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Thomas Jefferson:
["But, Mr. Adams" continues as John Adams is about to hand the quill pen to Jefferson]
Mr. Adams, leave me alo-one! John Adams:
[the chorus chants in the background; spoken]
Mr. Jefferson... Thomas Jefferson:
Mr. Adams, I beg of you, I've not seen my wife these past six months. John Adams:
"And we solemnly declare that we will preserve our liberties, being with one mind resolved to die free men rather than British slaves." - Thomas Jefferson, "On the Necessity of Taking up Arms", 1775. Magnificent. John Adams:
Why, you write 10 times better than any man in Congress, including me. For a man of only 33 years, you possess a happy talent for composition, and a remarkable felicity of expression. Now then, sir: will you be a patriot... or a lover? Thomas Jefferson:
A lover
["But, Mr. Adams" continues as John Adams is about to hand the quill pen to Jefferson]
Mr. Adams, leave me alo-one! John Adams:
[the chorus chants in the background; spoken]
Mr. Jefferson... Thomas Jefferson:
Mr. Adams, I beg of you, I've not seen my wife these past six months. John Adams:
"And we solemnly declare that we will preserve our liberties, being with one mind resolved to die free men rather than British slaves." - Thomas Jefferson, "On the Necessity of Taking up Arms", 1775. Magnificent. John Adams:
Why, you write 10 times better than any man in Congress, including me. For a man of only 33 years, you possess a happy talent for composition, and a remarkable felicity of expression. Now then, sir: will you be a patriot... or a lover? Thomas Jefferson:
A lover
Full Transcript
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Mr Adams
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leave me alone
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Mr Jefferson Mr Adams I beg of you
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I've not seen my wife these past six months
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And we solemnly declare that we will preserve our liberties
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being with one mind resolved to die free men rather than to live slaves
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Thomas Jefferson on the necessity of taking up arms 1775
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Magnificent
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You write 10 times better than any man in congress
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including me
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For a man of only 33 years
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you possess a happy talent for composition
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and a remarkable Felicity of expression
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Now then sir Will you be a patriot
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or a lover
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A lover
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Movie Summary
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Actors
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
