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Thomas Jefferson - Season 1

Series: Thomas Jefferson
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Episodes
6
Rating
NR
Year
2025
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

Thomas Jefferson is the central figure in the story of American democracy and when he penned the Declaration of Independence, he personally inspired a revolution of self-governance around the world.

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Episodes

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1. A Revolutionary Is Born (1743-1773)

43m

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In 1843, Thomas Jefferson is born to one of the most powerful families in the most powerful of Britain's 13 North American colonies. Young Jefferson quietly prepares to lead the charge towards a burgeoning revolution.

2. Independence (1774-1776)

43m

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As colonists become more disgruntled with British tyranny, Thomas Jefferson's words become a galvanizing push toward liberty.

3. Jefferson at War (1777–1784)

43m

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Just as Jefferson is sworn in as the governor of the new state of Virginia, war arrives on his doorstep. As an intellectual with no military background, he struggles to protect himself and his constituents in the face of British attacks.

4. Jefferson in Paris (1784–1793)

43m

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After the tragic loss of his wife, Jefferson is sent to Paris where he thrives personally and politically. While there, he begins an entanglement with an enslaved teenager that will shape the next 40 years of his life.

5. President Jefferson (1793-1809)

43m

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After a dirty fight, Jefferson wins the presidency against his former friend, John Adams. He spends the next 8 years defining the tenets of the executive office and more than doubling the size of the country.

6. Jefferson's Legacy (1809-1826)

43m

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Jefferson's retirement is fraught with controversy. While consumed in debts he cannot repay, he fights to perpetuate his legacy as America's Founding Father and the Apostle of Liberty.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Aedan Jayceactor
Devin E. Haqqactor
Andy Bowlesactor