Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, who also drafted the Declaration of Independence and served as the first secretary of state. As president, he was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. He was also the founder and architect of the University of Virginia.
Discover the remarkable life of Thomas Jefferson and his enduring impact on American history. Explore his early years, political achievements, and legacy.
Thomas Jefferson is widely considered the patron saint of America’s most sacred beliefs, and the central figure in the story of American democracy. Jefferson began working as a lawyer in 1767.
American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and served as the third U.S. president. Read about his accomplishments and more.Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father, 3rd President, Enlightenment: There was a good deal of nervous speculation whether the new American nation could survive a Jefferson presidency.
The official biography of Thomas Jefferson by experts at his iconic home, Monticello, looks at the 3rd president's consequential life and his complex and enduring legacies.