"Thomas Jefferson (by himself) 1743 - 1826"
— Epitaphs
January 1, 1970
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Author of the Declaration of American independence of the statute of Virginia for religious freedom and father of the University of Virginia — Despite his being the 2nd Vice-President and 3rd President of the US, these are not mentioned. He had said that he wanted to be remembered for what he gave to the US, and not what the US had given to him.
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Author of the Declaration of American independence of the statute of Virginia for religious freedom and father of the University of Virginia — Despite his being the 2nd Vice-President and 3rd President of the US, these are not mentioned. He had said that he wanted to be remembered for what he gave to the US, and not what the US had given to him.