Celebrating the Fourth

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After spending 5 years as Foreign Minister to France, Thomas Jefferson became a committed Francophile. Jefferson's exposure to French culture transformed his thoughts on many subjects, especially food, wine, and architecture. 

In this live conversation. Thomas Jefferson, as interpreted by Bill Barker, reflects on his time abroad in France.