Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, was also an avid antiquarian and a proponent of American archaeology. His interest in the study of ancient cultures influenced the development of anthropology in the United States, and he utilized archaeological findings to bolster national identity and heritage.

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In Gore Vidal’s magisterial 1973 novel Burr, an ageing president Thomas Jefferson mocks his political rival.

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-21
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Thomas Jefferson symbolises territorial expansion through initiatives such as the Louisiana Purchase.

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The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
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Jefferson is one of the presidents carved into the mountain.

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Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-05-31
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Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory was a turning point for the U.S.

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Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-05-31
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Thomas Jefferson is noted for his role in shaping the perception of the American Constitution.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-07
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Thomas Jefferson sent U.S. troops into action in the Barbary Wars, highlighting early presidential military actions.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-01
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Thomas Jefferson, the President at the time, emphasized the importance of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States.

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Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-03-01
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Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were large slaveholders.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-27
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Thomas Jefferson is referenced in the context of fears regarding 'elective despotism'.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-27
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Thomas Jefferson was the incoming president who instructed Madison to withhold Marbury's commission.

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La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-27
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He does not measure up to pre-Civil War giants who laid the foundations of what to expect from US presidents such as Thomas Jefferson.

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The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-16
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Thomas Jefferson wrote that a nation must pursue 'peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations'.

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Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-02-11
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Thomas Jefferson is referenced in the context of grievances against authoritarianism.

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-07
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Thomas Jefferson is referenced in relation to the concept of individual freedom and government control.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-05
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Thomas Jefferson is referenced in relation to grievances against authoritarianism.

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The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-03
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Thomas Jefferson is referenced in relation to Trump's actions regarding the Declaration of Independence.

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Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-02-03
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Thomas Jefferson's administration purchased the Louisiana territory from France for $15 million.

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Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-02-01
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Biery referenced Thomas Jefferson’s 1776 grievances against 'a would-be authoritarian king.'

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CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-01
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Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase Louisiana marked the first major expansion of the United States.

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Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-27
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Thomas Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana territory marked the first major expansion of the new nation.

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La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-01-25
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In 1803, under President Thomas Jefferson, the USA purchased the Louisiana territory from Napoleon's France.

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Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-01-25
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Jefferson is cited as a significant contributor to the principles of American nationalism.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-01-25
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Thomas Jefferson wanted more land for independent farmers, leading to the Louisiana Purchase.

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Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-01-15
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Thomas Jefferson wrote about the importance of newspapers in relation to government.

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The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-12
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Historians said the closest parallels to Mr. Trump’s strikes in international waters were attacks on pirates — from Thomas Jefferson’s attacks on Barbary corsairs.

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The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-22
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Actors portraying Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the mourners at the event.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-22
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Thomas Jefferson is noted for wanting to expand the White House, which faced criticism.

"Der neue Ballsaal ist für die Zukunft"
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-08
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