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Thomas Jefferson headed to Paris to help America from abroad. But things weren't going well in France, either.

During the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson was in Virginia. He was working as a legislator and governor while also being a husband and dad — and these were not easy years. Find out what it was like in this episode!

Thomas Jefferson heads to the Second Continental Congress and gets writing. That leads to one of the biggest jobs in American history – writing the Declaration of Independence.

When Thomas Jefferson went into politics full time, he made quite an entrance.

Thomas Jefferson has some big changes in his life as he enters adulthood.

Ep. 117 – Thomas Jefferson's Early Life by Growing Patriots

Ep. 116 – John Adams' Retirement and Later Life by Growing Patriots

Ep. 115 – John Adams in the Executive Branch by Growing Patriots

For most of the American Revolution, John Adams was representing America in Europe. Hear all about it in this episode!

In the lead up to the American Revolution, John Adams went from prominent attorney to leader of the American Revolution. In this episode, found out how it all happened!

We can't talk about the life of John Adams without talking about his wife, Abigail. They were a team! This episode introduces Abigail Adams.

John Adams grew up in a colonial Massachusetts that was rapidly becoming a hotbed of revolution. Find out how his early life, education, and legal career prepared him to be a Founding Father of the new nation to come.

After the revolution, George and Martha Washington were ready to retire at Mount Vernon. But the American people had different plans for the Washingtons.

When George Washington was named Commander of the Continental Army, he had a huge task ahead. Find out how the army he led came out victorious.

Learn all about Martha Washington in this episode!