Getting the aux on July 4th like 🗣️ 🇺🇸 #julyfourth #july4th #musical #filmtok 1776 was the brainchild of history teacher Sherman Edwards, who wanted to make a musical about the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Most of the original Broadway cast joined the film including William Daniels who calls the role of John Adams "the best of his career." #july4th