Who Was Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊 Chapter 8 Thomas Jefferson’s Legacy

Jefferson kept his promise to Sally Hemings. All four of their children were freed while Jefferson was still living or by the terms of his will. Their son Beverley and daughter Harriet settled in Washington, D.C. Madison moved to Ohio, earning a living as a farmer and carpenter. Eston, a professional violinist, lived in Ohio and then Wisconsin. Sally Hemings was freed soon after Jefferson’s death. She settled in Charlottesville, Virginia, and lived to age sixty-two. Jefferson’s daughter Patsy had thirty-two grandchildren and survived to age sixty-four.

Monticello was neglected for many years after Jefferson’s death. In 1923, the home was bought by a group that restored it. Today it is open to visitors from all over the world who want to know about Jefferson and his times.

Across America, towns, parks, and other landmarks¹ have been named for Thomas Jefferson. Since 1938, our third President has been pictured on the front of U.S. nickels. Jefferson’s home, Monticello, appears on the back of these five-cent coins. The Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened on April 13, 1943—his 200th birthday. It has a statue of Jefferson and selections from his writings. In 1941, work was completed on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. This huge sculpture portrays² four great Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

There is also a national holiday associated with Jefferson. Most Americans call it the Fourth of July. Some call it Independence Day. It is the birthday of the Declaration of Independence—and of the country Thomas Jefferson helped to create.

1 landmarks   

n.陆标( landmark的名词复数 )；目标；（标志重要阶段的）里程碑 ~ (in sth)；有历史意义的建筑物（或遗址）

参考例句：

• The book stands out as one of the notable landmarks in the progress of modern science. 这部著作是现代科学发展史上著名的里程碑之一。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The baby was one of the big landmarks in our relationship. 孩子的出世是我们俩关系中的一个重要转折点。 来自辞典例句

2 portrays   

v.画像( portray的第三人称单数 )；描述；描绘；描画

参考例句：

• The museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of canals. 博物馆的藏品让运河200 年的历史再现眼前。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The film portrays Gandhi as a kind of superman. 这部电影把甘地描绘成一个超人。 来自《简明英汉词典》