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"As Alexander Hamilton's star has risen, Thomas Jefferson's has fallen, largely owing to their divergent views on race. Once seen as the most influential American champion of liberty and democracy, Jefferson is now remembered largely for his relationship with his slave Sally Hemings, and for electin... Full description
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Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Revolutionaries > United States > Biography.
Diplomats > United States > Biography.
Legislators > Virginia > Biography.
Governors > Virginia > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1809.