"Jefferson's life was marked by the omnipresence of slavery, with enslaved individuals being integral to his upbringing and the final moments of his life, including the construction of his casket."
"Gordon-Reed's work allows Jefferson to speak for himself, presenting a complete picture of race as it was experienced in his time, revealing unconscious biases and conscious reflections."
Thomas Jefferson was born into a slave-owning family and owned over 610 enslaved people during his life. His earliest memories involve interactions with enslaved individuals, including a Black woman who likely served as his nursemaid. The contradictions between his status as an enslaver and his views on liberty are significant. Annette Gordon-Reed's new book, Jefferson on Race: A Reader, compiles Jefferson's writings on race, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of his perspectives and the realities of race during his time.
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