The Declaration of Independence

Year: 1938

Runtime: 17 mins

Language: English

Director: Crane Wilbur

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The short historical film dramatizes Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney’s pivotal role in July 1776, when he rode overnight to Philadelphia to break a deadlock in the Continental Congress. His decisive vote secured Delaware’s support, allowing the Declaration of Independence to be adopted.

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