1 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:11,296 ( Theme music playing ) 2 00:04:43,183 --> 00:04:45,250 John: good of you to come. 3 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:47,453 Our reunion has been long overdue. 4 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:50,723 Yes, indeed. Yes, indeed. 5 00:04:50,757 --> 00:04:53,592 It's been too damn long. 6 00:04:53,626 --> 00:04:55,561 Thank you for saying it. 7 00:04:55,595 --> 00:04:57,896 Of course. 8 00:05:09,642 --> 00:05:12,911 Abigail, benjamin has arrived. 9 00:05:14,481 --> 00:05:16,615 - Thank you, sir, for coming. - Mrs. Adams. 10 00:05:16,649 --> 00:05:20,652 Nabby, dr. Rush has come to see you. 11 00:05:26,026 --> 00:05:27,726 Mrs. Smith. 12 00:05:28,895 --> 00:05:31,030 Please. 13 00:05:33,433 --> 00:05:36,068 We will be downstairs if you need us. 14 00:05:49,883 --> 00:05:51,850 Your father has told me 15 00:05:51,885 --> 00:05:54,420 Of a certain complaint. 16 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:58,023 Would you describe it for me? 17 00:05:58,091 --> 00:06:01,427 I feel a hardness in my right breast. 18 00:06:01,461 --> 00:06:03,896 Does it cause you discomfort? 19 00:06:03,930 --> 00:06:07,399 There isreat pain sometimes. 20 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:12,438 Would you allow me 21 00:06:12,472 --> 00:06:13,906 To examine you? 22 00:06:15,775 --> 00:06:18,277 Of course. 23 00:06:18,311 --> 00:06:21,613 - Would you excuse me for a moment? - Yes. 24 00:06:47,007 --> 00:06:49,408 Ah. 25 00:06:49,442 --> 00:06:52,711 Where is mrs. Adams? 26 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:56,582 Abigail? 27 00:07:00,887 --> 00:07:03,722 - No no, caroline. - Please, sit. 28 00:07:03,757 --> 00:07:07,092 - Come away. Come along. - Uncle thomas, let me see. 29 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:09,728 Sally: help me to set the table. 30 00:07:17,837 --> 00:07:20,272 Your daughter suffers 31 00:07:20,306 --> 00:07:23,375 From a cancer of the breast. 32 00:07:24,711 --> 00:07:26,378 Merciful god. 33 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:32,017 The entire breast must be removed. 34 00:07:35,221 --> 00:07:36,989 ( Sighs ) 35 00:07:37,023 --> 00:07:40,392 Now from her account of the moving state of the tumor, 36 00:07:40,427 --> 00:07:43,495 It is now in a proper situation for the operation. 37 00:07:43,530 --> 00:07:46,398 Oh, good heavens. Is there no other remedy? 38 00:07:46,433 --> 00:07:48,901 I know of none but the knife. 39 00:07:51,938 --> 00:07:54,073 Now, my friends, 40 00:07:54,107 --> 00:07:58,010 Let there be no delay. 41 00:08:44,457 --> 00:08:46,759 Here... 42 00:08:46,793 --> 00:08:48,660 Drink this. 43 00:08:50,263 --> 00:08:51,864 Good. 44 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,799 Now lie down. 45 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:56,235 No, this way. 46 00:08:58,838 --> 00:09:00,873 Mr. Harris. 47 00:09:50,824 --> 00:09:52,891 Sally. 48 00:09:56,930 --> 00:09:58,364 Yes. 49 00:09:58,431 --> 00:10:00,866 I want you 50 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:03,435 To take the children for a walk. 51 00:10:05,171 --> 00:10:08,674 - Of course. - Yes, madam. 52 00:10:12,379 --> 00:10:14,446 Susanna. 53 00:10:15,782 --> 00:10:18,717 - Sally: abigail... - William, come along. 54 00:10:18,752 --> 00:10:20,619 We're going for a walk. 55 00:10:20,653 --> 00:10:22,888 Come, my sweet. 56 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:25,224 Where is she going? 57 00:10:25,258 --> 00:10:27,359 That's it. 58 00:10:40,707 --> 00:10:43,175 Are you ready, my brave girl? 59 00:10:45,478 --> 00:10:47,546 Bite. 60 00:11:01,194 --> 00:11:04,396 - ( Flesh slicing ) - ( Muffled cry ) 61 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:23,749 !C for god's sake, john, sit down. 62 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:26,118 ( Loud thudding ) 63 00:11:50,810 --> 00:11:53,679 ( Footsteps approaching ) 64 00:12:05,825 --> 00:12:08,994 I have never seen a patient 65 00:12:09,029 --> 00:12:10,929 With so much fortitude. 66 00:12:10,997 --> 00:12:14,900 She's resting comfortably. 67 00:12:16,836 --> 00:12:19,838 - Be strong, my friends. - She is out of danger? 68 00:12:19,873 --> 00:12:21,507 If it has not spread, 69 00:12:21,541 --> 00:12:24,009 The cancer will likely not return 70 00:12:24,044 --> 00:12:27,146 - To trouble her. - Can you be certain? 71 00:12:27,180 --> 00:12:30,049 In the matter of disease, no. 72 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:32,718 You must look to providence 73 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:35,521 And put your trust in god. 74 00:12:51,004 --> 00:12:53,539 Caroline, eat more carrots, please. 75 00:12:53,573 --> 00:12:55,140 Sally: susanna. 76 00:12:55,175 --> 00:12:57,810 - Susanna: good? - Thank you. 77 00:12:59,479 --> 00:13:03,315 Thomas: would you like to see what's in the newspaper today? 78 00:13:03,383 --> 00:13:05,884 Let's see, shall we? 79 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:09,488 Listen to this about our esteemed president mr. Jefferson: 80 00:13:09,556 --> 00:13:11,990 "Of all the damsels on the green 81 00:13:12,058 --> 00:13:14,993 On mountain... � or in valley � 82 00:13:15,061 --> 00:13:17,096 � a lass so luscious ne'er was seen � 83 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:20,599 � as monticellian sally. � ( chuckling ) 84 00:13:25,138 --> 00:13:28,007 "Yankee doodle, who's the noodle? 85 00:13:28,041 --> 00:13:31,477 What wife were half so handy? To breed a flock 86 00:13:31,511 --> 00:13:34,580 Of slaves for stock a blackamoor's a dandy." 87 00:13:34,614 --> 00:13:37,516 That's quite enough, thomas. 88 00:13:37,550 --> 00:13:39,718 I cannot believe it, not mr. Jefferson. 89 00:13:39,753 --> 00:13:42,955 Thomas: if mr. Jefferson had not been involved 90 00:13:42,989 --> 00:13:44,823 With his slave sally hemings, 91 00:13:44,858 --> 00:13:47,893 Then why would he have paid $50 to try and silence mr. Callender? 92 00:13:47,927 --> 00:13:51,163 "Mr. Callender reveals further 93 00:13:51,197 --> 00:13:53,198 That while vice president, 94 00:13:53,199 --> 00:13:56,035 Mr. Jefferson encouraged and secretly subsidized 95 00:13:56,102 --> 00:13:59,371 The publication of certain articles... 96 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:03,676 With the express intention 97 00:14:03,743 --> 00:14:05,911 Of casting doubt on the credibility 98 00:14:05,945 --> 00:14:08,380 Of his own president 99 00:14:08,415 --> 00:14:10,883 The estimable mr. Adams." 100 00:14:19,426 --> 00:14:23,395 Abigail, may i see that paper? 101 00:14:47,420 --> 00:14:50,589 While i am bold as to say that i taught mr. Jefferson 102 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:52,991 Everything that has been good and solid 103 00:14:53,026 --> 00:14:55,961 In his political conduct. 104 00:14:55,995 --> 00:14:57,496 As for the rest-- 105 00:14:57,530 --> 00:14:59,765 Callender and sally hemings will be remembered 106 00:14:59,799 --> 00:15:01,967 As long as mr. Jefferson. 107 00:15:02,035 --> 00:15:04,069 A stain on all of them. 108 00:15:04,104 --> 00:15:08,040 No no, you are wrong, sir. There you are wrong. 109 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:10,042 Mr. Jefferson's character in history 110 00:15:10,076 --> 00:15:13,312 Can be easily foreseen. Oh, yes. 111 00:15:13,346 --> 00:15:16,315 His administration will be quoted by philosophers 112 00:15:16,349 --> 00:15:19,418 As a model of profound wisdom. 113 00:15:19,452 --> 00:15:22,855 Mine will be conde to everlasting infamy. 114 00:15:22,889 --> 00:15:24,690 They will write 115 00:15:24,724 --> 00:15:28,460 Of the alien and the sedition act and of nothing else. 116 00:15:28,495 --> 00:15:30,295 - ( Rock thuds ) - ( Screams ) 117 00:15:30,330 --> 00:15:32,664 - Father! - God! 118 00:15:32,699 --> 00:15:34,266 - Oh christ! - Mother! 119 00:15:34,300 --> 00:15:36,135 ( Groans ) 120 00:15:41,341 --> 00:15:43,375 Abigail? 121 00:15:48,848 --> 00:15:51,583 Now just what do you think you are doing? 122 00:15:51,618 --> 00:15:53,886 ( Groaning ) oh hell. 123 00:15:55,388 --> 00:15:57,523 Abigail: let that be a lesson to you. 124 00:15:57,557 --> 00:16:01,193 I feel like a prisoner out here. 125 00:16:01,227 --> 00:16:02,861 Yeah. 126 00:16:02,896 --> 00:16:06,999 And there's a letter from john quincy. 127 00:16:07,033 --> 00:16:09,568 Is that all? 128 00:16:09,602 --> 00:16:11,136 I should think you would be happy 129 00:16:11,171 --> 00:16:14,340 To receive a letter from your son with news from washington city. 130 00:16:14,374 --> 00:16:17,209 - ( Men shouting ) - ( Cows mooing ) 131 00:16:17,243 --> 00:16:20,179 Do not think that i do not know what this means. 132 00:16:22,248 --> 00:16:24,383 In some circles, i am openly despised 133 00:16:24,417 --> 00:16:26,552 And in others, i am irrelevant. 134 00:16:26,586 --> 00:16:29,621 John, i do not think 135 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:32,691 That anyone thinks about us one way or t'other. 136 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:44,403 I can no longer bear this ennui, abigail. 137 00:16:47,741 --> 00:16:50,342 I thought you would find great relief... 138 00:16:52,379 --> 00:16:55,614 In having to fill your own days. 139 00:16:59,119 --> 00:17:01,120 Why don't you pick up your pen 140 00:17:01,154 --> 00:17:03,956 And correct people's misimpressions? 141 00:17:03,990 --> 00:17:07,593 ( Chuckles ) hopeless. 142 00:17:09,095 --> 00:17:12,131 No no, the essence of our revolution 143 00:17:12,165 --> 00:17:16,135 Will be that dr. Franklin smote the earth 144 00:17:16,169 --> 00:17:17,803 With his electrical rod 145 00:17:17,837 --> 00:17:20,539 And out sprang washington and jefferson, 146 00:17:20,573 --> 00:17:23,375 That they together 147 00:17:23,410 --> 00:17:26,512 Conducted all the policy negotiation, 148 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:29,281 Legislation and war. 149 00:17:30,483 --> 00:17:33,452 Mr. Jefferson did you great harm, john. 150 00:17:34,954 --> 00:17:38,190 I remember the place in my heart where thomas once sat. 151 00:17:38,224 --> 00:17:40,459 That place is now empty. 152 00:17:44,164 --> 00:17:47,232 At least he is not the revolutionary we forget. 153 00:17:47,267 --> 00:17:49,201 Now he's expanding our territories 154 00:17:49,235 --> 00:17:52,237 By brokering a deal with napoleon, huh? 155 00:17:55,542 --> 00:17:58,711 I do not need to justify myself on paper. 156 00:17:58,745 --> 00:18:00,746 Besides, posterity will judge 157 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:02,981 As she sees fit. 158 00:18:11,224 --> 00:18:13,192 What about these, father? 159 00:18:13,226 --> 00:18:16,462 What? No no no. 160 00:18:16,496 --> 00:18:18,364 Newspapers, 161 00:18:18,398 --> 00:18:22,167 "The aurora," april 1798. 162 00:18:25,472 --> 00:18:27,272 Nasty piece of work. 163 00:18:27,307 --> 00:18:29,341 It is in here somewhere, thomas! 164 00:18:33,246 --> 00:18:36,749 This entire enterprise is a bondage 165 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:38,484 To old age. 166 00:18:38,518 --> 00:18:40,619 ( Groans ) 167 00:18:44,057 --> 00:18:46,792 Some of my posterity may wish 168 00:18:46,860 --> 00:18:48,894 To see proof of the odious abuse 169 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:51,930 Of my character in newspapers, pamphlets 170 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:55,334 And letters for the past 30 years. 171 00:18:59,272 --> 00:19:02,708 "The aurora," april '98! 172 00:19:04,010 --> 00:19:05,744 Keep searching. 173 00:19:26,066 --> 00:19:28,067 Are you sure? 174 00:19:28,101 --> 00:19:30,169 Yes. 175 00:19:36,710 --> 00:19:38,877 We shall send for dr. Rush. 176 00:19:38,912 --> 00:19:40,779 There is no need. 177 00:19:40,814 --> 00:19:43,449 No need? Nabby! 178 00:19:45,318 --> 00:19:47,753 Mother, there is nothing he can do. 179 00:19:52,359 --> 00:19:55,194 He has cured you once. He can cure you again. 180 00:19:55,261 --> 00:19:59,264 I am beyond dr. Rush's art now, mother. 181 00:20:02,736 --> 00:20:06,038 It is worse than before. I can feel it. 182 00:20:43,576 --> 00:20:46,578 You must grant me something. 183 00:20:47,981 --> 00:20:49,815 Anything. 184 00:20:51,384 --> 00:20:54,687 When i am gone, 185 00:20:54,721 --> 00:20:58,123 You must not bear my husband ill. 186 00:21:01,961 --> 00:21:04,096 Promise me. 187 00:21:55,181 --> 00:21:57,216 - ( Crying ) - ( Kisses ) 188 00:21:58,718 --> 00:22:02,021 Do not cry for me. 189 00:22:52,339 --> 00:22:54,406 ( Crying ) 190 00:24:03,443 --> 00:24:07,312 Our children will want for nothing. 191 00:24:09,649 --> 00:24:12,217 At the very least i owe her memory that. 192 00:24:15,221 --> 00:24:18,323 She never lost her faith in you. 193 00:24:19,693 --> 00:24:21,794 No. 194 00:24:25,732 --> 00:24:29,001 I'm sorry she could not live to see my success. 195 00:24:31,237 --> 00:24:35,007 Our luck it seemed had changed at last. 196 00:24:43,249 --> 00:24:46,051 I am sorry too, colonel. 197 00:26:14,574 --> 00:26:16,475 An admirable likeness... 198 00:26:16,509 --> 00:26:19,411 John: whose only purpose now is to remind me 199 00:26:19,446 --> 00:26:21,880 Of my current state of decrepitude. 200 00:26:24,551 --> 00:26:26,218 When were they painted? 201 00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:28,987 Thomas: when father was president. 202 00:26:29,022 --> 00:26:31,924 They'd been sitting in mr. Stuart's studio 203 00:26:31,958 --> 00:26:33,659 All this time. 204 00:26:33,693 --> 00:26:35,461 The white house should have them. 205 00:26:38,198 --> 00:26:40,666 Thomas: mr. Stuart offered to deliverhem. 206 00:26:43,370 --> 00:26:45,804 He was told neither president madison 207 00:26:45,839 --> 00:26:47,873 Nor anyone else living in the white house 208 00:26:47,907 --> 00:26:50,743 Has any interest in them at all. 209 00:26:50,777 --> 00:26:54,013 We shall have them here 210 00:26:54,047 --> 00:26:57,216 To remind us of all we have accomplished. 211 00:27:24,978 --> 00:27:27,713 - Well? - Allow me to finish. 212 00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:48,801 I have no illusions 213 00:27:48,835 --> 00:27:52,204 That any sketches i leave behind will be received 214 00:27:52,238 --> 00:27:53,672 By the public with any favor 215 00:27:53,707 --> 00:27:57,042 Or read by them with any interest, you know? 216 00:27:57,077 --> 00:27:58,677 John. 217 00:28:04,751 --> 00:28:06,585 What possible use could anyone have 218 00:28:06,619 --> 00:28:09,388 For a seven-Volume account of so many impulsive, 219 00:28:09,422 --> 00:28:11,557 Tactless, 220 00:28:11,591 --> 00:28:14,560 Ill-Considered things. 221 00:28:14,594 --> 00:28:16,862 Rubbish! 222 00:28:19,299 --> 00:28:21,433 If i had it to do all over again, 223 00:28:21,468 --> 00:28:25,237 I would be a farming, shoemaking deacon 224 00:28:25,271 --> 00:28:27,773 Like my father. 225 00:28:33,013 --> 00:28:36,849 Yeah, although i fear i never would have won you. 226 00:28:36,883 --> 00:28:39,385 , i can't imagine you a farming, 227 00:28:39,419 --> 00:28:41,820 Shoemaking deacon's wife. 228 00:28:52,766 --> 00:28:55,200 Old age is dark 229 00:28:55,235 --> 00:28:57,269 And unlovely, sally. 230 00:28:58,571 --> 00:29:01,173 Still, you have much to be happy about. 231 00:29:01,207 --> 00:29:03,442 True. 232 00:29:04,978 --> 00:29:08,280 In a week, you and mr. Adams celebrate another anniversary. 233 00:29:08,314 --> 00:29:10,716 Yes. 234 00:29:10,750 --> 00:29:13,252 54 years, is it not? 235 00:29:15,088 --> 00:29:17,322 54 years. 236 00:29:20,694 --> 00:29:22,294 There were times 237 00:29:22,328 --> 00:29:25,130 As a young woman when i despaired 238 00:29:25,165 --> 00:29:27,299 Ever having mr. Adams beside me. 239 00:29:27,334 --> 00:29:30,069 Now... 240 00:29:30,103 --> 00:29:33,205 We have been together longer than we were ever apart. 241 00:29:40,947 --> 00:29:43,248 Sally, that was thoughtless. I am sorry. 242 00:29:45,785 --> 00:29:48,520 I did not mean to go on so. 243 00:29:48,555 --> 00:29:51,123 My own sadness 244 00:29:51,124 --> 00:29:53,192 Has not diminished the joy i take 245 00:29:53,226 --> 00:29:55,794 In what you and mr. Adams have shared. 246 00:29:59,299 --> 00:30:01,567 You are a lovely 247 00:30:01,601 --> 00:30:04,937 And generous girl, sally, 248 00:30:04,971 --> 00:30:08,240 And our lives are much richer by having you with us. 249 00:30:11,578 --> 00:30:13,679 Sometimes i fear i'm... 250 00:30:15,915 --> 00:30:19,218 An unwelcome reminder of-- 251 00:30:19,252 --> 00:30:22,988 Of mr. Adams's disappointment in charles. 252 00:30:24,090 --> 00:30:26,825 Mr. Adams loves you as i do. 253 00:30:28,061 --> 00:30:30,996 And we'll wish you here always. 254 00:30:51,151 --> 00:30:53,285 Mrs. Adams? 255 00:30:55,722 --> 00:30:57,756 Mrs. Adams. 256 00:30:57,791 --> 00:30:59,191 Mrs. Adams! 257 00:31:01,094 --> 00:31:03,228 Thomas! 258 00:31:03,263 --> 00:31:05,731 Mr. Adams! 259 00:31:05,765 --> 00:31:08,367 Come quickly! 260 00:31:13,506 --> 00:31:16,442 Mrs. Adams, wake up. 261 00:31:16,476 --> 00:31:18,444 Mr. Adams. 262 00:31:20,313 --> 00:31:23,315 - What are you talking-- What's the matter with her? - She won't wake. 263 00:31:23,350 --> 00:31:26,018 Nonsense. Here. There we go. 264 00:31:26,052 --> 00:31:27,920 ( Sally gasps ) 265 00:31:30,056 --> 00:31:31,790 Abigail! 266 00:31:31,825 --> 00:31:33,726 Abigail! 267 00:31:40,133 --> 00:31:42,267 Oh, jesus, god! 268 00:31:43,937 --> 00:31:46,672 ( Mutters ) come here. 269 00:31:46,706 --> 00:31:48,907 Help me, sally. 270 00:31:50,276 --> 00:31:53,178 Sally: come on. 271 00:31:53,213 --> 00:31:55,414 There we go. Inside. 272 00:31:55,482 --> 00:31:57,583 - Come. - Can you walk? 273 00:32:05,458 --> 00:32:08,093 ( Moaning ) 274 00:32:16,970 --> 00:32:19,371 ( Mumbling ) 275 00:32:31,317 --> 00:32:33,118 Abigail. 276 00:32:38,024 --> 00:32:40,092 There we are. 277 00:32:42,896 --> 00:32:44,963 Now there you are. 278 00:32:45,932 --> 00:32:48,200 There we go. 279 00:32:50,337 --> 00:32:52,471 There you are. 280 00:33:01,147 --> 00:33:03,115 You'll see it. 281 00:33:03,149 --> 00:33:05,117 Hydrangea. 282 00:33:05,151 --> 00:33:06,719 Do you see it? 283 00:33:06,753 --> 00:33:08,120 I brought you that. 284 00:33:08,154 --> 00:33:12,091 - Oh, yes. - Yeah, it's everywhere now. 285 00:33:15,228 --> 00:33:17,830 Oh, john. 286 00:33:20,767 --> 00:33:23,002 They've bloomed. 287 00:33:23,036 --> 00:33:26,572 Yeah, you see? 288 00:33:31,111 --> 00:33:33,645 I knew that you would come back to me. 289 00:33:33,680 --> 00:33:36,615 - John, john. - I told that doctor 290 00:33:36,649 --> 00:33:38,917 That you would see me. 291 00:33:41,021 --> 00:33:44,056 - I can feel it. - No. 292 00:33:44,090 --> 00:33:46,225 Never, no. 293 00:33:46,259 --> 00:33:49,395 And i am amazed 294 00:33:49,429 --> 00:33:51,730 I am the first to depart. 295 00:33:55,301 --> 00:33:58,137 I am not gonna let you go. 296 00:33:58,171 --> 00:34:00,105 I will not let you go. 297 00:34:00,140 --> 00:34:03,175 We have no choice in the matter, john. 298 00:34:03,209 --> 00:34:05,244 Oh, john. 299 00:34:07,747 --> 00:34:11,083 But i will be there 300 00:34:11,117 --> 00:34:13,118 For you as they-- 301 00:34:13,153 --> 00:34:15,821 As they-- As they are now... 302 00:34:15,855 --> 00:34:17,923 - For me. ( Labored breathing ) - No, you will wait for me. 303 00:34:17,957 --> 00:34:20,592 You will wait for me. Abigail. 304 00:34:24,197 --> 00:34:25,764 Abigail. 305 00:34:25,799 --> 00:34:28,400 Don't go away from me, my friend. 306 00:34:32,505 --> 00:34:35,607 Don't go away from me. 307 00:34:37,043 --> 00:34:40,779 Abigail, my friend. 308 00:34:50,523 --> 00:34:52,591 Thomas? 309 00:34:58,565 --> 00:35:01,433 Thomas. 310 00:36:09,736 --> 00:36:13,072 I wish i could lie down with her and die too. 311 00:36:18,011 --> 00:36:20,112 I cannot conceive 312 00:36:20,146 --> 00:36:23,649 That god would create such a creature as her 313 00:36:23,683 --> 00:36:27,786 To simply live and die on the earth. 314 00:36:30,657 --> 00:36:33,425 The longer i live... 315 00:36:36,096 --> 00:36:37,696 The more i read, 316 00:36:37,697 --> 00:36:41,033 The more patiently i think, 317 00:36:41,101 --> 00:36:42,768 The more... 318 00:36:44,604 --> 00:36:47,706 Anxiously i inquire, 319 00:36:49,609 --> 00:36:52,511 The less i seem to know. 320 00:36:56,182 --> 00:36:58,250 ( Groans ) 321 00:37:19,839 --> 00:37:21,807 ( Footsteps approaching ) 322 00:37:32,686 --> 00:37:35,354 Is there anyone else you wish me to notify? 323 00:37:36,823 --> 00:37:39,091 There are so few left alive 324 00:37:39,159 --> 00:37:41,694 Who know either of us. 325 00:37:43,863 --> 00:37:46,165 What about mr. Jefferson? 326 00:37:49,736 --> 00:37:53,605 Surely, he will wish to share your sorrow. 327 00:37:57,944 --> 00:38:00,112 If i should receive a letter from him... 328 00:38:04,017 --> 00:38:06,151 I would not fail to answer it. 329 00:38:07,387 --> 00:38:10,456 Perhaps if you were to write yourself... 330 00:38:12,959 --> 00:38:16,428 The man did me and my reputation great insult. 331 00:38:19,566 --> 00:38:21,467 He honored and salaried 332 00:38:21,501 --> 00:38:25,337 Every villain he could find who was my enemy. 333 00:38:28,341 --> 00:38:30,342 Well... 334 00:38:30,377 --> 00:38:33,278 That is why it is you 335 00:38:33,313 --> 00:38:36,515 Who must show the magnanimity 336 00:38:36,549 --> 00:38:38,884 Of great minds. 337 00:38:38,918 --> 00:38:41,487 I always considered you and him... 338 00:38:42,922 --> 00:38:46,425 The north and the south poles of our revolution. 339 00:38:47,761 --> 00:38:51,497 Some talked, some wrote and some fought to promote 340 00:38:51,564 --> 00:38:53,165 And establish it, but... 341 00:38:54,901 --> 00:38:57,069 You and mr. Jefferson... 342 00:38:58,571 --> 00:39:01,006 Thought for us all. 343 00:39:26,666 --> 00:39:29,368 John's voice: "my dear friend, 344 00:39:29,402 --> 00:39:31,437 One trouble never comes alone. 345 00:39:32,439 --> 00:39:33,872 And at our ages, 346 00:39:33,873 --> 00:39:35,674 We may expect more and more of them 347 00:39:35,742 --> 00:39:37,643 Every day in groups, 348 00:39:37,677 --> 00:39:40,779 And every day less fortitude to bear them. 349 00:39:40,814 --> 00:39:43,882 In the years since our parting, 350 00:39:43,883 --> 00:39:46,118 I have lost my daughter. 351 00:39:46,152 --> 00:39:48,220 Now... 352 00:39:48,221 --> 00:39:51,924 My dear wife of 54 years 353 00:39:51,958 --> 00:39:54,226 Has been taken away from me. 354 00:39:55,762 --> 00:39:59,231 And she goes to a country where there will be no war, 355 00:39:59,299 --> 00:40:01,233 Nor envy, nor jealousy, 356 00:40:01,234 --> 00:40:04,003 Nor rivalry or party. 357 00:40:07,107 --> 00:40:09,675 I am, sir, 358 00:40:09,709 --> 00:40:11,910 Your afflicted friend: 359 00:40:11,911 --> 00:40:13,812 John adams." 360 00:40:21,888 --> 00:40:24,757 Jefferson's voice: "monticello, april the sixth, 361 00:40:24,791 --> 00:40:26,625 1819. 362 00:40:26,659 --> 00:40:28,594 My dear friend, 363 00:40:29,996 --> 00:40:33,766 Tried myself in the school of human affliction, 364 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:37,002 I know well and feel what you have lost, 365 00:40:38,271 --> 00:40:40,239 What you have suffered, are suffering 366 00:40:40,273 --> 00:40:42,141 And have yet to endure. 367 00:40:42,175 --> 00:40:44,176 These same trials have taught me 368 00:40:44,210 --> 00:40:47,246 That for ills so immeasurable, 369 00:40:47,280 --> 00:40:50,115 Time and silence are the only medicines. 370 00:40:51,317 --> 00:40:53,318 It is of some comfort to us both 371 00:40:53,353 --> 00:40:55,454 That the term is not very distant 372 00:40:55,488 --> 00:40:58,290 At which we are to deposit our sorrows 373 00:40:58,291 --> 00:41:00,592 And suffering bodies, 374 00:41:00,627 --> 00:41:04,763 And to ascend to an ecstatic meeting 375 00:41:04,798 --> 00:41:07,199 With the friends we have loved and lost... 376 00:41:08,401 --> 00:41:10,469 And whom we shall still love 377 00:41:10,503 --> 00:41:12,237 And never lose again. 378 00:41:12,272 --> 00:41:14,807 God support you under your heavy affliction. 379 00:41:16,810 --> 00:41:18,977 Your friend, thomas jefferson." 380 00:41:25,218 --> 00:41:29,021 John's voice: "you and i have passed our lives in serious times 381 00:41:30,256 --> 00:41:31,757 And we have suffered ourselves 382 00:41:31,791 --> 00:41:35,160 To be the passive subjects of public discussion, 383 00:41:35,195 --> 00:41:37,663 And reaped animosity and bitterness. 384 00:41:38,998 --> 00:41:40,833 I am fixed in my opinions 385 00:41:40,834 --> 00:41:43,502 And too old to change them, 386 00:41:43,503 --> 00:41:45,537 But you and i ought not to die 387 00:41:45,572 --> 00:41:48,307 Before we have explained ourselves to each other." 388 00:41:48,341 --> 00:41:51,010 Jefferson's voice: "as long as there is government, 389 00:41:51,011 --> 00:41:53,078 There will be differences of opinion. 390 00:41:53,113 --> 00:41:55,647 Everyone takes a side 391 00:41:55,682 --> 00:41:58,650 In favor of the many or the few. 392 00:41:58,685 --> 00:42:01,387 Nothing new coul added by you or me 393 00:42:01,421 --> 00:42:03,055 To what has been said by others 394 00:42:03,089 --> 00:42:05,124 And will be said in every age." 395 00:42:06,526 --> 00:42:08,293 John's voice: "whether you or i were right, 396 00:42:08,328 --> 00:42:11,063 Posterity must judge. 397 00:42:11,097 --> 00:42:13,098 Yet, i ask of you, 398 00:42:13,133 --> 00:42:16,402 Who shall write the history of our revolution? 399 00:42:17,370 --> 00:42:19,872 Who can write it?" 400 00:42:19,906 --> 00:42:22,241 Jefferson's voice: "you ask who shall write the history 401 00:42:22,275 --> 00:42:24,743 Of our revolution. 402 00:42:24,778 --> 00:42:26,679 Nobody, 403 00:42:26,713 --> 00:42:30,182 Except merely its external facts. 404 00:42:31,685 --> 00:42:33,318 I prefer to look back on those days 405 00:42:33,353 --> 00:42:35,521 When massachusetts and virginia 406 00:42:35,555 --> 00:42:38,590 Lived and acted in perfect harmony." 407 00:42:45,165 --> 00:42:47,066 "Monticello, 408 00:42:47,100 --> 00:42:49,234 February 20th, 409 00:42:49,269 --> 00:42:51,270 1825. 410 00:42:51,304 --> 00:42:53,505 Jefferson's voice: "my dear friend, 411 00:42:53,540 --> 00:42:58,110 I sincerely congratulate you on the high gratification 412 00:42:58,144 --> 00:43:00,212 Which the issue of the late election..." 413 00:43:00,246 --> 00:43:01,947 John quincy: "...must have afforded you. 414 00:43:03,416 --> 00:43:05,551 It must excite ineffable feelings 415 00:43:05,618 --> 00:43:07,119 In the breast of a father 416 00:43:07,153 --> 00:43:09,488 To have lived to see a son..." 417 00:43:11,825 --> 00:43:14,426 Continue. 418 00:43:14,494 --> 00:43:16,261 My dear, would you mind? 419 00:43:17,630 --> 00:43:20,766 Louisa: "it must excite ineffable feelings 420 00:43:20,800 --> 00:43:22,267 In the breast of a father 421 00:43:22,335 --> 00:43:23,869 To have lived to see a son, 422 00:43:23,903 --> 00:43:27,573 To whose education and happiness his life has been devoted, 423 00:43:28,942 --> 00:43:30,976 So eminently distinguished 424 00:43:31,011 --> 00:43:33,445 By the voice of his country." 425 00:43:35,115 --> 00:43:37,750 John: yes indeed. Yes indeed. 426 00:43:39,586 --> 00:43:42,888 Although, no man who ever held the office of president 427 00:43:42,922 --> 00:43:46,558 Would congratulate a friend, to say nothing of his son, 428 00:43:46,593 --> 00:43:48,193 On obtaining it. 429 00:43:49,529 --> 00:43:52,598 "Nights of rest to you and days of tranquility 430 00:43:52,632 --> 00:43:56,201 Are the wishes i tender you with my affectionate respects. 431 00:43:57,504 --> 00:43:59,171 Thomas jefferson." 432 00:44:02,208 --> 00:44:03,909 Well well well well. 433 00:44:06,413 --> 00:44:09,682 None of the letters i have received from my friend in monticello... 434 00:44:12,252 --> 00:44:14,420 Have ever meant as much to me as that one. 435 00:44:17,724 --> 00:44:20,259 Mr. Jefferson knows my heart 436 00:44:20,326 --> 00:44:22,161 As well as any man living. 437 00:44:25,131 --> 00:44:26,865 He writes the truth, you know. 438 00:44:35,241 --> 00:44:37,109 That boy over there has made me 439 00:44:37,143 --> 00:44:39,645 The proudest father in america. 440 00:44:42,749 --> 00:44:45,250 To presidejohn quincy adams, 441 00:44:45,285 --> 00:44:47,419 The sixth president of these united states, 442 00:44:47,454 --> 00:44:49,488 And to president john adams 443 00:44:49,522 --> 00:44:51,557 On his 90th birthday. 444 00:44:51,591 --> 00:44:55,227 May we all hope to achieve such longevity. 445 00:44:55,261 --> 00:44:56,695 Hear, hear. 446 00:44:56,730 --> 00:44:58,364 Hear, hear. 447 00:45:00,033 --> 00:45:03,335 - You do not drink, mr. Adams. - I do not care to be reminded 448 00:45:03,370 --> 00:45:05,738 That i am an old dotard. 449 00:45:07,574 --> 00:45:10,042 Well, neither do we, sir. 450 00:45:11,811 --> 00:45:13,379 ( Grunts ) 451 00:45:17,851 --> 00:45:20,986 Congress has grown indolent and palsied 452 00:45:21,021 --> 00:45:22,521 Before their constituents 453 00:45:22,555 --> 00:45:24,023 So i intend to take a strong lead. 454 00:45:24,090 --> 00:45:27,226 - Father? - Hmm? 455 00:45:27,227 --> 00:45:29,061 Are you listening? 456 00:45:30,964 --> 00:45:33,165 Ah. Yeah. 457 00:45:35,735 --> 00:45:37,302 Go on. 458 00:45:37,337 --> 00:45:39,104 In my state of the union address, 459 00:45:39,139 --> 00:45:40,906 I intend to propose a strengthening 460 00:45:40,940 --> 00:45:42,775 Of the federal government. 461 00:45:42,809 --> 00:45:44,376 We need to raise taxes. 462 00:45:44,411 --> 00:45:47,279 This country's in dire need of some decent roads, 463 00:45:47,313 --> 00:45:48,747 Canals... 464 00:45:48,782 --> 00:45:51,016 - A national university, - ( Grunting ) 465 00:45:52,385 --> 00:45:53,752 - A department of the interior, - ( Laughs ) 466 00:45:53,787 --> 00:45:55,754 A national currency. 467 00:45:55,755 --> 00:45:58,090 They will call you a monarchist-- 468 00:45:59,225 --> 00:46:01,427 "King adams ii." 469 00:46:02,529 --> 00:46:04,430 You move too fast. 470 00:46:04,431 --> 00:46:05,931 There is no time to waste. 471 00:46:05,999 --> 00:46:07,399 Ah. 472 00:46:07,434 --> 00:46:09,535 You should look to your wife 473 00:46:09,569 --> 00:46:12,104 For the guidance that you seek, not me. 474 00:46:13,707 --> 00:46:16,275 Your mother was always my most faithful advisor... 475 00:46:20,013 --> 00:46:21,613 And the wisest. 476 00:46:24,684 --> 00:46:26,318 Trumbull: congress have commissioned me 477 00:46:26,353 --> 00:46:28,187 To commemorate the 50th anniversary 478 00:46:28,221 --> 00:46:31,090 Of the birth of our proud republic. 479 00:46:31,124 --> 00:46:32,691 My humble rendition 480 00:46:32,726 --> 00:46:34,593 Of this momentous scene-- 481 00:46:34,627 --> 00:46:36,128 For what could have been more momentous 482 00:46:36,129 --> 00:46:37,629 In the history of our young nation 483 00:46:37,664 --> 00:46:40,199 Than the signing of the "declaration of independence"-- 484 00:46:40,233 --> 00:46:43,202 Will hang in the rotunda of the capitol. 485 00:46:44,938 --> 00:46:47,406 I offer to you now for your delectation 486 00:46:47,440 --> 00:46:50,309 And, may i dare to hope, 487 00:46:50,343 --> 00:46:52,044 Your approval. 488 00:47:00,253 --> 00:47:01,887 ( Sighs ) 489 00:47:11,631 --> 00:47:13,399 All dead. 490 00:47:16,903 --> 00:47:18,537 Sir? 491 00:47:18,571 --> 00:47:20,172 All dead... 492 00:47:21,107 --> 00:47:23,942 The whole lot of them, 493 00:47:24,010 --> 00:47:25,911 Except for me and jefferson. 494 00:47:30,050 --> 00:47:31,750 Yes, sir. 495 00:47:34,454 --> 00:47:37,523 Does the painting do you justice? 496 00:47:37,557 --> 00:47:39,692 Mmm. ( Clears throat ) 497 00:47:40,627 --> 00:47:42,494 A shin piece. 498 00:47:42,529 --> 00:47:46,231 - Trumbull: i beg your pardon? - A shin piece, sir. 499 00:47:46,266 --> 00:47:48,801 It's all-- All legs and ankles. 500 00:47:48,835 --> 00:47:50,402 ( Chuckles ) 501 00:47:51,604 --> 00:47:53,872 You know, i-- I am informed 502 00:47:53,940 --> 00:47:57,376 That one of the greatest talents of a painter 503 00:47:57,377 --> 00:48:01,213 Is the capability to comprehend a large space. 504 00:48:01,247 --> 00:48:03,949 Herr rubens, whose canvases 505 00:48:03,983 --> 00:48:05,617 I always paused to admire 506 00:48:05,652 --> 00:48:08,654 When i was staying in holland, was a master of this. 507 00:48:08,722 --> 00:48:11,090 You, mr. Trumbull, 508 00:48:11,124 --> 00:48:14,126 Are no rubens. 509 00:48:15,295 --> 00:48:18,397 Well, i do not claim to be a rubens, sir. 510 00:48:18,465 --> 00:48:20,799 I would, however, remind you that 511 00:48:20,834 --> 00:48:22,401 Herr rubens never painted 512 00:48:22,435 --> 00:48:25,504 Such a uniquely american subject. 513 00:48:25,538 --> 00:48:28,207 As to the painting's singularity 514 00:48:28,241 --> 00:48:29,908 I can offer no opinion. 515 00:48:31,745 --> 00:48:33,746 But i will say this-- 516 00:48:35,749 --> 00:48:38,017 It is very bad history. 517 00:48:40,086 --> 00:48:42,054 The likenesses have been very carefully researched-- 518 00:48:42,088 --> 00:48:44,590 No scene such as you depict here 519 00:48:44,624 --> 00:48:46,191 Ever took place. 520 00:48:46,226 --> 00:48:48,560 There was not one moment or one day 521 00:48:48,595 --> 00:48:50,662 When all the delegates from the congress gathered 522 00:48:50,697 --> 00:48:52,598 To record their signatures. 523 00:48:52,632 --> 00:48:55,034 This is a matter of detail. 524 00:48:55,068 --> 00:48:57,102 May i remind you, sir, 525 00:48:57,170 --> 00:49:00,072 That we were already at war? 526 00:49:00,106 --> 00:49:03,409 Now, contrary to your tranquil scene, 527 00:49:03,443 --> 00:49:04,977 Your subjects were scurrying 528 00:49:05,011 --> 00:49:07,079 In and out of philadelphia all summer long, 529 00:49:07,113 --> 00:49:09,381 Affixing their names to mr. Jefferson's... 530 00:49:10,950 --> 00:49:14,453 Hallowed parchment whenever they happened to be in town. 531 00:49:14,487 --> 00:49:19,024 You would not deny the artist a certain... license? 532 00:49:19,059 --> 00:49:21,293 Do not let our posterity 533 00:49:21,327 --> 00:49:24,563 Be deluded with fictions 534 00:49:24,597 --> 00:49:26,165 Under the guise of poetical 535 00:49:26,199 --> 00:49:28,200 Or graphical license. 536 00:49:28,234 --> 00:49:31,403 It is a very common observation 537 00:49:31,438 --> 00:49:33,305 In europe, mr. Trumbull, 538 00:49:33,306 --> 00:49:35,107 That nothing is so false 539 00:49:35,141 --> 00:49:36,642 As modern history. 540 00:49:36,710 --> 00:49:40,045 Well, i would hasten to add 541 00:49:40,080 --> 00:49:42,848 That nothing is so false as modern european history 542 00:49:42,882 --> 00:49:45,517 Except modern american history. 543 00:49:47,721 --> 00:49:50,222 In plain english, sir, 544 00:49:52,192 --> 00:49:55,327 I consider the true history of the american revolution... 545 00:49:58,498 --> 00:50:00,499 As lost... 546 00:50:07,307 --> 00:50:08,841 Forever. 547 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:37,136 I have some scruples of conscience about... 548 00:50:38,872 --> 00:50:40,339 Whether i ought to be preserved, 549 00:50:40,407 --> 00:50:43,308 Or whether it would be charity of me to stumble. 550 00:50:45,779 --> 00:50:47,279 Still-- 551 00:50:47,313 --> 00:50:51,083 Still, i am not weary of life. 552 00:50:52,552 --> 00:50:54,086 Strangely, 553 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:55,921 I have hope. 554 00:50:57,557 --> 00:50:59,491 You take away hope and what remains? 555 00:50:59,559 --> 00:51:02,027 What pleasures? Do you follow me, thomas? 556 00:51:02,062 --> 00:51:03,529 Hmm? 557 00:51:03,563 --> 00:51:05,464 It's getting late, father. 558 00:51:05,498 --> 00:51:07,066 Is it? 559 00:51:08,568 --> 00:51:10,235 Let's go inside. 560 00:51:12,706 --> 00:51:14,773 Come here, come here. 561 00:51:17,844 --> 00:51:20,846 I have seen a queen of france 562 00:51:20,880 --> 00:51:24,350 With 18 million livres of diamonds on her person. 563 00:51:26,419 --> 00:51:28,821 But i declare 564 00:51:28,855 --> 00:51:31,123 That all the charms of her face and figure 565 00:51:31,157 --> 00:51:33,425 Added to all the glitter of her jewels 566 00:51:33,460 --> 00:51:36,095 Did not impress me as much 567 00:51:36,129 --> 00:51:38,530 As that little shrub... 568 00:51:39,899 --> 00:51:42,401 Right there. 569 00:51:42,435 --> 00:51:43,969 My mother always said 570 00:51:44,004 --> 00:51:45,804 That i never delighted enough 571 00:51:45,839 --> 00:51:47,606 In the mundane. 572 00:51:49,609 --> 00:51:53,545 But now i find if i look at even the smallest thing... 573 00:51:58,585 --> 00:52:01,787 My imagination begins to roam the milky way. 574 00:52:12,799 --> 00:52:14,800 Rejoice evermore. 575 00:52:17,037 --> 00:52:19,905 - What's that, father? - Rejoice evermore. 576 00:52:21,207 --> 00:52:23,742 Well, it's a phrase from saint paul, you fool. 577 00:52:25,745 --> 00:52:27,413 Rejoice evermore. 578 00:52:27,447 --> 00:52:29,982 Rejoice evermore! 579 00:52:30,016 --> 00:52:31,684 ( Chuckles ) 580 00:52:31,718 --> 00:52:35,487 Oh, i wish that had always been in my heart and on my tongue. 581 00:52:37,424 --> 00:52:39,458 Oh. 582 00:52:39,492 --> 00:52:41,093 You know, i am filled 583 00:52:41,127 --> 00:52:42,661 With an irresistible impulse 584 00:52:42,729 --> 00:52:46,498 To fall on my knees in adoration right here. 585 00:52:46,566 --> 00:52:48,500 - Stop it. - ( Laughing, muttering ) 586 00:52:48,501 --> 00:52:50,169 588 00:52:57,510 --> 00:53:00,746 Oh, if only my knees would bend like they used to. 589 00:53:06,186 --> 00:53:08,687 ( Sighing, laughing ) 590 00:53:27,607 --> 00:53:29,274 Father? 591 00:53:36,583 --> 00:53:38,884 - Father? - ( Grunts ) 592 00:53:43,656 --> 00:53:45,457 Come, it's time for bed, father. 593 00:53:45,492 --> 00:53:48,427 - What? - Let's get you to bed. 594 00:53:48,461 --> 00:53:51,230 Sally! Sally! 595 00:53:51,264 --> 00:53:52,865 - Come. - I can't. 596 00:53:52,899 --> 00:53:54,800 Yes. Come on, father. 597 00:53:54,834 --> 00:53:56,402 Come on. Come, father. 598 00:53:56,403 --> 00:53:58,404 John: i can't. 599 00:54:07,714 --> 00:54:09,748 I need to write a letter-- 600 00:54:10,984 --> 00:54:13,419 ( Groaning ) 601 00:54:13,453 --> 00:54:15,954 - Are you comfortable? - ( Grunts ) 602 00:54:15,989 --> 00:54:18,424 - Thomas? - Yes? 603 00:54:18,458 --> 00:54:20,426 ( Panting ) 604 00:54:24,597 --> 00:54:27,099 Tomorrow is the fourth, yeah? 605 00:54:29,402 --> 00:54:31,970 Yes. It is, father. 606 00:54:32,005 --> 00:54:35,607 It was 50 years ago that our nation was born. 607 00:54:36,776 --> 00:54:39,378 I must write a letter to jefferson. 608 00:54:39,412 --> 00:54:41,380 Father, no. 609 00:54:41,414 --> 00:54:43,215 Tomorrow-- Write to him tomorrow. 610 00:54:43,249 --> 00:54:45,384 - ( Panting, grunting ) - You can do it tomorrow. 611 00:54:48,088 --> 00:54:50,022 Good. 612 00:55:01,401 --> 00:55:04,970 ( Wheezing, moaning ) 613 00:55:04,971 --> 00:55:06,638 No. 614 00:55:26,226 --> 00:55:28,394 ( Thunder rumbling ) 615 00:55:37,237 --> 00:55:39,772 ( Muttering ) 616 00:55:39,806 --> 00:55:43,108 No, father-- No, father. 617 00:55:43,176 --> 00:55:44,743 It's july the fourth. 618 00:55:44,778 --> 00:55:46,712 It was 50 years ago today 619 00:55:46,746 --> 00:55:48,580 Our nation was born. 620 00:55:59,359 --> 00:56:01,593 ( Crickets buzzing ) 621 00:56:10,937 --> 00:56:12,871 It's the fourth. 622 00:56:13,807 --> 00:56:15,341 Yes, sir. 623 00:56:15,375 --> 00:56:17,309 Oh. 624 00:56:17,344 --> 00:56:19,745 Fetch the others. 625 00:56:19,779 --> 00:56:21,413 Sally. 626 00:56:32,859 --> 00:56:34,893 ( Thunder rumbling ) 627 00:56:34,894 --> 00:56:37,629 ( Rain pattering ) 628 00:56:37,664 --> 00:56:40,366 ( Mumbling ) is that cannon fire? 629 00:56:40,400 --> 00:56:44,003 Father, it's only thunder. It's just thunder. 630 00:56:47,374 --> 00:56:51,043 ( Mumbling ) isn't that right, john? 631 00:56:52,312 --> 00:56:54,146 Johnny? 632 00:56:54,180 --> 00:56:56,181 Help me, child. 633 00:56:56,249 --> 00:56:58,317 Help me, child. 634 00:56:59,352 --> 00:57:01,320 Help me, child. 635 00:57:09,562 --> 00:57:11,096 Abigail. 636 00:57:18,104 --> 00:57:19,772 Abigail. 637 00:57:24,878 --> 00:57:27,212 It is no matter. 638 00:57:27,280 --> 00:57:28,881 You're mine. 639 00:57:30,917 --> 00:57:33,152 It's time. 640 00:57:37,123 --> 00:57:39,224 ( Crickets chirping ) 641 00:57:55,475 --> 00:57:57,743 ( Sniffles ) 642 00:57:57,777 --> 00:57:59,878 - ( Crying ) - ( Fly buzzing ) 643 00:58:16,229 --> 00:58:18,630 ( Thunder rumbling ) 644 00:58:18,665 --> 00:58:21,500 ( Wheezing ) 645 00:58:23,870 --> 00:58:25,704 Thomas jefferson. 646 00:58:26,639 --> 00:58:28,707 ( Crying ) 647 00:58:31,578 --> 00:58:33,379 Thomas jefferson... 648 00:58:36,549 --> 00:58:38,384 Survives. 649 00:59:39,346 --> 00:59:42,081 John's voice: "my dearest friend, 650 00:59:42,115 --> 00:59:43,949 Whether i stand high or low 651 00:59:43,950 --> 00:59:46,318 In the estimation of the world, 652 00:59:46,353 --> 00:59:48,220 My conscience is clear. 653 00:59:49,689 --> 00:59:51,790 I thank god i have you 654 00:59:51,791 --> 00:59:55,127 For a partner in all the joys and sorrows, 655 00:59:55,195 --> 00:59:58,030 All the prosperity and adversity of my life... 656 00:59:59,432 --> 01:00:01,700 To take a part with me in the struggle." 657 01:00:06,239 --> 01:00:09,908 Abigail's voice: "should i draw you the picture of my heart, 658 01:00:09,943 --> 01:00:12,444 You would know with what undescribable pleasure 659 01:00:12,479 --> 01:00:14,747 I have seen so many scores of years 660 01:00:14,781 --> 01:00:16,982 Roll over our heads... 661 01:00:18,451 --> 01:00:21,520 With an affection heightened and improved by time. 662 01:00:24,124 --> 01:00:25,758 Nor have the dreary years of absence 663 01:00:25,792 --> 01:00:28,627 In the smallest degree d 664 01:00:28,661 --> 01:00:32,765 The image of the dear, untitled man to whom i gave my heart. 665 01:00:34,567 --> 01:00:36,802 You could not be, 666 01:00:36,836 --> 01:00:39,338 Nor did i wish to see you, 667 01:00:39,406 --> 01:00:41,306 An inactive spectator." 668 01:00:44,811 --> 01:00:46,779 John's voice: "no, posterity, 669 01:00:46,813 --> 01:00:49,348 You will never know how much it cost us 670 01:00:49,382 --> 01:00:51,850 To preserve your freedom. 671 01:00:51,885 --> 01:00:54,119 I hope that you will make a good use of it. 672 01:00:55,955 --> 01:00:58,590 If you do not, 673 01:00:58,625 --> 01:01:00,092 I shall repent in heaven 674 01:01:00,126 --> 01:01:02,027 That i ever took half the pains... 675 01:01:03,563 --> 01:01:05,531 To preserve it." 676 01:01:14,374 --> 01:01:17,810 ( Theme music playing )