National Thomas Jefferson Day
Every year on April 13th, Thomas Jefferson, the third President of The United States, was born on April 13, 1743, and on April 13, 1743.
Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and most well-known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was a stalwart of democracy. Although not much an orator, his pen cut a swath of ink through correspondence, papers, journals, and manuscripts.
Many that write prefer to read. Jefferson was no different than the others. His vast library held 6,500 volumes.
Jefferson was not only a lawyer, but also a scientist of agriculture, paleontology, and astronomy. He kept meticulous records of the weather and eventually established weather observers in his home state of Virginia, which was quite puzzling.
Jefferson served as Minister to France, Secretary of State in President Washington's Cabinet, and ran for President in 1796 but only to be denied Vice President John Adams due to a Constitution flaw.
The same mistake in the paper four years later caused a tie between Aaron Burr and Jefferson, with Jefferson taking the Presidency.
How to celebrate #nationalthomasjeffersonday
- Learn more about Thomas Jefferson
- Read one of his many books or books about him. We've compiled a few for you to choose from
- efferson's autobiography Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's autobiography
- Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham The Art of Power by Jon Meacham
- Friends divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson by Gordon S. Wood, Friends Divided: Friends Divided: Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson by Gordon S Wood
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalThomasJeffersonDay
- Take a tour of Monticello or learn more by watching a documentary
History of national thomas jefferson day has spanned history
Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed April 13th to commemorate Thomas Jefferson's birth by Presidential Proclamation 2276 on March 21, 1938. President George W. Bush declared Thomas Jefferson Day on April 11, 2007, naming him as a result of his birth with Presidential Proclamation 8124.
All succeeding years are included in Presidential Proclamation 2276, which was released on Mar 21, 1938, covers all succeeding years. (Pub Res No 60 of Aug. 16, 1937) (Pub Res No 60 of Aug 16, 1937) (Pub Res No 60 of Aug 16, 1937.) (Pub Res No 60 of Aug 16, 1937.)
Thomas jefferson FAQ
Did Thomas Jefferson invent ice cream? Q.Did Thomas Jefferson invent ice cream?
A. No, but he was a huge fan of it. So much so that he created his own recipe, which may very well be the first ice cream recipe written down by an American. His love of ice cream may have also increased its success in the United States.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson own slaves?
A. Yes, and so did about 11 other presidents.
Q. Did Thomas Jefferson commission the Corps of Discovery during his presidency?
A. Yes. Yes. The expedition was led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the country west and north of the Mississippi River.
