Thomas Jefferson

Born in 1743, Thomas Jefferson grows passionate about freedom and independence while living in a wealthy home and society built on enslaved labor.

As heavy taxation inflames tensions, Jefferson becomes a key figure in the colonies' fight for independent rights and leadership from British rule.

While Jefferson drafts bills that will shape Virginia and eventually federal law, the raging war for independence begins to move south towards his home.

Serving as a diplomat in Paris, Jefferson misses the drafting of the US Constitution and begins a complex relationship with his daughter's maid.

Jefferson finally becomes president after two tumultuous election battles against John Adams, but an incoming personal scandal threatens his legacy.

After eight successful years as president, Jefferson retires to Virginia where his years of high spending and poor business decisions catch up with him.