our third president 's life and words touch on so many aspects of the nation 's journey from rebellious colony to world superpower that it is impossible to understand the country 's history without dealing with him in some fashion . Jefferson : Annette Gordon-Reed still relevant the years . She says his words in the Declaration of Independence resonate in all kinds of ways . His affirmation of freedoms coexisted with his ownership of slaves , she says . She says Monticello is a slave plantation and a place to celebrate Monticello 's ideals .
Jefferson : Annette Gordon-Reed still relevant the years . She says his words in the Declaration of Independence resonate in all kinds of ways . His affirmation of freedoms coexisted with his ownership of slaves , she says . She says Monticello is a slave plantation and a place to celebrate Monticello 's ideals .