Thomas Jefferson | 60-Second Presidents | PBS

Here's everything you need to know about Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in just 60 seconds.

60-Second Presidents is a collaboration between PBS LearningMedia and PBS Digital Studios, and is produced by Kornhaber Brown.

[testsubject]

When you don't even have 1 min to spare *presses the x2 speed* this little maneuver shall save me 56 years

[revinhatol]

Tom Jefferson stayed up to write a declaration late at night, so he and his wife had a great big fight and she made him sleep on the couch all night.

[LittleImpaler]

Actually Jefferson was strict follower of the Constitution. He didn't just buy it. He asked Congress if it was ok, and they said yes.

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Life, liberty
And the pursuit of happiness
We fought for these ideals
We shouldn't settle for less
These are wise words
Enterprising men quote 'em
Don't act surprised, you guys
'Cause I wrote 'em!

[Christbepraised]

Beautiful voice whoever the narrator is

[prince_sach]

He died 50 years after he signed the declaration of Independence that's crazy.

[AidanCho-sp]

Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence
3rd U.S. President
Founding Father

[mystudyplaylists]

Whoa! These videos are way too fast moving for the brain to synthesize new information. I wonder if folks are actually absorbing what is presented in these "60-Second Presidents" videos.

[iknowpercentofstates]

this video is so epic and cool #thomasjefferson!

[dolliegray]

When Thomas Jefferson brain flipped out it's like when squidward put his brain in a trash can

[alexdavidromero]

Thomas Jefferson died the same day as John Adams

[bethbartlett]

Jefferson was a Genius Statesman, the economic situation was due to Hamilton and his efforts to bring in International Bankers and Financiers.

Love Jefferson's writings and his intense Wisdom.

Lewis and Clark expedition was under Jefferson.
That amazes me.

[JH-hbcc]

Damn didn’t even talk about the Barbary Wars

[therealtiffanybanks]

So no mention of Benjamin Banneker then huh?

[sarahcaroline]

PERFECT VIDEO TAUGHT ME MORE THAN A 45 MINTS BIO DOCUMENTARY HAHAHA

[merazilex]

wait that’s crazy how the 2nd & 3rd president both died on the same day (50th Anniversary of USA) & hours apart from each other 😭😭😭 wtf

[kaylamontanez]

One thing I don't like about Thomas Jefferson is that he doesn't want people to know his birthday and he doesn't find birthdays fascinating because he doesn't like to celebrate birthdays. I mean, at least he could celebrate his birthday with his family and it's not like he has to have a fancy party or anything like that, but he just doesn't celebrate birthdays, I don't know, someone who doesn't at least celebrate a birthday with a card, cake, or some presents at home is not such an enthusiastic person to me! I wish he liked birthdays and without wanting a super fancy party like so many people like to do these days! That's something I don't like about Thomas Jefferson.

[ilikegirls]

Thomas Jefferson is the best LOL Thomas Jefferson April 13, 1743-July 4, 1826

[davantemelvin]

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died July 4th 1826

[borood]

TJ Hooker. The original. He was making it with Hemings.