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Although Thomas Jefferson did not see combat action, he served as a Colonel in the Albemarle County Militia and had a significant impact on the United States military during his two terms as president.

In this live Q&A, Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, discusses his role in the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point, military action during his presidency, and fields questions from the audience.

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