"The extraordinary American Thomas Jefferson — the astronomer, the mathematician and the earth scientist — has been far less recognized than his achievements as statesman, philosopher, humanitarian, educator and the founder of the University of Virginia. Yet his affection for astronomy, science and mathematics left a significant footprint in Virginia lasting two centuries", writes Jack Kennedy in a Guest OpEd to The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, endeavoring to reference the legacy of the third president to the Virginia spaceport, science and astronomy of today. “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” -Thomas Jefferson
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