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    Thomas Jefferson
    Thomas Jefferson
    Documentary

    Thomas Jefferson

    The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

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    Ended

    Original Name

    Thomas Jefferson

    First Air Date

    February 18, 1997

    Last Air Date

    February 19, 1997

    Seasons

    1

    Episodes

    2

    Language

    English

    Production Companies

    American Lives Film ProjectFlorentine FilmsWETA

    Networks

    PBS

    Part 2
    S01E02

    Part 2

    Jefferson’s last years were spent founding the University of Virginia and reestablishing his friendship, after decades of estrangement, from his onetime rival John Adams. His influence on and vision for our country reverberates to this day.

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