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As war came to his doorstep, Jefferson fled Monticello but years later returned to power as president.

Four and a half years had passed since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson, reluctantly serving as governor of Virginia, struggled to lead a state in crisis. The economy ...
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As war came to his doorstep, Jefferson fled Monticello but years later returned to power as president.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Four and a half years had passed since the signing of the Declaration of ...