Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address from the movie 'Saving Lincoln'

[@michaelmcdonald6722]

Oh my, this is the best interpretation of Lincoln’s hallowed words that I’ve ever heard. Well done!

[@williamwheeler5900]

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[@stumpytheclown]

well said mr McDonald. Lincoln slayed with this speech!!

[@zachthomas7810]

His voice certainly sounded nothing like that. It was high and shrill. Delivery is probably accurate though. Not precise of course but accurate

[@rijodaniel.1834]

Here is the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate-we can not consecrate-we can not hallow-this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." These words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln, continue to resonate as a powerful expression of American ideals and the sacrifices made during the Civil War.

[@forexed8948]

it is, but it looks at times like he's trying to hide a smile or hold back a laugh

[@benhoppe2311]

Early in my teenage years I memorized Lincoln's Gettysburg Address because I really liked it. Now after 2 tours in Nam, 27 years in uniform (most in the PA Army National Guard), a heart attack that should have killed me, a heart transplant 5 years ago that gave me a new life, and 72 years old I am surprised that I can still remember a lot of the words. They are still powerful words and brought a tear to my eyes. My biggest disappointment is that most of the people in power have no idea what this country is really about. Be safe and try to have fun.

[@MoMo-ue9ff]

You Abraham Lincoln and I are all believers in the one God of Abraham and the prophets. Be blessed.

[@gkprivate433]

Well stated sir. I myself was born in 57, Ex USAF. Just a tad too young to have gone to Nam, but served during Desert Storm. Some of the things I remember verbatim to this day is the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared", Boy Scout Oath, and Scout Law. I have grown to not quite like the calling out of "God", because there are many beliefs that are good. But I do think some moral compass is needed growing up. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. Just now from memory as I approach 64 years of age. Not bad things to live by, not that I claim to have done them all the time.

[@giseniareyes]

God bless you and thank you for your service.

[@PiracyandDumbbells]

Thank you, sir. May every American live up to the words spoke more than 150 years ago. She's battered and bloodied and hanging at an angle, but she will not fall.

[@grantwalter2243]

You had me up until "Be Safe."

[@MyiahBatt]

Who else is here watching this during quarantine for an assignment ?

[@vibinwitnyy1882]

Myiah.Błatt meee

[@ezravandermeer6192]

Yeah

[@genericname439]

Unrelated answer, Lincoln sounds like Jeff Goldblum.

[@abbypiper4212]

Yup

[@amol3683]

@@abbypiper4212 yep

[@abrahamlincoln4755]

It took me a while to write this

[@unisonbeck5872]

Big fan mr. Lincoln!

[@pilotfg4612]

We need you!

[@nobodynocrime2099]

wtf😂 that these dead shall not have died in vain

[@chaylaforte]

Ayo abe what's poppin my man

[@niyahspam297]

LMFAOO hey Linc

[@charlesmo3323]

As a Chinese from mainland China, I heard this great speech from my high school English teacher in 2010.Since then, I am encouraged by a spirit that freedom and democracy are a great pursuit.I read the story of philosophical history and people fight for freedom.It is Encouraging me.But it also made me feel pain, because people around me did not realize the pursuit of freedom that a person should have.I tried to arouse more people to pursue freedom, but I drew warnings from the police and the authorities, which made my life full of risks.I am full of anger, but I know what I want-a free and democratic China as a member of the world.I know this is a very difficult thing, and I will not give up.This speech gave me great courage not to forget my goal.I hope that one day we will embrace each other in the free world and share my story.Now April 2022 there are still many people fighting for freedom in the world, and hope you don't forget that I am one of them.Thank you again for President Lincoln's speech.Bless you all.

[@TailGunner9187]

I doubt it

[@francissteger1636]

Do you mind China taking back Taiwan??

[@Akira0772]

How can you use KZbin in China' . KZbin is banned in China'

[@tmac8892]

Lincoln said he wanted the speech to be short so that it could easily be retweeted.

[@christopherbrown842]

Fantastic comment! Love it.

[@ethanyuki2654]

@Wayafree Records Are you being sarcastic or are you just a fucking idiot?

[@darklordnoodlez9863]

@@ethanyuki2654 he is right... It was for Facebook not Twitter

[@destinyanike6840]

Wayafree Records okay and?

[@kyletaylor4489]

You people are dumb they had telegraphs they was able to send his speech out all over the country in minutes

[@CowSaysQuack]

My history teacher told us that everyone there expected a speech that would last an hour or so, and that Lincoln didn't know what he was going to say and wrote the Gettysburg address on the ride there. It was short, but it is one of the greatest speeches of all time.

[@markmiller489]

This is true. Some of the guest of honor were appalled

[@rleroygordon]

I believe that the featured speaker, Edward Horton, told Lincoln, "I wish I'd said as much in two hours as you have in two minutes".

[@sgtskysyndrome]

Apparently it isn't true that he wrote it on the ride there, and that is a common misconception. There are 5 copies of the speech written in Lincoln's handwriting - 2 of which were written and delivered before he gave the speech. The handwriting in all of the written copies is consistent with a firm writing surface (not hastily written on a train), and it is well documented that Lincoln prepared major speeches well in advance of giving them.

[@TheLocoUnion]

Yes he even tried the speech out on his butler to see what he thought of it days before!

[@williamwheeler5900]

youtube.com/@williamwheeler5900

[@brucet7965]

I don't care who you are or where you are from, I'm Australian, the Gettysburg Address is the greatest speech ever made.

[@koukkoufos2000]

He's Abraham Lincoln my country's 16th president who ended slavery and put those pesky Southerners in their place :)

[@brucet7965]

***** Damn fine choice too!

[@jamesgott1933]

+Harry Christofi hey I'm a yank and I salute the rebel soliders who fought hard and bravely they were fighting against what the government was doing and their right the government was taxing everything they made and that was not fair now I don't fight for government I fight for the stars and stripes and the union

[@jamesgott1933]

+Harry Christofi look up God's and genral Christmas 1862 civil war Billy yank and Johnny rebel they weren't fighting they were talking and actually agree on alot of things ..

[@arcanine8579]

So am I, it's actually in the High School curriculum now, we have to study it

[@shawnmayer7583]

And he said what was spoken would "not long be remembered..." Yet here we are in 2021, almost 157 years later, and it's still one of the most poignant and inspiring speeches of that time period, as well as one of the most used for varied educational classes for institutes of higher learning.

[@michellekinder3051]

Actually, of all time. That speech will go down in world history.

[@enieleni2823]

Simply because those words came from a genuine heart, a soul who truly wanted to do what he could to make society, and our world, a better place.

[@SimranIsgay]

I'm in a speech club and my Club teacher says this is one of the most inspiring speeches ever made

[@pokeygorilla9368]

he's not wrong. We built a monument to him and posted it in marble in his honor.

[@mariorobledo8113]

The greatest speech of all time! . . . when I was in grade school and read it for the first time I was so inspired I couldn't believe anyone could write such eloquent and beautiful speech.

[@richardpiwonka4476]

My 7 th grade English teacher, Miss Snow, insisted we memorize this and then recite it in front of the class. It was traumatic, but I still remember it. My great Grandfather fought in the Civil War and I am proud of that.

[@RubyBandUSA]

You must be 100 years old. If you are not, then the math does not work

[@markepps3511]

@@RubyBandUSA And his father and grandfather must both have had their children in their forties.

[@rolandocamia487]

My favorite speech among all famous speech

[@davwill9366]

I am an old man now, when I was a young man I worked at the Arlington Funeral Home. There was an old man there that was a funeral director. He told me that when he was a young man in Virginia he talked to an old man who was there at Gettysburg when Lincoln gave this speech. He said that Lincoln really emphasized the word "people" and not the prepositions "of, by, and for the people" like so many quote that speech today. So...I heard it from a man that heard it from a man, who was actually there that day the speech was given by Abraham Lincoln!

[@savinglincolnmovie]

WOW! That is absolutely awesome. We love this link to the original, and we love AL's emphasis on "people." If we ever remake this movie on a big budget, that will be a priceless adjustment! Thank you!

[@RubyBandUSA]

That is a lot of hearsay, but plausible.

[@rleroygordon]

I consider this the finest rendition of the Gettysburg Address. The pacing is spot on. The stress on the important points emphasizes their importance. Every other performance sounds like the speaker is simply reciting lines. Amandes, however, actually sounds like someone who really understands what Lincoln was saying.

[@savinglincolnmovie]

+Gerry Gentile, thanks! Tom Amandes certainly did understand what he was saying. He grew up in Illinois, and cared deeply about Mr. Lincoln's legacy. He said he really connected with it when he took a trip to Springfield and walked "home" from "his office" after nightfall.

[@joshuaflesch6312]

+savinglincolnmovie he grew up in Indiana not illionis

[@joshuaflesch6312]

+savinglincolnmovie he lived outside of my town before going to Springfield

[@gothamarea]

I totally agree

[@jamesbanks816]

the actor portraying Lincoln looked healthy and very well rested Lincoln had a form of smallpox at this time he would have looked very exhausted very thin and much older than his years Lincoln was born in Kentucky he's voice was strong but high pitched with a slight Southern drawl he towered over everyone on the stage I didn't hear any passion in this actor's voice I've heard some much better performance's, it is the greatest speech by president (government of the people for the People by the people) when did we lose that now it's government of the rich for the rich by the rich I see another civil war looming in our future we're still not free I feel like a puppet on a string Trump hasn't released his tax statements for a very good reason he pays no income tax and Hillary Clinton should be in prison

[@JASCOBAR]

The greatest moment in American oratory.

[@JASCOBAR]

***** All good things yes. all good things...........more to come?

[@indy_go_blue6048]

I'm totally moved by three American speeches, or parts of them anyway. This address by Lincoln, FDR's first inaugural line, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself", and JFK's "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

[@TheSanityInspector]

And it was over so fast. The photographer of the event was not ready with his bulky gear, and the picture he took showed Lincoln stepping down to take his seat after he already finished speaking.

[@portiaregencia]

@@indy_go_blue6048 I also love those excerpts plus Obama's 2008 Acceptance Speech 1. Lincoln: "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" 2. Obama: "the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope" 3. JFK: "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" 4. FDR: "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"

[@markmiller489]

I think FDR is the greatest

[@shengjiankai7908]

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

[@Ihateusernameszs]

Sheng Jiankai thanks for writing, now i can memorize the speech.

[@duuutracy187]

I do not need it. But still thx

[@Vanzire]

thank u i needed this for a speech

[@ambysamuel4382]

It is good speach

[@mariorobledo8822]

I have read many speeches and acted many important historical people in speeches and quotes. . . .But there is something about this speech that makes cry inside! When I read it in a college speech class I noticed everybody felt a deep silence and a sadness that gave everybody in my class a resolve to a stillness of great respect for every word (It is one of the greatest speeches of all time).

[@LoyaltyOfDogsDotCom]

We like the way this scene captures the starkness of the setting and the audience's bemusement at the brevity of Lincoln's words. Well done!

[@bonniewilson4225]

Abraham Lincoln had no idea of the importance or the lasting impact this address would have on us for centuries, rather than decades or scores, after he spoke these words. Always provokes strong emotions of love and patriotism when I hear it spoken.

[@rleroygordon]

"The world will little note,n or long remember, what we say here...". Some folks aren't always right.

[@tomaskadlec9534]

what is amazing is that constitutional lawyers and politologists use his definition of democracy (government of the people, by the people and for the people) to this day

[@williamkoscielniak820]

I've lived in Illinois all of my life. Whenever I see a license plate it says "Land of Lincoln". Makes me proud. But I think it should go further. Not just Illinois, but the USA itself should call itself "Land of Lincoln". He, and MLK, imo, have been the greatest that America has ever produced.

[@tawnyatorgl8731]

Thank you President Lincoln, thank you to the many that gave thier lives, so that all men can be treated equal. Thank you to the families for thier sacrifice.

[@wallacebell4311]

Tawnya Torgl *their, not “thier!”

[@toniamedianews]

this a finest peace a speech i have ever seen. I really give credit to the composer. He was a great man in history.

[@bonifacemuraya9227]

"The Government of the people by the people shall never perish on the earth''.Great speech from Abraham Lincolin.

[@payelmajumder6308]

One of the most short and precise speech ever given

[@steves6378]

One of the greatest speeches ever given.

[@paolocarlocayanan2960]

I'm from the Philippines but I consider this as the greatest speech of all time.

[@stopgomotion4374]

I have to say it for a class assignment. My mom is making such a big deal about it and making me practice it over and over and over. so thanks.

[@TilahuGebretsadik]

Great and eternal speech!

[@amandazeller787]

Thank You! ! !

[@thomashalvachs9173]

I was in a speech club in high school and had to give classes for the Army. Tom Amandes does the best Gettysburg Address I have heard, even if his voice is not authentic as Lincoln had a high voice.

[@rialorainepimentel1986]

I need to memorize this because we are having a recitation.

[@ranuchaudhuri8126]

Me too

[@injelay]

We too

[@Xelusa]

Same ;-;

[@racerjames7794]

Same here

[@brendantenhaaf2121]

Same

[@Del_taco]

Why do I cry every time I hear this..

[@umbuch]

May G'd bless Mr. Lincoln!

[@Cjnw]

* God

[@Robert-u2m]

exactly

[@mikey33409]

a living promise remains true as that man swore to spirit, blood, and his devoted legacy

[@travismchenry]

I saw this at a limited engagement in Beverly Hills. It is an amazing film, very well done and fascinating to watch!

[@kevinwaters5872]

Not one wasted word. Apart from Shakespeare , no one has conveyed so much meaning and emotion in such concise form.A treasure of the English language.

[@MrLuck-ci2ur]

At the time it was common to make long speeches. He totally surprised the audience.

[@paulspidell5908]

P/S every time I hear that address it brings some tears as my Great Grandpapa was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville in April of 1863 luckily he survive got married and had four children which one was my Grandfather, thanks Pops!

[@nikkileigh1585]

My mom made me learn the first paragraph of this when I was 5. I'm not sure why but I'm kinda grateful she did. I love me some Honest Abe!!

[@steveboyden2322]

Very protective division that was the best speech ever to really address to what really happened as it was such a poetic and wonderful speech that will never see the like

[@DJ-jn3on]

Indeed, President's Lincoln address at Gettysburg was very short, but he got the message across.How I wish I could have been there, to actually hear him speak that immortal speech.

[@YbYBwRbY]

Thank you. We need this now.

[@Lynn-dr7rs]

My GG Grandfather was Ward Hill Lamon from WV we are very proud of this

[@rustyshackleford2457]

His second inaugural address is also very good. This actor falls short for me to be honest. Abraham was a magnificent man and a great politician. But most of all he was virtuous and honest man. We could all learn a few things from him and Ulysses Grant. Two of Americas true heroes and also my personal heroes. Men of unshakable honor.

[@beckyann8389]

Wow Mr. President, that was beautiful 🥲❤️

[@awesomeratfilms]

Great, this really helps me as i try and memorize this speech!

[@sk8r4lfe100]

Amazing.

[@enieleni2823]

Those words came from a genuine heart, a soul who truly wanted to do what he could to make society, and our world, a better place.

[@jonlanier_]

The speaker before Lincoln, Edward Everett, was one of the most popular orators of his day. He spoke for two hours. Yet Everett admitted to Lincoln, "I wish that I could flatter myself that I had come as near to the central idea of the occasion, in two hours, as you did in two minutes."

[@loatasipili152]

Beautiful SPEECH yes indeed

[@dragnix4556]

EPIC.......!

[@DarthMercanto]

I really like how this is one of the few presentations of the event which accurately reflects the audience (and nation's" lukewarm reaction to the speech. Good research! I may yet have to watch this film afterall

[@timheavrin2253]

The best rendition of THE ONLY speech to be remembered out of the many that day that were considerably longer.

[@Belano1911]

Very impressive. The eloquent and concise precision of thought is something politicians should emulate today, instead of the usual gasbagery we get.

[@pleonic]

Probably the first time a film has dared to depict the Gettysburg address and its immediate reception the way it really was. Amended is great as Lincoln.

[@easywayoflearningmath552]

Very nice words

[@bhavaniarpitha4043]

This speech was quoted by our professor Dr.Ramachandran in his Humor club speech...he mentioned that speech is just not the words but we must penetrate into the words by living internally with the flow of words... Really Dr Ramachandran sir is an eminent speaker.🙏💯👏💖😇💖👌👏🤗😇

[@savinglincolnmovie]

You're very welcome - we hope your speech goes great!

[@sufialam9827]

Abraham Lincoln will live for ever in the hearts of millions of freedom loving people all over the world He will.remain.immortal for this speech

[@jazzruff]

Greatness... Greatest ever second only Kennedy's Berlin speech and Kings I have a Dream

[@lloydtatum586]

What an example of leadership.

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Thank you for this post!!!

[@ljg3897]

Man, I love history.

[@theomaniatis]

he was 500 years ahead of his time

[@robertcampbell8027]

The very powerful and most important phrase etched in our minds from this speech is best understood when the emphasis is placed thusly: “…of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, for the PEOPLE.”

[@alexisturkalo2343]

The pacing and stress of these words is excellent in this version. Although, from what I've read, Lincoln had a higher-pitched voice, with a "southern" twang" to it. Also, from at least one newspaper account of this speech, it was interrupted several times with applause.

[@johnmcmanus9237]

Brought me to tears

[@maryburrall408]

great speach its the best ever i think.

[@QuiaQuia-o3f]

we need to memorize this speech

[@drewdrewbeblair9286]

my teacher wants me to memeris that whole speech.

[@berlinbear40]

drewdrewbe blair That is certainly a good idea, I might also suggest spelling too.

[@jellish]

drewdrewbe blair My school had the 5th graders do it for today, Lincoln day. It was supposed to be Lincolns birthday but it's on Sunday.

[@engineergaming1669]

How did it go? Please tell us

[@gamewarriorSUB2ME]

me to, my mom is my teacher and she wants me to memorize it

[@u.s.paratroops4633]

as well you should....

[@zenainefranc8333]

Abraham Lincoln was born in February 12 1809 in a log cabin in Hodgenville,Kentucky

[@sunsetbeats7303]

i am in highschool and was never made to watch this till now but i have seen this 50 times and i respect this and say to whoever disrespects it shall go and live under a rock

[@savinglincolnmovie]

You have a bright future!

[@moussacamara2201]

I Love this man so mich 😭😭

[@joshmeier3427]

He has a voice crack out of sadness at 2:44.

[@rleroygordon]

Really appropriate moment.

[@skrigler4055]

WHAAAT!!!!???? WHO DIDNT LIKE THIS!! ITS OUR NATION!! 😡😱😱

[@SqueakyTron]

its amazing how good the video quality was a 1863.

[@unisonbeck5872]

🤣

[@nisrinaaliyahana5167]

I came here everytime I need inspiration for doing speeches lol. Anyway, love it!

[@erichimes3062]

The audio sounds like this took place in a big room, instead of in the open outdoor hair.

[@OoRockstarkoO]

Timeless speech that will echo through all of human existence. Also, Creed is Lincoln's advisor.

[@savinglincolnmovie]

Good eye! Did you also know Creed was a rock star? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_Bratton#Musical_career

[@LBF522]

Great speech!

[@Primordialword]

Great acting

[@RUSH2112RUSH]

Beautiful.

[@joshuawang9401]

Respect to Lincoln!! ----a humble chinese student studying in Germany

[@Robert-u2m]

The world may forget what we say here but it will never forget what we do.

[@vishalsewratan7476]

The greatest speech in the history of mankind

[@lincolncabisada4079]

Since my inheritance thank you Abraham lincoln

[@dreamiesczennie528]

This is our speech in school, Im watching this so i know the way i speak And were gonna resight this tommorow😱😂😭😭

[@rubirose4729]

If I have this memorized I get extra credit and I almost have it down I just need to _hear_ it

[@phoolbano9762]

I think this speech is gr8 4 declamation.....

[@hanann13]

Right!!

[@radius337]

crazy how good the video quality was in 1863

[@unisonbeck5872]

😆

[@bhardin2994]

The Greatest President of this Great Nation !!

[@gamerjan777]

This the best material for school beutiful speech

[@hassanmohammeds7275]

God rest his soul

[@jbo7886]

possibly the greatest speach ever by a mortal.

[@edpra7068]

I wish that re-enactments of the Gettysburg address would at least try to enforce some volume to the speech. This man spoke to thousands without electronic assistance. Speak up man!

[@baby_grogu]

I remember years ago when my history teacher showed us this in class

[@binubinukutty169]

Good. Message. Very happy

[@rcajun91405]

TCM has a clip called "The Perfect Tribute" which is about the speech and why there was no applause. Maybe I should put it on my tablet and record it. It is fitting that even the old b/w clips should be shared.

[@decwbb]

some may disagree with this, but a reporter that was there claimed that the president was in fact interrupted several times by applause. I have the original newspaper. just sayin

[@brookeheil5194]

i love it