Abraham Lincoln Speech from "Saving Private Ryan".

[@roomofidiots]

When he stops reading the note and recalls it from memory GOLD

[@danielkeane6462]

Right? Always been indescribably blown away impressed with that too

[@EricBerinson]

Even amongst unparalleled orators such as Jefferson, FDR and Kennedy, Lincoln stands alone as the greatest amongst our presidents. His prose, mostly self written, is unmatched for not only the quality of its content, but its poetic, almost melodious beauty. The story of Abraham Lincoln, who he was, what he did, and what he represents, is virtually unfathomable... drenched in Greatness. This ‘simple’ letter to a mourning mother is one of hundreds of examples why the man has become myth.

[@toddwoods582]

Whenever I need a reminder to not complain and whine about my present life, this always puts things into perspective. I live in paradise in comparison to what this generation sacrificed for me. Thank you.

[@roomofidiots]

If only more people had that in their hearts, we would be so much better for it

[@bennyrobles9194]

I speak Dutch, but I must say that this letter, written by Abraham Lincoln, is one of the most beautiful in history. This letter is so respectful. The words are put so perfect together. Amazing.!

[@melodyqueen8440]

I am so impressed by the regal bearing of Harve Presnell as George Marshall in this film. I recently rediscovered this incredible talent who sang in Paint your wagon and the unsinkable molly brown among other credits. Why in God's name this man wasn't the biggest star on the globe is unfathomable to me. Better looking than any man had a right to be, with a singing voice sweeter than the angel Gabriel's trumpet notes. The most undervalued entertainer and greatest singer I've ever heard. PERIOD! Now like his great contemporary Robert Goulet, he lends his timeless elegance to this wonderful film. His speaking voice and sincerity in reciting the letter from Abraham Lincoln are enough to squeeze tears from a granite statue. Abraham Lincoln and Harve Presnell, are truly unique and truly the best. Abraham Lincoln's Speech from "Saving Private Ryan".

[@davidatlas8630]

“To have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom . . . .”

[@chipps1066]

The most powerful and moving moment in a movie in my entire life of this 4 star mother. I am moved to tears every time I watch it.

[@solaire-jd8jd]

Notice at the very moment Marshall finishes the letter by citing Abraham Lincoln's name, the shot cuts to a shot of the second most senior officer, with a portrait of Washington in the background (05:10). Another great President present in spirit in this moment of truth.

[@donschmidt8203]

I am so impressed by the regal bearing of Harve Presnell as George Marshall in this film. I recently rediscovered this incredible talent who sang in Paint your wagon and the unsinkable molly brown among other credits. Why in God's name this man wasn't the biggest star on the globe is unfathomable to me. Better looking than any man had a right to be, with a singing voice sweeter than the angel Gabriel's trumpet notes. The most undervalued entertainer and greatest singer I've ever heard. PERIOD! Now like his great contemporary Robert Goulet he lends his timeless elegance to this wonderful film. His speaking voice and sincerity reciting the letter from Abraham Lincoln is enough to squeeze tears from a granite statue. Abraham Lincoln and Harve Presnell, truly unique and truly the best.

[@wandawilson1406]

Amen!

[@markcantemail8018]

Don see Him as Grandpa Soady Escanaba Monologue in 2001 .

[@chesterkleinhans4207]

Also played Miss Parker's dad on the NBC show The Pretender at this time 1996-2000.

[@fredbright2096]

Abraham Lincoln, greatest of them all, and boy, do we need an Abraham Lincoln now to help straighten out our country.

[@bryannelson6139]

I cry my eyes out every time I see this part where they come to the Mother's door and she sits down in shock. What an unimaginable agony a mother must experience losing a child in a war.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

One but can imagine. Your post and your post alone stands out. More now considering yesterday, it was mothers day. A mother losing 3 out of her 4 sons must be unimaginable in magnitude.

[@bcaye]

Especially to not know if the last one is alive. No wonder her legs gave out!

[@RobertSmith-wh5jb]

I guess the father probably doesn't give a fuck right?

[@hillena]

Me too , She immediately knew one of her boys would not be coming home, to find out that it were 3 of her boys, I can not imagine that ...and thank God for that

[@SciTrekMan]

@@RobertSmith-wh5jb Not necessarily. He could be dead. The fact that the letter was addressed to her makes that a distinct possibility.

[@Joe-kn4zg]

One of the most brilliant scenes ever recorded. My compliments to the author and actors. Bravo.

[@howardullom2683]

The way dresses down the one against any rescue mission, with a glance, while reading the letter. Great scene, great acting, very powerful.

[@rankoutsider1977]

Can anything be more touching than this? 💙

[@9577frasier]

Watch the movie taking chance

[@keiko-jb1kb]

No

[@akasmarty2003]

Abe Lincoln the greatest US President and one of the finest man ever to walk on the face of the earth. RIP

[@lawrencecadena]

I wholeheartedly concur with your assessment. The sad part is most of our fellow citizens don’t understand the profound positive impact President Lincoln had on the nation.

[@lawrencepfaff9670]

​@@wongbrackman4290he actually didn't despise slavery he had slaves himself but during an election year the majority vote was against slavery especially in the north so he did what the people wanted.but he really had mixed emotions on the situation.u should really look up a lot of stuff about him you would be surprised stuff school would not teach you.the government only teaches you stuff that's in there best interests.

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Yeah shut down about 300 newspapers, decided the states were not free and independent, but ruled by the central government in Washington, and even tried to deport a sitting congressman who disagreed with his war. The man was a tyrant who despised the Constitution. Washington and Jefferson would have hated him.

[@kimbej2]

@@lawrencepfaff9670 AcTuAlLy…

[@Matthew-sw4ie]

Actually he was the worst president. Invaded his own country. He destroyed the south. Glad he got a bullet in the head. Karma for starting a war in his own country.

[@melesmeles5080]

The greatest generation both on and off the battlefield.

[@owenjinxy]

Its a powerful moment. I'm a new zealander who knows we owe a profound debt of gratitude to mainly the USN and ESPECIALLY the marines who won the war down here against Japan, and in so doing saved my country. Also Lincoln is a colossus in history. It is shameful now that the "party of Lincoln " besmerchs his name and honor.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Amen.

[@Phil-db1dh]

omg , when mum falls down on the floor , she knows . it creases me up . dont you just feel for all the mums who had to face it for real , and its still happening today ,

[@franklujan8304]

My great uncle Tony Lujan was on the screaming Eagles…(he’s on KZbin the Anaheim ducks dedicate a night for him… I talked to him about what happened and he told me some stories I’m very proud of my great uncle..🇺🇸..(look him up Tony Lujan

[@ronaldfox3405]

How many of our senior officers - or even all our officers - would know this history, and place knowing this history over meeting some DEI objectives.

[@9thgenvids]

Facts bro

[@JamieTransNyc]

I wonder if it is historically accurate that Marshall was so aware of this speech that he was able to recite it from memory as depicted here. If so, it shows a side of him I never considered

[@carlrs15]

I doubt it

[@paulmartin7535]

Marshall owned the letter from A. Lincoln, he'd memorized it.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

My Grandmother and Aunt said that people HATED to see those Green Cars driving through their neighborhood during WWII, because it meant someone had been killed in war.

[@AK-10001]

Such an inspirational movie it is do and die for country but after victory!!👌👍

[@mickeyglenn8936]

I remember my grandparents told us how the mailman would deliver letters from our pops & uncle They would ring the bell and yell, Johhnys home today, or Dannys home today... Still have the 2 star penant flag my gramma hung in her LR window for them

[@Madmun357]

Died gloriously on the field of battle. The solemn pride that must be yours... I'm sure those words assuaged her.

[@keithmitchell3282]

far too many young lads dont come home , maybe politicians sons should be the FIRST drafted into the infantry

[@jonnyb70]

it's bad enough that he reads it but then he puts it down and stares right into the camera because he's reciting from memory. Makes me wonder how many takes it took to get this shot because everybody in the room was bawling like a child. O7

[@henryalugoro9049]

The chief of staff clearly doesn’t want FDR send a grieving letter like Abraham Lincoln did

[@boehlahz]

I want to thank the poster for selecting nearly the worst quality possible. Great job!

[@ByTheSpirit84]

boo hoo

[@TheLAGopher]

I don't know why nobody has recut this scene with a scene from the movie Lincoln to tie these great Steven Spielberg modern classics together.

[@crcanassr]

We need another Abe!

[@danielcorcoran859]

God dam right! Why can’t we be better people too one another ❤️❤️🇺🇸 feed the children the hungry don’t spend $ on war what’s your problem. I think of it ! So do a lot of us!!!! Get your shit strait or the (people will)

[@John-eg3gy]

HALF-LEFT FACE 🫡

[@polishvictorylap]

Walter White is a WW2 veteran?

[@deddygolfar4430]

polish victory lap is your grand father was a veteran of WW2 ?

[@georgegreenberg3784]

Abe was Jewish his grandparents were European Jews he lived in a jewish community in Illinois when he got married he never attended church but always paid for seats in the presbyterian church in Washington hut admitted his background on his deathbed and actress Barbara streißand has the actual papers about Lincoln who h she pAid a fortune

[@KennethMuhm]

That's pure bullshit, as Abraham Lincoln didn't say any anything on his death bed as he was unconscious from being shot in the back of the head.

[@boborsini433]

Seeing that army car ride up, a mothers worse nightmare😢

[@WilliamCoffey-jb1cd]

In times of strive great men answer the call, Marshall in WW2, Reagin in the 80's and Donald J Trump now, great men for trying time's.

[@cardinalRG]

Trump on his best day couldn't form a sentence approaching what flowed from Lincoln naturally, nor cloak it in any sincerity, not muster a fraction of the leadership to make meaningful a letter to a grieving mother. Trump stopped meeting the return of fallen warriors on the tarmac, because he lacked the guts to withstand the reproach of gold star families. He thinks that people who join the military are chumps and losers, and would have had no taste for rescuing Private Ryan unless he could make a self-glorifying publicity stunt out of it. Get a grip...if you put Trump on that kind of pedestal, then you're in a cult, friend.

[@paulmartin7535]

Marshall owned the letter from A. Lincoln, he'd memorized it.