“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.”
– Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson’s Writing Desk: The Surprising Story of the Desk That Drafted the Declaration of Independence
Discover the surprising story of Thomas Jefferson’s writing desk—the small wooden box used to draft the Declaration of Independence—and the fascinating history behind one of America’s most iconic documents.
When Thomas Jefferson Suggested Hiring Arsonists to Torch London Landmarks
Discover Thomas Jefferson’s little-known 1814 letter suggesting hired arsonists burn St. Paul’s Cathedral and other London landmarks in revenge for the British burning of Washington during the War of 1812.
Thomas Jefferson vs. the Department of Education: The Original Throwdown Over Who Gets to Teach the Kids
Discover Thomas Jefferson’s bold and often misunderstood plan for public education—focused on local control, talent-based advancement, and a fierce opposition to centralized government mandates.
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