Facts about Thomas Jefferson
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| 1542427214 | 1801 - 1809 Years served as President | First President inaugurated in Washington. Jefferson walked to the Capital. We are all Federalist and Republics. Greeted guest in his slippers. Ended formal dinners allowed people to sit where ever they wanted to at the White House. Quiet but effective, Not a public speaker. He would send Congress written messages. Never responded to scandal by the press about affair with slave Sally Heming. Felt Federal government had too much power. | 0 | |
| 1542427215 | Louisiana Purchase | Jefferson purchased it for 15 Million, used Federal government system to fund it. Lewis & Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson was criticized by Congress when asked to fund expedition. | 1 | |
| 1542461845 | Re-elected in 1804 2nd term | England and France was at war, Jefferson didn't want to deal with them. Embargo Act 1807 - Stop all trade with foreign nation. American merchant prohibited from trading with England and France.This term felt like hell to Jefferson. | 2 | |
| 1542461846 | 1808 | Jefferson aged greatly. Migraine headaches. Jefferson left the presidency title off his gravestone.He took the oath to change the Presidency and he did. | 3 |
