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WASHINGTON – Preservation scientists at the Library of Congress have discovered that Thomas Jefferson, even in the act of declaring independence from England, had trouble breaking free from monarchial rule.
In an early draft of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote the word "subjects," when he referred to the American public. He then erased that word and replaced it with "citizens," a term he used frequently throughout the final draft.
Originally posted by Gorman91
reply to post by SUICIDEHK45
This is offensive.
Jefferson's whole life was to free people.
If he was raised to say subjects, and indeed, citizen wasn't exactly a common word then, then it is one mistake.
How about you learn about Jefferson before you make wild accusations about him?
"One who is under the rule of another or others, especially one who owes allegiance to a government or ruler."
"A resident of a city or town, especially one entitled to vote and enjoy other privileges there."
Originally posted by TheLoony
Jefferson never freed his own slaves. Just saying, as you seem to be upset about this.
Originally posted by Kojack
I find this highly awkward.
All the anti-government people who hold this man in such high respect in reverance are gonna be shocked. So what the hell was the true agenda back then? How far back does the plans for the NWO go?
Originally posted by TheLoony
Jefferson never freed his own slaves. Just saying, as you seem to be upset about this.
Thomas Jefferson freed all of Sally Hemings' children: Beverly and Harriet were allowed to leave Monticello in 1822; Madison and Eston were released in Jefferson's 1826 will. Jefferson gave freedom to no other nuclear slave family.
Thomas Jefferson did not free Sally Hemings. She was permitted to leave Monticello by his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph not long after Jefferson's death in 1826, and went to live with her sons Madison and Eston in Charlottesville.
Jefferson's whole life was to free people.