Understanding Thomas Jefferson

Mr. E.M. Halliday talks about his book Understanding Thomas Jefferson, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Halliday attempts to answer what has … read more

Mr. E.M. Halliday talks about his book Understanding Thomas Jefferson, published by HarperCollins. Mr. Halliday attempts to answer what has been the conundrum of Thomas Jefferson: How a man who is celebrated as a champion of freedom was a major slave owner his entire adult life. He argues these paradoxes are understandable when considered in the context of the era in which Jefferson lived. The author explores how Jefferson became a slave owner, his views on educating and emancipating slaves, and Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemings. close

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Understanding Thomas Jefferson

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Program ID:
163394-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Mar 24, 2001 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 01, 2005 | 6:06am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 24, 2001 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 25, 2001 | 11:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 01, 2001 | 3:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 16, 2002 | 4:57pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 18, 2002 | 6:27am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 18, 2002 | 5:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 17, 2003 | 3:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 01, 2005 | 6:06am EST | C-SPAN 3
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