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Article: Group of Defenders of Thomas Jefferson's Reputation Settle Lawsuit brought by Owners of Monticello.
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- September 5, 2000
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
A group of concerned businessmen, historians, genealogists, scientists, and patriots formed a corporation called "The Thomas Jefferson Foundation" in early May 2000 to undertake an independent and objective review of all the facts and circumstances surrounding the possible paternity of Sally Hemings' children by Thomas Jefferson. This organization was formed as a response by a cross section of citizens to recent efforts by many to portray Thomas Jefferson as a hypocrite, liar and fraud. In the forefront of this historical revisionist movement is the organization that owns Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, the ...