Thomas Jefferson

Born April 13, 1743 in VA

Died July 4, 1826

• 3^rd President of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

• Well versed in politics, law, farming, religion, math and architecture.

• Wrote ‘all men are created equal’ but also owned over 600 slaves during his lifetime.

• Responsible for the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of America.

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”