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Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)
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Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)

How to Take Over the World · Ben Wilson

July 4, 202555m 30s

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Show Notes

Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France

08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds

15:50 The Formation of Political Parties

23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy

27:45 Jefferson's Election and Hamilton's Influence

30:00 The Evolution of the Democratic-Republican Party

32:30 Jefferson's Inauguration and Early Presidency

38:00 The Louisiana Purchase

42:00 Jefferson's Second Term Troubles

47:15 Post-Presidency and Founding the University of Virginia

50:00 Jefferson's Final Days

52:25 Legacy and Lessons from Jefferson's Life