Thomas Jefferson's legacy continues to be a source of fascination and controversy in modern America. A new analysis explores the enduring contradictions of the third US President, from his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence to his ownership of slaves. As the country grapples with its own complex history and ongoing issues of racism and inequality, the paradoxes of Jefferson's life and legacy offer a timely lens through which to examine the nation's ongoing struggles. From Abraham Lincoln's reverence for Jefferson to Donald Trump's invocation of his name, the contradictions of Jefferson's era continue to shape American politics and culture today.
A Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure The Virginian-Pilot
