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Jefferson is second from the left on Gutzon Borglum's sculpture Shrine of Democracy, commonly known as Mount Rushmore. Statues of Thomas Jefferson can be found in the United States and in other countries. List of statues of Thomas Jefferson, including: Thomas Jefferson, a 1915 sculpture by Karl Bitter in Portland, Oregon
Statue of Thomas Jefferson: New York City, New York. Columbia University. 1914 William Ordway Partridge: Statue of Thomas Jefferson: Washington, D.C. United States Capitol. New York City, New York. New York City Hall. 1834 David d'Angers: Statue of Thomas Jefferson: Charlottesville, Virginia. University of Virginia. 1910 Moses Jacob Ezekiel ...
— Thomas Jefferson, Letter to W. S. Smith, Nov. 13, 1787. "It is a beautiful and true symbol for liberty that a tree! Liberty has its roots in the heart of the people, like the tree in the heart of the earth; like the tree it raises and spreads its branches in the sky; like the tree, it grows unceasingly and covers generations with its shade.
The Thomas Jefferson Hour; U. United States two-dollar bill; V. Van Loon's Lives; W. Washington (miniseries) Y. Young Person's Guide to History
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Originally placed in the steeple of Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from Independence Hall in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park.
The United States Centennial in 1876 had renewed interest in national symbols, and articles appeared noting the irregularities in the 1841 seal. [14] However, when it came time to replace the worn 1841 die, the Department of State kept the same design. The new die was engraved by Herman Baumgarten of Washington, D.C.
Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2], 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, planter, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. [6] He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson medals, first issued in 1801, display on one side a bust of Thomas Jefferson and on the other, the clasped hands of an Indian and a US soldier. The one to the right bears a metal wristband worn by Native American chiefs, and the one to the left wears the braided cuff of a US military officer. [ 8 ]