Declaration of independence scene national treasure. Ben, for godsakes its like stealing a national monument. We have been the united states for as long as we have been independent. The liberty bell, shown in the movie, was made of styrofoam. Im gonna steal the declaration of independence nicolas cage. How hard is it to steal the declaration of independence. How difficult would it be to steal the declaration of independence. Search, discover and share your favorite time to steal that declaration of independence gifs. How the religious right is hijacking our declaration of independence. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Im going to steal the declaration of independence treasured. Stealing and examining the declaration of independence ben and riley unsuccessfully attempt to warn the fbi and homeland security that someone is planning to steal the declaration. Stealing independence is a fallout 3 quest, a pc and xbox 360 achievement and a playstation 3 trophy. On july 19, once all colonies had signified their approval of the declaration of independence, congress ordered that it be fairly engrossed on parchment. Could nicholas cage actually steal the declaration of. Sep 28, 2015 cages new movie, pay the ghost, is now in theaters. Years of public display have faded and worn this treasured document. Thats pretty cool, but when we heard cage was available for interviews on the film, we just had one question. The real national treasure is not the riches amassed by secret societies like the knights templar and the freemasons.
Its pretty impossible, according to a spokesperson for the national. Rest of the story is about how ben, his partner riley and abigail decrypts the clues and rescues the national treasure without getting to the hands of ian. There is a map on the back of the declaration of independence, leading to the treasure of the knights templar. Disneys national treasure is a liveaction adventure movie by about stealing the declaration of independence, and it is streaming exclusively on disneys new subscription streaming service. Unofficially, the colonies sometimes were referred to as the united colonies.
Jul 02, 2015 part indiana jones movie, part pirates of the caribbean, part social studies filler movie, national treasure follows adventurer ben franklin gates cage and his trusty crew as they work to stop evil englishman sean bean from stealing the declaration of independence by stealing the declaration of independence. Their last resort is to go to the preservation director of the national archives, which is played by the beautiful diane kruger dr. Ben determines to steal the declaration of independence in order to protect it from ian. While you cant judge a book by its cover, you can judge it by those who endorse it. Stealing the declaration of independence home facebook. I was dressed as nicholas cage stealing the declaration of independence from the movie national treasure and this was very durable especially during my reenactment of spoiler running to the liberty bell as well as when i realize the clue is. In which movie did nicholas cage steal the declaration of. And, finally, if anyone tries to steal it, i get to. No one has ever attempted to steal the declaration.
Time to steal that declaration of independence gifs find. Janes declaration of independence presidio theatre. This movie couldnt be more stale if itd been dug up by archaeologists. What is the joke behind steal the declaration of independence. Jan 11, 2020 use this national treasure movie study to teach on the history of the declaration of independence in an exciting and educational way disclaimer. My fellow wilmington, north carolina native meadowlark lemon is a true national treasure. Nic cage finally reveals if he actually stole the declaration of independence. There is like ten times the amount of security shown in the movie that youd have to try and get past. The national archives web site has a large photo of the back of the declaration, and even when one zooms in, all that is apparent are the words original declaration of independence dated 4th july. Im going to steal the declaration of independence benjamin franklin gates. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. Even in the confines of the film they barely get out, and while im not a documents conservator i know enough about the subject and the document in question to. Its pretty impossible, according to a spokesperson for the national archives. Its been 15 years since nicolas cage uttered that suicide mission of a statement in disneys national treasure, kicking off a conspiracy theory.
Timothy matlack, an assistant to the secretary of the congress, was most likely the penman. Heh, sucker, muttered researcher calvin, taking off his washington wig, which he had hidden the real declaration of independence in. What would the punishment be for stealing the declaration. Apr 30, 2020 disneys national treasure is a liveaction adventure movie by about stealing the declaration of independence, and it is streaming exclusively on disneys new subscription streaming service. Has anyone ever tried to steal the declaration of independence. Did he ever actually steal the declaration of independence. In what may be one of the wilder easter eggs in recent memory, the division 2 is host to a mission that allows players to obtain the wellknown. He ran out the tim allenshaped hole in the wall and into the nearby forest. Appearing in a quick cameo as john dickinson, who was in fact the leading opponent of the independence movement, is none other than wilfred lucasa mainstay of d. The notion of freedom is such an important part of american culture, its no wonder that it translates over to the world of film. It won an academy award at the 11th academy awards in 1939 for best short subject tworeel, and has been credited as being one of the few films relating to the american revolution to win this award declaration of independence was part of warner bros. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery. As it is almost impossible, the case is made of bullet proof glass, surrounded by guards, monitored with cameras with a heat sensors within the.
Now in a race against time, gates discovers he must steal the declaration of independence to prevent this landmark. It is an action packed movie including a plot to steal the declaration of independece in order to keep it safe. However, none of it is because the declaration is the declaration. The beta is filled with small treats for players to find along the way from iconic buildings such as the white house or the national archives building, home of the declaration of independence. Ben meets abigail chase the curator of the archives when he steals the document. Nov 19, 2019 im gonna steal the declaration of independence. A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates is not alone in his quest. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. When the movie actually came out there was a special done on it discussing things like stealing the declaration. National treasure but primarily the declaration of independence duration. The jaded woman the full story of rose of sharon cassidy fallout new vegas lore duration. Griffiths stock company at biograph in the early 1910s, still a busy hollywood. The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. The title of this movie, national treasure, is ironic.
Jul 02, 2016 independence day means breaking out the american flag, lighting up the sparklers, and watching stuff explode. Top 10 films honoring american independence the script lab. The condition of the parchment declaration of independence is a sign of the place it has held in the hearts of many americans. How easy is it to steal the declaration of independence. It won an academy award at the 11th academy awards in 1939 for best short subject tworeel, and has been credited as being one of the few films relating to the american revolution to win this award. Spencer, even though every ounce of her told her not to, reluctantly agreed, i dont think theres a choice. The real national treasure is the declaration of independence and its ideals of liberty and justice for all.
Posted in rdankmemes by ufarmervagking 1,558 points and 12 comments. I watched him play for the harlem globetrotters when i was growing up and his skill with the basketball and dedication to the game were an inspiration not only to me, but to kids all around the world. The division 2 lets players steal the declaration of. Feb 12, 2014 national treasure is a guilty pleasure of mine. Today it is maintained under the most exacting archival conditions possible. Maybe the whole quest is a reference to the movie national treasure, where they steal the declaration of independence from the national archives.
But america cannot resist this transition, we must lead it. How difficult would it be to steal the declaration of. Many of the scenes set in philadelphia were shot on location, in such landmarks as reading terminal market and the franklin institute. Part indiana jones movie, part pirates of the caribbean, part social studies filler movie, national treasure follows adventurer ben franklin gates cage and his trusty crew as they work to stop evil englishman sean bean from stealing the declaration of independence by stealing the declaration of independence. This article does not discuss alternate ways of starting the quest. Declaration of independence is a 1938 american short drama film directed by crane wilbur. The division 2 private beta has arrived and players are beginning to find their way around a postapocalyptic washington d. Nic cage reveals if he actually stole the declaration of. You get to be right next to the declaration of independence, for crying out loud. Notice that ben and ians plans only work because of a perfect storm of coincidences and rileys improbable hollywood tech. As it is almost impossible, the case is made of bullet proof glass, surrounded by guards, monitored with cameras with a.
National treasure but someone wants to steal the declaration of independence. Nov 19, 2004 ben determines to steal the declaration of independence in order to protect it from ian. The declaration of independence, authentic full size. Door number two were going to get back the declaration of independence. Declaration of independence scene national treasure youtube. Cages new movie, pay the ghost, is now in theaters. Nic cage finally reveals if he actually stole the declaration of. The declaration of independence was the first formal statement by a nations people asserting their right to choose their own government. The earliest surviving theatrical film shot in the presidio, this long lost 1915 tworeeler approx. Joey fucknuts steals the declaration of independence scp.
Sep 21, 2015 stealing the declaration of independence in wasteland d. The fact is the only way to protect the declaration is to steal it. Ben and riley unsuccessfully attempt to warn the fbi and homeland security that someone is planning to steal the declaration. Abraham washington in rivet city wants you to retrieve the declaration of independence for him to display in the capitol preservation society. Now in a race against time, gates must steal one of americas most sacred and guarded documents the declaration of independence or let. This world premiere screening of a new restoration by the san francisco silent film festival, featuring live musical accompaniment, will take place in the beautifully. Its not treasonous to steal the declaration of independence. Stealing and examining the declaration of independence. Independence hall was not harmed in the making of this movie. When armed conflict between bands of american colonists. Now in a race against time, gates must steal one of americas most sacred and guarded documents the declaration of independence or let it, and a key clue to the mystery, fall into dangerous. Even in the confines of the film they barely get out, and while im not a documents conservator i k. What would the punishment be for stealing the declaration of.
See more ideas about national treasure, national treasure movie and i movie. He was buff, at the top of his game, and his accountants had not yet screwed h. With john litel, ted osborne, rosella towne, richard bond. I was dressed as nicholas cage stealing the declaration of independence from the movie national treasure and this was very durable especially during my reenactment of spoiler running to the liberty bell as well as when i realize the clue is on the back of the declaration. Sep, 2009 the british referred to their north american colonies. I have a strange liking for the movie, despite many people thinking its ridiculous. The designation of this country as the united states first appears in the declaration of independence. At the exact moment when ben gates knew that ian was going to try to steal the declaration of independence and take bens treasure, bens vision became one to fill a higher social purpose burns, 1978.
National treasure quotes paraphrasing thomas edison, about invention of light bulb i didnt fail, i found 2,000 ways how not to make a light bulb. The british referred to their north american colonies. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. Its nicolas cages shortterm objective and probably most quoted line from national treasure. The declaration of independence, authentic full size replica. Stealing the declaration of independence in wasteland d. You get the night shift, which means you dont have to talk to anyone, and you get paid triple for it. Yes, films that honor our independence are as american as apple pie. National treasure but someone wants to steal the declaration of. The division 2 lets players steal the declaration of independence. His vision was simply to find his treasure, but this became more complex as the movie went on.
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