Thomas
Jefferson -
Third US President

Thomas
Jefferson,
the third president of the United States, served as president
from 1801 - 1809. Here are some important facts about the United
States President Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas
Jefferson, 1801-1809
3rd President of the United States
Number of Terms: 2
Vice President: Aaron Burr, George Clinton
Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican
Born: April 13, 1743, inheriting from his parents 5,000 acres and
a high social standing
Died: July 4, 1826, a few hours before John Adams
First Lady: Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
Additional
Information: Thomas Jefferson served as a ‘silent
member’ of
congress and drafted the Declaration of Independence and was
also minister to France and a member of Washington’s Cabinet.
He was the first president elected by the House of Representatives.
While in office he reduced the National Debt by cutting the budget
and Army and Navy expenditures.
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