... to another party. Some of his achievements were the purchase of the Louisiana Territory and his support of the Lewis and Clark expedition. He is remembered for his efforts of staying neutral in the conflict between France and Britain. Jefferson lost the presidency to James Madison in 1809. At the age of 76 Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. He died on July 4, 1826 on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (Brief). The 16th president was Abraham ... Lincoln. He was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. His mother died when he was eight years ol...

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