When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.

In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to help define a new nation — even as his own life embodied ...

Eight decades ago, a presidential commission guided by Jefferson’s great-great-grandson selectively edited the Founding ...

Jefferson's tale of an encounter with a stranger sparked a saying that became pretty popular in the 19th century.

Thomas Jefferson owned more than 600 slaves over the course of his life resulting in a more complete picture of the third ...

Author and National Constitution Center President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen talked about his book, "The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America," and ...

Few American historical relationships are more controversial than that of third United States President Thomas Jefferson and ...