Thomas Jefferson

(1743-1826)

Founding father. Author of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia statute for religious freedom, member of the Continental Congress, statesman, diplomat, Secretary of State, Vice-President, 3rd President of the United States, founder of the University of Virginia. Made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it

"The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."

One of Thomas Jefferson's most famous quotes.

And here is another to remember: "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."