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Birth
Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. -
Jefferson Writes the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776 was the day the Declaration of Independence was written. The chose Jefferson to write it because he had the best hand writing. -
Jefferson becomes Governor of Virginia
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Jefferson becomes Secretary of State
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Jefferson becomes Vice President
Thomas Jefferson became Vice President under John Adams due to the constitution stating that the runner up in the presidential election will become Vice President. -
Jefferson becomes President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson beats Aaron Burr in the presidential election after 36 ballots. -
Jefferson Retires from Office
On this day, Thomas Jefferson retired after his second term of serving as the President of the United States of America. -
Jefferson Dies
Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826. The same date he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
