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Dogelon Mars is a dog-themed meme coin on Ethereum and Polygon.Dogelon Mars is a dog-themed meme coin on Ethereum and Polygon. It follows the example of other successful dog coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Floki Inu.

Thomas Jefferson was a major political leader and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809.Thomas Jefferson was a major political leader and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. He was also a co-founder and leader of the ‘Democratic Republic Party.’ From 1779 to 1781, he served as the wartime governor of Virginia. He also wrote ‘Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom,’ a statute which was enacted by the ‘Virginia General Assembly’ into the state's law in 1786. Before he was elected to the presidency, he was appointed as the first United States secretary of state during 1789-1793 and was the second vice-president of America, serving from 1797 to 1801. In 1776, he became the main author of the ‘Declaration of Independence,’ and received appreciation for his role in promoting republicanism in the United States. While in power, Jefferson fiercely supported the idea of democracy and favored states’ rights, which he considered virtues of republicanism. A man of many talents, Thomas Jefferson explored many interests and found success as a horticulturist, statesman, architect, archaeologist, inventor, and founder of the ‘University of Virginia.’

Life after Presidency

Life after Presidency

Life after Presidency

Thomas Jefferson remained active in American politics and participated enthusiastically in educational and cultural organizations. Education remained his prime concern throughout his life, and he took measures to promote higher education among people. His efforts finally fructified in 1819 when the ‘University of Virginia’ was founded. ‘University of Virginia,’ which was the first university to offer a complete array of elective courses, was opened in 1825.

Jefferson is also known for his love for architecture and archeology, a subject which was still developing at the time. He contributed to the architectural planning of the ‘University of Virginia’ which became an embodiment of science and beauty with its planned site surrounding lawn and linking arcades. The university, which is constructed in Greek and Roman style, represents a unique architecture and intellectual ideas of Thomas Jefferson, who became known as the father of the university.

In 1780, Jefferson became a member of ‘Benjamin Franklin’s American Philosophical Society’ and served as its president from 1797 to 1815. An avid wine lover, Jefferson traveled to France and other European countries in order to add to his collection of famous wines. In 1801, he published ‘A Manual of Parliamentary Practice’ whose second edition came out in 1812. After the ‘Library of Congress’ was burnt down by the British in 1814, Jefferson’s huge collection of books became a part of the new library, which is named after him in his honor.

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Thomas Jefferson was a major political leader and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. He was also a co-founder and leader of the ‘Democratic Republic Party.’ From 1779 to 1781, he served as the wartime governor of Virginia. He also wrote ‘Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom,’ a statute which was enacted by the ‘Virginia General Assembly’ into the state's law in 1786. Before he was elected to the presidency, he was appointed as the first United States secretary of state during 1789-1793 and was the second vice-president of America, serving from 1797 to 1801. In 1776, he became the main author of the ‘Declaration of Independence,’ and received appreciation for his role in promoting republicanism in the United States. While in power, Jefferson fiercely supported the idea of democracy and favored states’ rights, which he considered virtues of republicanism. A man of many talents, Thomas Jefferson explored many interests and found success as a horticulturist, statesman, architect, archaeologist, inventor, and founder of the ‘University of Virginia.’

Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most eminent politicians of United States who went on to serve as the 26th President of the country.Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most eminent politicians of United States who went on to serve as the 26th President of the country. It would be surprising to know that during his early days, Roosevelt primarily remained sick with asthma attack and chronic illness and was advised to take up desk job to live a healthy and long life. Interestingly, he lived up till 61 years of age and all through remained hyperactive with his political pursuits. Had it not been for his willingness to go beyond the boundaries America would not have had its first ever truly modern President. Roosevelt, during his term in office, changed what it meant to be a President by expanding the power of the presidency, through his proclamations, acts and policies. It was his foresightedness that allowed America to enter the new century with newer vision and greater power. During his rule, the country transformed much, dealing with several issues related to civil rights, racial discrimination and women suffrage. Adorned with two of the highest decorations, Nobel Peace Prize and Congressional Medal of Honor., Roosevelt was one of the most significant leaders of America who changed the face of the nation throughout the world. With this article, learn some more interesting facts about this charismatic and exuberant personality.

Career

Career

Career

He remained a member of the New York State Assembly for three consecutive years, from 1882 to 1884 and was the youngest ever to serve the position. He served various public service positions including captain of the National Guard and minority leader of the New York Assembly.

The tragic death of his mother and wife in 1884 led him to move over to the Dakota Territory. After a brief period of hiatus, during which time he worked as a cowboy and cattle rancher, he returned to politics in 1886.

In 1886, he ran for the New York Mayorship elections as a Republican candidate but lost the same to the Democratic candidate Hewitt.

Unaffected by the loss, he continued to pursue a career in public service. In 1888, he was appointed to the United States Civil Service Commission, where he served until 1895.

He became president of the board of New York City Police Commissioners in 1895 and during his two-year stint radically reformed the police department, which was considered as one of the most corrupt in America.

In 1897, President William McKinley appointed Roosevelt to the post of Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He played a significant role in preparing the Navy for the Spanish-American War.

His interest in the Spanish-American War led him to give up on his governmental post and organize a voluntary cavalry, which he named Rough Riders. He served as the Colonel for the Regiment.

The Rough Riders bravely fought the Battle of San Juan Heights and succeeded. He was even nominated for Congressional Medal of Honor, America’s highest military honor for his courageous antics.

Despite returning to civil life, he was popularly referred to as Colonel Roosevelt. In 1898, he was elected as the Governor of New York. His growing popularity and progressive policies seemed to be endangering for the Republicans, who nominated his as the Vice Presidential candidate to McKinley in 1900 presidential elections.

However, after the assassination and the untimely death of McKinley, he was appointed to the post of the President on September 14, 1901. He continued with the policies of McKinley. His first work was curbing the growing power of trusts through the Sherman Antitrust Act.

In 1904, he won the Presidential elections in a landslide victory. As a President, he looked to uplift the working and middle class by introducing domestic programs that reformed American workplace. Furthermore, he brought about government regulation of industry and consumer protection.

He started a public relation effort with an aim to make America take center-stage at the world forum. For the same, he bulked up the US Navy and created a ‘Great White Fleet’ and directed it on a world tour.

What’s more, he accelerated the work of the Panama Canal, as a result of which ships could pass between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in half the time than what they then took.

He played a pivotal role in bringing an end to the Russian-Japanese War, through his Monroe Doctrine, which gave US the right to intervene in case of wrongdoings by a Latin American nation.

Tagged as the country’s first modern president, he dealt with numerous issues during his rule, including civil rights, racial discrimination and women suffrage.

While his infrastructure policies took care of the development of the nation, his National Monuments Act drew attention and care towards preserving national heritage sites, sanctuaries and reserves.

In 1908, he decided not to run for another term and instead supported his friend and former Secretary of War William Howard Taft in the presidential elections, which Taft won.

For the next couple of years (1909–1910), he embarked on a tour, including one as a special ambassador to England.

Upon returning, he was disappointed with Taft’s handling of government and decided to run for the presidency. However, since Taft was running as the Republican candidate, he sought to start a new party and run from it.

He initiated the Progressive or Bull Moose Party and started campaigning for the 1912 elections. It was during the campaigning that he barely escaped an assassination attempt by John Nepomuk Schrank. He lost the elections to Woodrow Wilson in a close call.

During World War I, he jumped back to the political scene, frustrated at Wilson’s stand for neutrality. He strongly supported the Allies and demanded for harsher policy against Germany. When US entered the war, he beseeched to head the volunteer division for service in France but was denied.

In 1916, he again considered running for the presidential seat but gave up in favour of Republican Party nominee Charles Evans Hughes.

Political career aside, he had published about 25 books in his lifetime, touching a range of subjects including history, geography, biology and philosophy. He even published a biography and autobiography, Rough Riders. His most ambitious book was ‘The Winning of the West’, which comprised of four volumes