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Comment by Ducatijeanne
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When I was a lot younger Mr. Jefferson was the revered author of the Declaration of Independence.  Known as one of the Founding Fathers. 

Lately everyone has had to start writing about Mr. Jefferson with the caveat that he had slaves.  He authored the first bills to eliminate slavery in the House of Burgesses, and continued to do so throughout his legislative career.  I see that as of greater significance. 

Thank you Szandor for giving us the background information necessary to put this into context; and thank you Brooke Oberwetter.

Buck in Phoenix 

 

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