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Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781)...
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781)...
Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: The Girl from 'Barthelona'
I pressed Mar for an intellectualized perspective of life in Barcelona. “Family, music, food, congestion, partying, chaos, the sea and hot weather,” she summed up. I asked for more and spontaneously she blurted, “Life.” I...Tags: Spain, Religion and Belief, Arts and Culture, Europe, Philosophy
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In Theory: Should holy books be distributed in schools?
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The Valley Line: Dancing their way home for Christmas
I hope you had memorable holiday celebrations. I certainly did, as we celebrated with my sister, Nubby (don’t ask — the explanation is too long), at her home in San Clemente. It was a stunning day, with the islands of Catalina and San Clemente...Tags: Religious Festivals, Christmas, Holidays, Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
![Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever reads my columns here in the Valley Sun. So when I get e-mail from a reader asking me to respond to a specific topic, I comply. Got one the other day. It said, "Hey, Dr. Joe! Write something about Martin Luther King; his birthday is on January 15th."](http://www.lacanadaonline.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-01/58757976-12174329.jpg "Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever reads my columns here in the Valley Sun. So when I get e-mail from a reader asking me to respond to a specific topic, I comply. Got one the other day. It said, "Hey, Dr. Joe! Write something about Martin Luther King; his birthday is on January 15th.\"")
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Civility: Political costs of incivility
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Allan Powell: Roger Williams, a lone visionary
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April 8: Author - Dan Van Haften, Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason
WGN NewsDan Van Haften To purchase a copy of the book: Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason Book Signing: Saturday, April 9 2:00 p.m. Borders 15260 S. La Grange Road Orland Park Saturday, April 30 4:00 p.m. Borders 1500 16th Street, Suite D Oak...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Illinois, WGN, Lincoln, Vehicles
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Wu: Democracy, not the GOP, controls Costa Mesa
Thomas Jefferson supposedly said, "Democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where 51% of the people may take away the rights of the other 49%." I am writing this to remind all the people in Costa Mesa, from all of the comments I see posted on the Daily...Tags: Politics, Democracy, Parties and Movements, Elections, Republican Party
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Notre Dame football recruiting: Irish get off to quick start in June
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWith the calendar turning to June, college football programs will shine up their campuses and prepare to host recruits on visits during the summer months. With three scheduled visitors, Notre Dame didn't have to wait long to get prospects on campus....Tags: Football, Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, College Sports, Boston College
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Thomas Jefferson: Actor brings him to life, visits Central Florida
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelThomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826. But he lives in “Thomas Jefferson, Man from Monticello,” a one-man show that Dale Reynolds has delivered hundreds of times over 36 years. Reynolds speaks admiringly of Jefferson's style. “He... -
"Chesapeake Affair" changed history
In my last column, I discussed the misguided declaration that started the War of 1812, the bicentennial anniversary of which just passed. Yet, that curious war, which has been dubbed everything from "America's Forgotten War" to America's "Second War for...Tags: James Barron, War of 1812, Unrest, Conflicts and War, John Wilson, Lynn University
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Food FYI: Sweet news about sour cherries
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