March 4, 1801
There was no other president to die on the same day as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. These two men remain the only presidents to ever die on the same day.
thomas jefferson
Thomas Jefferson left the office of Vice President to take the office of President. So he was more stepping up than stepping down.
F.D.R. Ben Franklin it was Thomas Jefferson!
Thomas Jefferson is the president who scoffed at the idea of a national Thanksgiving day.
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams, the 2nd president. He died on July 4th, 1826, as did Jefferson. Adams' last words were "Thomas Jefferson still survives," not knowing his friend had died just a few hours earlier.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third US President from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809. His party was called the Republicans but was not related to the present-day Republican party. It favored states' rights and individual rights as opposed to a stronger federal government.
Thomas Jefferson (elected in 1800 and assumed office in 1801).
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School was created in 1993.
James Monroe, 3th president, died on July 4th, 1831.