LANDMARKS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Concord, Massachusetts. Best known for its part in the Revolution. The first provincial congress was held here in 1774.” Street in Concord. “Wright Tavern. Headquarters for Minutemen during the early hours and also the British Headquarters a few hours later.” Sign, ‘Wright Tavern, Built 1774’ - two women walking past tavern. “Concord River and Old North Bridge. Minuteman in the distance.” Bridge, statue in background. “North Bridge, where on Sunday, April 19, 1775 the shot was fired which was ‘heard round the world.’” People on bridge - couple in canoe paddling under bridge. “The Concord ‘Minuteman’ guards ‘Old North Bridge.’” Statue. “Graves of British Soldiers.” Girl and dog near large stone marker. “Monument Square. On this site was the Liberty Pole which the British cut; and here was the powder magazine which did not contain the ammunition they hoped to find.” Stone monument in square. “Philadelphia, New York, and Mt. Vernon.” “Philadelphia too, was the scene of many vital and stirring events in connection with the War for Independence.” Map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware showing location of Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Germantown, Trenton, and Brandywine. “In Carpenter’s Hall, Washington was declared Commander-in-Chief of the American Army. This building has since been known as ‘Independence Hall.’ Why?” Several views of Independence Hall. “Valley Forge. It was here that the colonists endured privations and distresses of an unusually severe winter so that the cause of liberty should not perish.” Panoramic view of Valley Forge. “General Washington’s headquarters.” Tourists entering stone building. “All that remains of Ft. Washington -- New York campaign.” Cannons at base of flag pole, building in distance. “Grave of Benjamin Franklin, scientist and statesman.” Tourist looking at grave - close-up of headstones. “Heroes of the Revolution.” “George Washington, born Feb. 22, 1722, at Bridge Creek, Virginia. The first President of the United States, 1789 -- re-elected 1792.” Portrait. “Washington’s home, Mt. Vernon.” Views of house. “Washington monument -- Richmond, Va.” Equestrian statue. “Washington Monument. Washington, D.C., highest in the world 555 ft. Erected by the nation in honor of Geo. Washington.” Monument. “John Adams, born Oct. 30, 1735 at Quincy, Massachusetts. Second President of the United States, 1797. Secured the adoption of the Declaration of Independence after three years’ debate.” Portrait. “Thomas Jefferson, the most conspicuous apostle of democracy in America. Born April 13, 1743, at Shadwell, Va. A bold horseman and hunter; a musician and scholar.” “The Declaration of Independence was the work of his pen. President of the United States for two terms, 1801 - 1809.” Portrait. “Flags of the Revolution.” “In 1775 the Massachusetts Colony adopted a plain white flag with a pine tree. This flag was flown by our vessels.” Massachusetts flag. “In 1776 and 1777 the southern colonies used the snake flag.” Snake and ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ on flag. “The first striped flag was raised at General Washington’s headquarters, Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 2, 1776. It was called the Cambridge flag.” Flag. “On June 14, 1777, Betsy Ross made the first flag of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes.” Flag. “Betsy Ross House where the first flag was made.” House, flag of original style flying from house. “The gateway to freedom and to the land of opportunity. Statue of Liberty.” Statue. “The End.” [1920]