#3: Thomas Jefferson
The 3rd president of the United States was also a Founding Father and a key author of the Declaration of Independence. From 1801-1809, Thomas Jefferson led the American people with strong Democratic values, so it only makes sense that he somehow ended up on the American Nickel…
Believe it or not, Jefferson was a total and complete American wine snob. He spent time at vineyards in France and ended up spending thousands of dollars importing wine for parties and for himself. He even built 2 vineyards at Monticello! Every day he had 3 glasses of wine but would prefer to drink beer or cider with his meals. This Founding Father sure knew how to party…