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#1217 Secretary of State (Part Two) Jan 20, 2017

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This week, we return with the 15th installment of the "Jefferson 101" series. In this second of two shows discussing Jefferson's time as the first Secretary of State, we learn more about Jefferson's vision of America and the strong disagreements he had with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

Find this episode, along with further recommended reading, on the blog.

#1216 Secretary of State (Part One) Jan 13, 2017

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This week, we return with the 14th installment of the "Jefferson 101" series. The program is the first of two shows discussing Jefferson's time as the first Secretary of State. It begins with the story of Jefferson's return from Europe and the effect his time in France had on his own political sentiments.

Find this episode, along with further recommended reading, on the blog.

#1215 When in Rome Jan 06, 2017

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Clay S. Jenkinson, the creator of the Thomas Jefferson Hour, shares stories about his 2016 trip to Rome. Clay talks about the effect Rome had on Jefferson, despite the fact that Jefferson never visited the city.

Read more on the blog, where you can find images of the art and architecture discussed on this episode, along with additional recommended reading.

"I think [Jefferson] would have been a little offended, aesthetically, by the bulk and the weight and the density of the Pantheon. I think he would have said, 'That's not exactly the message we're trying to create in the United States. The message we're trying to create is of order, symmetry, an inspirational lift to the human spirit.'"

#1214 Remembering 2016 Dec 30, 2016

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Clay & David recall and re-listen to some of the more memorable moments on the Thomas Jefferson Hour during the past year.

Find this episode, along with recommended reading, on the blog. Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about our Cultural Tours & Retreats with Clay S. Jenkinson at jeffersonhour.com/tours. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.

#1213 Jefferson Christmas 2016 Dec 23, 2016

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Attempting to move President Jefferson into the Christmas Spirit is always a challenge, and this year is no different. This year, we present excerpts from past Jefferson Hour shows discussing Jefferson's feelings about the holiday and memories of his own Christmas experiences.

#1212 Questions From Maryland Dec 16, 2016

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In last week's show, we heard President Thomas Jefferson speak to an audience in Abingdon, Maryland, but many of the submitted questions were left unanswered. We attend to that this week by providing answers to the overflow of questions for President Jefferson.

#1211 Constitution Day in Maryland Dec 08, 2016

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This week's show comes from a recording made by WAMD 970 in Abingdon, Maryland for the Harford County Library Foundation. The program was recorded as part of a Constitution Day program and was hosted by Dr. William Allen.

#1210 Optimistic Revolution Dec 02, 2016

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Guest host Joe Lovell of Amarillo, Texas returns to speak with President Thomas Jefferson about revolution, public education and the need for true leadership.

#1209 Trial by Jury Nov 25, 2016

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Guest host Joe L. Lovell of Amarillo, Texas speaks with President Thomas Jefferson about the workings of America's legal system and the importance of each citizen's right to a fair judicial system.

#1208 We Have Voted Nov 19, 2016

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Prompted by requests from many Jefferson Hour listeners, this week Clay Jenkinson discusses the outcome of the 2016 election.

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