Principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Second Vice President of the United States (1797-1801), serving under John Adams and in 1800 was elected third President (1801- 09). Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, which motivated American colonists to break from Great Britain and form a new nation. He produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national level.

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

In a world shaped each day by Trump's threats, diversions and bipolar behavior - one can always expect the other shoe to drop. More recently that shoe feels like a 'kick in the ass' to millions of Americans faced with the consequences of his actions.

Most people are perfectly happy going through life with only occasional dramas - while others consider that boring - and due to their emotional programming - need drama. If it doesn't come to them, they'll seek it out one way or another on a regular basis.

When it comes to freedom - the human experiment as you know will never be balanced - a goal forever seeking a way to express itself.

U.S. to launch blockade of Iran's ports; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks This affects more than gas prices which in turn affect so many other things that shape the human journey.

Pope Leo tells NBC News he has 'no fear' after Trump labels him 'weak' and 'terrible' in feud over Iran war. Being an American who understands Trump's issues - the pope seemed unimpressed. Speaking up against the Pope does not fare well for Trump in the future.

Hungary - Trump and Putin ally Viktor Orban concedes defeat after 16 years as prime minister. Orban's loss was a blow to right-wing populism globally. Hungary's parliamentary election was seen as a showdown between friends and foes of liberal democracy. Orban gave a surprisingly early and gracious concession speech in Budapest. He congratulated the opposition, but he also made a vow: "We are not giving up. Never, never, never." Peter Magyar, the leader of the main opposition party, is expected to become Hungary's prime minister.

Worlds revolve around the battle for freedom
no matter where they are in the universe.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is a National Memorial Day in Israel. It commemorates the approximately six million Jew people murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany and its collaborators, and for the Jewish resistance in that period.