Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2]1743– July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who was principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He was elected the second Vice President of the United States (1797–1801) and the third President (1801–09). Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, which motivated American colonists to break from Great Britain and form a new nation. He produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national level.
Litksy, Frank (August 9, 1984). "Lewis Wins 3rd Gold in U.S. 200-meter Sweep". The New York Times. Lewis, Kirk Baptiste and Thomas Jefferson finished first, second and third in the men's 200-meter final … Jefferson of Moreland, Ohio, a Kent State University senior
Karl Bitter's statue, which overlooks the football and track fields on the north side of Jefferson High School, depicts Thomas Jefferson seated on a draped chair with his arm resting on its back. His right arm rests in his lap and holds a pen and papers. The bronze measures 5 feet (1.5m) x 2.5 feet (0.76m) x 3.5 feet (1.1m) and sits on a stone base that measures 5 feet (1.5m) x 3.5 feet (1.1m) x 4 feet (1.2m). One description displays: KARL BITTER ROMAN BRONZE WORKS NEW YORK, NY. The front of the plinth reads: THE GIFT OF THE ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL AND / BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE / JUNE 1915. The base's west side display: BEAR IN MIND THIS SACRED PRINCIPAL, THAT / THOUGH THE WILL OF THE MAJORITY IS IN / ALL CASES TO PREVAIL, THAT WILL, TO BE / RIGHTFUL, MUST BE REASONABLE; THAT THE / MINORITY POSSESS THEIR EQUAL RIGHTS, / WHICH EQUAL LAWS MUST PROTECT, / AND TO VIOLATE WOULD BE OPPRESSION." / THOMAS JEFFERSON. The east side of the base includes inscriptions of the foundry Roman Bronze Works' mark as well as the text: THE GREATEST SERVICE WHICH CAN BE / RENDERED TO ANY COUNTRY IS TO ADD / A USEFUL PLANT TO ITS CULTURE." / THOMAS JEFFERSON.
In this film Jefferson is portrayed as renaissance man. Not only was he a dedicated public servant, but was also a writer, an inventor, and a noted architect. Burns captures both the public and private person.
Actors and historians
Many noted actors read lines of various historical figures. A series of American university professors of history and political figures discussed background information.
A topic of Jefferson's private life was the long-rumored liaison between Jefferson and his mixed-race slave Sally Hemings. She was a half-sister to his late wife, and the daughter of John Wayles and his slave Betty Hemings; Sally was three-quarters white. The white historians gave all the reasons they believed Jefferson would not have done it. Black historians discussed "reality and inevitability." Noted historian John Hope Franklin referred to all the mulattos of the period and said, "These things [interracial liaisons] were part of the natural landscape in Virginia, and Mr. Jefferson was as likely as any others to have done this because it's in character with the times—and indeed, with him, who believed in exploiting these people that he controlled completely."
NOAAS Thomas Jefferson (S 222), a hydrographic survey ship in service with the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration since 2003
Tommy Jefferson, fictional character from the American Television show Harry's Law
Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2]1743– July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who was principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He was elected the second Vice President of the United States (1797–1801) and the third President (1801–09). Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, which motivated American colonists to break from Great Britain and form a new nation. He produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national level.
Baldwin athletes take lessons from annual WPIAL sportsmanship summit. ThomasJefferson girls soccer season marked by improvement, 1-goal losses. Thomas Jefferson girls look to set new standard with revamped lineup.
Have a neighbor in mind that you believe is an exceptional resident of JeffersonHills? Tell us why ...Thomas Jefferson girls soccer season marked by improvement, 1-goal losses. Thomas Jefferson girls look to set new standard with revamped lineup.
The other athletes to have so far signed up in Thomas’ category are her 4x100m US team-mate MelissaJefferson, who won 100m bronze in Paris, and Daryll Neita, the Brit who finished fourth and fifth in the 100m and 200m in Paris.
Whispers of professional hockey in Rochester started in late 1928 when Harry B ... That never materialized ... The building was demolished shortly thereafter, and the site is now home to several athletic fields beside the former ThomasJeffersonHigh School.
ThomasJefferson’s boys golf program was filled with young athletes this fall with no seniors among its 16 competitors ... Jefferson golf team builds solid foundation first appeared on Trib HSSN.
The former elementary school building in Crescent will become dedicated practice space for athletic and extracurricular programs at Abraham Lincoln and ThomasJefferson high schools ... .
Hampton scored points in 14 sports, tying with runners-up Indiana and ThomasJefferson for the most sports registering points in Class 4A ... Indiana and Thomas Jefferson finished tied for second place, 125 points behind Hampton.
The Daily Nonpareil
18 Oct 2024
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18 Oct 2024