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Description

(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.

Themes

American PresidentsAmerican Presidents
Founding of the NationFounding of the Nation
StatesmanshipStatesmanship

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Coordinates

38° 52' 53" N 77° 2' 12" W

Latitude/Longitude

38.881317914531891,-77.036540926805600

Authorized

1934 (48 Stat. 1243)

Dedicated

1943

Sponsor

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

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS