A six-part History Channel documentary offers a clear-eyed view of Jefferson’s flaws, contradictions and triumphs.

the enslaved personal chef of Thomas Jefferson. Hemings was also Jefferson’s brother-in-law by marriage, his parents being Jefferson’s father-in-law John Wayles and Wayles’ slave Betty Hemings.

Thomas Jefferson was a contradictory character ... 1743. From his self-made father, Jefferson inherited 5,000 acres and 22 slaves. At age 28, he more than doubled his acreage and gained possession ...

Major Acts: Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France ... of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom; & Father of the University of Virginia.” ...

the enslaved personal chef of Thomas Jefferson. Hemings was also Jefferson’s brother-in-law by marriage, his parents being Jefferson’s father-in-law John Wayles and Wayles’ slave Betty Hemings.