What if I told you that the very essence of American political thought, the principles that underpin the nation's foundation, can be traced back to a single philosopher? In the crucible of revolution and nation-building, one thinker's ideas ignited a flame that has burned brightly for centuries. So, who among the great minds of history
Thomas Jefferson, born April 13, 1743, was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence first because he was a Virginian and second because he was a skilled writer.