Monticello’s experts work to uncover Thomas Jefferson’s secrets and contradictions

Name: Monticello’s experts work to uncover Thomas Jefferson’s secrets and contradictions
Uploaded: 7/2/2026 21:45:15 EDT
Duration: 7 min 30 s
Description: In advance of America’s 250th birthday ABC News’ Jay O’Brien goes behind-the-scenes at Jefferson’s home where experts study how the author of the Declaration of Independence also enslaved hundreds.

In advance of America’s 250th birthday ABC News’ Jay O’Brien goes behind-the-scenes at Jefferson’s home where experts study how the author of the Declaration of Independence also enslaved hundreds.

July 2, 2026

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Monticello’s experts work to uncover Thomas Jefferson’s secrets and contradictions

In advance of America’s 250th birthday ABC News’ Jay O’Brien goes behind-the-scenes at Jefferson’s home where experts study how the author of the Declaration of Independence also enslaved hundreds.

July 2, 2026

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