Saturday, December 12, 2009

Thomas Jefferson 1801- 1809


Thomas Jefferson 1743- 1826
First Lady Martha Jefferson
3rd US President

Democratic-Republican Party

Vice President Aaron Burr (1801-1805), George Clinton (1805-1809)

Jefferson was the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington DC. He reduced taxes and believed in many freedoms. The Louisiana Purchase was considered Jefferson's greatest achievement of his presidency.

Jefferson is featured on the $2 bill.

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