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1 Third president served for two terms by: Michael P. 4A

2  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

3  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

4  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

5  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

6  The British taxed on Tea  The colonists got mad so the had the Boston Tea party

7  He became the chief author of the Declaration of Independence

8  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

9  Britannica Online School Edition  Elston, Heidi. Thomas Jefferson: 3 rd President of the United States. 2009.  http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0855114. html


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