It was the 1780’s and this future POTUS was suffering through middle age, his wife had passed away after a long illness and he had sworn off politics after a rough stint as Virginia’s governor.  He was in desperate need of a big change!  So off he went to spend the next 5 years as America’s representative to France.  How to make wine, grow rice, design landscapes and buildings were all at the top of his list.  But it was his firsthand experience with the French monarchy that may have been the biggest takeaway of all! Our 3rd POTUS, Thomas Jefferson is on this episode of American POTUS! The American POTUS podcast is a 501c3 non-profit show, supported by listener patriots like you.  To help us keep the program going, please join others around the nation by considering a tax-deductible donation.  You can make your contribution and see what exciting plans we have for new podcasts and other outreach programs, at AmericanPOTUS.org.  Thank You for your support and we hope you enjoy this episode.  Support the showPlease consider a tax-deductible donation to support this podcast by visiting AmericanPOTUS.org. Thank You!