RTJ #20: Jefferson's Feud with Alexander Hamilton Explained

As one enters Monticello, one is greeted by a bust of Jefferson facing a bust of Alexander Hamilton-“opposed in death as in life”-both by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ceracchi. The statue of Hamilton is life-size, while the statue of Jefferson is larger, and that suggests not merely Jefferson’s opposition, but political victory over Hamilton. What were the reasons for the opposition, the tension? In this video, Dr H, with the able assistance of Donna Vitek, answers that question....

[@bilbob7624]

Great Show! Hamilton couldn't maneuver his way out of something so senseless as a Duel? not a good sign.😅

[@markholowchak6972]

TJ had too roseate of a depiction of the average Joe. All persons had a moral sense and were on the whole pretty decent blokes, as it were. He underestimated the possibility of human wickedness....

[@bilbob7624]

what were Jefferson's thoughts on Secret Societies? was he involved at any level?

[@markholowchak6972]

He was not and tended to think little of them. What is their point in a government by the people with free speech and freedom of press?

[@bilbob7624]

@@markholowchak6972 i'm glad to hear that about TJ. it seems consistent with what i know, and what you've stated about him. Although i've heard that Hamilton and Washington might have been involved so i had to ask.