1743-1826

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1743-1826

Light and liberty

reflections on the pursuit of happiness
2004
Contains thirty-four original essays from the personal letters and documents of Thomas Jefferson on themes of patriotism, liberty, hope, humility, and gratitude including his famous "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" phrase of the Declaration of Independence.

Inventing a nation

Washington, Adams, Jefferson : invention of a nation
2003
Profiles George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, the three most influential figures in the formation of the United States, discussing the role each played in the birth of the nation.

The long affair

Thomas Jefferson and the French Revolution, 1785-1800
1996
Explores Thomas Jefferson's views of the French Revolution and how these views continue to shape the United States.

The meaning of independence

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington
1978

Adams vs. Jefferson

the tumultuous election of 1800
2004
Chronicles the election of 1800 between John Adams, a Federalist who favored a strong central government, and Thomas Jefferson, leader of the Democratic-Republican Party who opposed Adams and his policies, and profiles the bitter contest between the two that ended in a stalemate.

Thomas Jefferson

a life of patriotism
2006
Tells the life story of founding father Thomas Jefferson, covering the Declaration of Independence, his presidency, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Thomas Jefferson

man on a mountain
1993
The life of the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, who was also a noted inventor, architect, farmer, statesman, and educator.

For Jefferson and liberty: the United States in war and peace, 1800-1815

1972
A history of the United States during the Jefferson era illustrated with contemporary prints, paintings, and cartoons.

Thomas Jefferson

2004
A biography of Thomas Jefferson--patriot, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

2012
Describes, in graphic novel format, the origins and writing of the Declaration of Independence and the role of Thomas Jefferson in its creation.

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