Thomas Jefferson (founding father and lawyer)

Thomas Jefferson was a founding Father of the United States, best known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the nation’s independence from Britain. He was also a skilled lawyer and politician, serving as the third President of the U.S. from 1801 to 1809. Jefferson believed in individual rights, limited government, and education. He founded the University of Virginia and promoted principles of liberty and democracy. His leadership helped shape the early American identity, emphasizing the importance of natural rights and citizen participation in government.