Did we get Thomas Jefferson wrong?

Did we get Thomas Jefferson wrong?

June 30, 2026 · 21 min

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Ken LaCorte discusses the complexities surrounding Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings and challenges the notion that it is a settled fact.

"I really thought that Thomas Jefferson having children with Sally Hemings was a settled fact. I was wrong." –Ken ► Script Sources and Notes: https://shorturl.at/83Lzy Scanned “Nature” magazine: https://www.tjheritage.org/jefferson-... FOLLOW KEN: 🐘 ► Ken’s Free Newsletter: https://kenlacorte.substack.com ► X: https://x.com/KenLaCorte ► Business Inquiries: business@ElephantsInRooms.com

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