John Dickinson delivers arguments against breaking with the crown. Meanwhile, efforts are made to lock up traitors and spies.

Washington sends a warning about treachery within his ranks, the British invade, and five men assemble, fatefully, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is sweltering. Washington is worried. And a small group of willful men are about to make history.

John Dickinson delivers arguments against breaking with the crown. Meanwhile, efforts are made to lock up traitors and spies.

John Adams predicts that future generations will celebrate July 2nd for generations. Adams got the date wrong, but he didn't oversell its importance.