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Philip L. Carret Thomas Jefferson Essay Competition

This is a guide to the Philip L. Carret Thomas Jefferson Essay Competition. The essay competition was endowed in 1997 and was designed to have students reflect on the principles and ideals in Thomas Jefferson's life and career.

1998 Carret Essay Prompt

In what ways were Thomas Jefferson's generation of American leaders different from leaders today? How would U.S. leaders today respond to the challenges of the late 18th century and how would Jefferson's generation respond to the challenges of the late 20th century.

1998 Essay Winners