"You cannot understand the founding of this country without understanding the Founding Fathers' obsession with classical languages and literature."
— Clay S. Jenkinson
Guest host Catherine Jenkinson has an extended conversation with President Jefferson about the classics, and Jefferson's understanding and support of the classics.
Find this episode on the blog, along with 15 Greek and Latin Classics recommended by Clay and Catherine.
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Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.