The Declaration of Independence poster

The Declaration of Independence

6.7(11)193817m1

This historical featurette focuses on Caesar Rodney of Delaware who in the summer of 1776 cast the deciding vote, at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, so that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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Released
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Language
English
  • independence
  • american revolution
  • revolutionary war
  • freedom fighters

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Director

Crane Wilbur

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical26 Nov 1938

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The Declaration of Independence was released on 26 November 1938.

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    CinemaSerf

    7/10/2025

    5/10

    With the slightly incongruous strains of “God Save The King” accompanying this short feature, it offers us a zealous and simplistic, “Janet and John” guide to those brave men who decided to separate from the mother country and set out on their road to freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It’s the sort of film you might show to young children to excite their interest in history, or dressing up, or both - but…

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