Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd US President. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 1776, the day this document was approved by the Continental Congress, is considered the birthday of the United States. It was the point of no return in the American Revolution, the war of independence of the 13 North American colonies against Great Britain. Jefferson's words in the Declaration, "All men are created equal" changed the world. They challenged the ideas of the superiority of the nobility and implied equality of all before the law and equality of opportunity. Opportunity became a key feature in American success. Jefferson promoted religious freedom in the United States and this was another key element in American greatness. As a result, talented people, tired of religious conflict in their home countries, moved to the US and contributed. Americans didn't waste time and energy in religious conflict. Jefferson is considered the father of the Democratic party. Thomas Jefferson was a life long lover of learning and a wonderful inspiring example of the power of education. God bless Thomas Jefferson, a man who served his country well.
