Films for the 4th

• "The Crossing": George Washington and company drop in on the Hessians.
• "National Treasure": Finding the map on the back of the Declaration of Independence.
• "The Rocketeer": Howard Hughes, the mob, a movie star, and the Nazis. 
• "The Last of the Mohicans": Yes, it's during the French and Indian War but you can tell where things are heading.
• "John Adams": A lengthy and excellent series. Watch the part on the signing of the Declaration.