1743-1826

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1743-1826

Thomas Jefferson

architect of freedom
2007
Tells the life story of American president Thomas Jefferson, examining his experiences as a farmer, lawyer, politician, and key figure in the American Revolution.

The Indian Removal Act

forced relocation
2007
Profiles the "Trail of Tears," the forced removal of five Southeastern Native American tribes to land west of the Mississippi River during the winter of 1838 and 1839.

The election of 1800 and the administration of Thomas Jefferson

2003
Chronicles the presidential election of 1800 and presents primary documents from Thomas Jefferson's administration.

The hatmaker's sign

a story by Benjamin Franklin
1998
To heal the hurt pride of Thomas Jefferson as Congress makes changes to his Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin tells his friend the story of a hatmaker and his sign.

Thomas Jefferson

2003
Presents a brief overview of the life of the Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

Monticello

2004
Relates the history of Thomas Jefferson's home in western Virginia, including what life was like there for himself, his family, their slaves, visitors, and descendants, and how Monticello became a museum.

The secret at Jefferson's mansion

2009
KC and Marshall run across a forgotten cubbyhole while painting a closet at the White House and find a box of toy horses that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson; when they go to Monticello to return the horses, the box disappears, and they explore the building and grounds to find the thief.

Lewis and Clark

a prairie dog for the president
2003
Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, during their exploration of the West for Thomas Jefferson, captured a prairie dog and sent it to the President as a gift.

Thomas Jefferson

author of the Declaration of Independence
2000
A biography of the multitalented leader who wrote the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States, discussing his childhood, education, involvement in colonial politics, writings, and career as a statesman.

Thomas Jefferson

a photo-illustrated biography
1996
Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.

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