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#1570 Clay’s 10 Propositions About Thomas Jefferson

Listening to America

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The Dual Persona of Thomas Jefferson

The chapter explores the disconnect between Thomas Jefferson's public persona and his private actions as a politician. It discusses the concept of public and private selves in public figures, citing examples of other politicians who had similar discrepancies. The speakers delve into Jefferson's relationship with his mother and how his personality and diplomatic experiences shaped his mannered way of speaking and existing.

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