Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, and the Limits of Consent Under Slavery
Confronting an Uncomfortable History Historical figures are often remembered for their achievements, but understanding the past honestly requires confronting their contradictions as well. Few examples illustrate this tension more clearly than Thomas Jefferson. He authored the Declaration of Independence and helped shape the principles upon which the United States was founded. Yet he was also
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