1 00:00:09,228 --> 00:00:11,896 ( Theme music playing ) 2 00:02:43,783 --> 00:02:45,850 John: good of you to come. 3 00:02:45,885 --> 00:02:48,053 Our reunion has been long overdue. 4 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:51,323 Yes, indeed. Yes, indeed. 5 00:02:51,357 --> 00:02:54,192 It's been too damn long. 6 00:02:54,226 --> 00:02:56,161 Thank you for saying it. 7 00:02:56,195 --> 00:02:58,496 Of course. 8 00:03:10,242 --> 00:03:13,511 Abigail, benjamin has arrived. 9 00:03:15,081 --> 00:03:17,215 - Thank you, sir, for coming. - Mrs. Adams. 10 00:03:17,249 --> 00:03:21,252 Nabby, dr. Rush has come to see you. 11 00:03:26,626 --> 00:03:28,326 Mrs. Smith. 12 00:03:29,495 --> 00:03:31,630 Please. 13 00:03:34,033 --> 00:03:36,668 We will be downstairs if you need us. 14 00:03:50,483 --> 00:03:52,450 Your father has told me 15 00:03:52,485 --> 00:03:55,020 Of a certain complaint. 16 00:03:55,054 --> 00:03:58,623 Would you describe it for me? 17 00:03:58,691 --> 00:04:02,027 I feel a hardness in my right breast. 18 00:04:02,061 --> 00:04:04,496 Does it cause you discomfort? 19 00:04:04,530 --> 00:04:07,999 There isreat pain sometimes. 20 00:04:09,635 --> 00:04:13,038 Would you allow me 21 00:04:13,072 --> 00:04:14,506 To examine you? 22 00:04:16,375 --> 00:04:18,877 Of course. 23 00:04:18,911 --> 00:04:22,213 - Would you excuse me for a moment? - Yes. 24 00:04:47,607 --> 00:04:50,008 Ah. 25 00:04:50,042 --> 00:04:53,311 Where is mrs. Adams? 26 00:04:55,081 --> 00:04:57,182 Abigail? 27 00:05:01,487 --> 00:05:04,322 - No no, caroline. - Please, sit. 28 00:05:04,357 --> 00:05:07,692 - Come away. Come along. - Uncle thomas, let me see. 29 00:05:07,693 --> 00:05:10,328 Sally: help me to set the table. 30 00:05:18,437 --> 00:05:20,872 Your daughter suffers 31 00:05:20,906 --> 00:05:23,975 From a cancer of the breast. 32 00:05:25,311 --> 00:05:26,978 Merciful god. 33 00:05:30,182 --> 00:05:32,617 The entire breast must be removed. 34 00:05:35,821 --> 00:05:37,589 ( Sighs ) 35 00:05:37,623 --> 00:05:40,992 Now from her account of the moving state of the tumor, 36 00:05:41,027 --> 00:05:44,095 It is now in a proper situation for the operation. 37 00:05:44,130 --> 00:05:46,998 Oh, good heavens. Is there no other remedy? 38 00:05:47,033 --> 00:05:49,501 I know of none but the knife. 39 00:05:52,538 --> 00:05:54,673 Now, my friends, 40 00:05:54,707 --> 00:05:58,610 Let there be no delay. 41 00:06:45,057 --> 00:06:47,359 Here... 42 00:06:47,393 --> 00:06:49,260 Drink this. 43 00:06:50,863 --> 00:06:52,464 Good. 44 00:06:52,465 --> 00:06:54,399 Now lie down. 45 00:06:54,433 --> 00:06:56,835 No, this way. 46 00:06:59,438 --> 00:07:01,473 Mr. Harris. 47 00:07:51,424 --> 00:07:53,491 Sally. 48 00:07:57,530 --> 00:07:58,964 Yes. 49 00:07:59,031 --> 00:08:01,466 I want you 50 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:04,035 To take the children for a walk. 51 00:08:05,771 --> 00:08:09,274 - Of course. - Yes, madam. 52 00:08:12,979 --> 00:08:15,046 Susanna. 53 00:08:16,382 --> 00:08:19,317 - Sally: abigail... - William, come along. 54 00:08:19,352 --> 00:08:21,219 We're going for a walk. 55 00:08:21,253 --> 00:08:23,488 Come, my sweet. 56 00:08:23,556 --> 00:08:25,824 Where is she going? 57 00:08:25,858 --> 00:08:27,959 That's it. 58 00:08:41,307 --> 00:08:43,775 Are you ready, my brave girl? 59 00:08:46,078 --> 00:08:48,146 Bite. 60 00:09:01,794 --> 00:09:04,996 - ( Flesh slicing ) - ( Muffled cry ) 61 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:24,349 !C for god's sake, john, sit down. 62 00:09:24,383 --> 00:09:26,718 ( Loud thudding ) 63 00:09:51,410 --> 00:09:54,279 ( Footsteps approaching ) 64 00:10:06,425 --> 00:10:09,594 I have never seen a patient 65 00:10:09,629 --> 00:10:11,529 With so much fortitude. 66 00:10:11,597 --> 00:10:15,500 She's resting comfortably. 67 00:10:17,436 --> 00:10:20,438 - Be strong, my friends. - She is out of danger? 68 00:10:20,473 --> 00:10:22,107 If it has not spread, 69 00:10:22,141 --> 00:10:24,609 The cancer will likely not return 70 00:10:24,644 --> 00:10:27,746 - To trouble her. - Can you be certain? 71 00:10:27,780 --> 00:10:30,649 In the matter of disease, no. 72 00:10:30,683 --> 00:10:33,318 You must look to providence 73 00:10:33,352 --> 00:10:36,121 And put your trust in god. 74 00:10:51,604 --> 00:10:54,139 Caroline, eat more carrots, please. 75 00:10:54,173 --> 00:10:55,740 Sally: susanna. 76 00:10:55,775 --> 00:10:58,410 - Susanna: good? - Thank you. 77 00:11:00,079 --> 00:11:03,915 Thomas: would you like to see what's in the newspaper today? 78 00:11:03,983 --> 00:11:06,484 Let's see, shall we? 79 00:11:06,519 --> 00:11:10,088 Listen to this about our esteemed president mr. Jefferson: 80 00:11:10,156 --> 00:11:12,590 "Of all the damsels on the green 81 00:11:12,658 --> 00:11:15,593 On mountain... � or in valley � 82 00:11:15,661 --> 00:11:17,696 � a lass so luscious ne'er was seen � 83 00:11:17,730 --> 00:11:21,199 � as monticellian sally. � ( chuckling ) 84 00:11:25,738 --> 00:11:28,607 "Yankee doodle, who's the noodle? 85 00:11:28,641 --> 00:11:32,077 What wife were half so handy? To breed a flock 86 00:11:32,111 --> 00:11:35,180 Of slaves for stock a blackamoor's a dandy." 87 00:11:35,214 --> 00:11:38,116 That's quite enough, thomas. 88 00:11:38,150 --> 00:11:40,318 I cannot believe it, not mr. Jefferson. 89 00:11:40,353 --> 00:11:43,555 Thomas: if mr. Jefferson had not been involved 90 00:11:43,589 --> 00:11:45,423 With his slave sally hemings, 91 00:11:45,458 --> 00:11:48,493 Then why would he have paid $50 to try and silence mr. Callender? 92 00:11:48,527 --> 00:11:51,763 "Mr. Callender reveals further 93 00:11:51,797 --> 00:11:53,798 That while vice president, 94 00:11:53,799 --> 00:11:56,635 Mr. Jefferson encouraged and secretly subsidized 95 00:11:56,702 --> 00:11:59,971 The publication of certain articles... 96 00:12:01,941 --> 00:12:04,276 With the express intention 97 00:12:04,343 --> 00:12:06,511 Of casting doubt on the credibility 98 00:12:06,545 --> 00:12:08,980 Of his own president 99 00:12:09,015 --> 00:12:11,483 The estimable mr. Adams." 100 00:12:20,026 --> 00:12:23,995 Abigail, may i see that paper? 101 00:12:48,020 --> 00:12:51,189 While i am bold as to say that i taught mr. Jefferson 102 00:12:51,223 --> 00:12:53,591 Everything that has been good and solid 103 00:12:53,626 --> 00:12:56,561 In his political conduct. 104 00:12:56,595 --> 00:12:58,096 As for the rest-- 105 00:12:58,130 --> 00:13:00,365 Callender and sally hemings will be remembered 106 00:13:00,399 --> 00:13:02,567 As long as mr. Jefferson. 107 00:13:02,635 --> 00:13:04,669 A stain on all of them. 108 00:13:04,704 --> 00:13:08,640 No no, you are wrong, sir. There you are wrong. 109 00:13:08,674 --> 00:13:10,642 Mr. Jefferson's character in history 110 00:13:10,676 --> 00:13:13,912 Can be easily foreseen. Oh, yes. 111 00:13:13,946 --> 00:13:16,915 His administration will be quoted by philosophers 112 00:13:16,949 --> 00:13:20,018 As a model of profound wisdom. 113 00:13:20,052 --> 00:13:23,455 Mine will be conde to everlasting infamy. 114 00:13:23,489 --> 00:13:25,290 They will write 115 00:13:25,324 --> 00:13:29,060 Of the alien and the sedition act and of nothing else. 116 00:13:29,095 --> 00:13:30,895 - ( Rock thuds ) - ( Screams ) 117 00:13:30,930 --> 00:13:33,264 - Father! - God! 118 00:13:33,299 --> 00:13:34,866 - Oh christ! - Mother! 119 00:13:34,900 --> 00:13:36,735 ( Groans ) 120 00:13:41,941 --> 00:13:43,975 Abigail? 121 00:13:49,448 --> 00:13:52,183 Now just what do you think you are doing? 122 00:13:52,218 --> 00:13:54,486 ( Groaning ) oh hell. 123 00:13:55,988 --> 00:13:58,123 Abigail: let that be a lesson to you. 124 00:13:58,157 --> 00:14:01,793 I feel like a prisoner out here. 125 00:14:01,827 --> 00:14:03,461 Yeah. 126 00:14:03,496 --> 00:14:07,599 And there's a letter from john quincy. 127 00:14:07,633 --> 00:14:10,168 Is that all? 128 00:14:10,202 --> 00:14:11,736 I should think you would be happy 129 00:14:11,771 --> 00:14:14,940 To receive a letter from your son with news from washington city. 130 00:14:14,974 --> 00:14:17,809 - ( Men shouting ) - ( Cows mooing ) 131 00:14:17,843 --> 00:14:20,779 Do not think that i do not know what this means. 132 00:14:22,848 --> 00:14:24,983 In some circles, i am openly despised 133 00:14:25,017 --> 00:14:27,152 And in others, i am irrelevant. 134 00:14:27,186 --> 00:14:30,221 John, i do not think 135 00:14:30,256 --> 00:14:33,291 That anyone thinks about us one way or t'other. 136 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:45,003 I can no longer bear this ennui, abigail. 137 00:14:48,341 --> 00:14:50,942 I thought you would find great relief... 138 00:14:52,979 --> 00:14:56,214 In having to fill your own days. 139 00:14:59,719 --> 00:15:01,720 Why don't you pick up your pen 140 00:15:01,754 --> 00:15:04,556 And correct people's misimpressions? 141 00:15:04,590 --> 00:15:08,193 ( Chuckles ) hopeless. 142 00:15:09,695 --> 00:15:12,731 No no, the essence of our revolution 143 00:15:12,765 --> 00:15:16,735 Will be that dr. Franklin smote the earth 144 00:15:16,769 --> 00:15:18,403 With his electrical rod 145 00:15:18,437 --> 00:15:21,139 And out sprang washington and jefferson, 146 00:15:21,173 --> 00:15:23,975 That they together 147 00:15:24,010 --> 00:15:27,112 Conducted all the policy negotiation, 148 00:15:27,146 --> 00:15:29,881 Legislation and war. 149 00:15:31,083 --> 00:15:34,052 Mr. Jefferson did you great harm, john. 150 00:15:35,554 --> 00:15:38,790 I remember the place in my heart where thomas once sat. 151 00:15:38,824 --> 00:15:41,059 That place is now empty. 152 00:15:44,764 --> 00:15:47,832 At least he is not the revolutionary we forget. 153 00:15:47,867 --> 00:15:49,801 Now he's expanding our territories 154 00:15:49,835 --> 00:15:52,837 By brokering a deal with napoleon, huh? 155 00:15:56,142 --> 00:15:59,311 I do not need to justify myself on paper. 156 00:15:59,345 --> 00:16:01,346 Besides, posterity will judge 157 00:16:01,380 --> 00:16:03,581 As she sees fit. 158 00:16:11,824 --> 00:16:13,792 What about these, father? 159 00:16:13,826 --> 00:16:17,062 What? No no no. 160 00:16:17,096 --> 00:16:18,964 Newspapers, 161 00:16:18,998 --> 00:16:22,767 "The aurora," april 1798. 162 00:16:26,072 --> 00:16:27,872 Nasty piece of work. 163 00:16:27,907 --> 00:16:29,941 It is in here somewhere, thomas! 164 00:16:33,846 --> 00:16:37,349 This entire enterprise is a bondage 165 00:16:37,383 --> 00:16:39,084 To old age. 166 00:16:39,118 --> 00:16:41,219 ( Groans ) 167 00:16:44,657 --> 00:16:47,392 Some of my posterity may wish 168 00:16:47,460 --> 00:16:49,494 To see proof of the odious abuse 169 00:16:49,528 --> 00:16:52,530 Of my character in newspapers, pamphlets 170 00:16:52,565 --> 00:16:55,934 And letters for the past 30 years. 171 00:16:59,872 --> 00:17:03,308 "The aurora," april '98! 172 00:17:04,610 --> 00:17:06,344 Keep searching. 173 00:17:26,666 --> 00:17:28,667 Are you sure? 174 00:17:28,701 --> 00:17:30,769 Yes. 175 00:17:37,310 --> 00:17:39,477 We shall send for dr. Rush. 176 00:17:39,512 --> 00:17:41,379 There is no need. 177 00:17:41,414 --> 00:17:44,049 No need? Nabby! 178 00:17:45,918 --> 00:17:48,353 Mother, there is nothing he can do. 179 00:17:52,959 --> 00:17:55,794 He has cured you once. He can cure you again. 180 00:17:55,861 --> 00:17:59,864 I am beyond dr. Rush's art now, mother. 181 00:18:03,336 --> 00:18:06,638 It is worse than before. I can feel it. 182 00:18:44,176 --> 00:18:47,178 You must grant me something. 183 00:18:48,581 --> 00:18:50,415 Anything. 184 00:18:51,984 --> 00:18:55,287 When i am gone, 185 00:18:55,321 --> 00:18:58,723 You must not bear my husband ill. 186 00:19:02,561 --> 00:19:04,696 Promise me. 187 00:19:55,781 --> 00:19:57,816 - ( Crying ) - ( Kisses ) 188 00:19:59,318 --> 00:20:02,621 Do not cry for me. 189 00:20:52,939 --> 00:20:55,006 ( Crying ) 190 00:22:04,043 --> 00:22:07,912 Our children will want for nothing. 191 00:22:10,249 --> 00:22:12,817 At the very least i owe her memory that. 192 00:22:15,821 --> 00:22:18,923 She never lost her faith in you. 193 00:22:20,293 --> 00:22:22,394 No. 194 00:22:26,332 --> 00:22:29,601 I'm sorry she could not live to see my success. 195 00:22:31,837 --> 00:22:35,607 Our luck it seemed had changed at last. 196 00:22:43,849 --> 00:22:46,651 I am sorry too, colonel. 197 00:24:15,174 --> 00:24:17,075 An admirable likeness... 198 00:24:17,109 --> 00:24:20,011 John: whose only purpose now is to remind me 199 00:24:20,046 --> 00:24:22,480 Of my current state of decrepitude. 200 00:24:25,151 --> 00:24:26,818 When were they painted? 201 00:24:26,852 --> 00:24:29,587 Thomas: when father was president. 202 00:24:29,622 --> 00:24:32,524 They'd been sitting in mr. Stuart's studio 203 00:24:32,558 --> 00:24:34,259 All this time. 204 00:24:34,293 --> 00:24:36,061 The white house should have them. 205 00:24:38,798 --> 00:24:41,266 Thomas: mr. Stuart offered to deliverhem. 206 00:24:43,970 --> 00:24:46,404 He was told neither president madison 207 00:24:46,439 --> 00:24:48,473 Nor anyone else living in the white house 208 00:24:48,507 --> 00:24:51,343 Has any interest in them at all. 209 00:24:51,377 --> 00:24:54,613 We shall have them here 210 00:24:54,647 --> 00:24:57,816 To remind us of all we have accomplished. 211 00:25:25,578 --> 00:25:28,313 - Well? - Allow me to finish. 212 00:25:47,466 --> 00:25:49,401 I have no illusions 213 00:25:49,435 --> 00:25:52,804 That any sketches i leave behind will be received 214 00:25:52,838 --> 00:25:54,272 By the public with any favor 215 00:25:54,307 --> 00:25:57,642 Or read by them with any interest, you know? 216 00:25:57,677 --> 00:25:59,277 John. 217 00:26:05,351 --> 00:26:07,185 What possible use could anyone have 218 00:26:07,219 --> 00:26:09,988 For a seven-Volume account of so many impulsive, 219 00:26:10,022 --> 00:26:12,157 Tactless, 220 00:26:12,191 --> 00:26:15,160 Ill-Considered things. 221 00:26:15,194 --> 00:26:17,462 Rubbish! 222 00:26:19,899 --> 00:26:22,033 If i had it to do all over again, 223 00:26:22,068 --> 00:26:25,837 I would be a farming, shoemaking deacon 224 00:26:25,871 --> 00:26:28,373 Like my father. 225 00:26:33,613 --> 00:26:37,449 Yeah, although i fear i never would have won you. 226 00:26:37,483 --> 00:26:39,985 , i can't imagine you a farming, 227 00:26:40,019 --> 00:26:42,420 Shoemaking deacon's wife. 228 00:26:53,366 --> 00:26:55,800 Old age is dark 229 00:26:55,835 --> 00:26:57,869 And unlovely, sally. 230 00:26:59,171 --> 00:27:01,773 Still, you have much to be happy about. 231 00:27:01,807 --> 00:27:04,042 True. 232 00:27:05,578 --> 00:27:08,880 In a week, you and mr. Adams celebrate another anniversary. 233 00:27:08,914 --> 00:27:11,316 Yes. 234 00:27:11,350 --> 00:27:13,852 54 years, is it not? 235 00:27:15,688 --> 00:27:17,922 54 years. 236 00:27:21,294 --> 00:27:22,894 There were times 237 00:27:22,928 --> 00:27:25,730 As a young woman when i despaired 238 00:27:25,765 --> 00:27:27,899 Ever having mr. Adams beside me. 239 00:27:27,934 --> 00:27:30,669 Now... 240 00:27:30,703 --> 00:27:33,805 We have been together longer than we were ever apart. 241 00:27:41,547 --> 00:27:43,848 Sally, that was thoughtless. I am sorry. 242 00:27:46,385 --> 00:27:49,120 I did not mean to go on so. 243 00:27:49,155 --> 00:27:51,723 My own sadness 244 00:27:51,724 --> 00:27:53,792 Has not diminished the joy i take 245 00:27:53,826 --> 00:27:56,394 In what you and mr. Adams have shared. 246 00:27:59,899 --> 00:28:02,167 You are a lovely 247 00:28:02,201 --> 00:28:05,537 And generous girl, sally, 248 00:28:05,571 --> 00:28:08,840 And our lives are much richer by having you with us. 249 00:28:12,178 --> 00:28:14,279 Sometimes i fear i'm... 250 00:28:16,515 --> 00:28:19,818 An unwelcome reminder of-- 251 00:28:19,852 --> 00:28:23,588 Of mr. Adams's disappointment in charles. 252 00:28:24,690 --> 00:28:27,425 Mr. Adams loves you as i do. 253 00:28:28,661 --> 00:28:31,596 And we'll wish you here always. 254 00:28:51,751 --> 00:28:53,885 Mrs. Adams? 255 00:28:56,322 --> 00:28:58,356 Mrs. Adams. 256 00:28:58,391 --> 00:28:59,791 Mrs. Adams! 257 00:29:01,694 --> 00:29:03,828 Thomas! 258 00:29:03,863 --> 00:29:06,331 Mr. Adams! 259 00:29:06,365 --> 00:29:08,967 Come quickly! 260 00:29:14,106 --> 00:29:17,042 Mrs. Adams, wake up. 261 00:29:17,076 --> 00:29:19,044 Mr. Adams. 262 00:29:20,913 --> 00:29:23,915 - What are you talking-- What's the matter with her? - She won't wake. 263 00:29:23,950 --> 00:29:26,618 Nonsense. Here. There we go. 264 00:29:26,652 --> 00:29:28,520 ( Sally gasps ) 265 00:29:30,656 --> 00:29:32,390 Abigail! 266 00:29:32,425 --> 00:29:34,326 Abigail! 267 00:29:40,733 --> 00:29:42,867 Oh, jesus, god! 268 00:29:44,537 --> 00:29:47,272 ( Mutters ) come here. 269 00:29:47,306 --> 00:29:49,507 Help me, sally. 270 00:29:50,876 --> 00:29:53,778 Sally: come on. 271 00:29:53,813 --> 00:29:56,014 There we go. Inside. 272 00:29:56,082 --> 00:29:58,183 - Come. - Can you walk? 273 00:30:06,058 --> 00:30:08,693 ( Moaning ) 274 00:30:17,570 --> 00:30:19,971 ( Mumbling ) 275 00:30:31,917 --> 00:30:33,718 Abigail. 276 00:30:38,624 --> 00:30:40,692 There we are. 277 00:30:43,496 --> 00:30:45,563 Now there you are. 278 00:30:46,532 --> 00:30:48,800 There we go. 279 00:30:50,937 --> 00:30:53,071 There you are. 280 00:31:01,747 --> 00:31:03,715 You'll see it. 281 00:31:03,749 --> 00:31:05,717 Hydrangea. 282 00:31:05,751 --> 00:31:07,319 Do you see it? 283 00:31:07,353 --> 00:31:08,720 I brought you that. 284 00:31:08,754 --> 00:31:12,691 - Oh, yes. - Yeah, it's everywhere now. 285 00:31:15,828 --> 00:31:18,430 Oh, john. 286 00:31:21,367 --> 00:31:23,602 They've bloomed. 287 00:31:23,636 --> 00:31:27,172 Yeah, you see? 288 00:31:31,711 --> 00:31:34,245 I knew that you would come back to me. 289 00:31:34,280 --> 00:31:37,215 - John, john. - I told that doctor 290 00:31:37,249 --> 00:31:39,517 That you would see me. 291 00:31:41,621 --> 00:31:44,656 - I can feel it. - No. 292 00:31:44,690 --> 00:31:46,825 Never, no. 293 00:31:46,859 --> 00:31:49,995 And i am amazed 294 00:31:50,029 --> 00:31:52,330 I am the first to depart. 295 00:31:55,901 --> 00:31:58,737 I am not gonna let you go. 296 00:31:58,771 --> 00:32:00,705 I will not let you go. 297 00:32:00,740 --> 00:32:03,775 We have no choice in the matter, john. 298 00:32:03,809 --> 00:32:05,844 Oh, john. 299 00:32:08,347 --> 00:32:11,683 But i will be there 300 00:32:11,717 --> 00:32:13,718 For you as they-- 301 00:32:13,753 --> 00:32:16,421 As they-- As they are now... 302 00:32:16,455 --> 00:32:18,523 - For me. ( Labored breathing ) - No, you will wait for me. 303 00:32:18,557 --> 00:32:21,192 You will wait for me. Abigail. 304 00:32:24,797 --> 00:32:26,364 Abigail. 305 00:32:26,399 --> 00:32:29,000 Don't go away from me, my friend. 306 00:32:33,105 --> 00:32:36,207 Don't go away from me. 307 00:32:37,643 --> 00:32:41,379 Abigail, my friend. 308 00:32:51,123 --> 00:32:53,191 Thomas? 309 00:32:59,165 --> 00:33:02,033 Thomas. 310 00:34:10,336 --> 00:34:13,672 I wish i could lie down with her and die too. 311 00:34:18,611 --> 00:34:20,712 I cannot conceive 312 00:34:20,746 --> 00:34:24,249 That god would create such a creature as her 313 00:34:24,283 --> 00:34:28,386 To simply live and die on the earth. 314 00:34:31,257 --> 00:34:34,025 The longer i live... 315 00:34:36,696 --> 00:34:38,296 The more i read, 316 00:34:38,297 --> 00:34:41,633 The more patiently i think, 317 00:34:41,701 --> 00:34:43,368 The more... 318 00:34:45,204 --> 00:34:48,306 Anxiously i inquire, 319 00:34:50,209 --> 00:34:53,111 The less i seem to know. 320 00:34:56,782 --> 00:34:58,850 ( Groans ) 321 00:35:20,439 --> 00:35:22,407 ( Footsteps approaching ) 322 00:35:33,286 --> 00:35:35,954 Is there anyone else you wish me to notify? 323 00:35:37,423 --> 00:35:39,691 There are so few left alive 324 00:35:39,759 --> 00:35:42,294 Who know either of us. 325 00:35:44,463 --> 00:35:46,765 What about mr. Jefferson? 326 00:35:50,336 --> 00:35:54,205 Surely, he will wish to share your sorrow. 327 00:35:58,544 --> 00:36:00,712 If i should receive a letter from him... 328 00:36:04,617 --> 00:36:06,751 I would not fail to answer it. 329 00:36:07,987 --> 00:36:11,056 Perhaps if you were to write yourself... 330 00:36:13,559 --> 00:36:17,028 The man did me and my reputation great insult. 331 00:36:20,166 --> 00:36:22,067 He honored and salaried 332 00:36:22,101 --> 00:36:25,937 Every villain he could find who was my enemy. 333 00:36:28,941 --> 00:36:30,942 Well... 334 00:36:30,977 --> 00:36:33,878 That is why it is you 335 00:36:33,913 --> 00:36:37,115 Who must show the magnanimity 336 00:36:37,149 --> 00:36:39,484 Of great minds. 337 00:36:39,518 --> 00:36:42,087 I always considered you and him... 338 00:36:43,522 --> 00:36:47,025 The north and the south poles of our revolution. 339 00:36:48,361 --> 00:36:52,097 Some talked, some wrote and some fought to promote 340 00:36:52,164 --> 00:36:53,765 And establish it, but... 341 00:36:55,501 --> 00:36:57,669 You and mr. Jefferson... 342 00:36:59,171 --> 00:37:01,606 Thought for us all. 343 00:37:27,266 --> 00:37:29,968 John's voice: "my dear friend, 344 00:37:30,002 --> 00:37:32,037 One trouble never comes alone. 345 00:37:33,039 --> 00:37:34,472 And at our ages, 346 00:37:34,473 --> 00:37:36,274 We may expect more and more of them 347 00:37:36,342 --> 00:37:38,243 Every day in groups, 348 00:37:38,277 --> 00:37:41,379 And every day less fortitude to bear them. 349 00:37:41,414 --> 00:37:44,482 In the years since our parting, 350 00:37:44,483 --> 00:37:46,718 I have lost my daughter. 351 00:37:46,752 --> 00:37:48,820 Now... 352 00:37:48,821 --> 00:37:52,524 My dear wife of 54 years 353 00:37:52,558 --> 00:37:54,826 Has been taken away from me. 354 00:37:56,362 --> 00:37:59,831 And she goes to a country where there will be no war, 355 00:37:59,899 --> 00:38:01,833 Nor envy, nor jealousy, 356 00:38:01,834 --> 00:38:04,603 Nor rivalry or party. 357 00:38:07,707 --> 00:38:10,275 I am, sir, 358 00:38:10,309 --> 00:38:12,510 Your afflicted friend: 359 00:38:12,511 --> 00:38:14,412 John adams." 360 00:38:22,488 --> 00:38:25,357 Jefferson's voice: "monticello, april the sixth, 361 00:38:25,391 --> 00:38:27,225 1819. 362 00:38:27,259 --> 00:38:29,194 My dear friend, 363 00:38:30,596 --> 00:38:34,366 Tried myself in the school of human affliction, 364 00:38:34,400 --> 00:38:37,602 I know well and feel what you have lost, 365 00:38:38,871 --> 00:38:40,839 What you have suffered, are suffering 366 00:38:40,873 --> 00:38:42,741 And have yet to endure. 367 00:38:42,775 --> 00:38:44,776 These same trials have taught me 368 00:38:44,810 --> 00:38:47,846 That for ills so immeasurable, 369 00:38:47,880 --> 00:38:50,715 Time and silence are the only medicines. 370 00:38:51,917 --> 00:38:53,918 It is of some comfort to us both 371 00:38:53,953 --> 00:38:56,054 That the term is not very distant 372 00:38:56,088 --> 00:38:58,890 At which we are to deposit our sorrows 373 00:38:58,891 --> 00:39:01,192 And suffering bodies, 374 00:39:01,227 --> 00:39:05,363 And to ascend to an ecstatic meeting 375 00:39:05,398 --> 00:39:07,799 With the friends we have loved and lost... 376 00:39:09,001 --> 00:39:11,069 And whom we shall still love 377 00:39:11,103 --> 00:39:12,837 And never lose again. 378 00:39:12,872 --> 00:39:15,407 God support you under your heavy affliction. 379 00:39:17,410 --> 00:39:19,577 Your friend, thomas jefferson." 380 00:39:25,818 --> 00:39:29,621 John's voice: "you and i have passed our lives in serious times 381 00:39:30,856 --> 00:39:32,357 And we have suffered ourselves 382 00:39:32,391 --> 00:39:35,760 To be the passive subjects of public discussion, 383 00:39:35,795 --> 00:39:38,263 And reaped animosity and bitterness. 384 00:39:39,598 --> 00:39:41,433 I am fixed in my opinions 385 00:39:41,434 --> 00:39:44,102 And too old to change them, 386 00:39:44,103 --> 00:39:46,137 But you and i ought not to die 387 00:39:46,172 --> 00:39:48,907 Before we have explained ourselves to each other." 388 00:39:48,941 --> 00:39:51,610 Jefferson's voice: "as long as there is government, 389 00:39:51,611 --> 00:39:53,678 There will be differences of opinion. 390 00:39:53,713 --> 00:39:56,247 Everyone takes a side 391 00:39:56,282 --> 00:39:59,250 In favor of the many or the few. 392 00:39:59,285 --> 00:40:01,987 Nothing new coul added by you or me 393 00:40:02,021 --> 00:40:03,655 To what has been said by others 394 00:40:03,689 --> 00:40:05,724 And will be said in every age." 395 00:40:07,126 --> 00:40:08,893 John's voice: "whether you or i were right, 396 00:40:08,928 --> 00:40:11,663 Posterity must judge. 397 00:40:11,697 --> 00:40:13,698 Yet, i ask of you, 398 00:40:13,733 --> 00:40:17,002 Who shall write the history of our revolution? 399 00:40:17,970 --> 00:40:20,472 Who can write it?" 400 00:40:20,506 --> 00:40:22,841 Jefferson's voice: "you ask who shall write the history 401 00:40:22,875 --> 00:40:25,343 Of our revolution. 402 00:40:25,378 --> 00:40:27,279 Nobody, 403 00:40:27,313 --> 00:40:30,782 Except merely its external facts. 404 00:40:32,285 --> 00:40:33,918 I prefer to look back on those days 405 00:40:33,953 --> 00:40:36,121 When massachusetts and virginia 406 00:40:36,155 --> 00:40:39,190 Lived and acted in perfect harmony." 407 00:40:45,765 --> 00:40:47,666 "Monticello, 408 00:40:47,700 --> 00:40:49,834 February 20th, 409 00:40:49,869 --> 00:40:51,870 1825. 410 00:40:51,904 --> 00:40:54,105 Jefferson's voice: "my dear friend, 411 00:40:54,140 --> 00:40:58,710 I sincerely congratulate you on the high gratification 412 00:40:58,744 --> 00:41:00,812 Which the issue of the late election..." 413 00:41:00,846 --> 00:41:02,547 John quincy: "...must have afforded you. 414 00:41:04,016 --> 00:41:06,151 It must excite ineffable feelings 415 00:41:06,218 --> 00:41:07,719 In the breast of a father 416 00:41:07,753 --> 00:41:10,088 To have lived to see a son..." 417 00:41:12,425 --> 00:41:15,026 Continue. 418 00:41:15,094 --> 00:41:16,861 My dear, would you mind? 419 00:41:18,230 --> 00:41:21,366 Louisa: "it must excite ineffable feelings 420 00:41:21,400 --> 00:41:22,867 In the breast of a father 421 00:41:22,935 --> 00:41:24,469 To have lived to see a son, 422 00:41:24,503 --> 00:41:28,173 To whose education and happiness his life has been devoted, 423 00:41:29,542 --> 00:41:31,576 So eminently distinguished 424 00:41:31,611 --> 00:41:34,045 By the voice of his country." 425 00:41:35,715 --> 00:41:38,350 John: yes indeed. Yes indeed. 426 00:41:40,186 --> 00:41:43,488 Although, no man who ever held the office of president 427 00:41:43,522 --> 00:41:47,158 Would congratulate a friend, to say nothing of his son, 428 00:41:47,193 --> 00:41:48,793 On obtaining it. 429 00:41:50,129 --> 00:41:53,198 "Nights of rest to you and days of tranquility 430 00:41:53,232 --> 00:41:56,801 Are the wishes i tender you with my affectionate respects. 431 00:41:58,104 --> 00:41:59,771 Thomas jefferson." 432 00:42:02,808 --> 00:42:04,509 Well well well well. 433 00:42:07,013 --> 00:42:10,282 None of the letters i have received from my friend in monticello... 434 00:42:12,852 --> 00:42:15,020 Have ever meant as much to me as that one. 435 00:42:18,324 --> 00:42:20,859 Mr. Jefferson knows my heart 436 00:42:20,926 --> 00:42:22,761 As well as any man living. 437 00:42:25,731 --> 00:42:27,465 He writes the truth, you know. 438 00:42:35,841 --> 00:42:37,709 That boy over there has made me 439 00:42:37,743 --> 00:42:40,245 The proudest father in america. 440 00:42:43,349 --> 00:42:45,850 To presidejohn quincy adams, 441 00:42:45,885 --> 00:42:48,019 The sixth president of these united states, 442 00:42:48,054 --> 00:42:50,088 And to president john adams 443 00:42:50,122 --> 00:42:52,157 On his 90th birthday. 444 00:42:52,191 --> 00:42:55,827 May we all hope to achieve such longevity. 445 00:42:55,861 --> 00:42:57,295 Hear, hear. 446 00:42:57,330 --> 00:42:58,964 Hear, hear. 447 00:43:00,633 --> 00:43:03,935 - You do not drink, mr. Adams. - I do not care to be reminded 448 00:43:03,970 --> 00:43:06,338 That i am an old dotard. 449 00:43:08,174 --> 00:43:10,642 Well, neither do we, sir. 450 00:43:12,411 --> 00:43:13,979 ( Grunts ) 451 00:43:18,451 --> 00:43:21,586 Congress has grown indolent and palsied 452 00:43:21,621 --> 00:43:23,121 Before their constituents 453 00:43:23,155 --> 00:43:24,623 So i intend to take a strong lead. 454 00:43:24,690 --> 00:43:27,826 - Father? - Hmm? 455 00:43:27,827 --> 00:43:29,661 Are you listening? 456 00:43:31,564 --> 00:43:33,765 Ah. Yeah. 457 00:43:36,335 --> 00:43:37,902 Go on. 458 00:43:37,937 --> 00:43:39,704 In my state of the union address, 459 00:43:39,739 --> 00:43:41,506 I intend to propose a strengthening 460 00:43:41,540 --> 00:43:43,375 Of the federal government. 461 00:43:43,409 --> 00:43:44,976 We need to raise taxes. 462 00:43:45,011 --> 00:43:47,879 This country's in dire need of some decent roads, 463 00:43:47,913 --> 00:43:49,347 Canals... 464 00:43:49,382 --> 00:43:51,616 - A national university, - ( Grunting ) 465 00:43:52,985 --> 00:43:54,352 - A department of the interior, - ( Laughs ) 466 00:43:54,387 --> 00:43:56,354 A national currency. 467 00:43:56,355 --> 00:43:58,690 They will call you a monarchist-- 468 00:43:59,825 --> 00:44:02,027 "King adams ii." 469 00:44:03,129 --> 00:44:05,030 You move too fast. 470 00:44:05,031 --> 00:44:06,531 There is no time to waste. 471 00:44:06,599 --> 00:44:07,999 Ah. 472 00:44:08,034 --> 00:44:10,135 You should look to your wife 473 00:44:10,169 --> 00:44:12,704 For the guidance that you seek, not me. 474 00:44:14,307 --> 00:44:16,875 Your mother was always my most faithful advisor... 475 00:44:20,613 --> 00:44:22,213 And the wisest. 476 00:44:25,284 --> 00:44:26,918 Trumbull: congress have commissioned me 477 00:44:26,953 --> 00:44:28,787 To commemorate the 50th anniversary 478 00:44:28,821 --> 00:44:31,690 Of the birth of our proud republic. 479 00:44:31,724 --> 00:44:33,291 My humble rendition 480 00:44:33,326 --> 00:44:35,193 Of this momentous scene-- 481 00:44:35,227 --> 00:44:36,728 For what could have been more momentous 482 00:44:36,729 --> 00:44:38,229 In the history of our young nation 483 00:44:38,264 --> 00:44:40,799 Than the signing of the "declaration of independence"-- 484 00:44:40,833 --> 00:44:43,802 Will hang in the rotunda of the capitol. 485 00:44:45,538 --> 00:44:48,006 I offer to you now for your delectation 486 00:44:48,040 --> 00:44:50,909 And, may i dare to hope, 487 00:44:50,943 --> 00:44:52,644 Your approval. 488 00:45:00,853 --> 00:45:02,487 ( Sighs ) 489 00:45:12,231 --> 00:45:13,999 All dead. 490 00:45:17,503 --> 00:45:19,137 Sir? 491 00:45:19,171 --> 00:45:20,772 All dead... 492 00:45:21,707 --> 00:45:24,542 The whole lot of them, 493 00:45:24,610 --> 00:45:26,511 Except for me and jefferson. 494 00:45:30,650 --> 00:45:32,350 Yes, sir. 495 00:45:35,054 --> 00:45:38,123 Does the painting do you justice? 496 00:45:38,157 --> 00:45:40,292 Mmm. ( Clears throat ) 497 00:45:41,227 --> 00:45:43,094 A shin piece. 498 00:45:43,129 --> 00:45:46,831 - Trumbull: i beg your pardon? - A shin piece, sir. 499 00:45:46,866 --> 00:45:49,401 It's all-- All legs and ankles. 500 00:45:49,435 --> 00:45:51,002 ( Chuckles ) 501 00:45:52,204 --> 00:45:54,472 You know, i-- I am informed 502 00:45:54,540 --> 00:45:57,976 That one of the greatest talents of a painter 503 00:45:57,977 --> 00:46:01,813 Is the capability to comprehend a large space. 504 00:46:01,847 --> 00:46:04,549 Herr rubens, whose canvases 505 00:46:04,583 --> 00:46:06,217 I always paused to admire 506 00:46:06,252 --> 00:46:09,254 When i was staying in holland, was a master of this. 507 00:46:09,322 --> 00:46:11,690 You, mr. Trumbull, 508 00:46:11,724 --> 00:46:14,726 Are no rubens. 509 00:46:15,895 --> 00:46:18,997 Well, i do not claim to be a rubens, sir. 510 00:46:19,065 --> 00:46:21,399 I would, however, remind you that 511 00:46:21,434 --> 00:46:23,001 Herr rubens never painted 512 00:46:23,035 --> 00:46:26,104 Such a uniquely american subject. 513 00:46:26,138 --> 00:46:28,807 As to the painting's singularity 514 00:46:28,841 --> 00:46:30,508 I can offer no opinion. 515 00:46:32,345 --> 00:46:34,346 But i will say this-- 516 00:46:36,349 --> 00:46:38,617 It is very bad history. 517 00:46:40,686 --> 00:46:42,654 The likenesses have been very carefully researched-- 518 00:46:42,688 --> 00:46:45,190 No scene such as you depict here 519 00:46:45,224 --> 00:46:46,791 Ever took place. 520 00:46:46,826 --> 00:46:49,160 There was not one moment or one day 521 00:46:49,195 --> 00:46:51,262 When all the delegates from the congress gathered 522 00:46:51,297 --> 00:46:53,198 To record their signatures. 523 00:46:53,232 --> 00:46:55,634 This is a matter of detail. 524 00:46:55,668 --> 00:46:57,702 May i remind you, sir, 525 00:46:57,770 --> 00:47:00,672 That we were already at war? 526 00:47:00,706 --> 00:47:04,009 Now, contrary to your tranquil scene, 527 00:47:04,043 --> 00:47:05,577 Your subjects were scurrying 528 00:47:05,611 --> 00:47:07,679 In and out of philadelphia all summer long, 529 00:47:07,713 --> 00:47:09,981 Affixing their names to mr. Jefferson's... 530 00:47:11,550 --> 00:47:15,053 Hallowed parchment whenever they happened to be in town. 531 00:47:15,087 --> 00:47:19,624 You would not deny the artist a certain... license? 532 00:47:19,659 --> 00:47:21,893 Do not let our posterity 533 00:47:21,927 --> 00:47:25,163 Be deluded with fictions 534 00:47:25,197 --> 00:47:26,765 Under the guise of poetical 535 00:47:26,799 --> 00:47:28,800 Or graphical license. 536 00:47:28,834 --> 00:47:32,003 It is a very common observation 537 00:47:32,038 --> 00:47:33,905 In europe, mr. Trumbull, 538 00:47:33,906 --> 00:47:35,707 That nothing is so false 539 00:47:35,741 --> 00:47:37,242 As modern history. 540 00:47:37,310 --> 00:47:40,645 Well, i would hasten to add 541 00:47:40,680 --> 00:47:43,448 That nothing is so false as modern european history 542 00:47:43,482 --> 00:47:46,117 Except modern american history. 543 00:47:48,321 --> 00:47:50,822 In plain english, sir, 544 00:47:52,792 --> 00:47:55,927 I consider the true history of the american revolution... 545 00:47:59,098 --> 00:48:01,099 As lost... 546 00:48:07,907 --> 00:48:09,441 Forever. 547 00:48:34,834 --> 00:48:37,736 I have some scruples of conscience about... 548 00:48:39,472 --> 00:48:40,939 Whether i ought to be preserved, 549 00:48:41,007 --> 00:48:43,908 Or whether it would be charity of me to stumble. 550 00:48:46,379 --> 00:48:47,879 Still-- 551 00:48:47,913 --> 00:48:51,683 Still, i am not weary of life. 552 00:48:53,152 --> 00:48:54,686 Strangely, 553 00:48:54,720 --> 00:48:56,521 I have hope. 554 00:48:58,157 --> 00:49:00,091 You take away hope and what remains? 555 00:49:00,159 --> 00:49:02,627 What pleasures? Do you follow me, thomas? 556 00:49:02,662 --> 00:49:04,129 Hmm? 557 00:49:04,163 --> 00:49:06,064 It's getting late, father. 558 00:49:06,098 --> 00:49:07,666 Is it? 559 00:49:09,168 --> 00:49:10,835 Let's go inside. 560 00:49:13,306 --> 00:49:15,373 Come here, come here. 561 00:49:18,444 --> 00:49:21,446 I have seen a queen of france 562 00:49:21,480 --> 00:49:24,950 With 18 million livres of diamonds on her person. 563 00:49:27,019 --> 00:49:29,421 But i declare 564 00:49:29,455 --> 00:49:31,723 That all the charms of her face and figure 565 00:49:31,757 --> 00:49:34,025 Added to all the glitter of her jewels 566 00:49:34,060 --> 00:49:36,695 Did not impress me as much 567 00:49:36,729 --> 00:49:39,130 As that little shrub... 568 00:49:40,499 --> 00:49:43,001 Right there. 569 00:49:43,035 --> 00:49:44,569 My mother always said 570 00:49:44,604 --> 00:49:46,404 That i never delighted enough 571 00:49:46,439 --> 00:49:48,206 In the mundane. 572 00:49:50,209 --> 00:49:54,145 But now i find if i look at even the smallest thing... 573 00:49:59,185 --> 00:50:02,387 My imagination begins to roam the milky way. 574 00:50:13,399 --> 00:50:15,400 Rejoice evermore. 575 00:50:17,637 --> 00:50:20,505 - What's that, father? - Rejoice evermore. 576 00:50:21,807 --> 00:50:24,342 Well, it's a phrase from saint paul, you fool. 577 00:50:26,345 --> 00:50:28,013 Rejoice evermore. 578 00:50:28,047 --> 00:50:30,582 Rejoice evermore! 579 00:50:30,616 --> 00:50:32,284 ( Chuckles ) 580 00:50:32,318 --> 00:50:36,087 Oh, i wish that had always been in my heart and on my tongue. 581 00:50:38,024 --> 00:50:40,058 Oh. 582 00:50:40,092 --> 00:50:41,693 You know, i am filled 583 00:50:41,727 --> 00:50:43,261 With an irresistible impulse 584 00:50:43,329 --> 00:50:47,098 To fall on my knees in adoration right here. 585 00:50:47,166 --> 00:50:49,100 - Stop it. - ( Laughing, muttering ) 586 00:50:49,101 --> 00:50:50,769 587 00:50:58,110 --> 00:51:01,346 Oh, if only my knees would bend like they used to. 588 00:51:06,786 --> 00:51:09,287 ( Sighing, laughing ) 589 00:51:28,207 --> 00:51:29,874 Father? 590 00:51:37,183 --> 00:51:39,484 - Father? - ( Grunts ) 591 00:51:44,256 --> 00:51:46,057 Come, it's time for bed, father. 592 00:51:46,092 --> 00:51:49,027 - What? - Let's get you to bed. 593 00:51:49,061 --> 00:51:51,830 Sally! Sally! 594 00:51:51,864 --> 00:51:53,465 - Come. - I can't. 595 00:51:53,499 --> 00:51:55,400 Yes. Come on, father. 596 00:51:55,434 --> 00:51:57,002 Come on. Come, father. 597 00:51:57,003 --> 00:51:59,004 John: i can't. 598 00:52:08,314 --> 00:52:10,348 I need to write a letter-- 599 00:52:11,584 --> 00:52:14,019 ( Groaning ) 600 00:52:14,053 --> 00:52:16,554 - Are you comfortable? - ( Grunts ) 601 00:52:16,589 --> 00:52:19,024 - Thomas? - Yes? 602 00:52:19,058 --> 00:52:21,026 ( Panting ) 603 00:52:25,197 --> 00:52:27,699 Tomorrow is the fourth, yeah? 604 00:52:30,002 --> 00:52:32,570 Yes. It is, father. 605 00:52:32,605 --> 00:52:36,207 It was 50 years ago that our nation was born. 606 00:52:37,376 --> 00:52:39,978 I must write a letter to jefferson. 607 00:52:40,012 --> 00:52:41,980 Father, no. 608 00:52:42,014 --> 00:52:43,815 Tomorrow-- Write to him tomorrow. 609 00:52:43,849 --> 00:52:45,984 - ( Panting, grunting ) - You can do it tomorrow. 610 00:52:48,688 --> 00:52:50,622 Good. 611 00:53:02,001 --> 00:53:05,570 ( Wheezing, moaning ) 612 00:53:05,571 --> 00:53:07,238 No. 613 00:53:26,826 --> 00:53:28,994 ( Thunder rumbling ) 614 00:53:37,837 --> 00:53:40,372 ( Muttering ) 615 00:53:40,406 --> 00:53:43,708 No, father-- No, father. 616 00:53:43,776 --> 00:53:45,343 It's july the fourth. 617 00:53:45,378 --> 00:53:47,312 It was 50 years ago today 618 00:53:47,346 --> 00:53:49,180 Our nation was born. 619 00:53:59,959 --> 00:54:02,193 ( Crickets buzzing ) 620 00:54:11,537 --> 00:54:13,471 It's the fourth. 621 00:54:14,407 --> 00:54:15,941 Yes, sir. 622 00:54:15,975 --> 00:54:17,909 Oh. 623 00:54:17,944 --> 00:54:20,345 Fetch the others. 624 00:54:20,379 --> 00:54:22,013 Sally. 625 00:54:33,459 --> 00:54:35,493 ( Thunder rumbling ) 626 00:54:35,494 --> 00:54:38,229 ( Rain pattering ) 627 00:54:38,264 --> 00:54:40,966 ( Mumbling ) is that cannon fire? 628 00:54:41,000 --> 00:54:44,603 Father, it's only thunder. It's just thunder. 629 00:54:47,974 --> 00:54:51,643 ( Mumbling ) isn't that right, john? 630 00:54:52,912 --> 00:54:54,746 Johnny? 631 00:54:54,780 --> 00:54:56,781 Help me, child. 632 00:54:56,849 --> 00:54:58,917 Help me, child. 633 00:54:59,952 --> 00:55:01,920 Help me, child. 634 00:55:10,162 --> 00:55:11,696 Abigail. 635 00:55:18,704 --> 00:55:20,372 Abigail. 636 00:55:25,478 --> 00:55:27,812 It is no matter. 637 00:55:27,880 --> 00:55:29,481 You're mine. 638 00:55:31,517 --> 00:55:33,752 It's time. 639 00:55:37,723 --> 00:55:39,824 ( Crickets chirping ) 640 00:55:56,075 --> 00:55:58,343 ( Sniffles ) 641 00:55:58,377 --> 00:56:00,478 - ( Crying ) - ( Fly buzzing ) 642 00:56:16,829 --> 00:56:19,230 ( Thunder rumbling ) 643 00:56:19,265 --> 00:56:22,100 ( Wheezing ) 644 00:56:24,470 --> 00:56:26,304 Thomas jefferson. 645 00:56:27,239 --> 00:56:29,307 ( Crying ) 646 00:56:32,178 --> 00:56:33,979 Thomas jefferson... 647 00:56:37,149 --> 00:56:38,984 Survives. 648 00:57:39,946 --> 00:57:42,681 John's voice: "my dearest friend, 649 00:57:42,715 --> 00:57:44,549 Whether i stand high or low 650 00:57:44,550 --> 00:57:46,918 In the estimation of the world, 651 00:57:46,953 --> 00:57:48,820 My conscience is clear. 652 00:57:50,289 --> 00:57:52,390 I thank god i have you 653 00:57:52,391 --> 00:57:55,727 For a partner in all the joys and sorrows, 654 00:57:55,795 --> 00:57:58,630 All the prosperity and adversity of my life... 655 00:58:00,032 --> 00:58:02,300 To take a part with me in the struggle." 656 00:58:06,839 --> 00:58:10,508 Abigail's voice: "should i draw you the picture of my heart, 657 00:58:10,543 --> 00:58:13,044 You would know with what undescribable pleasure 658 00:58:13,079 --> 00:58:15,347 I have seen so many scores of years 659 00:58:15,381 --> 00:58:17,582 Roll over our heads... 660 00:58:19,051 --> 00:58:22,120 With an affection heightened and improved by time. 661 00:58:24,724 --> 00:58:26,358 Nor have the dreary years of absence 662 00:58:26,392 --> 00:58:29,227 In the smallest degree d 663 00:58:29,261 --> 00:58:33,365 The image of the dear, untitled man to whom i gave my heart. 664 00:58:35,167 --> 00:58:37,402 You could not be, 665 00:58:37,436 --> 00:58:39,938 Nor did i wish to see you, 666 00:58:40,006 --> 00:58:41,906 An inactive spectator." 667 00:58:45,411 --> 00:58:47,379 John's voice: "no, posterity, 668 00:58:47,413 --> 00:58:49,948 You will never know how much it cost us 669 00:58:49,982 --> 00:58:52,450 To preserve your freedom. 670 00:58:52,485 --> 00:58:54,719 I hope that you will make a good use of it. 671 00:58:56,555 --> 00:58:59,190 If you do not, 672 00:58:59,225 --> 00:59:00,692 I shall repent in heaven 673 00:59:00,726 --> 00:59:02,627 That i ever took half the pains... 674 00:59:04,163 --> 00:59:06,131 To preserve it." 675 00:59:14,974 --> 00:59:18,410 ( Theme music playing )