Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826), is best remembered as a great president and as the author of the Declaration of Independence.  He also won lasting fame as a diplomat, a political thinker, and a founder of the Democratic Party.  Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range.  He became one of the leading American architects of his time and designed the Virginia Capitol, the University of Virginia, and his own home, Monticello.  He greatly appreciated art and music and tried to encourage their advancement in the United States.  He arranged for the famous French sculptor Jean Hoyden to come to America to make a statue of George Washington.   Jefferson also posed for Houdon and for the famous American portrait painter Gilbert Stuart. Jefferson also enjoyed playing the violin in chamber music concerts.  Jefferson invented a decoding device, a lap desk, and an improved type of moldboard plow. His collection of more than 6,400 books became a major part of the Library of......

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