DNA evidence from Thomas Jefferson’s hair reveals the truth about his relationship with Sally Hemings
In 2011, staff at the Smithsonian found a hair inside a Bible that belonged to Thomas Jefferson. DNA testing of this hair was used to investigate the nature of Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings. The testing revealed facts about their relationship that had previously been unclear or disputed.
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