Citations with the tag: JEFFERSON, Thomas, 1743-1826

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  • Biographies of U.S Presidents: Thomas Jefferson (1801-9).
     // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2000, p554 

    No abstract available.

  • Biographies of U.S Presidents: Thomas Jefferson (1801-9).
     // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2001, p477 

    Presents a brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Term in office from 1801 to 1809.

  • Biographies of U.S Presidents: Thomas Jefferson (1801-9).
     // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2002, p547 

    Presents a brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Term in office from 1801 to 1809.

  • Biographies of U.S Presidents: Thomas Jefferson (1801-9).
     // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2003, p561 

    Presents a brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Term in office from 1801 to 1809.

  • Biographies of U.S Presidents: Thomas Jefferson (1801-9).
     // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2004, p565 

    Presents a brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Term in office from 1801 to 1809.

  • Government of the People.
    Richardson, Janine; Summer, Deborah // Cobblestone; Sep2008, Vol. 29 Issue 7, p10 

    The article profiles Thomas Jefferson, the first U.S. secretary of state who contributed an unwavering commitment to the formation of national government that represents the needs of all people.

  • Worldwide commemorations mark Jefferson birthdate.
    Richardson, Janine; Summer, Deborah // American History Illustrated; Mar/Apr93, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p6 

    Discusses how throughout 1993 a series of major exhibitions, lectures, symposia, publications, and other tributes will mark the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's April 13, 1743 birth. Visitors traveling to Monticello; Major public festivities scheduled; International symposia on Jefferson...

  • Street talk.
    Richardson, Janine; Summer, Deborah // Entrepreneur; Nov95, Vol. 23 Issue 11, p65 

    Presents a quotation from Thomas Jefferson on travel.

  • Historical Figures & Historical Sites of Virginia.
    Richardson, Janine; Summer, Deborah // Virginia's Heritage & Environment; 2008, p116 

    The article presents a list of historical sites in Virginia as well as historical figures from the state which include former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe.

  • The Nation's New Nickel.
    Richardson, Janine; Summer, Deborah // Scholastic News -- Edition 3; 4/4/2005, Vol. 61 Issue 20, p3 

    Provides information on newly-released nickels featuring former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson and an American bison, as of April 2005.

  • `Sworn Upon the Altar of God'.
    Hong, Karen E. // Cobblestone; Jan2000, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p15 

    Provides information on the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom proposed by Thomas Jefferson in 1779.

  • Whose Story Is It, Anyway?
    Rose, Tricia // Essence (Essence); Feb2001, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p202 

    Comments on the romance between slave Sally Hemmings and former United States President Thomas Jefferson. Various opposing stories of denial created by both races of the couple on the issue; Implication of romantic tales about an enslaved Afro-American woman's sexual life with her master.

  • Passport to Jefferson.
    Manhart, Lisa // Historic Traveler; May97, Vol. 3 Issue 5, p19 

    Presents `Jefferson's Virginia,' an educational and cultural excursion across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reason why the tour was created; Sites included in the tour; Prices of the `Jefferson's Virginia' combination ticket or passport.

  • LEWIS & CLARK'S LOUISVILLE.
    Nold Jr., James // Louisville Magazine; Oct2003, Vol. 54 Issue 10, p38 

    The 1800 census listed 359 Louisville residents, making it only the fifth-largest community in the state, behind Lexington (then the most refined city west of the Appalachians), Frankfort, Washington and Paris. Just 25 years old, earlier it did not have streetlights, no paved streets, no banks,...

  • St. Thomas's dumbbell.
    Freund, Charles Paul // Reason; Nov97, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p19 

    Presents a photograph of an aluminum replica of the dumbbell Thomas Jefferson used for exercise after breaking his wrists. Significance of the relic trade; Availability of the replica.

  • America's first universal man had a very acute eye, as seen in an encompassing Jefferson exhibition
    Watson, Francis J. B. // Smithsonian; Jun1976, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p88 

    Examines Thomas Jefferson's love of classic art, architecture, and functional items, sparked by his tours through parts of Europe, 1784-1807; pictures some of Jefferson's collected pieces.

  • Pasta.
    Finkel, Lawrence // Smithsonian; Jul91, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p12 

    Presents a letter to the editor concerning Thomas Jefferson and his love for Italian food.

  • The thirty cents Thomas Jefferson issue of 1890, Scott 228.
    Mosiondz Jr., Peter // Mekeel's & Stamps Magazine; 05/30/97, Vol. 180 Issue 23, p9 

    States that the thirty cents denomination of the Issue of 1890 features a vignette of Thomas Jefferson taken from a portrait bust in marble executed by Giuseppe Ceracchi around 1791. Person responsible for the design of the stamp; Issuance of the stamp; Information about the Supplementary Mail...

  • A glorious reunion.
    Laland, Patricia // House Beautiful; Apr93, Vol. 135 Issue 4, p68 

    Reports on the reassembly of President Thomas Jefferson's possessions for display at his residence called Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia to commemorate his 250th birthday in 1994. Background on Jefferson; Painting by John Trumbull; Exploration of the Louisiana Purchase; Anecdotes about...

  • House as autobiography.
    McCullough, David; Lautman, Robert // House Beautiful; Feb97, Vol. 139 Issue 2, p78 

    Features Monticello, the house of architect-president Thomas Jefferson near Charlottesville, Virginia. Comment of historian William Howard on Monticello; How it is compared with other great houses in Virginia; Furnishings in his study room.

  • National Agricultural Library finds Jefferson letters.
    McCullough, David; Lautman, Robert // American History Illustrated; Nov/Dec93, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p11 

    Reports on the discovery of previously unknown letters by or to Thomas Jefferson. Researcher studying the papers of economic historian Everett Edwards at the National Agricultural Library in Washington, D.C. as the finder of the letters; Verification of authenticity by the Library of Congress;...

  • Dial 12.
    McCullough, David; Lautman, Robert // New Orleans Magazine; Feb97, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p81 

    Presents information on various television programs to be televised in New Orleans, highlighting a film by Ken Burns which focuses on President Thomas Jefferson. Information on the documentary which looks at the history of Mardi Gras; Artistic work of poster artist Emery Clark; Details on other...

  • Declaration of Independence.
    McCullough, David; Lautman, Robert // Junior Scholastic; 11/29/2004, Vol. 107 Issue 8, p14 

    Presents a crossword on the Declaration of Independence, made by former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson, and various other issues.

  • JEFFERSON'S BOOKSHELF.
    McCullough, David; Lautman, Robert // Junior Scholastic; 4/4/2011, Vol. 113 Issue 13, p4 

    The article reports on the discovery of books written by Thomas Jefferson.

  • Thomas Jefferson: Master gardener.
    Lea, Douglass // Mother Earth News; Feb/Mar99, Issue 172, p104 

    Profiles United States President Thomas Jefferson as a gardener. His love for vegetables; How he spent his free time on gardening; Information on his garden.

  • FOR MORE INFORMATION.
    Lea, Douglass // Thomas Jefferson's America: The Louisiana Purchase (1800-1811); 2004, p91 

    This section presents a list of Web sites on U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

  • Spring peas.
    Lea, Douglass // Country Living Gardener; May/Jun2002, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p106 

    Relates experiences of gardener Thomas Jefferson on growing spring peas. Types of peas; Use of peas in making vegetable salads; Maintenance of a good drainage.

  • Is yours a 'yes' face or a 'no' face?
    Lea, Douglass // Sales Insider; 1/6/2012, Vol. 6 Issue 127, p2 

    This article presents a story which imparts wisdom about a lone traveler crossing a river with former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

  • Founding father.
    Lander, Eric S.; Ellis, Joseph J. // Nature; 11/5/98, Vol. 396 Issue 6706, p13 

    Presents information on Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, highlighting the discovery of DNA evidence which supports allegations that he fathered a child by his slave Sally Hemings. Circumstances surrounding the allegations; Number of children which Hemings had;...

  • Founding Skeptic.
    Lander, Eric S.; Ellis, Joseph J. // Wilson Quarterly; Autumn2006, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p71 

    An excerpt from the article "Jefferson the Skeptic," by Brooke Allen in the Summer 2006 issue of "The Hudson Review" is presented.

  • Design notes.
    Ledes, Allison Eckardt // Magazine Antiques; May2002, Vol. 161 Issue 5, p168 

    Focuses on the writings of politician Thomas Jefferson on vegetable gardens and ornamental plants decorating the landscape of the estate Monticello in Virginia. Variety of horticulture subjects written by Jefferson; Publication of the catalogues on plant offerings; Recognition given to...

  • United States of America v. Thomas Jefferson IV, et al. (a Superfundstory)
    Light, Alfred R. // Environmental Forum; Sep1985, Vol. 4 Issue 5, p17 

    No abstract available.

  • Thomas Jefferson a bold vision for American education.
    Mercer, Gordon E. // International Social Science Review; Winter93, Vol. 68 Issue 1, p19 

    Examines the educational philosophy of Thomas Jefferson. Ideas on American education; Framework on public school system; Understanding of philosophy in reform proposals.

  • Keeping the Faith.
    Mercer, Gordon E. // American History; Oct2011, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p25 

    The article introduces the report "The Bible According to Thomas Jefferson" by Peter Carlson, published in the same issue of the journal.

  • Resurrecting Jefferson's Bible.
    Carlson, Peter // American History; Oct2011, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p30 

    The article discusses restoration and preservation of a Bible edited and owned by U.S. founding father Thomas Jefferson.

  • Darkness on the enlightenment.
    Linden, Jack // Free Press (Buda, TX); 4/21/2010, Vol. 107 Issue 3, p4A 

    In this article, the author discusses the decision made by the Texas State Board of Education for the exception of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the U.S. from the curriculum of social studies.

  • Untitled.
    Linden, Jack // Best of the Best from Virginia Cookbook II; 2007, p6 

    A photograph of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in Charlottesville, Virginia is presented.

  • At Monticello, a big birthday for the former owner.
    Wernick, Robert // Smithsonian; May93, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p80 

    Focuses on how, for the 250th anniversary of his birth, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation has been assembling the original collection of paintings, furniture, specific instruments and natural history specimens of Jefferson, for a special exhibition called `The Worlds of Thomas Jefferson...

  • The Louisiana Purchase.
    Levin, Neal // Boys' Quest; Feb/Mar2007, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p36 

    The article provides information on the Louisiana Purchase, a land brought by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

  • Jefferson birthday preparations.
    Levin, Neal // American History Illustrated; Mar/Apr92, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p12 

    Discusses plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson on April 13, 1993. Primary author of American Declaration of Independence; Third United States president; 'The Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello'; More.

  • CHILDREN OF MONTICELLO.
    Truscott, Lucian K. // American Heritage; Feb/Mar2001, Vol. 52 Issue 1, p50 

    Focuses on a quarrel in Virginia on who can be allowed to lie in the family graveyard of Thomas Jefferson. Ownership of Monticello by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation; Visit of the author to the graveyard.

  • American gallery.
    Truscott, Lucian K. // American History Illustrated; Mar/Apr93, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p14 

    Reviews the Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, a major exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth. Rooms of Monticello, his Virginia home, have been transformed to nearly their original appearance; Return of more than 150 items once owned by Jefferson; The...

  • ANTIQUES.
    Garrett, Wendell // Magazine Antiques; Apr2000, Vol. 157 Issue 4, p582 

    Explores happiness in the thinking and writing of Thomas Jefferson. View of Voltaire on happiness; Words that flourish in his writings; Role of Jefferson between the United States and Europe.

  • Thoughts.
    Garrett, Wendell // Real Simple; Aug2006, Vol. 7 Issue 7, p23 

    An excerpt from a letter of February 1788 which presents a quote from Thomas Jefferson is presented.

  • How Could Jefferson Live With Himself?
    Garrett, Wendell // American History; Feb2012, Vol. 46 Issue 6, p6 

    The article announces the 2012 historical exhibition "Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty" at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

  • Thomas Jefferson's school advice.
    Garrett, Wendell // Christian Science Monitor; 9/4/96, Vol. 88 Issue 196, p17 

    Presents a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, to his 11-year-old daughter Martha in November 1783. Advice given by Jefferson on the occasion of his daughter's going away to school; Daily duties of Jefferson's daughter; Jefferson's communication of his...

  • Fatherly advice.
    Boyd, Julian, // Teacher Magazine; Mar97, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p41 

    Presents a letter of Thomas Jefferson, former president of the United States, to her daughter Patsy, that gives reminders on what she will be doing as a student under the tutelage of her tutor; Time schedules given to Patsy for approval of her tutor; Reminders for writing letters to Patsy's aunts.

  • Thomas Jefferson's Art Gallery for Monticello.
    Howard, Seymour // Art Bulletin; Dec77, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p583 

    Focuses on the art gallery of protean president Thomas Jefferson for Monticello. Information on Jefferson's list of desiderata; Details on the sculptures selected by Jefferson for Monticello; Description of Jefferson's wife.

  • Fallen Quote.
    Howard, Seymour // Faces (07491387); Nov/Dec2012, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p41 

    A quiz concerning the quote from Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the U.S. and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence, is presented.

  • Treading Out Clichés.
    Miguel Rodriguez, M. // First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life; Jun/Jul2004, Issue 144, p4 

    Presents a letter to the editor that comments on an author's review of the book "Jefferson's Demons," published in the March 2004 issue of the journal "First Things."

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