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The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin. Reports and opinions while Secretary of State

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson offers a comprehensive look into the correspondence, reports, and opinions of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his role as the Secretary of State. The book provides insight into Jefferson's diplomatic efforts and his views on various political and international matters during his time in office. 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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“When we come to the moral principles on which the government is to be administered, we come to what is proper for all conditions of society. Liberty, truth, probity, honor, are declared to be the four cardinal principles of society. I believe that morality, compassion, generosity, are innate elements of the human constitution; that there exists a right independent of force.”