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Title
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Thomas Jefferson
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Description
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Thomas Jefferson worked with President George Washington to advocate that the nation's capitol be situated on the banks of the Potomac. His sketch of a layout for the federal city is the oldest known plan of Washington, DC, and he shared his ideas with many of the early planners and architects of the city, including L'Enfant, Hoban, and Latrobe. He was the first president to serve entirely in Washington, DC, and he used the Ellipse and White House grounds for some of his scientific and agricultural experiments during his time in office.
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Creator
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Thomas Jefferson
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Source
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Image from the Independence National Historical Park Collection, via National Portrait Gallery.
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Coverage
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1800-1829
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birthday
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04/13/1743
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Theme
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building the mall
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design & monuments
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politics & protest
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presidents
Thomas Jefferson