1. “These are wise words, enterprising men quote ‘em
“These are wise words, enterprising men quote ‘em. Don’t act surprised you guys ‘cause I wrote ‘em.”
—Jefferson, “Cabinet Battle #1”

2. Key Accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson
Wrote The Declaration of Independence (1776)
Wrote The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1777)
Advocated for free public education (1779)
Served as the first U.S. Secretary of State (1790–1793)
Made the Louisiana Purchase (1803)
Launched the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804)
Participated in the founding of the Library of Congress (1815)
Founded the University of Virginia (1819)
Revolutionized gardening and advanced sustainable agriculture
Popularized macaroni and cheese in the United States