Sunday, February 18, 2024

1801: Thomas Jefferson is elected the 3rd president of the US


On February 17, 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected the third president of the United States. The election constitutes the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States.

It's hard to read one book or documentary about Thomas Jefferson.   He was such an amazing man that one could spend hours just reading or hearing about his life.    

Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, executed The Louisiana Purchase and exchanged great letters with President Adams.    He did a lot more!

He was one of the most consequential men in US history.