Through his writings and ideas, Jefferson managed to resonate with many. This is one of the reasons why Jefferson is an important figure in the history of the United States. Overall, Vidal explains the positive and negative traits of Thomas Jefferson, which helps paint a better picture of who Jefferson truly was. Jan Lewis admires Jefferson for the impact he has had on the United States over the years. Even though he wrote the Declaration of Independence years ago, we all keep thinking about it. Furthermore, Lewis believes that Americans still apply the Jeffersonian idea of ​​happiness in their daily lives. It states how Jefferson believed that every person should find happiness in their life, both in their public and private lives. In Jefferson's case, he found happiness at home in his personal life. This is something Americans continue to do