Thomas Jefferson

Presents a general overview of the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to his country. Uses the theme of his self-written epitaph which states his authorship of the Declaration of Independence, Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and his founding of the University of Virginia. Suggests that he chose to write only three contributions in his epitaph because of their long-lasting effects.
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Jefferson was a man of many talents, the fruits of which still affect our lives today. His career is traced in this film from his student days to the Presidency; and his accomplishments in architecture, agriculture, science, and other fields are discussed. Of special interest is the detailed examination of Monticello, a triumph of architectural virtuosity.

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  1. Thomas Jefferson 1949
  2. The Statue of Liberty 1966
  3. Thomas Jefferson 1966
  4. George Washington - The Courage That Made A Nation 1968
  5. Valley Forge - The Battle for Survival 1969
  6. Benjamin Franklin, scientist, statesman, scholar, and sage 1970
  7. The Declaration of Independence 1971
  8. The Mexican American: Heritage and destiny 1971
  9. George Washington's Inauguration 1972
  10. James Monroe, the man and the doctrine 1972
  11. The Chinese American: The Early immigrants 1974
  12. The Discovery Of America - Continuing Discovery 1975
  13. The Discovery Of America - Early Discoverers 1975
  14. The Discovery Of America - Westward Movement 1975
  15. Art in America Part 1: the Beginners 1976
  16. Abraham Lincoln - A New Birth Of Freedom 1977
  17. Art in America: Black artists of the U.S.A 1977
  18. The Discovery Of America - Wagons West 1977
  19. Wagons West 1977
  20. Art in America: Art careers 1978
  21. Art in America: Folk art 1979
  22. Edgar Allan Poe - The Fever Called Living 1979
  23. Thomas Alva Edison - The Wizard Of Menlo Park 1982

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