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Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Bunch, Lonnie G III category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Jennifer Schuessler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.
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