Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806).

Nationality: American

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1743

Death Date: 4 July 1826

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The Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson outlines the despot-like behavior of the King of Great Britain and declares that the United States of America will no longer recognize British rule.
Annual Message to Congress, December 8, 1801: Thomas Jefferson's first Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, December 15, 1802: Thomas Jefferson's second Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, October 17, 1803: Thomas Jefferson's third Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, November 8, 1804: Thomas Jefferson's fourth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1805: Thomas Jefferson's fifth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, December 2, 1806: Thomas Jefferson's sixth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Annual Message to Congress, October 27, 1807: Thomas Jefferson's seventh Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
First Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1801: Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, presented in Washington, D.C. in March of 1801.
Second Inaugural Address, Washington D.C., March 4, 1805: Thomas Jefferson's second inaugural address, presented in Washington, D.C. in March of 1805.