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THOMAS JEFFERSON ~ 3rd U.S. PRESIDENT ~ 1801-1809 ~ 24k GOLD-PLATED BRONZE~ Unc
THOMAS JEFFERSON ~ 3rd U.S. PRESIDENT ~ 1801-1809 ~ 24k GOLD-PLATED BRONZE~ Unc

THOMAS JEFFERSON ~ 3rd U.S. PRESIDENT ~ 1801-1809 ~ 24k GOLD-PLATED BRONZE~ Unc

$ 6.25

Availability: 87 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: Fleetwood
  • Type: Medal
  • Condition: Medal is encapsulated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Composition: Gold
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

    Description

    Third President of the United States
    THOMAS JEFFERSON
    1801 – 1809
    Thomas Jefferson was a lanky, auburn-haired member of the Continental Congress when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson lacked the fiery, oratory eloquence of fellow Virginian Patrick Henry But when putting words to paper, he was peerless. Serving as ambassador to France after the revolution and as Washington’s Secretary of State, Jefferson ardently supported states’ rights and vehemently opposed the formation of a strong central government. This put Jefferson in direct conflict with such nation builders as Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They were Federalists, Jefferson a Democratic-Republican. He served reluctantly as vice president under John Adams and defeated Adams in the election of 1800. During his administration, Jefferson slashed the national debt and acquired the vast Louisiana Territory from France He retired to Monticello in 1809.