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Thomas Jefferson (1997)

1997 US 1 Season 2 Episodes

Ken Burns explores the contradictions of Thomas Jefferson—the man who penned "all men are created equal" while holding slaves. This documentary traces his diplomatic years in France, his two terms as president, and his final days at Monticello, painting a nuanced portrait of a founding father whose ideals collided with his actions.

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