Thomas. Jefferson

Author: Wu Zhijun
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Publishing Time: 2002-10-01
Features: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), among all the founding fathers of the United States, Jefferson is widely recognized as the founder of the American democratic system due to his unique contributions. His famous adage "all men are created equal" is regarded as a rallying cry for the fight for democracy by the North American people. Jefferson was a farmer, lawyer, scientist, musician, philosopher, architect, and the drafter of the Declaration of Independence. He served as the third U.S. President for two terms. He pursued wisdom and truth throughout his life, was exceptionally talented, and had an optimistic outlook, earning widespread acclaim.