Planters Quote by Stephen Ambrose

Washington, not Jefferson, freed his slaves upon his death.

— Stephen Ambrose

Contrary to popular belief, there are lots of actions on the part of Jefferson and Hemings that "speak" about the basic nature of their…

— Annette Gordon-Reed

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson hated each other so much. But that hate that they had for each other did not come before the…

— David Scott

Washington, in fact, had very little private life, but was eminently a public character.

— Washington Irving

[John Adams and Tomas Jefferson] shared experience in 1775 - 1776 in bringing about the separation from Britain and their service in Europe cemented…

— Gordon S. Wood

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were political enemies, but they became fast friends. And when they passed away on the same day, the last…

— Harry S. Truman

Jefferson never entertained the folly that he was of immigrant stock. He considered the English settlers of America courageous conquerors, much like his Saxon…

— Ilana Mercer

I knew Thomas Jefferson. He was a friend of mine. And believe me, you are no Thomas Jefferson. (at 1992 Republican party convention, referring…

— Ronald Reagan

American history offers no parallel to the friendship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, spanning the first half century of the Republic. . .…

— Dumas Malone

The relationship between [John] Adams and [Tomas] Jefferson was extraordinary. They differed on every conceivable issue, except on the Revolution and the love of…

— Gordon S. Wood

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson corresponded for 13 years before they died on the same day. They asked, "How can one have prosperity without…

— Pete Seeger

“With Notes on the State of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson emerged as the preeminent American authority on Black intellectual inferiority. This status would persist over…

— Ibram X. Kendi