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.

Cast

William Daniels

John Adams

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

Donald Madden

John Dickinson (PA)