Jefferson finds himself in a bitter rivalry with the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. See more in this scene from Season 1, Episode 4, "Jefferson in Paris." New Docuseries premieres Mon., Feb. 17 at 8/7c. Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at #HISTORY #ThomasJefferson Thomas Jefferson is widely considered the patron saint of America’s most sacred beliefs. He is the central figure in the story of American democracy and when he penned the Declaration of Independence nearly 250 years ago, he personally inspired a revolution of self-governance around the world. More so than John Adams, Alexander Hamilton or even Abraham Lincoln, it was Jefferson’s “revolution of ideas” that laid the groundwork for America’s founding and success. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: @HISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: Sign Up For History Emails: Browse Topical Videos: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: @history X: YouTube: @HISTORY Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Jefferson and Hamilton go TOE-TO-TOE! | Thomas Jefferson | History @HISTORY/