is it the Fourth?". He died a few hours before John Adams | | | | Fact 20: | The next US President was James Madison. | Thomas Jefferson Facts for kids |
Thomas Jefferson Facts for Kids - President Thomas Jefferson Video
The Thomas Jefferson Facts provide a fast, fun overview of this important American President. The following video will give you additional important facts and dates about both the personal life and political life of the 3rd President of the United States whose presidency spanned from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809. | | |
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