Thomas Jefferson - America's Third President

Thomas Jefferson served first as Vice President under John Adams even though they were of different parties and disagreed over many issues. When Jefferson won the presidency in 1800, the orderly transfer of power was proved that America could survive as a representative democracy. Thomas Jefferson was president for two terms. He has become a popular source of study today and is considered one of America's most influential presidents.

More about Thomas Jefferson and his time as president:

• Thomas Jefferson Quotes
• Thomas Jefferson Fast Facts
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The Declaration of Independence

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