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He first achieved fame for his portrayal (first-person historical interpretation) of [[Thomas Jefferson]]. As co-founder of the modern [[Chautauqua]] movement,<ref>http://www.dakotaskyeducation.com/</ref> Jenkinson has also portrayed [[Sir Francis Bacon]], [[Jonathan Swift]], [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]], [[John Wesley Powell]], [[Jean-Jacques Rousseau]], [[Theodore Roosevelt]], and [[Meriwether Lewis]].<ref>http://www.dakotaskyeducation.com/Chautauqua.htm</ref>
Jenkinson's public portrayals take the form of lengthy monologues followed by Q & A sessions as the character (in costume) featured for that performance. At the end of his performances, he steps out of character and answers questions as himself. Another performance variation is represented by his nationally syndicated radio show,
<blockquote>While staying resolutely in character, Mr. Jenkinson permits Jefferson to answer audience questions on a broad range of historical subjects and comment carefully on contemporary social and political topics.</blockquote>
On November 15, 2006, Clay appeared as Jefferson on ''[[The Colbert Report]]'' with two other Jefferson impersonators, Bill Barker and Steven Edenbo.
==Awards==
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