4 July, 1826
Thomas Jefferson dies at Monticello at the age of 83, on the 50th anniversary of
the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. His death coincides with that
of John Adams, marking a symbolic end to the era of the Founding Fathers.
22 December, 1807
Thomas Jefferson, prompted by tensions with both Britain and France, leads the
enactment of the Embargo Act of 1807, a controversial policy aimed at
restricting American trade with foreign powers. This act ultimately triggers
economic turmoil in the United States and faces strong criticism, leading to its
eventual abandonment a year later.
