About Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, and founding father who served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He is best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and for his vision of a nation based on liberty and democratic principles. A champion of enlightenment ideals, Jefferson was also an influential architect and a passionate advocate for public education and religious freedom.
