Thomas Jefferson Quotes


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Context

Jefferson actually created or utilized in a political context over 140 different English words. Most are rarely used, like “monocrat”, but this has become a common term of derision which was his intent.


Citations

Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, 3rd President of the United States (Democratic Republican, VA), New word created by Jefferson, Quoted in Paul Dickson, Words from the White House

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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
  • Born: April 13, 1743
  • Died: July 4, 1826
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He had previously served as the second vice president of the United States under John Adams between 1797 and 1801. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, motivating American colonists to break from the Kingdom of Great Britain and form a new nation; he produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national levels.