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Why I LOVE the Movie 1776

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2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation to celebrate that occurrence, “America250” (a nonpartisan initiative) will seek to involve citizens; the Idaho Historical Society is organizing activities in our state. In 1969, “1776: A Musical” opened on Broadway to great acclaim, winning three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the movie, “1776” appeared in 1972. This PowerPoint presentation focuses on the main characters (especially John Adams) and the basic historical accuracy (and some inaccuracies) of the movie.