Politics● LowOct 23 · Oct 23, 2026, 10:35 PM
How Thomas Jefferson politicked his way into the Louisiana Purchase
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The Louisiana Purchase was the biggest territorial expansion in American history. A new book, "Jefferson's Landmark Deal," examines the unique role President Thomas Jefferson played in that monumental acquisition. Author and public scholar Lara Brown, who is also Major Garrett's wife, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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