Based on the Pulitzer prize winning book by David McCullough, John Adams chronicles the life of this remarkable historical figure, a man whose fiercely independent spirit, reverence for the rule of law, and commitment to personal liberty profoundly influenced the values on which the U.S. was founded...
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01x07 Part 7 - Peacefield Aired: Apr. 20, 2008In retirement, John Adams begins to write his memoirs and works on mending his relationship with Thomas Jefferson through a series of correspondence. … [continue reading]
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- 01x07 Part 7 - Pe… (Apr. 20, 2008)
- 01x06 Part 6 - Un… (Apr. 13, 2008)
- 01x05 Part 5 - Un… (Apr. 06, 2008)
- 01x04 Part 4 - Re… (Mar. 30, 2008)
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- Tom Hooper (II) (7 episodes)
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- Kirk Ellis (7 episodes)
- David McCullough (7 episodes)
- Michelle Ashford (1 episodes)
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- While Adams' last words were reportedly "Jefferson survives", in reality Jefferson had died several hours earlier. Adams never received the news of his death. And while "Jefferson Survives"…
[show]While Adams' last words were reportedly "Jefferson survives", in reality Jefferson had died several hours earlier. Adams never received the news of his death. And while "Jefferson Survives" was apparently his last eloquently spoken words, his actual last words was a panicked cry of help to one of his grandchildren before he died.
[hide] - Goof (factual errors): After the death of Abigail there is a scene where Dr. Benjamin Rush is consoling John Adams and encourages him to write to Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Rush died 5 years…
[show]Goof (factual errors): After the death of Abigail there is a scene where Dr. Benjamin Rush is consoling John Adams and encourages him to write to Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Rush died 5 years before Abigail.
[hide] - Goof (anachronisms): When President John Quincy Adams is discussing his goals with his father, he states that he'll outline these objectives in his State of the Union address. The term "State…
[show]Goof (anachronisms): When President John Quincy Adams is discussing his goals with his father, he states that he'll outline these objectives in his State of the Union address. The term "State of the Union Address" was not in use until 1934. At that time, 1825, it was referred to as the Annual Message to Congress.
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