Love, love William Daniels in this scene. How he lets us into Adams' soul and displays his deep-seated insecurities. He really was (is) a magnificent actor!
I love this entire show/movie but this has to be my fav part even more so then John's opening lines. The end of this song always brings a tear to my eye. I honestly hope I can find my own Abigail in my life.
"...and the Sisterhood of the Truro Synagogue, and the Friday Evening Baptist Sewing Circle, and the Holy Christian Sisters of Saint Claire" I love these lines so much. Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of this country, and this line really exemplifies it. The fact that all of these groups came together for a common goal despite their differences. And the law that the founding fathers later put into place protecting their rights to practice differently.
I love how while the men were debating fishing rights and whether to call the king a Tyrant in the Declaration of Independence Abigail Adams got four groups that at the time were in constant conflict ( if I remember correctly the Baptist and Catholics were at each others throats through most of colonial history and neither religion was particularly kind to Jewish people) to sit down and make gun powder together. I remember from school the Quakers had to create Rhode Island and buy the land just so the fist synagogue could be built in the colonies.
John: oh Abby, has it been any kind of life for you? God knows I haven't given you much. Abigail: oh i never asked for more. After all i am Mrs.John Adams.That's quite enough for one lifetime. John:Is it Abby? Abigail: Well think of it john, to married to the man that's always first in line to be hanged.
I've read his diaries and autobiography. The Adams of "1776" is the way Adams in his 1807 autobiography misremembers himself in the 1770s. The diaries which he kept during the 1770s reveal a man who was loveable not only to Abigail but also to his many friends. He assumed in 1807 he had been obnoxious and disliked in Philadelphia. His contemporaneous diaries document that he wasn't entirely a pariah to Congress.
Actually, I just checked the lyrics, and she says Truro, which is on Cape Cod. I do not think there was a synagogue there now or ever. I wonder if the writers of 1776 actually confused it with the famous Touro synagogue in Newport. Interesting.
Yes, the Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island made the most sense. It was close enough geographically to Boston, that Avigail's reference to it in making saltpeter in league with other Christian churches in New England was the only synagogue that made sense in light of its historicity in 1776.
The writers were probably aiming for Touro Synagogue, which was and is still in nearby Rhode Island. It was well known at the time. They were apparently supporters of the revolution, because they evacuated when the British occupied Newport and took over the synagogue as a hospital. Many of the congregation relocated in Boston, so if there really was a Sisterhood of the Touro Synagogue its likely Abigail would have known them. After the revolution they exchanged letters with George Washington, and it was in George Washington's letter back to them that he assured them that there would be Freedom of Religion in the United States: "For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support."
The Touro Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in America today, built in the 1760s. It was founded by Isaac Touro (a Dutch Jew) and Aaron Lopez (a Portuguese Jew).
These were taken from actual letters between the two. I can't even. I'm done. They were just perfect for each other.
Love, love William Daniels in this scene. How he lets us into Adams' soul and displays his deep-seated insecurities. He really was (is) a magnificent actor!
I love this entire show/movie but this has to be my fav part even more so then John's opening lines. The end of this song always brings a tear to my eye. I honestly hope I can find my own Abigail in my life.
Carson Sheir I hope you do. It took me almost 50 years, but I finally found mine. Good luck!
No doubt it was worth every second.
"...and the Sisterhood of the Truro Synagogue, and the Friday Evening Baptist Sewing Circle, and the Holy Christian Sisters of Saint Claire"
I love these lines so much. Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of this country, and this line really exemplifies it. The fact that all of these groups came together for a common goal despite their differences. And the law that the founding fathers later put into place protecting their rights to practice differently.
Before flowers and chocolate, there was pins and saltpeter.
There are only two creatures of value on the face of this earth. Those with a commitment and those who require the commitment of others.
The breathtaking Virginia Vestoff was one of the best portrayers of Abigail Adams ever. Sadly, she died of breast cancer a few years later.
I love how while the men were debating fishing rights and whether to call the king a Tyrant in the Declaration of Independence Abigail Adams got four groups that at the time were in constant conflict ( if I remember correctly the Baptist and Catholics were at each others throats through most of colonial history and neither religion was particularly kind to Jewish people) to sit down and make gun powder together.
I remember from school the Quakers had to create Rhode Island and buy the land just so the fist synagogue could be built in the colonies.
Adams: That i'm pigheaded.
Abigail: Well there you have me john, i'm afraid you are pigheaded.
Adams: well yes
I freaking love this musical.
Every 4th of July. I watch this musical. A habit I started with my mom at least 35 years ago. I am now 72 and mom has been gone 13 years
relationship goals...
John: oh Abby, has it been any kind of life for you? God knows I haven't given you much.
Abigail: oh i never asked for more. After all i am Mrs.John Adams.That's quite enough for one lifetime.
John:Is it Abby?
Abigail: Well think of it john, to married to the man that's always first in line to be hanged.
Relationship goals.
When I was a kid I always thought she was singing "junk" when he asked her what was in the kegs, but she was really singing "John":)
saltpetreeeeeeeee!!!!! jooooohn!!!!!!!!
I cri e'ry time.
what did john adams ever do to deserve abigail
I always considered the "founding mother"...
oops - her
Loved her without reserve.
Loved her.
I've read his diaries and autobiography. The Adams of "1776" is the way Adams in his 1807 autobiography misremembers himself in the 1770s. The diaries which he kept during the 1770s reveal a man who was loveable not only to Abigail but also to his many friends. He assumed in 1807 he had been obnoxious and disliked in Philadelphia. His contemporaneous diaries document that he wasn't entirely a pariah to Congress.
Actually, I just checked the lyrics, and she says Truro, which is on Cape Cod. I do not think there was a synagogue there now or ever. I wonder if the writers of 1776 actually confused it with the famous Touro synagogue in Newport. Interesting.
I'm sure they meant Touro. They also pronounce Concord as CON-cord, but the locals always pronounce it exactly the same as the word "conquered".
Yes, the Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island made the most sense. It was close enough geographically to Boston, that Avigail's reference to it in making saltpeter in league with other Christian churches in New England was the only synagogue that made sense in light of its historicity in 1776.
I believe Abigail says, "Touro Synagogue" which was and still is in Newport, Rhode Island.
True Rose synagogue.
Isn’t it Truro?
yours yours yours yours ... mine.
That title should be not Compliments but Commitment.
What happened to the background music in this scene?
i did not know there was a synagogue(sp?) in 1700's MA did you?
The writers were probably aiming for Touro Synagogue, which was and is still in nearby Rhode Island. It was well known at the time. They were apparently supporters of the revolution, because they evacuated when the British occupied Newport and took over the synagogue as a hospital. Many of the congregation relocated in Boston, so if there really was a Sisterhood of the Touro Synagogue its likely Abigail would have known them. After the revolution they exchanged letters with George Washington, and it was in George Washington's letter back to them that he assured them that there would be Freedom of Religion in the United States:
"For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support."
The Touro Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in America today, built in the 1760s. It was founded by Isaac Touro (a Dutch Jew) and Aaron Lopez (a Portuguese Jew).
Yes. History is fascinating.
@DorothyShiloffHughes i didn't know that to be honest now i do