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There is perhaps no more enigmatic figure in American history than Thomas Jefferson, born April 13, 1743. How should his legacy be understood today?

The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thomas Jefferson was not then credited with its authorship.

Although in-person voter fraud is close to nonexistent, it’s a big concern for many voters.

Was Abraham Lincoln's the most tumultuous presidential transition in American history?

How can we help students understand George Floyd's death in the context of institutionalized racism?

Ten lessons from the past and steps we can take now to educate ourselves and our students about how to be a thoughtful consumer of information.

From battles to expand the franchise to the mysteries of turnout, voting is one of the most important things to understand about U.S. politics.

The 1800 election saw America's first contested presidential campaigns: Thomas Jefferson vs. John Adams.

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