Members of the Scholars Commission on the Jefferson-Hemings Issue held a press conference to present evidence that contradicts arguments that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with his slave, Sally Hemings. The commission, made up of historians, lawyers, scientists, and genealogists, released the book The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy: Report of the Scholars Commission, edited by Professor Turner. Professors Turner and Traut used some charts during their presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience.
This book release event of the Scholars Commission on the Jefferson-Hemings Issue and the Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society was held at the National Press Club.