Thomas Jefferson shares his views about not celebrating Christmas. President Jefferson discusses the Christmases faced by George Washington during the the Newburgh Conspiracy, a plan by some Continental Army officers to challenge the authority of the Confederation Congress due to their frustrations with Congress's failure to meet its financial obligations to the military.
Clay S. Jenkinson's message from Rome in December 2015 to listeners of The Thomas Jefferson Hour.
Special guest host Catherine Jenkinson speaks with President Jefferson about Christmas during Jefferson’s time.
Thomas Jefferson shares his views about not celebrating Christmas. President Jefferson discusses the Christmases faced by George Washington during the the Newburgh Conspiracy, a plan by some Continental Army officers to challenge the authority of the Confederation Congress due to their frustrations with Congress's failure to meet its financial obligations to the military.
President Thomas Jefferson shares his feelings about the holiday season and recalls a Christmas he had as a young man.
President Thomas Jefferson shares thoughts about Christmas.