Thomas Jefferson bicentennial of death noted on July 4

Happy 34th day of Pride Month! To celebrate, here's Thomas Jefferson and Hatsune Miku

Three of the first five presidents died on the Fourth of July. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died about five hours apart on Jul. 4, 1826—the Declaration of Independence’s 50th anniversary. James Monroe died on Jul. 4, 1831—the Declaration’s 55th anniversary. Image: Wilmington Star News.

By now everyone has heard of Sally Hemings, the enslaved girl whose children were all fathered by Thomas Jefferson. But did you know that we have macaroni & cheese because of her older brother James? Yes, enslaved James Hemings learned to cook in France and brought mac-n-cheese to America

President Thomas Jefferson and President John Adams both died within hours of each other on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This July 4th is the 250th anniversary. Anyway, just something to think about!

US History minute: Three US Presidents have died on July 4th. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. James Monroe died on July 4, 1831, five years later.

On this site stood the house where Robert Hemmings was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the words, "All men are created equal," #250thAnniversary

Watching 250th anniversary fireworks the way Thomas Jefferson intended (The Epcot fireworks from last night on YouTube)

Tonight’s movie: 1776. We watch it every year on Independence Day

"They weren't all bad--" Tell it to the many living black descendants of Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson and Adams both died on July 4, 1826: exactly 50 years to the day after July 4, 1776. Trump can stand forever alongside the Founders with one simple step.

Today over on X, we travel back in time to ask slaveowner Thomas Jefferson what he thinks of monopolies. The answer might shock you! Maybe we can ask about noncompete agreements, too! #Satire

Today in History: July 4 In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died. In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, died in New York City at age 73.

July 4, 1826: Jefferson & Adams (each was obsessed with outliving the other; Adams' final reported words were, "Thomas Jefferson survives," unaware that Jefferson had already died earlier that day) July 4, 1831: James Monroe

On 4 July: 1776 - US Declaration of Independence Adopted 1802 - West Point Military Academy Opened 1826 - Presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Died 1831 - President James Monroe Died 1872: President Calvin Coolidge Born

Those words were written by Thomas Jefferson, a Virginia planter who did not recognize the inalienable rights of the children he fathered by his enslaved servant, Sally Hemmings. 5/19