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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the united states. He was born in 1743 in Albemarle County He was great friends with John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was tall and lived in a house, which is called Monticello. Thomas Jefferson run for president against James Adams, but lost in the election. The second time, Jefferson out voted Adams. Adams with a strong feeling of jelousy, packed his bags and left town after Jefferson won. Since they were running against each other, they became seperated in their friendship. After the presidency was over, they decided to write each other, as they became older. They both became friends after they apologized in letters.

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James and Dolley Madison

Dolley Madison was the First Lady of the United States from North Carolina. Dolley Grew up in Virginia and went to a Quaker School during the Revolutionary War. When the war ended, Dolley's father freed his slaves-one of the first to do so in the United States- and moved to Philadelphia. Dolley married a man named John Todd and had one child. They both died the same day from a scarlet fever. A year later, still living in Philadelphia, she men James Madison. Madison lived in Virginia and was one of the most important men of the new nation. James Madison was the first leader of the U.S. House of Represenatves. James Madison came with the Bill of Rights. The Madisons lived in retirement at their Virginia plantation for 20 years.