…and yet we judge historical figures like Jefferson on the basis of what we think is our own moral superiority, not realizing our own massive flaws, nor understanding history in its historical context.
To the chagrin of revisionists… Thomas Jefferson is part of the national fabric of America. He gave us our creed, the words that define what it means to be an American. No other country on earth has such a luxury. A simple look at our landscape will provide a clear picture of Jefferson’s impact on posterity:
Named after Thomas Jefferson–
- 45 High schools
- 5 Colleges or Universities (including the University of Virginia)
- 9 cities (larger than 10,000 residents)
- Counties in 16 states
- 13 mountains
- Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
- Jefferson National Expansion Site (includes the Great Gateway Arch)
- Jefferson Alberta, Canada
Named for Thomas Jefferson–
- Thomas Jefferson Randolph– Jefferson’s eldest grandchild and executor of his estate.(1792-1875)
- Thomas Jefferson Truitt– 2nd Lt. in the 62nd Penna. Volunteers from Kellersburg, PA. Enlisted for three years service in July of 1861. Killed in action near Bethesda Church, Va June 3, 1864. (1837-1864)
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