The Presidency
Thomas Jefferson and Education
2021-05-16T20:00:10-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNGFhXC8yMDIxMDUxNjIwMDUyNzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Thomas Jefferson has been called the Sage of Monticello. Historical interpreter Bill Barker talked from Mr. Jefferson’s own Virginia porch to discuss education -- and Mr. Jefferson’s views of lifelong learning in creating an educated citizenry capable of self-government. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello hosted this event and provided the video.
Thomas Jefferson has been called the Sage of Monticello. Historical interpreter Bill Barker talked from Mr. Jefferson’s own Virginia porch t…
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Thomas Jefferson has been called the Sage of Monticello. Historical interpreter Bill Barker talked from Mr. Jefferson’s own Virginia porch to discuss education -- and Mr. Jefferson’s views of lifelong learning in creating an educated citizenry capable of self-government. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello hosted this event and provided the video. close
Thomas Jefferson has been called the Sage of Monticello. Historical interpreter Bill Barker talked from Mr. Jefferson’s own Virginia porch t… read more
Thomas Jefferson has been called the Sage of Monticello. Historical interpreter Bill Barker talked from Mr. Jefferson’s own Virginia porch to discuss education -- and Mr. Jefferson’s views of lifelong learning in creating an educated citizenry capable of self-government. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello hosted this event and provided the video. close
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