“The true theory of our Constitution is surely the wisest and best, that the states are independent as to everything within themselves and united as to everything respecting foreign nations. Let the general government be reduced to foreign concerns only.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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The Works of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. IX (in 12 Volumes)
This volume forms part of an extensive documentary edition of Thomas Jefferson's complete works, representing a significant scholarly endeavor to preserve and present the writings, letters, and official documents of one of America's founding fathers. Such multi-volume collections typically include presidential correspondence, state papers, legal documents, and personal writings that provide primary source material for historians and scholars studying the early American republic. The collection serves as an essential reference for research into Jefferson's intellectual legacy, his role in American independence, and the formation of the new nation. more
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more
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