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Thomas Jefferson (1997)

First aired February 18, 19971h 30m/ep1 season · 2 epsEnded
7.3

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Overview

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

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Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

February 19, 1997

Networks

PBS

Production

American Lives Film ProjectFlorentine FilmsWETA

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