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Jefferson's slavery contradiction resurfaces as America turns 250

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Thomas Jefferson's legacy is under fresh scrutiny. The author of "all men are created equal" remained a slaveholder until his death, a contradiction that historians say goes to the heart of American founding ideals. The milestone anniversary has reignited debate about how the nation reckons with that paradox.

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