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The remainder of Thomas Jefferson's belongings are sold by auction at Monticello, Virginia. |
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In a coincidence, Thomas Jefferson dies on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams. |
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The University of Virginia officially opens. |
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Thomas Jefferson is appointed rector of the University of Virginia. |
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Thomas Jefferson sends the catalog he created in 1812 along with a letter to Samuel H. Smith proposing the sale of Jefferson's personal library to the Library of Congress in response to the British army's torching of the Capitol during the War of 1812. |
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Law prohibits the importation of slaves into the United States. |
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In response to Napoleon's economic warfare through the Continental System and Britain's Orders in Council, the US Congress passes The Embargo Act, which forbids trade with all foreign countries. It is Jefferson's attempt to force the waring nations to change their policies, but it fails. |
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In response to a planned coup by Aaron Burr, Jefferson declares martial law in New Orleans. |
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Thomas Jefferson re-elected US President, George Clinton Vice-President |
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Lewis and Clark leave St. Louis, MO and begin an 8000 mi journey to explore the territory of the North West acquired in the Louisianna Purchase. |
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The US Army organizes the Lewis and Clark expedition. |
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The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people. |
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Thomas Jefferson writes a letter to congress requesting funds for an expedition to explore the North American continent. Thus began the legacy of the Lews and Clark Expedition. |
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The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York opens following Jefferson's March 16, 1802 legislation. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River about 80 km north of NYC. |
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The U.S. House of Representatives breaks an electoral college tie, and selects Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr. |
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Thomas Jefferson arrives in the country's new capitol at Washington, D.C. for the first time. |
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In a letter to scientist Joseph Priestly, Thomas Jefferson describes his plans for the University of Virginia. |
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Jefferson correctly begins to suspect that the Federalists are tampering with his mail. |
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Thomas Jefferson is elected president of the American Philosophical Society. |
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Thomas Jefferson formally resigns his position as Secretary of State and prepares to depart Philadelphia for Monticello. |
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George Washington places the control of the U.S. mint under Thomas Jefferson. |
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Thomas Jefferson is sworn in as Secretary of State in New York. |
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Thomas Jefferson accepts his appointment as US Secretary of State. |
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Thomas Jefferson becomes the first head of the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs. |
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Re-elected minister as Minister to France, Thomas Jefferson begins a three year term. |
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The decimal-based dollar and cents system is unanimously chosen as the money unit for the United States. The U.S. becomes the first country to adopt a decimal currency system. |
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Thomas Jefferson is appointed chief minister to France, suceeding Benjamin Franklin. |
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Thomas Jefferson arrives in Paris, France. |
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Thomas Jefferson is elected to Congress. |
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On page 5 of the "1783 Catalog of Books", Thomas Jefferson states that he owns 2,640 books. |
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