“It is a principle that the right to a thing gives a right to the means without which it could not be used, that is to say, that the means follow their end.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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Correspondence. Reports and opinions while secretarry of state
This book offers a collection of correspondence and insights from an individual serving as Secretary of State, providing a glimpse into the political and diplomatic landscape of their time. 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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