ept for a self-enforced honor system. Jefferson died at his home on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing ofthe Declaration of Independence. In his chosen epitaph, Jefferson made no mention of hiseight years as America’s president, leaving behind a vision the way he himself wanted tobe remembered: “Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of AmericanIndependence, of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and Father of theUniversity of Virginia.”These two men were very important role models in shaping our countries history.They supplied our country with a great deal of knowledge and commitment, and foughtfor the freedom of all who inhabited this country. They set up the basic structure of ournation, with right to freedom. Without these men, their ideas, and their determination, ourcountry would not be as it is today. ...
