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SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE (MGM) 2 reels-B&W 21 minutes A segment of constitutional history showing the conditions of confusion under the Articles of Confederation and dramatizing the sessions of the Convention in 1787 where the Constitution was prepared and adopted. This film shows the individual contributions made by various early leaders, particularly Benjamin Franklin, and some of the methods used to establish unity in the government. SONS OF LIBERTY 2 reels-Technicolor (Warner Bros.) 20 minutes A biography of the well known Jewish patriot, Haym Salomon, friend of George Washington, from the time he joined the patriotic organization, Sons of Liberty, through the closing scenes of his life. STORY THAT COULDN'T BE PRINTED 1 reel-B&W Passing Parade Series (MGM) 11 minutes The history of John Peter Zenger, pre-Revolutionary War printer and publisher, who was persecuted, arrested, and tried for publishing reports reflecting upon the honesty of His Majesty's Colonial representative. The first significant victory in the battle for freedom of the press. WINNING OUR INDEPENDENCE 3 reels-B&W (Columbia) 34 minutes Adapted from THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA. This film tells the story of the American Revolution from the viewpoint of Matthew Howard, a hardy colonial, who hews his home and fortune out of the wilderness. He is elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, and follow- ing its dissolution, serves on the Committee of Correspondence. When the Revolution breaks out, he leaves his family to fight until independence is won. Dramatic sequences portray the debates over the Stamp Act, and Patrick Henry's immortal speech, "If this be treason," highlights one session. Ensuing episodes depict the hardships of Washington's ragged and starv- ing, but indomitable army. This film was prepared in collaboration with the Audio-Visual Committee of the National Council for the Social Studies. Teacher guides are available on request. LIST II THE BOSTON TEA PARTY 1 reel-B&W (Warner Bros.) 10 minutes This film records statues and places of significance in the history of the United States between 1775 and 1807. 33