04 March - Thomas Jefferson was sworn in for his second term as the third President of the United States in 1805

 

Thomas Jefferson was sworn in for his second term as the third President of the United States on March 4, 1805. His first term began on March 4, 1801, after he won the presidential election of 1800. Jefferson's presidency is known for its emphasis on limited government, reducing federal spending, and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which significantly expanded the territory of the United States.

Jefferson's second term lasted from 1805 to 1809. He chose not to seek a third term, adhering to the precedent set by George Washington, and retired to his home in Monticello after the end of his presidency.