Lincoln's Tomb, Springfield Illinois

[@donnag4940]

Wow!! The amount of information this gentleman has is mind blowing. I really enjoyed listening to him.

[@250txc]

That young man has a great memory and does his job very well

[@mikegross6107]

@@250txc I was going to say the same thing! Wonder if he is still there; probably not since this was recorded around 15 years ago.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

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[@DCJNewsMedia]

Awesome ...man telling the story is a fantastic story teller.... the interviews questions are perfect... Chief Jones

[@chnalvr]

This tour guide is incredible in terms of his vast amount of knowledge and his energetic presentation. Well done.

[@bcfairlie1]

And he is cute

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

That's really awesome, Mr. Lincoln's tomb is just beautiful, the grounds around the crypt is also beautiful, I love history, knowledge is power.,☺

[@bettycampbell9582]

Been there ... incredibly emotional for any with patriotic blood.

[@pamelaoliver8442]

Was there a few days ago. Beautiful monument, lovely grounds and definitely awe inspiring to be in the same room as Lincoln...even if he's ten feet below

[@janpretorius3296]

Luke Cummins, you are fantastic! Thankyou very much. What a pleasure to listen to you!

[@bravocompany1072]

Would you like to get him off Jan!

[@Buzzkut37]

Luke Cummins did a great job. I would like to visit Springfield, IL. some day. "Thank You"

[@rogerhazen3664]

Wasn't sure what to expect when I came across this video, and it is actually really good. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you Roger for taking the time to watch and let us know you liked it! If you haven't already, please subscribe!

[@vicmorrison8128]

I've been many times. Between his home, the statehouse, library, New Salem, and the museum. Geez. It's all awe inspiring. This is a great video. Thanks!

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@briantega6408]

My mom and family are buried in this cemetery...RIP

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

Great video and Luke did a great job. When you know your stuff it makes it easier to share. I have visited the tomb twice and plan to pay my respects again this summer.

[@matrix30008]

The tour guide was so informative and did such a great job. Thank you for posting this great video.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

matrix30008 Thank you for watching!

[@KwoliToli]

Luke did such a great job.... This is an interesting video

[@macarthurfield5674]

This was FANTASTIC !! President Lincoln has ALWAYS been my favorite historical figure, ALWAYS. When I was in grade school, I remember thinking on 14 April 1965, that exactly at 1030pm, President Lincoln was just shot. On 15 April 1865, at 0722, this great man "Now he belongs to the Ages", to this day, I STILL do the same thing every year. I would like to take Amtrak down there.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching, and for your interesting comments Patricia. Best wishes!

[@mikearnold5746]

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[@bobhealy6858]

just seeing this for the first time. Luke is a great interpreter. Jealous of his knowledge and quick precise answers. It would be an honor to be able to do what he does. At his age in 05,imagine how much more his life is because of his Love of history and American pride. bless him and Mr. Lincoln.

[@250txc]

Bob, you can read all this stuff on the web; Just stay away from political sites that are full of propaganda;

[@lonahansen4990]

You can develop the same skills if you choose to.

[@dennisashley2479]

Such a inspirational man. Sad he didn't realize what his life would mean to us. He's the true story of America.

[@jackalboojihadeen5538]

I just teared up

[@xbmpr]

@shakespeare jeru yep he was a real piece of shit, right? Never made a single good decision.

[@erikmassie9400]

@shakespeare jeru WOW! Really!?!😆 Gosh You Democrat's Are Just Hilarious!!

[@Randy-jb4un]

@@erikmassie9400 Lincoln 🤭🤣🤣😆

[@shaynewheeler9249]

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[@denisetindall85]

i really like hearing about arbraham lincolins tomb oak ridge cemetery

[@josephcope7637]

I entered Lincoln's burial chamber over forty years ago and found myself alone. I suppose I was allowing my emotions to run away but I'd never felt such an eerie, almost ghostly atmosphere before. Tears filled my eyes.

[@glockman61]

Great video. I've always wanted to see Lincoln's tomb.

[@geoffjacobs1898]

me 2!

[@Sunshine-ft2rb]

Lucas, you did an Awesome job communicating the History of Lincoln.

[@Sparky2402]

Luke Cummins should write a book, not only on the burial site of Lincoln, but the rest of the history of the cemetery.

[@jeanneneumann6116]

I have been informed that a portion of my families cemetery “Kelley Cemetery” was combined with. Oak ridge Cemetery.. are the resting places of my relatives buried here? [e-mail]

[@finddeniro]

I have been there...Quietest place in The USA...

[@ANAHATAJADE]

Wonderful video tour of the Lincoln Tomb. Thank you so much.

[@TheDcgj45]

R.I.P. Mr. President we owe you so much.

[@AgitatedTaco]

TheDcgj45 yuh

[@hectorbarajas9316]

Black people owe him so much !

[@hollysanborn5927]

@@hectorbarajas9316 We all owe him a debt of gratitude for UNTI THIS COUNTRY

[@hbarajas9878]

Nope....I am not black - sorry buck o.

[@mickbradford3167]

@Agent Orange - You are a real piece of work and an ignorant moron, but I imagine you already knew that!

[@chrisj197438]

It is a beautiful place. I paid my respects last summer. His home is a short drive away and worth spending a couple hours there as well.

[@jenlei14]

great documentary, thank you

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

I can't help but think how disappointed Mr. Lincoln would be with Americans today.

[@birdhouse4141]

I don't think he'd be too shocked. He saw slavery as a young man, and lost friends and many loved ones throughout his life. He was much wiser than most people so he'd be everything: amused, dissapointed, and hopeful.

[@250txc]

He was wise for sure but so many Americans are against our country now, Mr Lincoln would be shocked beyond belief; After all these yrs, Americans are still so ignorant that Mr Lincoln would be shocked, again

[@kennyw871]

Especially with Trump, the most unqualified president imaginable. Lincoln's wearing down his remaining bones rolling over-and-over.

[@toddran1969]

@@kennyw871 you put the NUT in nutrino

[@autumnrryan8453]

I doubt he would be very happy with Obama and the rest of the democrats. He would probably bitchslap them for everything they’ve done to our country.

[@khountapotts]

Luke great job all the information.

[@anniem9595]

Whoa! Fascinating! Loved this tour! Thank you...

[@autumnrryan8453]

I’m determined to go here someday. Lincoln has always been my favorite President.

[@plasticpeon]

I was there 2 days ago. It's very emotional.

[@poke_n_around]

Brilliant lesson and tour. Thank you to a wonderful man in Abraham Lincoln.

[@deborahisaacs5541]

I am so impressed with the American history l am learning at age 67, am really enjoying this and hope to find more. Thank you

[@Snapepet]

This was so well done! I feel like I walked along with these kind and well-spoken gentlemen!

[@robertauther7374]

I was here in 1972 and I was in awe for the 15 min or 30 it took from the truck to the tomb to look. My mother did not like to stay long to visit but I was always one to remember details and I am very glad about seeing this information even though the video is poor quality. I loved reading all and everything I can get my hands on about Mr. Lincoln. Did any of you read any of Carl Sandburg biography about Lincoln? Very interesting read if you can take the time at the Library to read parts of it like I did years ago. One event was about Charles Chiniquy the Canadian priest that was defended by Lincoln.

[@markhenry1239]

I, personally, enjoy history. Watching this video and the popularity of rhese people and events are truly moving. For whatever personal or political differences that we may have, it is truly things like this that make us who we are. God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Mark Henry Thank you for your comments!

[@kevinpoole4323]

Great Job Young Man Tour Guide i have been to The Farm in Hodgenville Kentucky

[@Dovid2000]

Thank you very much for this documentary. Very informative.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

David Ben-Abraham Thank you for watching!

[@PeterSpelling]

The gentleman is very impressive and knowledgeable, I suggest maybe a award related to Lincoln.

[@AlDi-gv4lf]

My home State where the most famous President lived and is buried. God Bless him.

[@hsal8083]

Love listening to someone who knows their shit and that gentleman did an excellent job!!! Well done sir!!

[@dianadrb]

I don’t think we give enough credit to how much Mr. Lincoln suffered mentally and physically while he was in office. I believe that if he had served that second term it would have significantly shortened his life. The pain and suffering he endured during the Civil War and trying to end it. He also knew that afterwards it would be just as hard to reconcile the nation. Women lost their husbands so therefore became destitute, left with children and no way to make a living. He saw what was coming and probably dreaded it. Lincoln gave more than his life for his country he was giving his all. What more could any man give he gave his heart. Don’t tell me one person can’t make a difference.

[@lukerentschler6769]

For anyone who has traveled here in recent years it’s crazy to see the change of the landscape with how the cemetery used to look

[@cinricpainters6468]

There are so many great places to see here in springfield including Lincoln's Tomb

[@mosesalberts9758]

Well done and presented luke

[@519djw6]

Well, this was educational! I know that Lincoln's funeral train from Washington D.C. to Springfield took the same route, but in the opposite direction, as when he left Springfield for Washington. What I *didn't* know was that he had several different graves before the current one was built.

[@oceansben4018]

What a tremendous edifice. It must be the most magnificent burial site in America. As I look upon the president aloft the white marble, and see the grand civil war statues, there is no doubt that this burial site was built with the utmost respect and love as deep as the ocean.

[@9094nancyj]

Boy, Luke did a great job! He sure knows his stuff!

[@sibylcolemansuchaheavenlyv90]

Rest in peace Lincoln family you are well loved.

[@EmilyTienne]

The guide speaks fast but is easy to understand. Lots of fascinating information.

[@ethantaube2512]

I wish i could see this grave. Mr Lincoln was and is the greatest president we had. He kept the country together in the most difficult time. He sacrificed himself for freedom and equality for the slaves that were in bondage. Lincoln gave his life for peace and justice for all humans or any color and race.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching and your comments!

[@jhbluestar]

So many believe that Lincoln had planned to free the slaves. That is untrue, his plan was to save the union. In his own words he said if he couls save the union without freeing the slaves he would. This is true, in his own words, something to think about.

[@kearysibille1722]

Ethan Taube do more research my friend

[@250txc]

Something to think about is the end result of his efforts; One thing that separates man from animals is, we think and have cognitive reasoning; Changing a plan is what intelligent men do; 'Staying the course', is quite often the kiss of death and ignorant at best, many times

[@southernman5839]

Joseph Heatherly I've read that . I heard that it was a political move on his side to destroy the economy of the South.

[@grueurgrue2108]

I hope they pay this guy well. What a wealth of information!

[@stephanielucas6231]

Rip dear cousin! I’m related to him through his mother, Nancy Hanks! I hope to visit the tomb!

[@laurajuarez6282]

Liar he has no living relashions alive.Bad try.

[@druther28]

He has no living *direct* “relashions” [sic] but he does have cousins.

[@dabhob333]

Tom Hanks is related as well. Check it out.

[@debraday9898]

Wow! So cool and how proud u must be in the lineage.

[@jamesb.9155]

Lincoln's body had been well preserved by embalming and was taken on a 1,654 mile, 13 day journey by train which made many stops along the way from Washington D.C. to Springfield Illinois, so that hundreds of thousands could view Lincoln's open casket along the route. In 1901 in order to prove Lincoln's corpse had not been stolen in 1875, his casket was opened for the last time in the presence of his son Robert and some 23 witnesses in total, where it was attested that Lincoln's body was in a state of remarkable preservation still.

[@reshanquel]

Man i hope Mr.Luke Cummings still works at Oak Ridge because he really takes pride in what he does by learning as much knowledge of his place of work...I wonder how Lincoln looks now? If the arsenic is still holding good...

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

ReeLaFrance Luke did a great job! And he was a last minute stand in for the person who was supposed to be our tour guide that day!

[@violetacastro7274]

Excellent vídeo! Fan mexican of Lincoln.

[@TIOMKIN1]

Excellent Video Presentation. Thank you. Out.

[@edwardherrera8224]

What a a great story about Mr President Abraham Lincoln and his family Rest In Peace Mr President Lincoln and family Thank you for everything you have done for America👍👍👍👍Also thank you for sharing this

[@Vervelio01]

That guide deserves an A+ for his knowledge! Does hij still work there?

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

We don't know if he is still there, but we agree he did a great job.

[@lonelygoner2012]

wow the lincoln line did not survived, i did not know this

[@UDPride]

Visited the tomb last year after a day at the Lincoln presidential library. The only way to describe the tomb is "heavy". You feel like you are in the presence of greatness. The air feels thick, the walls feel thick, the moment feels thick. Its a quiet impressive few minutes in your life to stand there and pay respects.

[@genemaverick5705]

What greatness ? He was a tyrant and murderer and he committed treason !! Not so greasy was he ?

[@renewyatt-hall3090]

It’s a very peaceful place filled with solemnity and beauty.

[@procopiojrpalacios9702]

Great info! At the public receiving vault, Luke mentioned that Eddie was brought in December of 1865 after having died "just a week earlier." Actually , Eddie died on February 1, 1850...

[@noelinerenwick5347]

Awsome to see, fantastic guide

[@repeatagain1789]

Wasnt sure if my attention would last. Luke to the point, pleasant sounding. very interesting video of after Lincoln's death.

[@sheiladurst2103]

I really am thankful for KZbin and internet, without, I would not be able to view these historical sites

[@wendellwhitfill4868]

I Think this is a very interesting video. I enjoyed watching it. Thank you KZbin

[@singbardringang4878]

Been there, such a beautiful place.

[@denisetindall85]

i really like learning about abarham lincloins tomb at oak ridge cemterty 😀

[@jond5925]

GREAT HISTORY LESSON VERY INFORMATIVE OF LINCOLN S PAST HISTORY BEFOR HIS PRESIDENCY AWESOME GRANDPAWWW!!!!

[@RK-wl8fi]

Great man 👨 Did so much for America and 🌍 You addressed issues which was a taboo

[@denisetindall1487]

I like this video about the cemetery 👍

[@GaryWright238]

Very interesting. Despite his nerves, Luke Cummins did very well and I wonder what he does now.

[@bobhealy6858]

my sentiments exactly

[@mrrvr4545]

It was awesome place I visited with my mom and my niece

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for commenting. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit !

[@jamesthackeray5422]

That was great seeing that as a history buff! 👍😀

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@albertobello8717]

Luke is adorable ♥️❤️❤️

[@susiepittman601]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you!

[@juliecramer7768]

So interesting! Thanks!

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching

[@cynthiamontgomery7244]

This guy is a hard drive of a computer...😉

[@tammietownsend8704]

I loved Lincoln since I was in kindergarten

[@scottgoodman4776]

When I was a young man, I rode my bicycle there from Columbus Ohio. I rubbed the nose the guide pointed out. Not so long ago. 1980's.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

WOW... That must have been quite an experience to come to Springfield on a bicycle!

[@scottgoodman4776]

It was an adventure. My final destination that trip was Kansas City. Springfield was on the way. I camped outside of Springfield and bicycled in for the day to tour Lincolns house and the grave site. I was not in a hurry. I took 10 days to do it. I took camping gear, a few tools, maps etc. Food, camping, and motels were readily available. I am 64 now. Too old to attempt such a trip by bicycle now. I recall days of vigorous peddling and enjoying the sights. Fantastic farmland in Central and Southern Illinois. Your corn fields there ours in Ohio look puny. I packed up the bike and gear and took the Greyhound home after hitting Leavenworth Kansas. My brother was stationed there in the military.

[@jeffschwartz7923]

A little info: When a person is riding a horse on a statue - if the horse has 1 foot off the ground - that person was wounded in battle. It the horse has 2 feet off the ground - the rider was kill in war!!!!! If all 4 feet are on the ground - the rider was neither wounded or killed in battle!!!!!! Gutzon Borglum - who carved Mount Rushmore - quit carving Stone Mountain in Georgia - because his staff was not being paid (the Daughters of the Confederacy simply ran out of money! The park was purchased by the State of Georgia in the last 1950's - before that - it was owned by the a family that was in the KKK - and they did have Friday night cross burnings!!!!!!). They finally got paid - but they never finished the Stone Mountain relief - and it is the largest relief sculpture on earth - carved into the side of Stone Mountain which is the largest piece of exposed granite on earth (and it runs for about 75 miles in all directions - underground!!! Some neighborhoods do not allow basements - because of the granite and the fact that dynamiting is not allowed!!!!! The relief takes up almost 4 acres of the mountain side!!!!!!!! The relief which was started in 1923 - was finally finished about 1970!!!!!!!! And I was born in Arlington, Virginia - but I cannot be buried there!!!!!!!! There is only 1 cemetery and today you have to either be killed in war - or a Captain or above in some branch of the armed forces to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Land is scarce and there is no more even close to Arlington!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LifeX2Find]

Interesting, didn't know that~ Thanks!

[@terrirobinson3876]

That is a lot of explanation points.

[@jond5925]

THATS AN AWESOME REPORT OF HISTORY I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THANKS TO YOU THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING IT WITH OTHER S GRANDPAWWW#!!!!!

[@jmweed1861]

The funny one on Robert, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, because he did not want to over shadowed by his father. So now he is completely over shadowed at Arlington.

[@jeffreywincell3677]

His wife didn't want him buried there because of her dislike of Mary Lincoln

[@jmweed1861]

@@jeffreywincell3677 No, as I stated, Robert Didb not want to be buried in Springfield for the reason I stated, he did NOT want to be over shadowed by his father. And as he served as a Captain (on Grant's Staff) at the end of the war he was eligable to be buried at Arlington..

[@jmweed1861]

I actually found an article in Life Magazine in the early 1960's about the stealing of Lincoln's body, the restoring the tomb and opening the casket for the last time, will going to colleg in 1970.. Later the books "The Tweenty Days" and "Stealing Lincoln's Body" would be eventually written...

[@digitalmasters8253]

yes luke speaks very fast but does a great job. great video.

[@tomf3969]

Wow...Luke Cummins is very impressive and knows his stuff.

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Tom F yes, he did a great job!

[@carlrylander396]

Thanks very much. President Lincoln is my second but last incarnation and I hope to visit the tomb. And visit President Kennedy's grave site as well,as he is my second but last bodily incarnation.

[@suenetteedwards5965]

Near to where I'm from in WV is the birthplace of Lincoln's stepmother. She's the one that taught him to read and write and treated him like her own son. Lincoln praised her greatly as a saintly woman and an important part of his life.

[@lukerentschler6769]

I toured the tomb last month. But does anyone know why the structure for the temporary tomb no longer exists?

[@peggyann11]

DR. ABRAHAM LINCOLN -THE GREATEST AMERICAN WHO EVER LIVED!!!END OF DISCUSSION!

[@laurajuarez6282]

DR?Doctor of what?

[@jefferywilliams944]

I as a Republican is very proud of Mr. Lincoln . We carry on your Republican values too this day....God Bless you Mr. President and know we have a great President in office today who is fighting very hard just like you did....

[@williamtestmorrill1562]

My relative, Justin Morrill, a senator, proposed a law requiring states grant land for state universitys. That was the last proposal Lincoln signed before his assassination.

[@DougJDoug]

Hope to visit some day. Lincoln is my favorite President. He was born on the exact same day as Charles Darwin, and had a tough childhood with the death of his Mom, and a pretty horrible father. Luckily Lincoln’s stepmom encouraged him to read and he became a self taught lawyer and great man and President. 🇺🇸.

[@ieronimo18]

Been here..strongly recommended!

[@denisetindall85]

i like this tour abraham lincoln.s tomb at oak ride cemetery 😁

[@bobhealy6858]

you Mr Semmes are no admiral or a civil man. stop and learn instead of being snarky and ignorant. take in all you learn and filter out what doesn't work. don't belittle those who try and enlighten. learn as we go.!

[@250txc]

This man, with help, preserved our Union; He has got to be #1 or #2 of our greatest Presidents; I go with Washington as #1 and Mr Lincoln as #2 but he can be just as easily #1; The Union was already in turmoil as he rode into DC to start his 1st 4 yrs; He had to be a brilliant man to accomplish what he did accomplish

[@ethantaube2512]

I wonder if Mr Lincoln’s ghost has been seen in his Tomb or on the grounds of the tomb.

[@denisetindall85]

i like learning about abarham linclin,s tomb😀

[@777poco]

the guide really knew his stuff, I wonder who the idiots were that gave this video a thumbs down

[@Dlv924]

He preserved the Union. Abraham Lincoln is the greatest human being of all time

[@brianmcgauley2664]

Very informative, thanks!

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!