Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson is remembered in history not only for being president, but also for his belief in the natural rights of man and his faith in the people's ability to govern themselves. He left an impact that few others in American history have. Born on April 13, 1743, Jefferson was the third child in the family and grew up with six sisters and one brother. Thomas Jefferson is remembered in history not only for being …showed first 75 words of 787 total…

…showed last 75 words of 787 total…published in England and Philadelphia which led to his popularity as a writer and political thinker. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 after returning to Monticello in 1809. I think that he is one of Americas greatest heros for his work in separating church and state, and his various theories about liberty that I totally agree with. I think Thomas Jefferson is a big part of the United States success as a nation into the twenty-first century.