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Born: April 13, 1743
Died: July 4, 1826
Birthplace: Shadwell, VA
Party: Democratic-Republican
Term: 1801 to 1809
Vice-President: Aaron Burr (1st term) and George Clinton (2nd term)
Wife: Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
Religion: No formal affiliation
Education: Graduated from College of William and Mary (1762)
Occupation: Lawyer, planter
Presidential Salary:$25,000
Visit this webpage to read more about Thomas Jefferson.
This website provides videos and audio clips along with historical documents. Click the Thomas Jefferson link at the PBS Website. Read the article and view the audio and/or video clips by clicking the mouse over the selection. (Needed: Quicktime Player)
Here is a link to the list of video clips about the U.S. Presidents. (Needed: RealPlayer, Link available to download.) There are a few video clips about Thomas Jefferson at this website.
Click this link to watch the "Jefferson Biographical Vignette".
Click this link to watch the "Archaeology at Monticello ".
Click this link to watch the "Jefferson's Poplar Forest Retreat".
Visit the website of Thomas Jefferson's estate. Take a virtual tour of the estate. Join a tour and listen about the house.
Click this link to learn about Thomas Jefferson and Slavery. Entitled: A Slave to the System. It is possible to either listen to an audio clip or watch a video clip.
Click this link to read Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1801).
Click this link to read Thomas Jefferson's Second Inaugural Address (March 4, 1805).
