Thomas Jefferson also known as "The Apostle of Democracy" is one of the most unique and important father figures in American history and throughout his life he accomplished countless essential goals that have held America together during times of brokenness. As America's Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Secretary of State, and third President of the United States, Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia and died at the age of eighty-three. Monticello estate on July 4, 1826 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ajami, Fouad clearly states: “Thomas Jefferson, the great Virginian, the “Apostle of Liberty” is clearly the right ancestor for a time when liberty is in the ascendant” (Ultra All-American-Paragraph 1). The following statement allows Jefferson to take all the credit and recognition for achieving such success in giving freedom to the American people. Jefferson was involved politically and served his country for nearly half a century. The first section explores the focus on Jefferson's involvements after becoming Secretary of State in 1790-1793 and his relationship with Hamilton; Furthermore, the first presidential election of 1796 involved the Federalist John Adams who won, and the Democratic-Republican Jefferson, who ultimately lost by three electoral votes and became the second vice president. The last section will delve into Jefferson's two-term presidency starting in 1801 and the significant actions he took while president that impacted America and made the country what it is today. Nearly five years spent in France, Jefferson sets foot on American soil in Norfolk, Virginia and immediately learns of his new title as Secretary of S......center of document......as admitted in the union being the eighteenth state in 1812. Works Cited Ajami, F. "Thomas Jefferson, Ultra All-American." US News & World Report 109.6 (1990): 24. Academic research completed. Network. April 9, 2014.Brodie, M. Fawn. “Thomas Jefferson An Intimate History” New York: Norton And Company Inc, 1974. PrintCarson, David A. “White Paper of the Constitution: The Louisiana Purchase Debates.” Historian 54.3 (1992): 477. Academic research completed. Network. April 14, 2014.Cunningham JR, Noble. E. “In Search of Reason, the Life of Thomas Jefferson” New York: Ballatine Books, 1987. PrintKapstein, Ethan B. “Hamilton and the Jeffersonian Myth.” World Policy Journal 14.1 (1997): 35. Academic research completed. Network. April 13, 2014Watkins Jr., William J. “The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.” Independent Review 3.3 (1999): 385. Academic research completed. Network. April 14. 2014.