Thomas Jefferson

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1966

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: 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.

Complete Record: 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.

2 users have this film:
Indiana University Library Moving Image Archive, Oddball Film and Video

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