Thomas Jefferson (Part 1)
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How did Thomas Jefferson overcome failure after failure to become the most significant politician of the early American Republic? On this episode we examine his habits, tactics, approach, and life up until his service in the Washington administration.
00:00 The Misunderstood President: Thomas Jefferson's Early Failures
02:15 Introduction
04:45 Jefferson's Early Life and Education
09:35 Jefferson's Personal Habits and Philosophies
12:30 Jefferson's Political Beginnings and the Fight Against Slavery
15:55 The Road to Independence: Jefferson's Writing and Influence
20:00 Jefferson's Rise in the Continental Congress
27:45 Drafting the Declaration of Independence
30:15 The Eloquence of Jefferson's Writing
37:00 The Final Edits and Adoption of the Declaration
42:00 Jefferson's Post-Declaration Achievements
47:20 Jefferson's Governorship and Personal Tragedy ----
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