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98: Mixed Up
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98: Mixed Up

Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemmings and the Fawcett Descendants

The segment examines the lineage of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings through the story of James Clark, a descendant of Peter Fawcett. Despite having original slave papers signed by Jefferson, Clark remained illiterate, highlighting the systemic denial of education. The hosts also reference a Saturday Night Live sketch to illustrate the long-standing public awareness of Jefferson's relationships with enslaved women at Monticello.