What is National Thomas Jefferson Day?
On April 13th, Thomas Jefferson, the third President of The United States, was born on April 13, 1743, on April 13, 1743.
Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy, best known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He was widely recognized as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Although not an orator, his pen cut a swath of ink from correspondence, papers, journals, and manuscripts, despite being not much of an orator.
Many that write prefer to read. Jefferson was no different than the others.. His vast library held 6,500 volumes.
Jefferson was not only a lawyer, but he was also a scientist of agriculture, paleontology, and astronomy. He kept extensive weather reports and eventually established weather observers in his home state of Virginia, which was quite puzzling.
Jefferson served as Minister to France, Secretary of State in President Washington's Cabinet, and ran for President in 1796 but only to be denied Vice President John Adams due to a Constitution flaw. '
