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Episode: Thomas Jefferson Part 1: Why Did Young Thomas Wrap Bacon Around a Metal Spring to Attract a Wolf?
Description: On Jun 6, 1823, while drinking a glass of wine in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson received a call from the future …
Thomas Jefferson’s life is confusing. He enslaved 600 people throughout his life yet was adamant that slavery was an abomination and had to end. In this episode, you’re going to hear about the wins and losses of his political life, but also why Thomas the boy wrapped a metal spring in bacon to attract a wolf.
We’ll also hear the hilarious story he was told while eating dinner with Benjamin Franklin.
And finally, we’ll ta...