Discovery Channel's Greatest American # 12: Thomas Jefferson
I fear for The Republic.
No, really.
How can Thomas Jefferson NOT be in the Top Ten Greatest Americans?
Look, the guy wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He was the first Secretary of State, and defined how American foreign policy would be handled.
He was President.
He acquired the midwest through the Louisiana Purchase, shutting the French out of their American ambitions forever.
He founded the University of Virginia.
His Monticello estate is still an architectural marvel.
What must one do to top Bill Clinton on this list? Jefferson is even rumored to have slept with one of his slaves---doesn't that beat having "non-sex" with an intern?
Now, I think Jefferson was overly-fond of the French and way too regional in his political biases, but come on. Are Americans simply ignorant of history or what?
No, really.
How can Thomas Jefferson NOT be in the Top Ten Greatest Americans?
Look, the guy wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He was the first Secretary of State, and defined how American foreign policy would be handled.
He was President.
He acquired the midwest through the Louisiana Purchase, shutting the French out of their American ambitions forever.
He founded the University of Virginia.
His Monticello estate is still an architectural marvel.
What must one do to top Bill Clinton on this list? Jefferson is even rumored to have slept with one of his slaves---doesn't that beat having "non-sex" with an intern?
Now, I think Jefferson was overly-fond of the French and way too regional in his political biases, but come on. Are Americans simply ignorant of history or what?
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