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This year, there have been many events marking the 250th anniversary of his birth. He was bom on April 13, 1743. One of the important things that JefTerson did was to write the Declaration of Independence. The day that it wa adopted, July 4, 1776, is celebrated as our country's birthday. Its an interesting fact that Jefferson died 50 years later on July 4, 1 826.

I i 'r. 1 iw His picture on Ther' piciure of Ms horns, MonUceNo, onthtback. by Cathy Guisewite CATHY WIZARD OF ID Brant Parker and Johnny Hart The Declaration of Independence MTS I'll MCKER. WEAR WfflERmtLON-STRiPEO TANK, TOP. FLORAL TENT DRESS THAT WHITE WWTS TWO SIZES SWUUM When our country MATCHES IT'S MAKES mE LOOK.

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These 13 colonies were not happy under the rule of King George IH. A version of the painting is also on the $2 bin. Two-dollar bills don't show up as often as other bills, tf you would Hfce one, ask your local bank where you can order one. King George Jefferson put into writing the ideals 2 1 ITS tit, ON SrtlEf EIERW- ill I 3 HIE fRE-FOURTH Of 3UIN IWJ60tfeg.B WHERE WE W. I rC 7 Fi-j Jefferson wrote the Dederation of Independence, in the ol colonists who were demanding rights.

He wrote: "Ail men are created equal endowed with (given) certain rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." This picture Is based on a famous painting by John TrumbuH. In it, Jefferson holds the Declaration, which he is presenting to John Hancock. Hancock was the president of the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration. Jefferson was a member of the committee of five that was named to draft the Declarai ion. The committee, which included Ben Franklin, turr the job over to Jefferson.

It took him about two weeks. Few changes were made before it was adopted. declared their Independence from England. Education resource: Education Department of Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. TN II VA Pjv'f I I I Wr Our Jefferson Connection Our money Our Library of Congress Our religious freedom Christianity Judaism Islam Bv Johnny Hart B.C.

FOX TROT .01 .10 .25 rf Be-TiME, ALL- consuming, I I N-MY-VEiNS Jefferson suggested the idea of usr.ig the decimal system for keeping track of the value of our money. The 6,700 books that Jefferson sold in 1815 helped start the Library of Congress. Today it is one of the largest libraries in the world. 5PLEtK fi love Summer. (i love Summer.) I i just I wire not talking sr 8 -k LOVE IT.

"CRUSH" HERE -WERE If Buddhism Hinduism The symbols of our five major religions. When Jefferson served in the state legislature, he wrote a law that gave Virginians the freedom to practice the religion of their choice. This law served as a model for our right to religious freedom as set down in the Bill of Rights. The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. I muimm Mm e.

i ff His portrait is on the front of the $2 bill. Our education Our architecture Jefferson was one of the greatest architects of our history. Many of the buildings he designed are still standing. Our larger land 1 ITS Alt IM BOCKS TUg-KB' NOTHING STUCK TS THgM I I eer so much haIoz. OUT OF IT'S A CONDITIONAL MlPW ME I LOVE, oF COURSE.

To DEMoN-V STRATETHE Fun too rr-" v'As. could be AVII' rTjJ! fcp jJr- StJ ATTENTION, WORLD: i love irrSi iMXr- 1 TA i Wato weenie Rentals TV I I I Jefferson was always interested in li Jefferson was always interested Thousands of people visit his home, Monticello, outside Charlottesville, va. education. He believed free education. He founded the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

He designed this building, called the Rotunda. The Democratic Party I- F- I Jelierson is considered one of the The Louisiana Purchase area includes these states. Jefferson was president when our country doubled in size. In 1803, under his leadership, the U.S. government bought land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains from France for about $15 million.

Today it covers all or part of 15 states. founders of the I Democratic Party. "iTl" Present Clinton is one I I of his greatest admirers; by ANDV GAPP Poplar Forest, his retreat outside of Lvnchbura. is also open to visitors. A Jefferson time line of important dates and events i 1743 1790 1796 1801 1803 1809 1817 1826 THANKS FOR KEEPING YOUR MOUTH SHUT FOR 1776 1785 writes the appointed Declaration of minister to Independence France ONCE WHILE I rwji FINISHED MY EXPLANATION begins plans for the University of Virginia appointed secretary of state bom on AprH13tn Virginia becomes our third president (completes I retires to his Louisiana I home, Purchase Monticello becomes vice president dies on July 4th Can you find their photos? Why are they in the news? Also, can you find: decimals in the prices? news from states included in the Louisiana Purchase? news about countries seeking a democratic form of The Jefferson connection and your newspaper Today, these people hold jobs that Jefferson once hel 1 What are their jobs? Iv)k through your newspaper.

government? Ham mm sge fty Beffy OMnawi dim TTi, 'ft--fph ffrlTl "ill .11 ill in rrwn Ij.uMi Teacher's Guide IIIGtis Goodsport's Eeport Supersport: Alfredo Griffin SILENCE IS NEVERMORE GOLDEN THAN WHENNOU KEEP IT LONCr ENOUGH a 1 I 1 sr TO GET ALL 7 Height: 5-11 Birthdate: 3-6-57 Weight: 167 Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Shortstop Alfredo Griffin rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays last year after nlavinrr with the Cleveland Indians. THE RACTS gy. rl I I 7V I For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: Thomas Jefferson Main idea: This issue is about Thomaa Jeflereon. Th' following is a Int of actiitie9 to be used with this issue.

They are listed order of difficulty, with the easier pre-reader assignments listed first. Ask the children to do the fnllowinc: 1. Design a birthday card for Thomas Jefferson. 2. Discuss the following: How has Jefferson influenced vourlife' Why is Jefferson considered such a great man? What do you think Jefferson would he doing if he were alive today? What can we all do to honor him' Of al! the things Jefferson is famous for.

which do you think is most important? Why? 3. What states were part of the Louisiana Purchase1 Find each one on a S. map. 4. Figure out the following math problems: In what year would you be 230 years oW? How old was Jefferson when he died? How old was he when the Declaration of Independence was adopted? Jefferson is pictured on the nickel and the $2 bill How much money would you get if you subtracted a nickel from 5.

With your family or a partner, read the Declaration of Independence What does it mean to you? 8 Look through your newspaper for Fourth of July activities. Oakland As and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was also a member of the Blue I Jays from 1979-1984. I Last year Alfredo had a .233 batting average, with 21 runs, 7 doubles and 10 RBIs. He had one game with three hits.

He helped the team get to the World Series. He enjoys music. I.