Annette Gordon-Reed publishes new book analyzing Jefferson's writings on race

Historian Annette Gordon-Reed's new book, "Jefferson on Race: A Reader," analyzes Thomas Jefferson's writings on race and slavery. Jefferson, who owned over 610 enslaved individuals, expressed contradictions between his beliefs in liberty and his actions. Gordon-Reed's work aims to present a comprehensive view of how Jefferson interacted with non-white individuals throughout.

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