Thomas Jefferson
TV Show1997•1sa 30dk•star7.5(11)•trending_up2
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The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.
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StatusEnded
First AiredFebruary 18, 1997
Last AiredFebruary 19, 1997
Episode Runtime1sa 30dk
Seasons1
Episodes2
TypeMiniseries
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
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S1 E2 • 2/19/1997
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Jefferson’s last years were spent founding the University of Virginia and reestablishing his friendship, after decades of estrangement, from his onetime rival John Adams. His influence on and vision for our country reverberates to this day.
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