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T hird president served for two terms by: M ichael P. 4A. Thomas Jefferson. Born: April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia Died: On July 4, 1826 Date Elected: 1801 Political Party: Democrat/Republican Interesting fact: he let his bird fly around the White House when he had no meetings.
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Third president served for two terms by: Michael P. 4A Thomas Jefferson
Born: April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia Died: On July 4, 1826 Date Elected: 1801 Political Party: Democrat/Republican Interesting fact: he let his bird fly around the White House when he had no meetings Introduction
His mother and father were Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph He had 7 siblings He was the oldest of the 7 siblings He played the violin He went to Classical School to learn how to write well Early Life
Thomas Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton He had a pet Mockingbird He was the first president to start a term in the new White House Family Life
His vice presidents were Aaron Burr and George Clinton The election was a tie so the house of Representatives had to decide Burr became the vice president The Election
The British taxed on Tea The colonists got mad so the had the Boston Tea party Significant Events in Presidency
He became the chief author of the Declaration of Independence Life Accomplishments
He purchased Louisiana from France He has his picture on the nickel and the two dollar bill His picture is carved on Mount Rushmore He had 6 children Interesting facts
Britannica Online School Edition Elston, Heidi. Thomas Jefferson: 3rd President of the United States. 2009. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0855114.html Works Cited