for the pursuit of happiness.
Thomas Jefferson, born into Virginia aristocracy, was very generous, fascinated with mechanical arts, a pacifist, and was a nationalist. Although he was president, he did not enjoy power, could not bear publicity, was sensitive to criticism, and hated controversy, but he did not lack courage. Thomas liked the farmers. He believed that they were the chosen people of God, planting and taking care of the Earth. He once stated, “I think our governments will remain virtuous…
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