Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (TRIH ep 686, part 4)
1776 · Resource
What part did Thomas Jefferson play in writing the American Declaration of Independence? Where did he come from, and how did it shape his attitude to the future of the U.S.A? And, why was he such a contentious figure?
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