Chapter 1

The Founders on film

Chapter 2

The Lincoln legacy

Chapter 3

Playing modern commanders-in-chief

Chapter 4

Fictional commanders-in-chief

Ch 1 · The Founders on film
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schopenhauer The earliest silent films depicting George Washington

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The first silent Washingtons

schopenhauer The silent shorts Washington Under the British Flag and Washington Under the American Flag depicted his early French and Indian War exploits.

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Quiz

In which 1909 silent film did Joseph Kilgour first portray George Washington on screen?

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Which actor, known for playing a detective in the TV series 'House,' wore a prosthetic nose to play George Washington in the 2008 HBO miniseries 'John Adams'?

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Legends are always far simpler than the people who lived them.

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schopenhauer Paul Giamatti portrays the combative founding father John Adams.

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Paul Giamatti's irascible John Adams

schopenhauer The drama portrays the future president defending British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

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In the first episode of the 2008 miniseries 'John Adams,' what historic event does John Adams defend British soldiers for in court?

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How many Primetime Emmy Awards did the 2008 HBO miniseries 'John Adams' win, setting a television record?

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Fun Fact

Silent film extras: The 1909 silent film about George Washington used real war veterans as background extras to ensure historical accuracy.

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schopenhauer Nick Nolte plays Thomas Jefferson in the film Jefferson in Paris.

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Presidential Role Call
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schopenhauer Match actors to their presidential roles to discover how cinema portrays history.

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Quiz

Which actress portrayed Sally Hemings in the 1995 film 'Jefferson in Paris'?

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What role did Thomas Jefferson hold in France during the years 1784 to 1789, as depicted in the 1995 film 'Jefferson in Paris'?

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Glossary
founding father (noun)
An originator of an institution, movement, or country. In 1972, William Daniels portrayed John Adams in the film adaptation of the musical 1776.

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schopenhauer Jeff Daniels' Delaware Crossing

Cold Delaware / Canadian ice / Daniels is Washington

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Which historic battle is the central focus of the 2000 television movie 'The Crossing,' starring Jeff Daniels?

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What prestigious award did the 2000 historical drama 'The Crossing' win for outstanding excellence in broadcasting?

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Gossip

Who is the most interesting Founding Father to watch on screen?

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