Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, at Shadwell in Albemarle County, Virginia. A member of the Continental Congress, he was the author of the Declaration of Independence at the age of 33.
Friday, April 13, 2007
This Day in History: April 13
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"...he was the author of the Declaration of Independence at the age of 33."
He was ONE of the authors, although undoubtly the main one. The others were Benjamin Franklin, John and/or Samuel Adams and perhaps others.
Declaration of Independence, First Draft & Reported Draft, June 28, 1776
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