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Thomas Jefferson

American politician, 3rd President of the United States

Apr 13, 1943

US President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial to Thomas Jefferson.
Jul 4, 1803

President Thomas Jefferson announced the Louisiana Purchase to the public.
Aug 19, 1791

African American almanac author Benjamin Banneker wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson asking for justice for African Americans.
Jul 31, 1790

Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first US patent.