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(1743-1826) 3rd U.S. President. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the U.S. Honors the political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat and inventor.

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Coordinates

38° 52' 53" N 77° 2' 12" W

Latitude/Longitude

-77.036540926805600,38.881317914531891

Authorized

1934 (48 Stat. 1243)

Dedicated

1943

Sponsor

U.S. Government (through the administration of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission)

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS