Today is the 271st birthday of Thomas Jefferson. Here is what is on his epitaph per his instructions: ...on the faces of the Obelisk the following inscription, & not a word more: Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom Father of the University of Virginia because by these, he explained, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:05:13 +0000
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