Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson


     "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created

equal; that they are endowed unalienable rights; that among these are life,

liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."  These famous lines of the Declaration

of Independence was written in the front parlor of a second floor rented

apartment by the American, Thomas Jefferson.  These few words show what ideas

and beliefs Thomas Jefferson stood for, and how he continuously fought for these

words to become fulfilled in his country.

     This powerful advocate of liberty was born in 1743 in Albermarle County,

Virginia.  From his father he inherited some 5,000 acres of land, and from his

mother, a high social ranking.  He studied at the College of William and Mary,

then read the law.

     Thomas Jefferson was a man of many different talents.  He knew several

languages, including Latin and Greek.  He was an expert mathematician who was

even able to calculate when eclipses of the sun and moon would occur.  He could

design buildings, perform medical operations like an experienced surgeon, survey

land, and play the violin.  Despite his thinness, he was strong enough to tame a

wild horse and chop wood like a lumberjack.  Most important of all, he was know

to be a superb writer.

     Though surprisingly, Thomas Jefferson was not a man of many words.  Not

known for his speaking abilities, he was shy and seldom spoke in public.  When

delegates at the Congress gave long speeches, Thomas Jefferson oftentimes just

listened.  John Adams said of Jefferson, "During the whole time I sat with him

in Congress, I never heard him utter three sentences together."

     Instead, this Virginian contributed his pen rather than hThis is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Electronic References. Please register below now!


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