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Thomas Jefferson

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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StatusEnded
Original NameThomas Jefferson
First Air DateFebruary 18, 1997
Last Air DateFebruary 19, 1997
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime1h 30min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesAmerican Lives Film ProjectFlorentine FilmsWETA
NetworksPBS
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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