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An American icon is born.
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Jefferson attended the college of William and Mary for two years from 1760-1762
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Began his study of law with George Wythe
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Jefferson was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses
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On January 1, 1772 Thomas married the beautiful Martha Wayles Skelton
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The first continental congress meets in Philadelphia
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Battles of Lexington and Concord are the start of the revolutionary war. Also known as the "Shot Heard round the World".
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The second congress was held in Philadelphia. Washington was put in charge of Colonial army.
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Jefferson along with four others is selected to draft what becomes the declaration.
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The Declaration is approved by congress.
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Jefferson returns to Virginia to join the house of delegates.
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Jefferson follows Patrick Henry and earns the seat as Governor of Virginia.
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Jefferson moves to New York (then the temporary capitol of the United States) to become the nations first secretary of state.
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Jefferson becomes John Adams' vice president.
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Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president of the United States of America.
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Thomas Jefferson dies in Charlottesville Virginia
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