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==Image and memory==

==Image and memory==

The modern [[Democratic Party]] claims descent from Jefferson. According to modern histories, Jeffersonian party died in the mid-1820s, and the Democratic Party was founded in the 1832. Jefferson's party is variously called Republican, Democratic, or Democratic-Republican, leading to much confusion. Jefferson has been commemorated in the names of many counties and schools. Conservative commentator [[George Will]] has called Jefferson the "Man of the Millennium" -- that is the most influential person in world history over the last 1000 years.

In the view of modern historians, Jefferson's party died out in the mid-1820s. Today's Democratic Party was founded in 1832 by [[Andrew Jackson]]. Jefferson's party is variously called Republican (the name Jefferson used), Democratic (used in New York and other states), or Democratic-Republican. This has led to a great deal of confusion. In the 1930s, Franklin Roosevelt built the Jefferson Memorial, emphasized Jefferson's supposed status as founder of the Democratic Party, and did much to promote the memory of Jefferson. Democratic states organization have held "Jefferson-Jackson Dinners" since 1945. Jefferson has also been commemorated in the names of many counties and schools. Conservative commentator [[George Will]] has called Jefferson the "Man of the Millennium" -- that is the most influential person in world history over the last 1000 years. In 2015, Democrats in various states announced that the Jefferson-Jackson Dinners would be renamed, partly because Jefferson's status as a slave holder now embarrasses the party.<ref>[http://article.wn.com/view/2015/07/24/out_jeffersonjackson_dinners_in_harry_truman_and_8216leaders_s/ Out: Jefferson-Jackson dinners. In: Harry Truman and ‘Leadership Blue’], WN, 2015-07-24</ref>

==Jefferson's views==

==Jefferson's views==