President Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by humanities scholar Clay S. Jenkinson, looks back at his first inauguration in March of 1801.
Further Reading
- Monticello: First Inauguration
- Yale: First Inaugural Address. Includes Jefferson's first draft, revised draft and the address.
Prompted by a listener letter, Clay answers the question, “If Thomas Jefferson appeared before you today, what would you want to show him from our time?”
A conversation between Clay S. Jenkinson and author Michael Kranish who speaks about his book, Flight from Monticello: Thomas Jefferson at War.
Prompted by a listener question, this week's show is a re-broadcast of a classic show from 2008 when President Jefferson was asked whom he would invite to a dinner party if he was unrestricted by location or time. Listen to find out which friends or historical figures he would like to share an evening with.
President Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by humanities scholar Clay S. Jenkinson, looks back at his first inauguration in March of 1801.