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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president. Thomas Jefferson embodies within his own life the most profound contradictions of American history: as the author of the Declaration of Independence, he gave voice to our fervent desire for freedom, but he also owned more than 150 slaves and never saw fit to free them.
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  • Thomas Jefferson: TVSS: Iconic

    Thomas Jefferson

    Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor

    Sunday
    Aug 9

    2 Hours

    Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.
  • Thomas Jefferson: TVSS: Iconic

    Thomas Jefferson

    Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor

    Thursday
    Aug 13

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.
  • Thomas Jefferson: Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness: TVSS: Iconic

    Thomas Jefferson

    Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness

    Sunday
    Aug 16

    2 Hours

    Jefferson's terms as Secretary of State and Vice President, and his election to the presidency; the highs and lows of Jefferson's retirement to Monticello.
  • Thomas Jefferson: Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness: TVSS: Iconic

    Thomas Jefferson

    Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness

    Monday
    Aug 17

    2 Hours

    Jefferson's terms as Secretary of State and Vice President, and his election to the presidency; the highs and lows of Jefferson's retirement to Monticello.

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