Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ, born #OTD 1743
He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses with George Washington πΊπΈ under Great Britain before the Revolutionary War.
John Adams πΊπΈ also served The Crown in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
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Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ was the first President to have once served as Secretary of State (under George Washington πΊπΈ).
This means he was also part of the first ever Presidential Cabinet.
You can read about it in the @lmchervinsky book "The Cabinet" (see pic)
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As President, Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ had ZERO vetoes in his 8 years.
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"Be it enacted, That from and after 1 Jan 1808, it is unlawful to import into the US...any negro, mulatto,Β or person of colour as a slave, or to be held to service or labor."
- "Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves, Signed into law by Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ
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The first baby born IN the White House was President Thomas Jefferson's πΊπΈ grandson.
He was named for Jefferson's friend James Madison πΊπΈ
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Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ was the first "wine President." His vast collection cost him almost his last penny, consisting of French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese wines (no doubt influenced by his time traveling and time as Secretary of State).
His favorite? French Bordeaux
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In his advanced age Thomas Jefferson πΊπΈ would observe the construction of his brainchild, the University of Virginia, by telescope from his residence at @TJMonticello
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