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Thomas Jefferson

Grade Levels: 6 - 12
Core Subject(s): Social Studies
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Episodes:

  • Thomas Jefferson, Pt.1

    Observe the achievements of one of the greatest Americans of all time in this latest documentary by Ken Burns. The voice of Sam Waterston as Jefferson, reading original works by Jefferson himself, paints a portrait of a remarkable yet contradictory man. You will travel through his life of politics, music, architecture, science, math, philosophy, and family and come to understand the depth and range of the country's most articulate voice for human liberty.

    Length: 01:28:24
  • Thomas Jefferson, Pt.2

    Observe the achievements of one of the greatest Americans of all time in this latest documentary by Ken Burns. The voice of Sam Waterston as Jefferson, reading original works by Jefferson himself, paints a portrait of a remarkable yet contradictory man. You will travel through his life of politics, music, architecture, science, math, philosophy, and family and come to understand the depth and range of the country's most articulate voice for human liberty.

    Length: 01:31:45

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