Thomas Jefferson (founding member)

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States, best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which articulated the nation's core values of liberty and equality. He served as the third U.S. President from 1801 to 1809 and championed ideas of individual rights and limited government. Jefferson was also a diplomat, scholar, and visionary who expanded the nation through the Louisiana Purchase. His leadership and ideas significantly shaped American principles, inspiring future generations to pursue self-governance and personal freedom.