The Greatest Presidents In US History Ranked

Published on 11/22/2018
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Thomas Jefferson

As another famous founding father, Thomas Jefferson served as the 3rd US president from 1801 to 1809. Jefferson was well-known for having an important role in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the doubling of the country’s territory by signing the Louisiana Purchase between the US and France. Also, he staunchly advocated freedom, equality and justice for all.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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Jefferson’s Weather Obsession

If Thomas Jefferson failed as a presidential candidate, he could have easily fallen back on meteorology. The president was obsessed with the weather patterns, and he even kept a diary where he documented precipitation patterns. He was said to have done this on a numerous occasions throughout the day.

Jeffersons Weather Obsession

Jeffersons Weather Obsession

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