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Historic Moments: Jefferson's Birth and a New Flag

13 Apr 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born. In 1818, a new U.S. flag was flown over the Capitol for the first time, marking a significant moment in American history.

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