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TEXT Jefferson died long ago, but may of his ideas still of great interest to us. Lessons from Jefferson Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, may be less famous than George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but most people rememb
THE MAKING OF A NATION #44 - Thomas Jefferson, Part 9 (The Last Days) By Frank Beardsley Broadcast: Thursday, January 08, 2004 (THEME) VOICE ONE: THE MAKING OF A NATION -- a program in Special English
Today, the United States of America celebrates its birthday. It is a commemoration of the day in 1776 when representatives of the 13 British colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, a separation from Great Britain. There were many complex rea
VOA慢速英语2012 AMERICAN MOSAIC - Jefferson's Bible; Presidential Transportation; Rihanna 'Unapologetic'
AMERICAN MOSAIC - Jefferson's Bible; Presidential Transportation; Rihanna 'Unapologetic' Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On our show this week, we play new music from Rihanna We also take a look at how the American p
Violet shouted, Somebodys out there! Jessie threw back the covers and dashed to the window. I dont see anyone. Are you sure? Positive! Violet thrust back the rosebud-sprigged curtains. A soft mist had drifted in from the hills. It was hard to see cle
Thomas Jefferson offered the hand of peace and friendship to the Federalists in his inaugural address. Yet not one Federalist was in his government. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 June 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION an American
Jefferson Suspends Trade with Europe - Pgm No.34 From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning English. Im Steve Ember. Last time, we talked about the presidential election of
Jefferson Arranges Louisiana Purchase - Pgm No.33 From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning English. Im Steve Ember. Weve been discussing the presidency of Thomas Jefferso
Jefferson Moves to Cut Debt, Spending - Pgm No. 32 Learning English, welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION, our weekly program of American history - for people learning English. I'm Steve Ember. In our last program, we talked about President Thomas Jeffe
Jefferson Bible Sparks Religion Debate in America In the final years of his life, former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson took a knife and cut up the Gospels, holy scripture to Christians. Even though he realizes as Republican party leader, that this
The Presidential election of 1800 was bitterly fought. Adams and Jefferson had become enemies. Aaron Burr also sought the Presidency and made backroom deals trying to win. In the end, Thomas Jefferson won, and Aaron Burr was elected Vice President. J
Jefferson kept his promise to Sally Hemings. All four of their children were freed while Jefferson was still living or by the terms of his will. Their son Beverley and daughter Harriet settled in Washington, D.C. Madison moved to Ohio, earning a livi
A letter from George Washington awaited Jefferson upon his return home in 1789. That spring, Washington had become our first President. He wanted Jefferson to become his Secretary of State. This meant that he would head the Department of State, which
Most members of Congress signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776. Its author signed the paper Th Jefferson. After signing, he was ready to go home. He missed his family. Besides, he felt he was needed in Virginia. He quit his seat in Congress on Sep
When he married in 1772, Jefferson was in his third year in the House of Burgesses. Over the past few years, the thirteen colonies had grown restless under British rule. England had been trying to tax the colonists. The Americans refused to pay. Brit
Tom moved to Williamsburg in the spring of 1760. This city near the coast was Virginias capital and home to the College of William and Mary. Tom loved college from the start. He was hungry for knowledge and enjoyed studying late into the night. One p
Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 on his familys plantation, Shadwell, in central Virginia. Virginia was one of thirteen colonies belonging to Great Britain. By the calendar used then, his birth date was April 2. By todays calendar his birth date was
Thomas Jefferson is pictured on U.S. nickels. He is also portrayed on the giant Mount Rushmore sculpture in South Dakota. The Jefferson Memorial is a popular landmark in Washington, D.C. Jefferson City, Missouri, and Mount Jefferson in Oregon are amo
Thomas Jefferson 托马斯杰斐逊 While the Presidential election was taking place in the House of Representatives, amid scenes of great excitement, strife and intrigue, which was to decide whether Jefferson or Burr should be the chief magistrate o
Pre-Listening Vocabulary independence: freedom from another governments control significant: important; notable draft: to write rival: enemy renew: to try again; to refresh something from the past outlive: to live longer than written in the stars: de