From 2001: David McCullough on founding father John Adams

[@jamesfrangione8448]

We’ve lost a treasure in David McCullough. Reading his works or hearing his voice, it’s as if America’s grandfather is speaking directly at you. We’re blessed for his time here, and for the legacy that his work is to both history and the future. Thank you, Mr. McCullough.

[@Gunner40Five]

Very well said. I totally agree.

[@jamesfrangione8448]

@@Gunner40Five Thank you. Very kind of you.

[@BobStein]

His NOVA documentary on the Panama Canal is a favorite. Highly rewatchable.

[@kellyhooks7693]

😮

[@douglassauvageau7262]

Mr. McCullough never wrote or said a word about America that couldn't be verified through at least two sources. He told it like it was, and made me love America - warts and all.

[@bethgates9555]

The mini series of John Adams which David McCollough was a supervisor is truly amazing. Adams was such a statesman

[@jacobsabin2039]

Based on his book (as I know you already know), which might be my favorite biography of all time.

[@barbaraparker7681]

David McCullough's biography of Adams is brilliant. He has long been my favorite President/Founding Father, and he deserves so much more recognition than he has received. Mc Cullough is one of the very best historians. I've read most of his work and I've never been disappointed.

[@diannhall7564]

I read his book about John Adams. It was an excellent book. And I had watched 1776 on Broadway. John Adams truly was one of the Founding Fathers of this country 🇺🇸. R.I.P David McCullough

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

You are already dear missed. Going to the new library to get your books!

[@conorsaintlouis9790]

So good

[@heavensangel952]

As a descendant of John Adams, I am proud of my heritage

[@shellyfullerton5144]

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[@kennyburns8511]

My mother once told me that I'm also a descendant...

[@heavensangel952]

@@kennyburns8511 that's awesome! At some point I think we all are related and descendants of our ancestors. The honestly main thing that separates us isn't our skin color or culture, but our beliefs, way of thinking and emotion. God intended on Adam and Eve to populate the earth.The USA was after all believed to be the great melting pot before the government and the evil people within has segregated us. We're not the north and south. We are the right against the left.🇺🇸

[@lindsaymcdaniel521]

You and I are related. I'm also related to John Adams

[@heavensangel952]

@@lindsaymcdaniel521 awesome! Always great to meet family 👪❤

[@judyevancic4926]

David McCullough is an amazing Historical author. We do not teach history to our children correctly to peak their interest enough. Using some of Mr. McCullough,s works would give a fuller insight to historical learning of students.

[@georgegould667]

There should be one school year 9 through 11 grades dedicated to the framers of our Country . The USA

[@elibosley8413]

I'm about to turn 18 in January and I have never read a more greater author than David McCullough. I practically have every single one of his books. He will be truly missed!!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

AUGUST 9, 2022 God BLESS DAVID McCullough for bringing our Founding Fathers into the light. Had American kids been taught by such a brilliant and descriptive teacher of History---- we would't have young people who are so ignorant of America's Rich and fascinating path to the Constitution! Real history is much more exciting than tech gizmos--- Mr. McCullough was a great Treasure--- we have his narration, and his books--Turn off the Tv and give thanks for this dear, Great Writer!

[@emiliodiaz8082]

Totally agree...the most underrated and underappreciated of the Founding Fathers.

[@grizz6150]

David McColloughs book 1776 is a treasure and his reading of it on audio is spectacular. I highly recommend both.

[@JiminPalmSprings]

Thank you so much for reposting this and helping us remember and celebrate a very great man David McCullough

[@patriciaschoedler8360]

The mini series John Adams was wonderful. He has become one of my heroes...

[@jtstacey83]

Adams is often overlooked and one of my favorite Presidents. The country was on the verge of falling apart, and if it was not for Adams being a moderate and realizing that both sides can have good points was the glue that held us together at a crucial point in our history when everything could have fallen apart. Adams believed in doing what was right, which led him to defend those British troops shortly after the Boston Massacre, fight for freedom from Great Britain, and understand the importance of being friendly with the British after separation. This would be a man that many who try to tear down our founders based on the morals of today would find hard to do so. The man owned any slaves, and his wife Abigal, besides being his wife and best friend, was treated as his equal and one he sought guidance from throughout their lives together. She makes true the saying behind every great man is a great woman, and I suggest that people read the letters between the two.

[@721todd]

WOW!! that is awesome to know!!

[@feedtherich11]

You can not write all men are created equal yet own slaves . John Adams and his wife were true to thy selfs. 😊

[@Magazinelady]

Quincy, MA has done a great job to honor John and John Quincy Adams. David McCullough brought history to life. May he rest in peace.

[@davidzwicker5662]

It’s a shame that all people see in Quincy is the t station into town.

[@Magazinelady]

@@davidzwicker5662 Some people take the time to visit the church where the presidents are laid to rest and the homestead. I did when I lived farther away from Quincy than I do now. The statues in the park near the T station are nice. That little "mall" may encourage people to visit the homestead. It is sad that history is not taught well in school. For those who like history and have the time to be a tourist, they will visit the sites.

[@davidzwicker5662]

@@Magazinelady went to a wedding there a couple of years ago. I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@douglassauvageau7262]

David McCullough inspired my enduring fascination with American History. His capacity to humanize the characters which formed that history justifies his Presidential Medal of Freedom.

[@arranadams2776]

As his greet, great, great, great grandson, I have so much more to learn about this man

[@mmarshfairc3]

How cool. I salute your great great great great grandfather !

[@RonaldKern]

Very sad that David is gone, what a treasure he was. I have watched probably every single interview, video and all books he wrote. What a genius and someone who appreciated the people behind the founding of our nation.

[@ZGHistory]

David McCullough was one of the best communicators of history to the wider public in all of American history. He wrote for the eye and the ear to the effect that one felt keenly the spirit of the times in which his subjects lived.

[@conorsaintlouis9790]

I seriously wish more people across the world knew more about John Adams!

[@sandraseldon6734]

One of my favorites books-John Adams by David McCullough-a brilliant author of American history. He makes John Adams come alive.

[@captainnima]

Rest in peace David McCullough. I have read his books on Truman, Adams, and Roosevelt. Excellent historian. I might add that when Adams and Jefferson dies on July 4th, John Quincy Adams was president.

[@mrm64]

John Adams deserved that Mini series more than anyone, well done Mr. McCulough. I do also hope a John Adams Memorial is one day erected. For goodness sake, Adams was one of the earliest popular voices against Slavery, before his son John Quincy Adams or the infamous Abe Lincoln.

[@oneeyeddog3045]

His voice is captivating

[@Cinderella121]

Yes… He was an excellent narrator in Ken Burns documentaries

[@jeffreyfarmer8030]

McCullough is one of my favorite writers. Have read & enjoyed most of his books. RIP

[@jamesnorton8316]

How odd, to hear the tune, "Rule Britannia" on fife and drums during the ending of the interview, while discussing the deaths of Jefferson and Adams occurring on July the Fourth 1826. R.I.P. David McCullough.

[@jefolson6989]

The voice of American History! I hear him in my head whenever I read one of his books. TRUMAN is a favorite. He left a greet legscy

[@robrussell5329]

I'll take the Behind-The-Scenes guy every time. They're the ones that make things actually work.

[@jeffreylombardo782]

And his book on the building of the Brooklyn Bridge is genius. As a native New Yorker, it should be required reading, as most of us know little about our great city. His ability to pique everyones interest in anything is a gift. We'll miss him.

[@jeffreylombardo782]

I had no idea he died. Why wasnt it on the news? What a great author. He made me fall in love with reading all over again. We'll have to put him on a stamp, or something. Like I always said about John Adams.....no statue, plaque, nothing in tribute to the man more instrumental in the founding of America than all the others......why?

[@deantheodosiou2886]

Just like will not see one with the genius of John Adams ever again, neither we will ever see anyone with the gentlemanly grace, charm, and sheer erudition of David McCullough, Historian.

[@theendofanerror4173]

McCullough: "there's no statue to him here in Washington, there's no face on Mount Rushmore, there's no monument, there's no picture of John Adams on our money, there isn't a postage stamp in circulation with John Adams picture on it......THIS IS A DISGRACE!" Couldn't have said it any better. Thank God he dropped writing about -the hypocrite- Jefferson for Adams. God Bless President Adams, his wife and son, and most especially David McCullough for I sadly would not know, for the most part, anything about Adams if it wasn't for McCullough's book. That in itself is equally a DISGRACE. 👍🏾

[@danam0228]

He was a great man, a man of great ideas, great integrity and hard work, determination

[@steveconn]

American history so worthy of scholars like David (reading good one on French-Indian war called Crucible of War). RIP

[@botboy6977]

David was the best! What a voice! His narration on Ken Burns’ Civil War will give you chills.

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

David McCullough - an immensely brilliant treasure. Rest in well-deserved peace. John Adams - The right man... at the right time.. and most certainly doing the right thing. I found it Staggering that CBS Sunday Morning, hosted by that world classmoron Jane Pauley, would be ending an interview about the life of one of the nation's great patriots with the music "Rule Britannia".

[@joycenaylor4488]

An honest man, so difficult to find in politics, and so well-read! Most of all,a loving husband and father.

[@Eyagsf]

The best historic novel I have ever read. John and Abigail Adams were so ahead of their times.

[@hr6334]

❤ John Adams was also against slavery and unlike all the other founding fathers he never had slaves!

[@TheBTG88]

Enjoyed all of McCullough's books.

[@dennisdemark8151]

Rest in Peace David 🙏🏼🕯️🕊️🙏🏼

[@margaretmanion9121]

I really liked the book. He was also against slavery.

[@trishbirchard1270]

Now, I will have to get a hold of that book !

[@Hope-w5l]

I love this interview. Thank you !!!

[@maureencora1]

J.A.was Not a Fan of Slavery, Heaven is for Heroes.

[@zekelucente9702]

It wasn’t that long ago that we got meaningful programming from the major networks. Charles Osgood interviewing David McCullough about the Founding Fathers is a great example. It’s a disgrace to see what comes out of CBS, NBC and ABC today.

[@johnphillips1858]

Really sad a piece like this would not be welcome by the MainStreamMedia now. This is excellent by the last great historic journalists.

[@shawngregory1429]

Forever my favorite author.

[@zerimar26]

David McCullough is right. I read his book on John Adams. I must say I was impressed with John Adams more so than Jefferson and Ben Franklin with the exception of Washington. Adams isn't as well liked or charismatic as Washington, Jefferson, or Ben Franklin. But he played a key role in the independence movement. I like the fact that John Adams, as president sought peace and made sure to keep the US out of European affairs and established the Dept of Navy. Despite having a falling out with Jefferson, he still made sure the transfer of power took place when he left office.

[@JackieDaytona1776]

CBS Sunday Morning makes such great pieces on US Presidents!

[@jaybrown3953]

I read all of McCulloughs books. He would draw you into everyone of them. He loved our history more tham most. Not many understand what all the founding fathers lived through and patriots.. now its all about canceling these heros. When the people canceling wont give up 1 thing for the this country.

[@Culperrr]

10:04... Unless I am mistaken, that is "Rule, Britannia!" playing over John Adams's name. The editor or producer must have had a good laugh.

[@marksteiner2194]

It's a great book about a great man, John Adams.

[@agbmoe]

Great segment featuring a great man talking about another great man. That being said... Why did you close the segment with the song "Rule Britannia" playing? 😂

[@zawwin1846]

Best thing is that he does what he thinks is right regardless of personal cost.

[@yvonnecornell4936]

John Adam's is an American Giant

[@TruthFactsLM57]

This is added to my video history library . Being 67 and retired now I can do two things with I love . Training , running and indoor cycling on Zwift and hiking in the forrest at Lake Louisa and study history . American History . Mini series John Adams , Grant , books by David McCullough give me inner and outer light to see how history always repeats in humanity because men chase power and greed and on the other side men like Adams chase matters of the heart . Which are things money cannot buy, which have the greatest value . When I see how Adams or Grant spent so much time away from those they truly loved for others. Makes me away and tell that special woman in my life how getting her phone number was like winning the lottery . LYA VT LMcC

[@GroovyShelly]

What an American Hero was David McCulloch

[@jerometaperman7102]

This report was at a time when the word "patriot" still did not mean radical right wing white christian nationalist.

[@shamammap8054]

One of my favorite authors 😢

[@kamuelalee]

David McCullough was a National Treasure.

[@TXG8R]

Strange that the outro music was "Hail Brittania"

[@suavecito3752]

Amen to that!

[@robertgedzelman380]

Great informative video. However: from 8:55 and on, the music played was "Rule Britannia", an anthem celebrating the power of the British Navy. The chorus: "Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves; Britons never, never never shall be slaves".

[@kurtluginbyhl5087]

Rip sir…

[@victorwadsworth821]

Meet David on the steps of the Texas Capital, greet guy.

[@erikpeterson25]

Great to see this 👍 ....got a bitbof a chuckle with the comment about the Vice President .....insignificant ? not Cheney ....not Johnson

[@christopher3386]

So why is "Rule Britannia" playing at the end???

[@jlshoem]

Adams and Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. Most sources claims that Adam's last words were, "Jefferson still lives". - Jefferson had died several hours earlier.

[@1944JerriMellas]

It is my second favorite book (first being Undaunted Courage). An amazing life extremely well researched and documented!

[@nohandle62]

Sad to say I'm glad McCullough has passed. I wouldn't want his patriotic heart broken by what is happening to the country. Adams and Jefferson are rolling in their graves.

[@coraggio93]

Um...why is "Rule, Britannia" being played as Mr. McCullough speaks at the segment's end? "Rule Britannia"?? SMDH

[@fore101]

A great patriot!

[@glenn71144]

We miss David.

[@illinoisgospelfan650]

Why on earth were you playing Rule, Britannia! at the end of this video?!

[@zekelucente9702]

McCullough should be required reading in a restored Civics curriculum.

[@shaylaadams477]

He's my ancestor! Family dna and geology was done. Through my grandpa's side.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

The loss of a great mind, agree or disagree matters not.

[@GNSSALBANIA]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 yaaaaaaaay

[@nata3467]

I think the issue is that Americans try to make it seem as if all of these men were just so perfect and no one is allowed to have warts or foibles or slaves for example I taught history and I taught who these men and women really were I taught about the American revolution as an economic revolution because that is what it was. History is real life people real life situations

[@lewstone5430]

It’s great to teach that historical figures weren’t perfect, they were real people, but some still engaged in evil behavior like slaveholding, which was thought of as evil and barbaric not only hundreds of years ago, but going back to the Romans and Egyptians.

[@timburr4453]

Very fascinating this was filmed just a few short months before 9/11...feels like a far different America

[@drewhendley]

RIP 😇

[@gregfawcett5152]

His last words "Jefferson lives".

[@MrThejboe3oh5]

It is sad that Adams gets no recognition in the mention of the countries best presidents.Adams in contrast to the idea that is the U.S.A, was everything it is ment to be and stand for,it is a shame that so few really understand the potential this country has.The country has basically only reached about 40% of its true potential.The lack of comprehension of education has definitely hurt it's potential and as well the individuals true potential.

[@pilotrserra]

I will never understand WHY we do not have a - Adams national monument. We have Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln - but Adams contributed more and was not recognized…most due to jealousy. Let’s create an Adams National Monument in Washington DC.

[@Collector3476]

John Adman’s should be known in history as the second President of the United States. We need to know more about John and his life.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Great to see Charles Osgood Pope Francis should have met him. What a great history lesson by the way.

[@rorymosley9356]

Why did they choose Rule Britannia to be the song at the end

[@MrDcseltzer]

RIP David

[@nurlatifahmohdnor8939]

What is misnomer?

[@MichaelEngeldinger]

all men are created equal , was what they wrote , elon ?

[@mlbrooks4066]

Someone has made an AI of McCullough's voice and is using it on videos here on KZbin. I wonder if his heirs have noticed.

[@johnnypgood100]

Adams also experienced tragedy...he lost one son to alcoholism, and his oldest daughter died of breast cancer.

[@mitchyoung93]

LOL, they ended the segment to the music of Rule Britannia.

[@timburr4453]

"Hail Great Republic"

[@mlbrooks4066]

If you ever saw "1776," you know Adams was "obnoxious and disliked" but solid.

[@paulsolon6229]

Jefferson was not v heroic. He was never around in a war. He was x smart, a real scholar, an intellect

[@drewhendley]

Jefferson and Adams thought for us! 🇺🇸

[@paulsolon6229]

@@drewhendley clever

[@libbyworkman3459]

Jefferson freed his 125 slaves only upon his death. He wanted the very last use of them until he really could not use them anymore.

[@paulsolon6229]

@@libbyworkman3459 he was a clever man focused on himself And a great intellect

[@MichaelEngeldinger]

sir please don’t waste my reporter friends time , your part of my problem your the beast .

[@jude999]

This would never get aired today. He would be shamed.

[@herondelatorre4023]

@jude999 : Who ???? David McCullough , John Adams or both ????

[@user-ij6vg8xq2r]

Maybe an Adam's - Madison Memorial as a salute to the less celebrated Founding Fathers.

[@ToanTran-mm3uv]

A few hundred years later the British returned with the Beetles. And the rest was history.

[@jamesmccormick2696]

He was also the cousin of Sam Adams

[@confucius2616]

Chuck Norris was John Adam’s father