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