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I leave the world and its affairs to the young and energetic, and resign myself to their care, of whom I have endeavored to take care when young.

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson
Age: 83 †
Born: 1743
Born: April 2
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
3Rd U.S. President
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