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#1248 Private Thoughts

Listening to America
Listening to America
Episode • Aug 22, 2017 • 59m

"I'm trying to explain to you and to your listeners what makes for a happy life."

— Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson

President Thomas Jefferson speaks about Monticello, his private and daily habits, his compulsiveness and how his Virginian hospitality cost him a personal fortune.

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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.