1 00:02:14,234 --> 00:02:16,935 Mere president will not do. 2 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:20,739 There are presidents of fire companies 3 00:02:20,774 --> 00:02:23,976 And cricket clubs. 4 00:02:27,747 --> 00:02:31,650 And the titles this newof federal officent must ensure that respect. 5 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:34,687 How long does mr. Adams intend to waste this assembly's time 6 00:02:34,721 --> 00:02:36,989 On matters of no import? 7 00:02:37,023 --> 00:02:40,259 No import? No imp-- 8 00:02:40,293 --> 00:02:44,163 There is nothing of greater importance, mr. Macclay. 9 00:02:44,164 --> 00:02:46,665 The office of president 10 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:49,501 Must have no equal in the world. 11 00:02:51,805 --> 00:02:53,439 Neither dignity nor authority 12 00:02:53,473 --> 00:02:55,607 Can be supported in human minds 13 00:02:55,642 --> 00:02:57,609 Without the weight 14 00:02:57,644 --> 00:03:00,746 Of splendor and majesty, sir. 15 00:03:00,780 --> 00:03:02,948 Does the vice president have a title in mind? 16 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:06,418 I do indeed, sir. I have several. 17 00:03:09,356 --> 00:03:11,790 His highness the president. 18 00:03:15,128 --> 00:03:18,831 Or his esteemed majesty the president. 19 00:03:21,167 --> 00:03:25,070 Or his excellency 20 00:03:25,105 --> 00:03:28,240 The supreme commander in chief. 21 00:03:33,747 --> 00:03:36,448 Or something of the sort. 22 00:03:36,483 --> 00:03:38,217 Ahem! 23 00:03:38,218 --> 00:03:41,053 Perhaps mr. Adams has not had occasion 24 00:03:41,121 --> 00:03:42,721 To peruse our constitution. 25 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:47,559 It explicitly states, 26 00:03:47,627 --> 00:03:50,496 "No title of nobility shall be granted by the united states." 27 00:03:50,563 --> 00:03:53,899 These are not titles of heredity that i am proposing... 28 00:03:55,168 --> 00:03:57,269 But titles conferred for merit 29 00:03:57,303 --> 00:03:59,538 And titles that will only accompany 30 00:03:59,572 --> 00:04:02,174 Positions of high federal responsibility. 31 00:04:06,046 --> 00:04:07,246 Indeed. Federal. 32 00:04:07,247 --> 00:04:09,314 Man: ridiculous. 33 00:04:12,385 --> 00:04:14,586 The motion before us is that the president 34 00:04:14,587 --> 00:04:17,656 Be addressed as his highness 35 00:04:17,691 --> 00:04:20,826 The president of the united states of america 36 00:04:20,860 --> 00:04:23,662 And protector of the rights of the same. 37 00:04:23,697 --> 00:04:25,631 Those in favor? 38 00:04:27,133 --> 00:04:29,101 Aye. 39 00:04:30,837 --> 00:04:32,705 - Those opposed? - No! 40 00:04:32,739 --> 00:04:34,707 - No! - No! 41 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,015 His rotundity 42 00:04:43,049 --> 00:04:45,684 The vice president and duke of braintree. 43 00:04:45,719 --> 00:04:48,821 - ( Laughing ) - I'd second that, indeed. 44 00:07:01,087 --> 00:07:04,223 His rotundity. The duke of braintree. 45 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:06,125 You should have consulted the president first. 46 00:07:06,159 --> 00:07:08,227 All this talk of titles. 47 00:07:08,261 --> 00:07:10,262 What is the job of the vice president 48 00:07:10,296 --> 00:07:12,631 If not to advise the president? 49 00:07:12,665 --> 00:07:15,634 When the president requires your advice, john, 50 00:07:15,669 --> 00:07:19,004 He will most surely ask for it. Patience. 51 00:07:19,039 --> 00:07:21,940 I was merely trying to impress upon the senate 52 00:07:21,975 --> 00:07:23,876 The importance of cloaking the presidency 53 00:07:23,910 --> 00:07:25,477 In the mantel of authority. 54 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:31,717 Now i have seen what the future holds, abigail. 55 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:35,821 Men and manners, principles, opinions-- 56 00:07:35,855 --> 00:07:39,391 They've altered very much in this country. 57 00:07:39,426 --> 00:07:41,894 Authority is our only protection 58 00:07:41,928 --> 00:07:44,930 Against discord, civil war and sedition. 59 00:07:44,964 --> 00:07:46,999 Now the office of the president, no doubt, 60 00:07:47,033 --> 00:07:49,134 Is sufficient to establish such authority. 61 00:07:49,169 --> 00:07:50,636 But we must not be surprised 62 00:07:50,670 --> 00:07:52,371 If we ever find we need a monarch 63 00:07:52,405 --> 00:07:54,340 - To keep us from coming asunder! - You would do well 64 00:07:54,374 --> 00:07:56,675 To keep your thoughts to yourself, john. 65 00:07:56,710 --> 00:07:59,812 People will say that your mind 66 00:07:59,846 --> 00:08:02,881 Has been tainted by foreign courts. 67 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:05,451 They are already saying such things in boston. 68 00:08:05,485 --> 00:08:07,619 A man cannot go to europe 69 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:09,521 Without being tainted, 70 00:08:09,556 --> 00:08:11,690 As you well know. 71 00:08:20,533 --> 00:08:22,801 As i was sent there on the people's business, 72 00:08:22,869 --> 00:08:24,737 If some taint has stuck to me, 73 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:28,540 Perhaps the people ought to pay me for the damages. 74 00:08:29,476 --> 00:08:31,377 Where are you going? 75 00:08:31,411 --> 00:08:34,113 We'll finish this conversation when you regain your senses. 76 00:08:36,249 --> 00:08:37,883 I, uh... 77 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:41,353 I was not aware that i had lost them. 78 00:08:41,388 --> 00:08:42,888 Well, you have. 79 00:08:42,922 --> 00:08:45,557 Hold a moment, hold. 80 00:08:47,927 --> 00:08:51,463 I shall endeavor to be more patient... 81 00:08:52,732 --> 00:08:54,633 And i will look to you 82 00:08:54,668 --> 00:08:57,636 To correct me if i do not. 83 00:09:00,607 --> 00:09:04,743 I am sorry that i was not here earlier, john. 84 00:09:06,446 --> 00:09:09,481 But i cannot be with you always. 85 00:09:10,617 --> 00:09:13,185 We cannot get by on your salary. 86 00:09:13,219 --> 00:09:15,754 $5,000 a years 87 00:09:15,789 --> 00:09:17,189 Is hardly worthy of such an office. 88 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:20,259 The farm brings us an income and someone must tend to it. 89 00:09:20,293 --> 00:09:21,593 Then we will find a tenant. 90 00:09:21,628 --> 00:09:22,961 There are none to be had. 91 00:09:22,996 --> 00:09:24,396 Then leave the place 92 00:09:24,431 --> 00:09:27,466 To the birds of the air and the beasts of the field. 93 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:37,910 I need my ballast. 94 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:41,647 You need to mind your tongue. 95 00:09:43,016 --> 00:09:45,284 Nothing more. 96 00:09:50,056 --> 00:09:52,424 Not that you will listen to me. 97 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:05,938 Stay 98 00:10:06,006 --> 00:10:10,109 And you shall see me reformed. 99 00:10:12,178 --> 00:10:14,546 I will stay with you 100 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:18,217 Until congress adjourns. 101 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:49,782 You must find philadelphia much changed, mr. Jefferson. 102 00:10:49,816 --> 00:10:53,419 More changed than i could have imagined, mr. Hamilton. 103 00:10:53,453 --> 00:10:56,889 Not the city itself. All cities swallow everything in their way. 104 00:10:56,923 --> 00:10:59,591 That's no surprise to me. That's why i abhor them. 105 00:10:59,626 --> 00:11:02,428 But ve been, as you know, in revolutionary france, 106 00:11:02,462 --> 00:11:04,730 Where the streets are filled 107 00:11:04,764 --> 00:11:07,566 With the songs of liberty and brotherhood 108 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:11,236 And the overthrow of our ancient tyrannies of europe. 109 00:11:11,271 --> 00:11:13,706 And to return from there to this, 110 00:11:13,740 --> 00:11:17,242 Our cradle of revolution and find the dinner table chatter 111 00:11:17,277 --> 00:11:19,845 Is all of money and banks 112 00:11:19,913 --> 00:11:23,315 And authority is an unwelcome surprise. 113 00:11:25,318 --> 00:11:28,454 Unwelcome perhaps, but necessary. 114 00:11:28,488 --> 00:11:31,590 I must admit, mr. Hamilton, 115 00:11:31,624 --> 00:11:34,593 I am a little uncertain 116 00:11:34,627 --> 00:11:36,929 As to the purpose of the treasury department. 117 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:41,867 No doubt its function will reveal itself to me in good time. 118 00:11:43,036 --> 00:11:45,104 The future prosperity of this nation 119 00:11:45,138 --> 00:11:48,040 Rests chiey in trade. 120 00:11:48,108 --> 00:11:50,242 Trade depends, among other things, 121 00:11:50,276 --> 00:11:52,711 On the willingness of other nations to lend us money. 122 00:11:52,779 --> 00:11:56,615 And how would you propose to establish international credit? 123 00:11:56,649 --> 00:11:59,918 Our first step would be to incur a national debt. 124 00:11:59,953 --> 00:12:03,222 The greater the debt, the greater the credit. 125 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:06,358 And to that end i have recommended to the president 126 00:12:06,393 --> 00:12:09,561 That congress adopt all the debts 127 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:12,865 Incurred by the individual states during the war 128 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:14,333 Through a national bank. 129 00:12:14,367 --> 00:12:16,035 The idea being 130 00:12:16,069 --> 00:12:19,071 That if the states owe congress money, 131 00:12:19,105 --> 00:12:22,941 Then other nations will feel more inclined to lend it to us. 132 00:12:24,711 --> 00:12:27,379 If the states are indebted to a central authority, 133 00:12:27,414 --> 00:12:30,315 It increases the power of the central government. 134 00:12:30,350 --> 00:12:32,017 There you have it exactly. 135 00:12:32,052 --> 00:12:33,719 The greater the government's responsibility, 136 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,387 The greater its authority. 137 00:12:37,557 --> 00:12:40,592 The moneyed interest in this country 138 00:12:40,593 --> 00:12:42,528 Is all in the north, 139 00:12:42,562 --> 00:12:46,298 So the wealth and power would inevitably be concentrated there 140 00:12:46,332 --> 00:12:47,966 In a federal government... 141 00:12:49,736 --> 00:12:51,837 To the expense of the south. 142 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:53,939 If that is the case, 143 00:12:53,940 --> 00:12:57,443 It is unavoidable if the union 144 00:12:57,444 --> 00:12:59,411 Is to be preserved. 145 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:01,447 I fear our revolution will have been in vain 146 00:13:01,514 --> 00:13:03,816 If a virginia farmer is to be held in hock 147 00:13:03,850 --> 00:13:05,451 To a new york stockjobber 148 00:13:05,518 --> 00:13:08,387 Who in turn is in hock to a london banker. 149 00:13:10,056 --> 00:13:13,125 The opportunities for avarice 150 00:13:13,159 --> 00:13:14,960 And corruption would 151 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,496 Certainly prove irresistible. 152 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:20,966 There you have it. As i have heard said, 153 00:13:21,001 --> 00:13:24,870 "If men were angels then no government would be necessary." 154 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:28,941 Sadly that is very well said. 155 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:31,377 But there can be no question, 156 00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:34,980 Our nation cannot bind together 157 00:13:35,015 --> 00:13:37,983 Without powerful central government. 158 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:40,819 But we must also accommodate 159 00:13:40,887 --> 00:13:42,821 The needs of our constituent states, 160 00:13:42,889 --> 00:13:44,957 Both north and south. 161 00:13:46,860 --> 00:13:50,963 The power of one must check and balance the other. 162 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:53,432 And to that end we must dedicate 163 00:13:53,466 --> 00:13:55,701 All of our energies, and our care. 164 00:14:01,508 --> 00:14:03,642 Washington: i would like to 165 00:14:03,677 --> 00:14:07,212 Welcome mr. Jefferson home. 166 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:14,353 Mr. Secretary of state. 167 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:16,021 Hear, hear. 168 00:14:17,023 --> 00:14:18,957 Mr. President, gentlemen. 169 00:14:23,329 --> 00:14:27,032 There are cabinet members that i would like to discuss. 170 00:14:28,101 --> 00:14:31,603 If you would excuse us, mr. Adams. 171 00:14:33,740 --> 00:14:37,109 Please convey my regards to your wife. 172 00:14:42,082 --> 00:14:44,149 Gentlemen. 173 00:14:45,185 --> 00:14:47,319 John. 174 00:14:49,155 --> 00:14:52,024 Mr. President. 175 00:14:53,126 --> 00:14:56,562 Mr. President and nothing more. 176 00:15:20,086 --> 00:15:22,488 Macclay: the president must not be allowed 177 00:15:22,522 --> 00:15:24,490 To remove cabinet officers on whatever whim. 178 00:15:24,524 --> 00:15:27,226 - Hear, hear. - The senate must advise and consent 179 00:15:27,260 --> 00:15:30,763 To their removal the same as to their appointment. 180 00:15:30,830 --> 00:15:33,032 Pinckney: mr. Macclay's bill is an affront 181 00:15:33,066 --> 00:15:35,467 To the authority of the executive branch. 182 00:15:35,502 --> 00:15:37,703 - Hear, hear. - It seeks nothing less 183 00:15:37,737 --> 00:15:41,106 Than to indenture the president to this body's will. 184 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:43,609 - Hear, hear! - John: mr. Pinckney, 185 00:15:43,677 --> 00:15:46,779 The british parliamentary model may benstructive here. 186 00:15:48,882 --> 00:15:51,183 The senate would no doubt benefit from the vice president's 187 00:15:51,217 --> 00:15:52,818 Learning and erudition on the subject, 188 00:15:52,852 --> 00:15:55,054 But i respectfully remind him 189 00:15:55,088 --> 00:15:58,590 That barring a tie in voting, he has no say in the matter. 190 00:15:59,959 --> 00:16:03,829 I am in no need of reminders, mr. Macclay. 191 00:16:03,863 --> 00:16:05,564 I concur with mr. Macclay's opinion. 192 00:16:05,598 --> 00:16:08,300 The president must not have unlimited authority in cabinet matters. 193 00:16:08,368 --> 00:16:11,337 Men: hear, hear. 194 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:19,411 The role of vice president 195 00:16:19,446 --> 00:16:22,548 Is the most insignificant office ever devised 196 00:16:22,582 --> 00:16:24,049 By the mind of man. 197 00:16:27,921 --> 00:16:31,023 No, i assure you it is punishment 198 00:16:31,057 --> 00:16:33,492 To hear other men talk five hours a day 199 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:37,429 And not be at liberty to talk myself. 200 00:16:37,464 --> 00:16:39,064 Me of all people. 201 00:16:40,166 --> 00:16:42,768 A torture for you, to be sure. 202 00:16:42,802 --> 00:16:44,603 Most of those i hear, they're too young. 203 00:16:44,637 --> 00:16:47,506 They're too inexperienced. 204 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:49,141 They're too fractious. 205 00:16:51,011 --> 00:16:55,080 I was of a mind to refuse the vice presidency entirely, you know. 206 00:16:56,683 --> 00:16:59,952 And half the electoral college were determined to oblige me. 207 00:17:04,691 --> 00:17:06,892 There are rumors. 208 00:17:06,926 --> 00:17:08,894 What rumors? 209 00:17:08,928 --> 00:17:11,497 Some say intrigue was used. 210 00:17:11,531 --> 00:17:13,632 To what possible purpose? 211 00:17:13,667 --> 00:17:16,669 Many were urged to withhold their votes for you. 212 00:17:16,703 --> 00:17:20,305 It was deemed an essential point of caution 213 00:17:20,340 --> 00:17:24,176 To see that your showing not embarrass general washington. 214 00:17:27,113 --> 00:17:30,015 That he be elected unanimously. 215 00:17:30,050 --> 00:17:33,519 Who is the author of this dirty scheme? 216 00:17:33,553 --> 00:17:35,154 No one can say for certain. 217 00:17:35,188 --> 00:17:37,256 Good god. 218 00:17:40,794 --> 00:17:43,562 To be used in such a despicable manner. 219 00:17:43,630 --> 00:17:45,164 I am sorry to be the one-- 220 00:17:45,198 --> 00:17:47,633 No no, dr. Rush. 221 00:17:47,667 --> 00:17:50,169 I thank you for your frankness. 222 00:17:52,339 --> 00:17:56,008 And thus we set an example for the world. 223 00:17:57,677 --> 00:18:01,613 Tales of dirty and duplicitous intrigues in our first election. 224 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:08,520 I hear that we are called federalists now 225 00:18:08,555 --> 00:18:11,724 Because we believe in strong central government. 226 00:18:13,326 --> 00:18:14,993 And our opponents 227 00:18:15,028 --> 00:18:18,197 Now style themselves republicans 228 00:18:18,231 --> 00:18:21,800 Because they believe in the sovereignty of the people. 229 00:18:21,835 --> 00:18:24,003 Ha! 230 00:18:24,037 --> 00:18:26,071 I dread a division of our republic 231 00:18:26,106 --> 00:18:29,041 Into parties, doctor. 232 00:18:29,075 --> 00:18:31,543 Yet that is what i see is happening. 233 00:18:39,886 --> 00:18:43,155 It is in a state of almost permanent revolution, monticello. 234 00:18:43,189 --> 00:18:45,124 No sooner have i completed it 235 00:18:45,158 --> 00:18:47,126 Than i wish to tear it down and start again. 236 00:18:47,193 --> 00:18:50,729 I want to build a new portico. 237 00:18:50,764 --> 00:18:52,231 Triangular pediment 238 00:18:52,298 --> 00:18:55,734 On four great pillars. 239 00:18:55,769 --> 00:18:59,071 - Is it not magnificent, john? - Yes. 240 00:18:59,105 --> 00:19:01,373 Very nice. 241 00:19:02,776 --> 00:19:06,378 But it is not to be as yet. When duty calls... 242 00:19:08,782 --> 00:19:12,084 We feared for your safety in paris, thomas. 243 00:19:14,487 --> 00:19:17,790 The papers are still full of the most alarming reports. 244 00:19:17,824 --> 00:19:19,625 Yes, a bastille commander's head 245 00:19:19,693 --> 00:19:22,294 Carried through the streets on a pike. 246 00:19:23,530 --> 00:19:25,431 One officer hanged from a lamppost, 247 00:19:25,465 --> 00:19:28,467 Another one cut to pieces, his heart torn from his body 248 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:31,704 And brandished out the window of the hotel de ville. 249 00:19:31,738 --> 00:19:34,173 You cannot expect a people so long oppressed 250 00:19:34,207 --> 00:19:37,042 To be transported from despotism 251 00:19:37,077 --> 00:19:39,278 To liberty on a feather bed. 252 00:19:41,181 --> 00:19:44,350 I believe the violence will end soon enough, 253 00:19:44,384 --> 00:19:46,185 As it has here. 254 00:19:47,454 --> 00:19:49,855 But should everything be pulled down, 255 00:19:49,856 --> 00:19:52,157 What shall be put in its place? 256 00:19:52,192 --> 00:19:55,194 Given the entrenched divisions within french society 257 00:19:55,228 --> 00:19:56,628 Which you witnessed, 258 00:19:56,663 --> 00:19:59,298 I believe the most we can achieve 259 00:19:59,332 --> 00:20:02,167 Is a monarchy limited in its power to act 260 00:20:02,202 --> 00:20:03,836 By a parliament on the british model. 261 00:20:05,839 --> 00:20:09,174 That is what i told the marquis de lafayette. 262 00:20:09,209 --> 00:20:11,643 Do you mean to say that you involved yourself 263 00:20:11,678 --> 00:20:14,013 In revolutionary activities 264 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:16,081 As our acting ambassador? 265 00:20:16,116 --> 00:20:19,151 Lafayette sought my advice 266 00:20:19,185 --> 00:20:22,154 On the drafting of a declaration of the rights of man 267 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:25,791 And i was happy to oblige, yes. 268 00:20:25,825 --> 00:20:28,394 I was in the assembly nationale when it was proclaimed. 269 00:20:28,395 --> 00:20:30,629 In fact, you could say the constitution of france 270 00:20:30,663 --> 00:20:32,798 Was conceived in my parlor. 271 00:20:34,401 --> 00:20:37,236 These are dangerous grounds, thomas. 272 00:20:37,270 --> 00:20:39,938 The french court was well aware of my involvement. 273 00:20:39,973 --> 00:20:42,875 They thought that i would be a moderating influence 274 00:20:42,909 --> 00:20:45,244 On the more hot-Headed members of the assembly. 275 00:20:45,278 --> 00:20:48,714 They seek only to emulate our experience, john. 276 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:52,084 We must support them. 277 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:03,762 I am not as sanguine as you 278 00:21:03,797 --> 00:21:05,264 About the prospects in france. 279 00:21:05,265 --> 00:21:08,500 Should king louis and his advisors 280 00:21:08,535 --> 00:21:11,704 Not deliver these promised reforms, 281 00:21:11,738 --> 00:21:14,173 Well then this violence will only escalate. 282 00:21:14,207 --> 00:21:18,077 The king himself could become a victim of it 283 00:21:18,111 --> 00:21:20,979 And england and spain will rightfully fear 284 00:21:21,014 --> 00:21:23,082 The spread of revolution across europe. 285 00:21:23,116 --> 00:21:25,718 They will be forced to declare war 286 00:21:25,752 --> 00:21:27,920 To protect their monarchies. 287 00:21:29,522 --> 00:21:31,890 Our treaty with france will draw us 288 00:21:31,925 --> 00:21:33,559 Into a conflict that we can ill afford. 289 00:21:35,862 --> 00:21:38,797 France is in the throes of a violent birth. 290 00:21:38,865 --> 00:21:40,966 We should rejoice. 291 00:21:43,536 --> 00:21:46,138 We should rejoice, john. 292 00:21:46,139 --> 00:21:49,041 And is that the advice you are giving the president? 293 00:21:49,075 --> 00:21:51,143 We should rejoice? 294 00:21:55,982 --> 00:21:58,150 When the president seeks my counsel, 295 00:21:58,151 --> 00:22:00,319 I give him what advice i can. 296 00:22:00,320 --> 00:22:03,489 It's not always welcomed by the cabinet. 297 00:22:05,458 --> 00:22:06,992 I would know nothing about that. 298 00:22:07,060 --> 00:22:09,161 - No. - No. 299 00:22:16,803 --> 00:22:19,938 I trust you will find president washington 300 00:22:19,973 --> 00:22:22,675 Is as independent-Minded as ever. 301 00:22:24,444 --> 00:22:26,178 He has too much power, as i feared, 302 00:22:26,179 --> 00:22:27,680 And the congress has too little. 303 00:22:27,681 --> 00:22:29,181 He is a monarch in all but name. 304 00:22:29,249 --> 00:22:33,285 Chief magistrate, once in power, rarely leaves it willingly. 305 00:22:33,353 --> 00:22:36,722 I am no believer in monarchy as such, 306 00:22:36,756 --> 00:22:39,591 As you well know. 307 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:43,328 But i have seen the result of too many mobs 308 00:22:43,363 --> 00:22:45,564 To entrust them with the government, sir. 309 00:22:45,598 --> 00:22:49,134 The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time 310 00:22:49,169 --> 00:22:51,770 With the blood of patriots and tyrants. 311 00:22:51,805 --> 00:22:54,640 It is a natural manure. 312 00:23:00,246 --> 00:23:02,548 You must be careful, john. 313 00:23:04,517 --> 00:23:06,952 I find him much changed. 314 00:23:19,299 --> 00:23:21,667 John: add the usual salutation. 315 00:23:21,701 --> 00:23:25,070 "Your humble servant-- Et cetera, et cetera." 316 00:23:25,138 --> 00:23:26,572 Yes, sir. 317 00:23:26,639 --> 00:23:30,242 Thank you, colonel smith. That's all for now. 318 00:23:31,378 --> 00:23:33,445 Perhaps i may indulge your patience 319 00:23:33,480 --> 00:23:37,383 With a personal request, sir? 320 00:23:37,417 --> 00:23:38,884 A matter i've been meaning 321 00:23:38,918 --> 00:23:41,253 To broach with you for some time now. 322 00:23:41,321 --> 00:23:43,489 An increase in your meager salary 323 00:23:43,523 --> 00:23:45,257 Is quite out of the question, colonel. 324 00:23:45,258 --> 00:23:47,126 I'm sorry. 325 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:50,262 It's not that, sir. 326 00:23:50,296 --> 00:23:52,664 Though i am without fame or fortune, 327 00:23:52,699 --> 00:23:54,166 Such as i am, 328 00:23:54,200 --> 00:23:56,602 I aspire to your daughter's love. 329 00:23:58,805 --> 00:24:00,539 I beg your pardon. 330 00:24:00,573 --> 00:24:02,741 My dau-- 331 00:24:10,917 --> 00:24:15,020 What was that about my daughter? 332 00:24:17,357 --> 00:24:18,791 You mean to say 333 00:24:18,792 --> 00:24:21,894 You vetoed colonel smith's proposal? 334 00:24:21,928 --> 00:24:24,963 I did. Nabby is a child. 335 00:24:24,964 --> 00:24:28,400 Your child, had you not noticed, is a young woman 336 00:24:28,435 --> 00:24:29,968 Of great sensibility. 337 00:24:30,003 --> 00:24:32,271 Far too much sensibility, i think. 338 00:24:34,074 --> 00:24:37,476 Her mother had too much sensibility at her age to be very prudent. 339 00:24:38,678 --> 00:24:40,646 - Far too much. - And it won her a heart 340 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:43,315 Of as much sensibility as hers. 341 00:24:46,219 --> 00:24:48,754 Nabby is content with the match. We should be as well. 342 00:24:58,698 --> 00:25:01,600 Hamilton: mr. Jefferson stands at the head of a faction, 343 00:25:01,634 --> 00:25:05,170 In my judgment, subversive to the principles of good government 344 00:25:05,205 --> 00:25:09,141 And dangerous to the peace, union and happiness of this country. 345 00:25:09,175 --> 00:25:12,311 Jefferson: any such faction if it exists, mr. Hamilton, 346 00:25:12,345 --> 00:25:15,080 Is grossly underrepresented in this cabinet 347 00:25:15,115 --> 00:25:17,483 Which persists in its determination 348 00:25:17,550 --> 00:25:19,918 To replace colonial subjugation 349 00:25:19,953 --> 00:25:21,587 By great britain 350 00:25:21,621 --> 00:25:24,323 With equally pernicious financial subjugation-- 351 00:25:24,357 --> 00:25:27,493 Washington: enough, mr. Jefferson. Enough. 352 00:25:29,362 --> 00:25:32,031 You will hereafter show more charity 353 00:25:32,098 --> 00:25:35,167 For each other's opinions and-- Mr. Jefferson! 354 00:25:35,201 --> 00:25:36,602 I will not have this government undermined 355 00:25:36,636 --> 00:25:39,538 By party politics and acts! 356 00:25:43,009 --> 00:25:44,943 John. 357 00:25:44,978 --> 00:25:46,545 Thomas. 358 00:25:46,579 --> 00:25:48,981 Mr. Hamilton. 359 00:25:54,721 --> 00:25:57,723 Well, i am very sorry 360 00:25:57,724 --> 00:25:59,825 To intrude upon your affairs. 361 00:26:01,594 --> 00:26:05,097 I only came to say that i am leaving for peacefield in the morning, 362 00:26:05,131 --> 00:26:08,734 What with the yellow fever season approaching 363 00:26:08,768 --> 00:26:11,904 And my daughter is to be married. 364 00:26:13,907 --> 00:26:16,942 I believe that you know the groom-- Colonel william smith. 365 00:26:16,976 --> 00:26:20,212 Colonel smith was under my command at long island. 366 00:26:20,246 --> 00:26:22,848 He served with great distinction. 367 00:26:22,882 --> 00:26:24,750 I congratulate you 368 00:26:24,751 --> 00:26:27,152 On such a fitting match for your daughter. 369 00:26:27,187 --> 00:26:29,254 Thank you, sir. 370 00:26:32,158 --> 00:26:34,093 Yes, well, good day. 371 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:37,129 - Mr. Adams. - Yes? 372 00:26:37,163 --> 00:26:39,031 Will you not join me at table? 373 00:26:39,065 --> 00:26:41,133 I have need of more... 374 00:26:41,167 --> 00:26:43,435 Reasonable company. 375 00:26:47,107 --> 00:26:49,208 This uprising in france 376 00:26:49,242 --> 00:26:51,477 Places us in a difficult position. 377 00:26:51,511 --> 00:26:53,812 We cannot trade with britain 378 00:26:53,847 --> 00:26:56,815 And support her enemy at the same time. 379 00:26:56,850 --> 00:26:59,284 Surely this is a matter 380 00:26:59,319 --> 00:27:02,354 On which the secretary of state and the secretary of the treasury 381 00:27:02,389 --> 00:27:03,789 Should offer counsel. 382 00:27:03,823 --> 00:27:06,458 Mr. Jefferson and mr. Hamilton 383 00:27:06,526 --> 00:27:08,060 Can agree on nothing. 384 00:27:08,094 --> 00:27:11,497 I fear that we will be 385 00:27:11,531 --> 00:27:14,533 Drawn into the perpetual european conflict. 386 00:27:14,567 --> 00:27:18,170 I would advise neutrality, sir. 387 00:27:19,506 --> 00:27:22,875 Avoid any hostilities or any show of support. 388 00:27:22,909 --> 00:27:24,943 America must be beholden to no one. 389 00:27:24,978 --> 00:27:27,146 Neither england nor france. 390 00:27:27,213 --> 00:27:30,282 It is sheer folly for us to expect 391 00:27:30,316 --> 00:27:33,218 Disinterested relations with france or england 392 00:27:33,253 --> 00:27:35,054 Or any other country. 393 00:27:35,088 --> 00:27:37,022 The gangrene of faction 394 00:27:37,057 --> 00:27:40,059 Must not be allowed to rot this government. 395 00:27:40,093 --> 00:27:41,860 You are the balance 396 00:27:41,895 --> 00:27:44,430 That holds both sides together. 397 00:27:44,464 --> 00:27:46,832 Without you, there would be dissolution. 398 00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:49,001 On that, mr. Hamilton 399 00:27:49,069 --> 00:27:51,503 And mr. Jefferson do agree. 400 00:27:54,507 --> 00:27:57,810 You are indispensable, sir. 401 00:27:57,844 --> 00:28:01,380 But for how much longer, mr. Adams? 402 00:28:06,786 --> 00:28:08,921 Is something the matter, sir? 403 00:28:08,955 --> 00:28:11,457 Blasted teeth. 404 00:28:12,892 --> 00:28:15,027 Terrible nuisance, yes. 405 00:28:20,066 --> 00:28:22,868 Sir, madam, a great honor you have conferred 406 00:28:22,869 --> 00:28:24,837 Upon the bridegroom and the bride. 407 00:28:24,871 --> 00:28:26,672 By being present at this solemnity 408 00:28:26,706 --> 00:28:28,941 Does very conveniently supersede 409 00:28:28,975 --> 00:28:31,877 Any further inquiry after your consent. 410 00:28:31,911 --> 00:28:33,979 And the part i am desired to take in this wedding 411 00:28:34,014 --> 00:28:37,649 Renders the way of my giving consent very compendious. 412 00:28:37,684 --> 00:28:41,320 There is no manner or room left for the previous question, 413 00:28:41,354 --> 00:28:45,357 "Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?" 414 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:48,794 Give me your hand for a moment 415 00:28:48,828 --> 00:28:52,231 Into the bridegroom's forever. 416 00:28:53,199 --> 00:28:55,034 Now joined in matrimony, 417 00:28:55,068 --> 00:28:57,369 Let us say the lord's prayer. 418 00:28:59,639 --> 00:29:01,206 You will be pleased to hear, father, 419 00:29:01,241 --> 00:29:03,042 That some interesting investment prospects 420 00:29:03,076 --> 00:29:04,943 Have presented themselves for me in london. 421 00:29:07,681 --> 00:29:09,348 You're leaving? 422 00:29:10,717 --> 00:29:12,818 So soon after the wedding? 423 00:29:12,852 --> 00:29:14,286 I frown on speculation. 424 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:18,357 It is nothing more than rolling in luxury 425 00:29:18,391 --> 00:29:20,325 On the property of others. 426 00:29:20,360 --> 00:29:22,895 You should settle on a profession, colonel smith, 427 00:29:22,929 --> 00:29:25,264 As my sons have. 428 00:29:28,001 --> 00:29:29,768 Naturally i would postpone any trip 429 00:29:29,769 --> 00:29:32,204 If i could be of some service to the government. 430 00:29:33,673 --> 00:29:36,742 Perhaps you could put a word in with general washington. 431 00:29:40,513 --> 00:29:44,183 And how on earth would justify that? 432 00:29:45,251 --> 00:29:47,553 My sister and i are now family. 433 00:29:53,893 --> 00:29:56,795 I have no say in the matter. 434 00:29:58,631 --> 00:30:00,799 And even if i did, 435 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,935 I could not allow my authority 436 00:30:02,969 --> 00:30:04,770 To become subservient to my private views, sir. 437 00:30:04,804 --> 00:30:06,372 William was only saying-- 438 00:30:06,406 --> 00:30:09,174 I know what he was saying, 439 00:30:09,209 --> 00:30:12,544 Nabby, and he has my answer. 440 00:30:14,681 --> 00:30:17,416 And when will you give me your answer, miss smith? 441 00:30:18,718 --> 00:30:21,453 What is the question, mr. Adams? 442 00:30:27,727 --> 00:30:30,462 Hamilton: i urge you to return to philadelphia. 443 00:30:32,165 --> 00:30:34,967 Should general washington decide to stand for a second term-- 444 00:30:35,001 --> 00:30:36,669 And i have no doubt he will. 445 00:30:36,703 --> 00:30:38,203 - -It is absolutely essential 446 00:30:38,238 --> 00:30:41,140 That you retain the vice presidency. 447 00:30:41,174 --> 00:30:43,542 If however he should not stand, 448 00:30:43,576 --> 00:30:45,344 You will be our party's choice. 449 00:30:47,047 --> 00:30:48,847 Well... 450 00:30:50,850 --> 00:30:54,420 But i cannot imagine my presence is necessary for the elections. 451 00:30:54,454 --> 00:30:56,588 We must gird ourselves against disruption 452 00:30:56,623 --> 00:30:58,390 In this election. 453 00:30:58,425 --> 00:31:00,859 You're a who appreciates balance 454 00:31:00,894 --> 00:31:02,294 And balance is what we need. 455 00:31:02,328 --> 00:31:04,763 But i fear i have little influence. 456 00:31:04,798 --> 00:31:07,099 The secretary of state suffers 457 00:31:07,133 --> 00:31:10,369 From a womanish attachment to france. 458 00:31:10,437 --> 00:31:12,604 There are those who say that mr. Jefferson 459 00:31:12,639 --> 00:31:14,440 Is more frenchman than american. 460 00:31:14,474 --> 00:31:17,509 That is an unfair attack on an old and dear friend. 461 00:31:17,544 --> 00:31:20,512 I beg your pardon if i have misspoken. 462 00:31:20,547 --> 00:31:23,716 Thomas is of a mos unbiased. 463 00:31:23,750 --> 00:31:25,718 No matter how indifferent you may be 464 00:31:25,719 --> 00:31:27,619 To the outcome of the election, mr. Adams, 465 00:31:27,654 --> 00:31:30,489 I hope you are not so to the cause of good government. 466 00:31:30,523 --> 00:31:33,492 Our republican adversaries have been emboldened 467 00:31:33,526 --> 00:31:35,661 By the arrival of a french envoy 468 00:31:35,695 --> 00:31:38,397 Who is stirring up anti-British sentiment. 469 00:31:38,431 --> 00:31:42,067 This is the end of monarchy. 470 00:31:42,068 --> 00:31:45,137 - ( Cheering ) - Man: death to all tyrants. 471 00:31:45,171 --> 00:31:47,039 The end of tyranny! 472 00:31:56,383 --> 00:31:57,850 Boy: vive la france! 473 00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:03,255 King louis idead! 474 00:32:05,158 --> 00:32:08,861 Long live the french and american republics. 475 00:32:08,895 --> 00:32:11,063 Yeah! 476 00:32:11,097 --> 00:32:13,532 Washington: now that war has been declared 477 00:32:13,566 --> 00:32:16,201 Between your country and great britain, 478 00:32:16,236 --> 00:32:18,103 We must remain neutral, 479 00:32:18,171 --> 00:32:21,006 Ambassador genet. 480 00:32:21,041 --> 00:32:22,841 The united states is a new 481 00:32:22,876 --> 00:32:25,110 And independent nation. 482 00:32:25,145 --> 00:32:27,279 It is in our best national interest 483 00:32:27,313 --> 00:32:30,282 To keep ourselves apart from affairs 484 00:32:30,316 --> 00:32:32,618 To which we have no attachment. 485 00:32:32,652 --> 00:32:36,055 Surely the cause of france is the cause of america. 486 00:32:36,089 --> 00:32:38,490 Of the world. 487 00:32:38,525 --> 00:32:41,126 A threat to france 488 00:32:41,161 --> 00:32:43,896 Is a threat to america. 489 00:32:46,032 --> 00:32:48,467 And we have a treaty, mr. President, 490 00:32:48,535 --> 00:32:52,271 A treaty made when you were at war with england. 491 00:32:52,305 --> 00:32:55,641 I remind the ambassador that our treaty with france 492 00:32:55,642 --> 00:32:57,443 Was made with king louis. 493 00:32:57,477 --> 00:33:01,180 The king's murder renders that compact 494 00:33:01,214 --> 00:33:03,949 No longer binding. 495 00:33:05,852 --> 00:33:08,354 Thousands of your people 496 00:33:08,388 --> 00:33:11,323 Have called themselves our brother. 497 00:33:11,358 --> 00:33:13,492 Since i landed in america, 498 00:33:13,526 --> 00:33:16,261 I have found many willing to fight. 499 00:33:16,329 --> 00:33:18,831 You will refrain, ambassador genet, 500 00:33:18,865 --> 00:33:22,468 From any further efforts to recruit our citizens 501 00:33:22,535 --> 00:33:24,303 To belligerent actions. 502 00:33:24,337 --> 00:33:26,271 I will not allow you 503 00:33:26,306 --> 00:33:29,274 To outfit privateers to join in your war 504 00:33:29,309 --> 00:33:30,809 Against england 505 00:33:30,844 --> 00:33:32,811 It is not for you to tell me this. 506 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:38,450 Tread carefully, sir. 507 00:33:38,485 --> 00:33:42,521 The people will command me as they command you. 508 00:33:42,555 --> 00:33:45,124 Ambassador genet-- 509 00:33:45,158 --> 00:33:47,426 You will hear from me again, sir, 510 00:33:47,460 --> 00:33:51,030 And then i will speak to you with a million voices 511 00:33:51,064 --> 00:33:52,931 And you will obey. 512 00:34:01,675 --> 00:34:04,376 The famous french diplomacy. 513 00:34:06,179 --> 00:34:08,147 Mr. Jefferson. 514 00:34:09,582 --> 00:34:12,985 Ambassador genet has taken leave of his senses. 515 00:34:15,889 --> 00:34:17,723 Surely you see now 516 00:34:17,724 --> 00:34:20,059 That you must compromise, thomas. 517 00:34:21,061 --> 00:34:22,995 We cannot side with either france 518 00:34:23,029 --> 00:34:25,330 Or england in this war. 519 00:34:25,365 --> 00:34:27,066 The president has determined 520 00:34:27,067 --> 00:34:30,402 On a course of strict impartiality. 521 00:34:30,403 --> 00:34:33,839 A wise course and i concur with it. 522 00:34:33,873 --> 00:34:37,309 Impartiality is always partial, john. 523 00:34:38,244 --> 00:34:41,547 It will favor the british 524 00:34:41,581 --> 00:34:43,248 As mr. Hamilton intends it should. 525 00:34:43,316 --> 00:34:46,819 General washington judges more independently 526 00:34:46,853 --> 00:34:48,420 Than any man i ever saw. 527 00:34:48,455 --> 00:34:50,689 I do wonder, john, 528 00:34:50,724 --> 00:34:52,358 If you can be as blind 529 00:34:52,392 --> 00:34:54,927 To mr. Hamilton's scheming as you seem. 530 00:34:54,928 --> 00:34:58,497 I am no man's puppet, thomas. 531 00:34:58,531 --> 00:35:02,034 Mr. Hamilton would have us british in our economy, 532 00:35:02,068 --> 00:35:04,470 British in our forms of government. 533 00:35:04,504 --> 00:35:06,805 British, john, 534 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:08,874 In all but name. 535 00:35:08,908 --> 00:35:10,776 He believes that man can be governed 536 00:35:10,844 --> 00:35:13,479 Only by force and self-Interest. 537 00:35:13,513 --> 00:35:16,215 The first is unavailable to him at present, 538 00:35:16,249 --> 00:35:19,785 So he appeals to our baser instincts-- 539 00:35:19,819 --> 00:35:22,421 Fear and greed. 540 00:35:22,455 --> 00:35:24,757 Our constitution 541 00:35:24,824 --> 00:35:26,592 Provides a strong executive 542 00:35:26,626 --> 00:35:29,995 To counter just such legislative corruption 543 00:35:30,030 --> 00:35:32,664 As you imagine, thomas. 544 00:35:32,699 --> 00:35:35,200 Our constitution has many good articles 545 00:35:35,235 --> 00:35:37,002 And some bad ones. 546 00:35:37,037 --> 00:35:39,304 I do not know yet which predominate. 547 00:35:41,875 --> 00:35:43,475 Without this government, 548 00:35:43,510 --> 00:35:47,046 Our republic would have collapsed into anarchy long ago. 549 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:48,380 With this government, 550 00:35:48,415 --> 00:35:51,150 I am not certain that we are a republic. 551 00:35:56,322 --> 00:35:59,491 At any rate, i have offered the president my resignation. 552 00:36:06,599 --> 00:36:10,269 I cannot descend daily into the arena 553 00:36:10,303 --> 00:36:13,672 To suffer martyrdom on every conflict. 554 00:36:16,376 --> 00:36:18,944 We have been 555 00:36:18,978 --> 00:36:23,615 The best of partners. 556 00:36:23,650 --> 00:36:25,984 Let us descend together. 557 00:36:26,019 --> 00:36:28,754 Let us fight together. 558 00:36:30,757 --> 00:36:33,759 My departure will be a great relief to me 559 00:36:33,793 --> 00:36:36,195 And no great loss to the public. 560 00:36:37,464 --> 00:36:41,367 It will be a great loss to me, thomas. 561 00:36:47,474 --> 00:36:50,142 Well... 562 00:36:50,176 --> 00:36:52,044 To the revolution. 563 00:36:53,847 --> 00:36:57,783 - Whose? - They are one and the same, john. 564 00:36:59,519 --> 00:37:02,321 Are they not? 565 00:37:31,418 --> 00:37:33,085 You wish to speak with me, mr. President? 566 00:37:33,153 --> 00:37:35,354 You've heard of mr. Jefferson's withdrawal? 567 00:37:35,388 --> 00:37:38,524 He made his thoughts known to me, yes, sir. 568 00:37:38,558 --> 00:37:41,760 I could not persuade him to stay. 569 00:37:41,828 --> 00:37:45,330 He wishes to completely withdraw from public life 570 00:37:45,365 --> 00:37:47,266 And return to his books and his crops. 571 00:37:47,267 --> 00:37:50,169 Hamilton: it's interesting though, is it not, 572 00:37:50,203 --> 00:37:53,972 How political plants grow in the shade of retirement? 573 00:37:56,776 --> 00:37:59,411 This war between france and england 574 00:37:59,446 --> 00:38:01,914 Threatens to tear us asunder. 575 00:38:01,948 --> 00:38:04,750 We are poised on the edge of a precipice, mr. Adams. 576 00:38:04,784 --> 00:38:08,320 We must not allow ourselves to be pushed over the brink. 577 00:38:08,355 --> 00:38:10,189 We are agreed entirely, sir. 578 00:38:10,223 --> 00:38:12,091 Ambassador genet's visit 579 00:38:12,125 --> 00:38:15,461 Has stirred a hornet's nest. 580 00:38:15,462 --> 00:38:19,098 The british government now consider us a belligerent nation 581 00:38:19,132 --> 00:38:21,433 For the very fact of having received him. 582 00:38:23,803 --> 00:38:26,205 I intend to appoint 583 00:38:26,239 --> 00:38:28,107 Chief justice jay 584 00:38:28,141 --> 00:38:30,275 As special envoy to london. 585 00:38:30,310 --> 00:38:32,644 Peace between our two countries must be maintained. 586 00:38:32,712 --> 00:38:36,482 Mr. Jay and i served in the peace negotiations in paris. 587 00:38:36,483 --> 00:38:38,050 He is a most honorable man, yes. 588 00:38:38,084 --> 00:38:41,820 America has a great need in this crisis 589 00:38:41,855 --> 00:38:44,656 For experienced diplomats in foreign stations. 590 00:38:44,691 --> 00:38:47,993 Diplomats with your clearness of mind. 591 00:38:48,028 --> 00:38:50,062 Sir... 592 00:38:52,298 --> 00:38:54,600 After so long in exile abroad... 593 00:38:54,668 --> 00:38:58,003 Fear not, mr. Adams. 594 00:38:58,938 --> 00:39:01,740 It is about your son 595 00:39:01,775 --> 00:39:03,509 I wish to speak. 596 00:39:16,022 --> 00:39:19,758 Your writings in defense of the administration 597 00:39:19,793 --> 00:39:23,095 Have come under the president's eye. 598 00:39:23,129 --> 00:39:25,197 I was unaware that my provincial scribblings 599 00:39:25,231 --> 00:39:27,132 Were read in philadelphia. 600 00:39:27,200 --> 00:39:29,702 Well, i may have 601 00:39:29,736 --> 00:39:31,470 Shown one or two of them 602 00:39:31,504 --> 00:39:33,772 Privately to general washington, 603 00:39:33,807 --> 00:39:36,742 - As any proud father would. - Naturally. 604 00:39:38,111 --> 00:39:40,079 The president has named you 605 00:39:40,113 --> 00:39:41,714 Our minister to the netherlands. 606 00:39:41,748 --> 00:39:44,717 The revolution in france has spilled over into holland. 607 00:39:44,751 --> 00:39:48,087 The hague is a listening post by which you can keep the government informed. 608 00:39:48,121 --> 00:39:50,255 Presiding over your certain confirmation 609 00:39:50,290 --> 00:39:52,925 Will be my proudest moment as vice president. 610 00:39:52,959 --> 00:39:56,562 Now england and france will drag all of europe 611 00:39:56,596 --> 00:39:58,163 Into this feud before it is over. 612 00:39:58,198 --> 00:40:00,866 We must avoid any action that threatens our neutrality. 613 00:40:00,900 --> 00:40:04,203 You must make yourself master of all of our disputes with them. 614 00:40:04,237 --> 00:40:06,171 Spain as well. 615 00:40:06,206 --> 00:40:07,973 Do not be drawn in by the french 616 00:40:08,008 --> 00:40:11,076 And keep well clear of the english ambassador 617 00:40:11,077 --> 00:40:13,579 And all the anglo-Maniacs. 618 00:40:13,646 --> 00:40:17,349 I rather wish the appointment had not been made at all. 619 00:40:21,988 --> 00:40:24,790 Am i to understand that you intend to 620 00:40:24,824 --> 00:40:27,626 Refuse this appointment? 621 00:40:27,660 --> 00:40:30,129 Do not worry, father. 622 00:40:30,163 --> 00:40:31,930 I know my duty as an adams. 623 00:40:31,931 --> 00:40:35,567 But i am sorry you did not see fit 624 00:40:35,602 --> 00:40:37,736 To consult me on the decision. 625 00:40:47,447 --> 00:40:51,150 Congress will of course assign a secretary to assist you. 626 00:40:51,184 --> 00:40:53,018 I would prefer that thomas accompany me. 627 00:40:53,053 --> 00:40:55,554 The boy is apprentice to one of the finest attorneys in philadelphia. 628 00:40:55,588 --> 00:40:57,122 He needs to complete his studies. 629 00:40:57,157 --> 00:40:59,058 Thomas has no liking for the law. 630 00:41:00,226 --> 00:41:02,361 Oh, well he has said nothing to me. 631 00:41:02,395 --> 00:41:05,197 Have you asked him, father? 632 00:41:10,203 --> 00:41:12,905 While i'm away i must have some comfort, 633 00:41:12,939 --> 00:41:15,341 Knowing that i will be secure upon my return. 634 00:41:15,375 --> 00:41:18,477 I share father's distrust of banks 635 00:41:18,511 --> 00:41:20,446 But not his distaste for speculation. 636 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:23,315 In new york, you are in the midst of opportunity. 637 00:41:23,383 --> 00:41:26,919 Colonel smith says that there is money for the taking in property 638 00:41:26,953 --> 00:41:29,621 And he has furnished me with certain introductions. 639 00:41:31,224 --> 00:41:33,292 Well... 640 00:41:35,261 --> 00:41:38,831 There's $2,000 here. 641 00:41:38,865 --> 00:41:41,033 Invest it wisely. 642 00:41:41,067 --> 00:41:43,936 You are as good as in profit already. 643 00:41:49,342 --> 00:41:51,443 Nabby: here they come. 644 00:41:51,478 --> 00:41:53,746 Give e big kiss to uncle john when he goes. 645 00:41:56,049 --> 00:41:58,717 This tender-Hearted fool 646 00:41:58,752 --> 00:42:01,587 Has given his family 647 00:42:01,621 --> 00:42:03,355 Many anxious hours. 648 00:42:04,958 --> 00:42:07,226 I'm very happy with him. 649 00:42:07,260 --> 00:42:10,295 Public business must be done by somebody. 650 00:42:12,132 --> 00:42:14,900 If wise men decline it, others will do it. 651 00:42:18,204 --> 00:42:21,106 So you've always taught us, father. 652 00:42:29,149 --> 00:42:31,350 - Sir. - Sir. 653 00:42:31,384 --> 00:42:33,085 Goodbye, mother. 654 00:42:34,721 --> 00:42:38,824 You have more prudence at 27 than your father at 58. 655 00:42:40,860 --> 00:42:43,262 All of my hopes are in you. 656 00:42:44,898 --> 00:42:48,467 Both for our family and for our country. 657 00:42:48,501 --> 00:42:51,070 Do not disappoint me. 658 00:42:55,475 --> 00:42:57,476 Thomas. 659 00:43:01,247 --> 00:43:02,981 Come on. 660 00:43:07,120 --> 00:43:10,089 God keep them safe. 661 00:43:20,433 --> 00:43:23,168 I am sorry to cut my visit so short, charles, 662 00:43:23,203 --> 00:43:25,204 But i am needed in philadelphia. 663 00:43:25,238 --> 00:43:27,606 Mr. Jay has returned from london 664 00:43:27,607 --> 00:43:30,509 And the news he brings has not been well received. 665 00:43:30,543 --> 00:43:33,112 - There is a treaty with england then? - Yes. 666 00:43:33,179 --> 00:43:35,614 And he will be pilloried for it. 667 00:43:37,283 --> 00:43:40,019 Your practice prospers, i trust? 668 00:43:40,053 --> 00:43:41,687 I have clients. 669 00:43:42,956 --> 00:43:45,624 See that you keep them. 670 00:43:48,728 --> 00:43:51,897 Sally seems a steady girl. 671 00:43:54,801 --> 00:43:57,870 I feared that y would not give us your blessing. 672 00:43:57,904 --> 00:44:01,407 An aspiring lawyer should never marry early. 673 00:44:02,809 --> 00:44:04,810 Advice you yourself ignored. 674 00:44:08,882 --> 00:44:11,250 You are happy for me, father? 675 00:44:12,819 --> 00:44:14,820 You are my son. 676 00:44:17,257 --> 00:44:19,058 I wonder, father, 677 00:44:19,092 --> 00:44:22,327 Just how many anxious hours did you waste on my behalf? 678 00:44:22,328 --> 00:44:24,263 Was it before or after you and mother 679 00:44:24,297 --> 00:44:26,665 Abandoned me and thomas to the care of tutors? 680 00:44:31,905 --> 00:44:33,772 Are you quite out of your senses, man? 681 00:44:33,807 --> 00:44:35,441 All those years you were in europe 682 00:44:35,475 --> 00:44:37,776 You were nothing more than a name at the end of a letter. 683 00:44:37,811 --> 00:44:39,578 A very infrequent letter. 684 00:44:39,612 --> 00:44:42,014 Letters full of advice but never affection. 685 00:44:43,316 --> 00:44:46,919 Good god, you are a frivolous boy, charles. 686 00:44:48,088 --> 00:44:50,923 You know absolutely nothing of honor. 687 00:44:50,957 --> 00:44:54,026 Your disgraceful behavior at harvard should have been proof enough 688 00:44:54,094 --> 00:44:55,694 Of your disregard for duty. 689 00:44:55,762 --> 00:44:58,297 Duty, father? Was that it or was it reputation? 690 00:44:59,933 --> 00:45:03,635 My entire life has been one of devotion to my country, sir. 691 00:45:03,670 --> 00:45:05,704 Your country. You always speak of your country. 692 00:45:05,705 --> 00:45:07,306 What about us, your family? 693 00:45:07,340 --> 00:45:09,775 Do we not merit any of your precious devotion? 694 00:45:14,714 --> 00:45:16,949 We will never speak of these matters again. 695 00:45:16,983 --> 00:45:19,385 Do we have your blessing, father? 696 00:45:42,876 --> 00:45:46,011 Gentlemen! Gentlemen! 697 00:45:46,079 --> 00:45:48,080 Gentlemen! 698 00:45:48,081 --> 00:45:50,482 The vote to ratify 699 00:45:50,517 --> 00:45:54,253 The treaty negotiated by mr. Jay with great britain 700 00:45:54,287 --> 00:45:57,723 Still stands at 15 in favor, 15 against. 701 00:45:57,757 --> 00:46:01,193 The jay treaty is no more than a capitulation to britain. 702 00:46:01,227 --> 00:46:03,962 They treat us as though we were still a colony. 703 00:46:03,997 --> 00:46:06,398 Peace, sir, is not capitulation. 704 00:46:06,433 --> 00:46:09,835 - Mr. Pinckney stand down. - And the treaty ensures peace. 705 00:46:09,869 --> 00:46:12,638 - Stand down, sir. - If the people of the united states 706 00:46:12,672 --> 00:46:16,108 Had been consulted, no treaty whatever would have been formed, 707 00:46:16,142 --> 00:46:20,012 Especially at the expense of the french republic. 708 00:46:20,046 --> 00:46:21,513 Great briton is not to be contended with? 709 00:46:21,548 --> 00:46:25,050 Did we not fight a bloody and costly revolution 710 00:46:25,085 --> 00:46:27,553 To rid ourselves of british contagion? 711 00:46:27,587 --> 00:46:30,356 - John: gentlemen! - Do you want to fight another one? 712 00:46:30,390 --> 00:46:34,193 Mr. Pinckney you will cease! 713 00:46:34,227 --> 00:46:37,129 Good heavens. 714 00:46:38,865 --> 00:46:40,866 The vote still stands 715 00:46:40,900 --> 00:46:43,469 At 15 in favor, 15 against. 716 00:46:43,503 --> 00:46:46,505 And as the senate cannot come to a resolution, 717 00:46:46,539 --> 00:46:49,575 The final vote, the deciding vote, 718 00:46:49,642 --> 00:46:51,977 Falls to this chair. 719 00:46:56,216 --> 00:46:59,084 Falls to his rotundity. 720 00:47:05,525 --> 00:47:07,826 The president's wishes are clear. 721 00:47:12,298 --> 00:47:15,534 I vote for ratification. 722 00:47:18,438 --> 00:47:21,840 Mr. Macclay. 723 00:47:21,875 --> 00:47:25,711 Mr. Adams casts his vote with the president 724 00:47:25,745 --> 00:47:29,381 Only because he looks up to the same goal. 725 00:47:29,416 --> 00:47:31,283 I am forced to look up to it 726 00:47:31,317 --> 00:47:33,986 And bound by duty to do so, sir, 727 00:47:34,020 --> 00:47:36,622 As there is only one breath of one mortal 728 00:47:36,656 --> 00:47:39,792 Between me and it. 729 00:47:39,826 --> 00:47:43,829 ( Crowd chanting ) no treaty with england! No treaty with england! 730 00:47:43,863 --> 00:47:47,032 No treaty! 731 00:47:47,033 --> 00:47:49,968 No jay treaty! 732 00:47:53,773 --> 00:47:55,774 The hell hounds are in full cry. 733 00:47:55,809 --> 00:47:58,277 They say i have sold this country 734 00:47:58,311 --> 00:47:59,878 To england. 735 00:47:59,946 --> 00:48:03,982 That i have sided with a mad english king over the french republic. 736 00:48:07,554 --> 00:48:09,488 Slanders and libels, 737 00:48:09,556 --> 00:48:13,025 Mobs, seditions, 738 00:48:13,059 --> 00:48:16,395 And then the hissing snakes, the burning torches 739 00:48:16,463 --> 00:48:18,731 And haggard horrors of civil war. 740 00:48:20,300 --> 00:48:22,368 My desk overflows 741 00:48:22,402 --> 00:48:25,471 With memorialsand p. 742 00:48:25,505 --> 00:48:28,007 With addresses, resolutions, remonstrances 743 00:48:28,041 --> 00:48:29,475 From every corner of the country, 744 00:48:29,509 --> 00:48:32,678 All urging me to refuse my signature. 745 00:48:32,746 --> 00:48:35,547 Declaring i'm a traitor because i've sided 746 00:48:35,582 --> 00:48:37,049 With a mad english king 747 00:48:37,083 --> 00:48:39,518 Over the french republic. 748 00:48:39,552 --> 00:48:42,187 Chief justice jay informs me 749 00:48:42,222 --> 00:48:45,924 That he could steer a course from one end of the country 750 00:48:45,925 --> 00:48:49,595 To the other by the light of his own burning effigies. 751 00:48:49,662 --> 00:48:51,296 I do not approve 752 00:48:51,331 --> 00:48:53,832 Of everything in that treaty, 753 00:48:53,867 --> 00:48:58,170 But at least it keeps us out of their blasted war. 754 00:49:05,779 --> 00:49:09,048 I know what it is to be unpopular, 755 00:49:09,115 --> 00:49:10,849 Mr. Adams. 756 00:49:10,884 --> 00:49:14,286 I am weary of the task. 757 00:49:15,855 --> 00:49:18,891 Most weary. 758 00:49:29,436 --> 00:49:33,305 To relinquish the presidency after two terms 759 00:49:33,306 --> 00:49:36,642 When he could've served for the rest of his life... 760 00:49:39,879 --> 00:49:42,881 George washington is an extraordinary man. 761 00:49:45,819 --> 00:49:48,987 I am heir apparent, you know. 762 00:49:55,161 --> 00:49:57,463 Whoever follows general washington 763 00:49:57,497 --> 00:49:59,898 Inherits a devilish load. 764 00:50:03,636 --> 00:50:05,904 I'm not afraid of that. 765 00:50:08,274 --> 00:50:10,442 I'm not. 766 00:50:12,345 --> 00:50:13,912 Will thomas oppose you? 767 00:50:16,583 --> 00:50:18,684 Yes. 768 00:50:22,322 --> 00:50:25,991 Thomas thinks that in his retirement 769 00:50:26,026 --> 00:50:28,527 He will get the reputation of a humble man 770 00:50:28,595 --> 00:50:30,362 Without ambition or vanity. 771 00:50:30,397 --> 00:50:34,033 He may even have deceived himself into that belief,m2 772 00:50:34,067 --> 00:50:37,069 But now that the prospect 773 00:50:37,137 --> 00:50:39,304 Is open to him, 774 00:50:39,305 --> 00:50:42,541 The world will find that he is as ambitious 775 00:50:42,575 --> 00:50:44,576 As any man. 776 00:50:53,119 --> 00:50:55,888 These are now to be found 777 00:50:55,922 --> 00:50:58,090 In every state. 778 00:51:01,628 --> 00:51:04,930 Dr. Rush: thomas jefferson is a firm republican 779 00:51:04,964 --> 00:51:08,100 Where as you are... 780 00:51:10,070 --> 00:51:12,271 It's the same old charge-- 781 00:51:12,305 --> 00:51:13,772 Monarchist. 782 00:51:13,807 --> 00:51:15,841 We may expect the south and west 783 00:51:15,875 --> 00:51:18,210 To be firmly in mr. Jefferson's camp. 784 00:51:18,244 --> 00:51:19,845 New england will stay true 785 00:51:19,846 --> 00:51:22,247 But there is uncertainty 786 00:51:22,282 --> 00:51:24,750 In new york, pennsylvania 787 00:51:24,784 --> 00:51:26,618 And south carolina. 788 00:51:26,686 --> 00:51:28,787 It's always those three-- 789 00:51:28,822 --> 00:51:32,691 New york, pennsylvania and south carolina. 790 00:51:32,759 --> 00:51:34,860 They're rather fickle, those three. 791 00:51:34,861 --> 00:51:37,529 That is not the worst of it. 792 00:51:37,564 --> 00:51:39,064 Hmm? 793 00:51:39,099 --> 00:51:42,101 The electors are being encouraged to show support for 794 00:51:42,135 --> 00:51:44,937 Another candidate-- 795 00:51:44,971 --> 00:51:48,140 Thomas pinckney of south carolina. 796 00:51:50,276 --> 00:51:54,213 Thomas pinckney? 797 00:51:55,782 --> 00:51:57,716 Oh. 798 00:51:59,119 --> 00:52:02,321 There can be no comparison in experience 799 00:52:02,355 --> 00:52:04,757 Or sacrifice to the government between me and him. 800 00:52:06,926 --> 00:52:09,428 Whether i shall have anything more to do with the government 801 00:52:09,462 --> 00:52:12,898 Besides praying for it, i do not know. Pinckney. 802 00:52:15,769 --> 00:52:18,904 Mr. Hamilton has been 803 00:52:18,938 --> 00:52:22,608 Rather outspoken in his praise of mr. Pinckney. 804 00:52:22,642 --> 00:52:26,445 It is said he fears that you will be unable to better mr. Jefferson. 805 00:52:26,479 --> 00:52:30,482 That what matters is not your own election, 806 00:52:30,517 --> 00:52:32,451 But that mr. Jefferson be 807 00:52:32,485 --> 00:52:35,254 Defeated at all costs. 808 00:52:43,129 --> 00:52:45,597 So it was hamilton... 809 00:52:47,500 --> 00:52:51,337 Who intrigued against me in the first election. 810 00:52:51,371 --> 00:52:54,273 So it appears. 811 00:53:03,183 --> 00:53:05,617 I have no stomach for cards. 812 00:53:05,652 --> 00:53:07,786 No. 813 00:53:15,595 --> 00:53:17,296 I have just been handed 814 00:53:17,297 --> 00:53:21,133 The final tabulations of the electoral college... 815 00:53:23,937 --> 00:53:26,105 Which i will now read to you. 816 00:53:44,624 --> 00:53:48,160 For aaron burr-- 30 votes. 817 00:53:48,228 --> 00:53:50,329 For thomas pinckney-- 818 00:53:52,332 --> 00:53:54,767 59 votes. 819 00:53:54,801 --> 00:53:58,003 For thomas jefferson-- 68 votes. 820 00:54:00,340 --> 00:54:02,341 For john adams-- 821 00:54:04,277 --> 00:54:06,645 71 votes. 822 00:54:15,622 --> 00:54:17,956 H ( light applause ) 823 00:54:38,678 --> 00:54:41,347 Mr. President. 824 00:54:42,615 --> 00:54:46,318 I, john adams, solemnly swear 825 00:54:46,353 --> 00:54:48,587 That i will faithfully execute the office 826 00:54:48,588 --> 00:54:50,923 Of president of the united states... 827 00:54:52,425 --> 00:54:54,760 And will, to the best of my ability, 828 00:54:54,828 --> 00:54:58,864 Preserve, protect and defend the constitution 829 00:54:58,898 --> 00:55:01,467 Of the united states. 830 00:55:02,869 --> 00:55:05,104 So help me god. 831 00:55:14,714 --> 00:55:16,648 Mr. President. 832 00:55:16,683 --> 00:55:18,684 Mr. Vice president. 833 00:55:22,989 --> 00:55:25,157 Gentlemen of the congress. 834 00:55:27,627 --> 00:55:29,661 Employed in the service 835 00:55:29,696 --> 00:55:33,198 Of my country abroad, 836 00:55:33,233 --> 00:55:35,134 I first saw the constitution 837 00:55:35,168 --> 00:55:38,671 Of the united states in a foreign country 838 00:55:41,541 --> 00:55:45,110 I read it with great satisfaction 839 00:55:45,145 --> 00:55:47,046 As a result of good heads 840 00:55:47,080 --> 00:55:50,215 Prompted by good hearts. 841 00:55:52,352 --> 00:55:55,220 As an experiment better suited to the genius, 842 00:55:55,255 --> 00:55:58,724 Character and situation of this country 843 00:55:58,758 --> 00:56:02,861 Than any which had ever been suggested or proposed. 844 00:56:04,164 --> 00:56:08,033 What other form of government, indeed... 845 00:56:09,002 --> 00:56:11,070 Can so well deserve 846 00:56:11,104 --> 00:56:13,539 Our esteem and love? 847 00:56:13,573 --> 00:56:16,809 A government in which the executive, 848 00:56:16,843 --> 00:56:20,212 As well as all the other branches of the legislature, 849 00:56:20,246 --> 00:56:22,648 Are exercised by citizens 850 00:56:22,649 --> 00:56:26,251 Selected at regular periods by their neighbors 851 00:56:26,286 --> 00:56:28,620 To make and execute laws 852 00:56:28,655 --> 00:56:30,656 For the general good. 853 00:56:30,690 --> 00:56:32,191 Is authority, 854 00:56:32,225 --> 00:56:34,159 When it springs 855 00:56:34,194 --> 00:56:37,196 From accidents and institutions 856 00:56:37,230 --> 00:56:39,732 Established in remote antiquity, 857 00:56:39,766 --> 00:56:41,700 More amiable or respectable 858 00:56:41,735 --> 00:56:45,304 Than when it springs fresh from the hearts and judgments 859 00:56:45,338 --> 00:56:47,840 Of an honest and enlightened people? 860 00:56:49,776 --> 00:56:52,277 For eight years 861 00:56:52,345 --> 00:56:55,581 We have been under the administration of a citizen 862 00:56:55,615 --> 00:56:58,951 Who, through a long course of great actions... 863 00:57:00,253 --> 00:57:03,288 Regulated by prudence, 864 00:57:03,323 --> 00:57:07,092 Justice, temperance and fortitude, 865 00:57:07,127 --> 00:57:10,129 Merited the full gratitude 866 00:57:10,163 --> 00:57:12,598 Of all his fellow citizens. 867 00:57:12,632 --> 00:57:16,035 May the name of washington be a rampart 868 00:57:16,069 --> 00:57:20,072 And the knowledge that he lives a bulwark 869 00:57:20,106 --> 00:57:22,274 Against all open or secret enemies 870 00:57:22,308 --> 00:57:23,976 Of his country's peace. 871 00:57:47,400 --> 00:57:50,235 With this great example before me... 872 00:57:51,671 --> 00:57:55,074 And with the faith and honor of the american people... 873 00:57:57,544 --> 00:58:00,312 Upon which i have so often 874 00:58:00,347 --> 00:58:03,849 Hazarded my all 875 00:58:03,883 --> 00:58:07,519 And never been deceived, 876 00:58:07,554 --> 00:58:11,156 I make you the following solemn promises-- 877 00:58:13,293 --> 00:58:15,761 To do justice at all times 878 00:58:15,795 --> 00:58:18,764 And to all nations; 879 00:58:18,832 --> 00:58:21,300 To maintain peace, 880 00:58:21,334 --> 00:58:24,336 Brotherhood and benevolence with all the world; 881 00:58:24,371 --> 00:58:28,140 And to lay myself under the most solemn obligations 882 00:58:28,174 --> 00:58:32,611 To uphold the constitution of the united states 883 00:58:32,645 --> 00:58:34,980 To the utmost of my power. 884 00:58:51,197 --> 00:58:53,365 - Mr. President. - Mr. Vice president, 885 00:58:53,400 --> 00:58:55,134 I thank you very much, sir. 886 00:58:55,168 --> 00:58:58,337 Titles have cost me troubles enough. 887 00:58:58,371 --> 00:59:01,807 Let's just make it plain john as it was in paris, yes? 888 00:59:07,914 --> 00:59:09,515 Mr. President. 889 00:59:09,549 --> 00:59:10,916 Mr. President. 890 00:59:10,950 --> 00:59:13,218 Thank you, sir. Thank you. 891 00:59:13,253 --> 00:59:15,454 I am fairly out 892 00:59:15,488 --> 00:59:18,824 And you are fairly in. 893 00:59:18,892 --> 00:59:22,161 See which of us will be the happiest. 894 00:59:37,777 --> 00:59:39,345 The staff had quite the jubilee 895 00:59:39,346 --> 00:59:42,414 When the general took his leave, sir. 896 00:59:42,449 --> 00:59:44,516 The crockery, the furniture, 897 00:59:44,517 --> 00:59:47,252 Curtains and carpets all gone. 898 00:59:47,287 --> 00:59:49,521 Even the bed linens, sir. 899 00:59:49,589 --> 00:59:52,424 The lot of it. They took all of it. 900 00:59:52,459 --> 00:59:55,361 Sorry, sir, 901 00:59:55,395 --> 00:59:57,930 Ma'am. 902 00:59:57,964 --> 01:00:00,199 Deplorable. 903 01:00:25,859 --> 01:00:27,960 I hate speeches. 904 01:00:30,230 --> 01:00:32,898 I hate to talk to 1,000 people 905 01:00:32,932 --> 01:00:35,534 To whom i have nothing to say. 906 01:00:35,568 --> 01:00:38,437 And yet, all that you can do... 907 01:00:42,208 --> 01:00:44,109 And have done. 908 01:00:44,144 --> 01:00:47,613 Oh, the decays of nature. 909 01:00:50,884 --> 01:00:53,819 Painful for an old man to acknowledge them. 910 01:00:53,853 --> 01:00:56,689 Then you must count other blessings. 911 01:00:58,758 --> 01:01:00,626 Two sons 912 01:01:00,660 --> 01:01:02,661 Embarked on a diplomatic career, 913 01:01:02,696 --> 01:01:04,797 Another at the bar. 914 01:01:04,831 --> 01:01:07,599 A daughter 915 01:01:07,634 --> 01:01:10,169 Who has given you a beautiful grandchild. 916 01:01:12,305 --> 01:01:14,873 And a most patient wife. 917 01:01:47,607 --> 01:01:51,210 Promise not to expose these croakings and groanings. 918 01:01:52,946 --> 01:01:54,880 Really, john. 919 01:01:54,914 --> 01:01:56,615 Such shenanigans 920 01:01:56,649 --> 01:01:59,685 From a man of 60. 921 01:02:01,488 --> 01:02:04,423 And the president at that. 922 01:02:07,193 --> 01:02:09,294 ( Glass clattering ) 923 01:02:10,697 --> 01:02:12,765 Up, john. 924 01:02:13,800 --> 01:02:15,834 John. 925 01:02:15,869 --> 01:02:17,569 Yes? 926 01:02:18,538 --> 01:02:20,606 Up.