1776
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
- genus: Drama, History
- Studio: Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
- keyword: philadelphia, pennsylvania, congress, musical, based on true story, based on play or musical, 18th century, founding fathers, declaration of independence
- cast: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, John Cullum
