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#1222 First Retirement (Part Two)

#1222 First Retirement (Part Two)

FromListening to America


#1222 First Retirement (Part Two)

FromListening to America

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We return to our “Jefferson 101” series with a continued discussion about Jefferson’s period of retirement after his term as Secretary of State ended in 1793 and he returned to Monticello. Subjects include Jefferson’s reasons for leaving Washington, the Jay treaty, slavery and a revealing letter Jefferson wrote to his daughter Maria. Find this episode, along with further recommended reading, on the blog.  
Released:
Feb 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Thomas Jefferson Hour features conversations with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, as portrayed by the award-winning humanities scholar and author, Clay Jenkinson. The weekly discussion features Mr. Jefferson’s views on events of his time, contemporary issues facing America and answers to questions submitted by his many listeners. To ask President Jefferson a question visit his website at www.jeffersonhour.com