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Apr 13, 2024 01:05:53 #
NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY - April 13
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National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of The United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born on April 13, 1743.
#NationalThomasJeffersonDay
Most known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy. While not much an orator, his pen cut quite a swath of ink through correspondence, documents, journals, and manuscripts.
Those who write tend to read. Jefferson was no different. His vast library contained 6,500 volumes.
Jefferson was not only a lawyer, but he was also a scientist of agriculture, paleontology, and astronomy. Immensely curious, he kept detailed records of the weather and eventually established weather observers across his home state of Virginia.
Jefferson served as minister to France, Secretary of State in President Washington's Cabinet, and ran for President for the first time in 1796 only to be elected Vice President to his opponent, John Adams, due to a flaw in the Constitution.
Four years later, the same fault in the document caused a tie within the same party between Aaron Burr and Jefferson, with Jefferson assuming the Presidency.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
* Learn more about Thomas Jefferson.
* Read one of his many books or books written about him. We've selected a few for you to choose from. Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson by Gordon S. Wood
* Use #NationalThomasJeffersonDay to post on social media.
* Take a tour of Monticello or learn more by watching a documentary.
NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY HISTORY
By Presidential Proclamation 2276 on March 21, 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed April 13th to celebrate the birth of Thomas Jefferson. Then again, on April 11, 2007, President George W. Bush proclaimed Thomas Jefferson Day to commemorate his birth with Presidential Proclamation 8124.
Presidential Proclamation 2276, of Mar 21, 1938, covers all succeeding years. (Pub Res No 60 of Aug 16, 1937.)
Thomas Jefferson FAQ
Q.Did Thomas Jefferson invent ice cream? A. No but he was a big fan of it. So much so that he developed his own recipe which may very well be the first ice cream recipe written down by an American. His love of ice cream may have also increased its popularity in the United States.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson own slaves? A. Yes and so did about 11 other presidents.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson commission the Corps of Discovery during his presidency? A. Yes. Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the expedition to explore the country west and north of the Mississippi River.
National Day Calendar
National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of The United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born on April 13, 1743.
#NationalThomasJeffersonDay
Most known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy. While not much an orator, his pen cut quite a swath of ink through correspondence, documents, journals, and manuscripts.
Those who write tend to read. Jefferson was no different. His vast library contained 6,500 volumes.
Jefferson was not only a lawyer, but he was also a scientist of agriculture, paleontology, and astronomy. Immensely curious, he kept detailed records of the weather and eventually established weather observers across his home state of Virginia.
Jefferson served as minister to France, Secretary of State in President Washington's Cabinet, and ran for President for the first time in 1796 only to be elected Vice President to his opponent, John Adams, due to a flaw in the Constitution.
Four years later, the same fault in the document caused a tie within the same party between Aaron Burr and Jefferson, with Jefferson assuming the Presidency.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
* Learn more about Thomas Jefferson.
* Read one of his many books or books written about him. We've selected a few for you to choose from. Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson by Gordon S. Wood
* Use #NationalThomasJeffersonDay to post on social media.
* Take a tour of Monticello or learn more by watching a documentary.
NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY HISTORY
By Presidential Proclamation 2276 on March 21, 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed April 13th to celebrate the birth of Thomas Jefferson. Then again, on April 11, 2007, President George W. Bush proclaimed Thomas Jefferson Day to commemorate his birth with Presidential Proclamation 8124.
Presidential Proclamation 2276, of Mar 21, 1938, covers all succeeding years. (Pub Res No 60 of Aug 16, 1937.)
Thomas Jefferson FAQ
Q.Did Thomas Jefferson invent ice cream? A. No but he was a big fan of it. So much so that he developed his own recipe which may very well be the first ice cream recipe written down by an American. His love of ice cream may have also increased its popularity in the United States.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson own slaves? A. Yes and so did about 11 other presidents.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson commission the Corps of Discovery during his presidency? A. Yes. Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the expedition to explore the country west and north of the Mississippi River.
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