was the third person to serve as the president of the United

States. “Long Tom” Jefferson, as he was sometimes called,

stepped up to his role as president and brought along with him a

new feeling of democracy. Federalism was kicked to the curb;

never to be seen again in a president. Jefferson was born in

Virginia and stood at an impressive height of six feet two and a

half inches. He had prominent cheekbones and chin, large hands

and feet, and red hair which earned him the nickname “the Red

Fox” Jefferson was an open-minded man but believed himself to

have an undistinguished appearance and a weak voice. He was a

very casual man who was once reported to have received callers

in his dressing gown and slippers. Jefferson was strong in his

republican beliefs and he stood up for what he believed. His

principles of government was that the will of the majority would

always prevail, the will to be rightful must be reasonable, and

that the minority possesses equal rights, which equal law must

protect, and violation of them would be oppression.

As president, Thomas Jefferson faced many crucial issues

also failed at some tasks and put hardships upon the nation.

This nearly doubled the United States and now Jefferson had to

was forced to repeal the acts on March 1, 1809.

remembered accomplishments dealt with the Louisiana Purchase.

achievements dealt with things such as the Alien act. In 1802

misjudgments during his presidency, as all presidents do, but as

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