DNA Proves Thomas Jefferson Fathered Sally Hemings' Children

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Did Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, father the children of Sally Hemings, one of the hundreds of African Americans he enslaved? It’s a question that’s been asked for more than 200 years. Now, Smithsonian scholar Richard Kurin, author of “History by a Hair,” and a team of researchers say they have ‘proof,’ thanks to a few strands of Jefferson’s hair. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/@TODAY TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: https://www.today.com/ Find TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/today Follow TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TODAYshow Follow

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