Thomas Jefferson-Sally Hemings Findings
2000-02-22T03:50:03-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYWE2XC8yMDAwMDIyMjAzNTE1NTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Foundation representatives talked with reporters about recently released findings of a DNA study concerning the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and one of his slaves, Sally Hemings. The study established that there was a male chromosome in the Jefferson family that connected to one of the lines of descent from Sally Hemings. Mr. Jordan said the report served as a catalyst for reassessment of the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Ms. Stanton reviewed the findings in the report. Ms. Swann-Wright talked about family oral histories and other research projects. After their prepared remarks the participants responded to questions from the media.
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Foundation representatives talked with reporters about recently released findings of a DNA study concerning the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and one of his slaves, Sally Hemings. The study established that there was a male chromosome in the Jefferson family that connected to one of the lines of descent from Sally Hemings. Mr. Jordan said the report served as a catalyst for reassessment of the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Ms. Stanton reviewed the findings in the report. Ms. Swann-Wright talked about family oral histories and other research projects. After their prepared remarks the participants responded to questions from the media. close
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