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influence in persuading the states to participate in the Constitutional Convention, over which he presided, and he used his immense prestige to help gain ratification of the constitution of the United States. The famous tribute by General Henry Lee, “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” accurately reflects the emotions that Washington’s death aroused. His ability as a leader shows us that he truly deserved the title “Father of his Country.”
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was considered a very brilliant man. His interests were boundless and his accomplishments were great and varied. He was a philosopher, educator, naturalist, scientist, architect, inventor, pioneer in scientific farming, musician, and writer. He was the leading spokesman for democracy in his time. As president, he strengthened the powers of the executive branch. He was the first president to lead a political party, and through it he ...

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