Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
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Leading revolutionary, author of the Declaration of Independence, inventor, architect, and philosopher, Thomas Jefferson was one of the shining lights of 18th century America. This animated biography provides a historical perspective of one of America's founding fathers. Part of Getting To Know U.S. Presidents Series.
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Runtime: 20 minutes 28 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Biography, Government, U.S. History - 1784-1860
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 6
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: Getting To Know
- Series: Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents
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