Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson
William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, spoke to students about the legacy of founding father Thomas Jefferson. He talked abo… read more
William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, spoke to students about the legacy of founding father Thomas Jefferson. He talked about the “permanence” of Jefferson and his relevance to each era. Justice Rehnquist cited Jefferson’s inspiration to the nations of Eastern Europe, who are currently choosing freedom over tyranny. close
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