Download or read book Meet Amazing Americans: Thomas Jefferson written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Library of Congress presents information about U.S. President Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). A timeline is offered that shows significant American events that occurred during Jefferson's lifetime. The library provides a brief biographical sketch and highlights Jefferson's participation in winning American independence and the development of the new country of the United States.