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He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a source of many other contributions to American culture. Achievements of his presidency include the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase.
His home in Virginia was Monticello? near [Charlottesville, Virginia]?, and he help to found the [University of Virginia]?.
Jefferson's ideal for the United States was that of a agricultural nation of yeoman farmers in contrast to the vision of [Alexander Hamilton]? who envisioned a nation of commerce and manufacturing.
Some quotes from Jefferson on
Deism are available on the Wikipedia page Jefferson on Deism
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