Take an inside look at the everyday process and the traditions involved in preparing the tomb of America's first President for visitors.
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@pumpkinking51744 жыл бұрын
The only man who could have been King if he wanted and then, President for life. He declined both. Remarkable.
@Ariels8884 жыл бұрын
Did anyone ask Washington if he can come back and help clean out and up D.C. ????
@LostCause364 жыл бұрын
He was an incredible man and a true founder of freedom.. Gifted directly from God Himself.
@discoverynorthcarolina98244 жыл бұрын
Person Of Interest Honorable Man
@kanesmith82714 жыл бұрын
He was a real Patriot
@mattynewham11254 жыл бұрын
he was nasty slaves owner
@christsabakalos25943 жыл бұрын
I am so stupid I literally thought they would open his coffin
@jamesstrickland45013 жыл бұрын
Me 2
@maliat75073 жыл бұрын
Same😭
@MasMaszu23 жыл бұрын
You will probably not find anything anyways, it's probably dusts by now..
@christsabakalos25943 жыл бұрын
@@MasMaszu2 yeah
@suehewitt93953 жыл бұрын
Same!
@GalacticSpartan3 жыл бұрын
He would be sickened on how the US is acting now. Especially in politics.
@laurynladybug69843 жыл бұрын
Yep. He would've been REALLY ashamed in the idiots who stormed in the capitol all because the election didn't go their way
@coolguypablo69353 жыл бұрын
@@Tombstone_Active BOTH radicals on left and right are horrible people.
@markellzey15313 жыл бұрын
It's easy to think that, but considering none of us ever met the man, how can you say that with certainty? You simply want to believe it because you deify the founders of our country. They did a wonderful thing but considering that no one is perfect, then you can't say with certainty how he would feel about today. I would argue that he would be blown away by a smart phone or a vehicle, or, dare I say, an airport.
@coolguypablo69353 жыл бұрын
@@markellzey1531 We are not talking about modern technology. The state of the country is very divided, both parties have strayed away from what they and the United States stand for. This is coming from a MODERATE Trump supporter.
@noiraimz3 жыл бұрын
I would be sickened in him too, he was a slave owner :/
@chrism.46003 жыл бұрын
The man that said, “Political Parties Is Bad For Our Politics”. Much respect to this man, (Our first and Humble leader) Its like he knew what we would become. RIP Father Of Our Nation.
@flakeyfilms57923 жыл бұрын
True and I think George Washington was the only unaffiliated president, a honest man.
@marshmallowbudgie3 жыл бұрын
fun fact, parties were more controversial to the conventioneers than secession
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
Yes true, he didn't like and didn't support of having political parties or affilitiations. The reason why he ran for 2nd term is also bcoz conflicts were starting to happen within the government top officials and in Congress as well I think. It was stated in his Presidential farewell address, which he warned the citizens about many other things as well that would or may happen such as secession from the union, as seen in the civil war. He was indeed a humble, caring and loving man. America's top President! RIP General!
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
@@flakeyfilms5792 yup
@onewaytogodjesus49223 жыл бұрын
That racists dog not resting in peace.
@sean_connors4 жыл бұрын
Because I am a veteran, I was privileged with the high honor of laying a wreath inside General Washington’s tomb. I did so slowly with full military bearing as my 10 year old daughter looked on. She still speaks of that with great reverence some 20 years later. I will remember this undeserved honor until the moment I die.
@FriendofRamblinJack4 жыл бұрын
God bless you and your family, sir, and thank you for your unselfish service to our nation. How wonderful your daughter was there with you. Respectfully, a US Coast Guard mom/veteran volunteer, daughter of WWII ARMY dad, niece of WWII MARINE IWO JIMA SURVIVOR/KOREAN WAR P.H. RECIP, his brothers who were my other uncles who served in WWII in NAVY, AF, ARMY.
@sean_connors4 жыл бұрын
Nance Schmance - I am in awe of your family heritage, and honored by your comments. Thank you for your work with my brothers and sisters. People like you make more of a difference than you can ever know. May God bless you and keep you.
@johnmonroe73784 жыл бұрын
Sean Connors. From one veteran to another: thank you for your service to our country.
@davidh98444 жыл бұрын
You did so much more than simply honor George Washington, sir. You brought honor and grace to every filthy kid who walked shoeless, ill clothed and unclothed, though freezing mud, filth, pestilence, dysentery at Valley Forge, Trenton, Brooklyn, Yorktown. Kids who lived and died for the absurd believe than men are endowed by their Creator, not by a king, not by a president, certainly not by a Congress, with inalienable rights. The concept was revolutionary then, unfortunately it remains so today in so many places other than America. I never served. But I thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you gave up for me, and my family. Your daughter is one very fortunate woman.
@sean_connors4 жыл бұрын
John Monroe - We could only do it together, brother. Thank you for covering my six.
@jennybrummett3193 жыл бұрын
While on my senior trip in the 90s, I was asked to do the wreath laying ceremony. Very memorable opportunity!
@FrontierTradingCompany3 жыл бұрын
That's incredible... what an opportunity.
@IanP19633 жыл бұрын
I went to Mt Vernon on my honeymoon from Britain in 1993 !!!!
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, a golden opportunity. U are so honored to do so.
@realpocahontas17763 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome!
@ICantSeeYourRepliesDickhead3 жыл бұрын
🧢
@SlashTHIV3 жыл бұрын
Crack open that coffin for a one time event. I wanna see my boi.
@Raj-wf6ln3 жыл бұрын
Ashes lololol same
@georgewashington57863 жыл бұрын
I got out
@freddiereagan67053 жыл бұрын
@@georgewashington5786 well wear a mask
@flaco50073 жыл бұрын
@@freddiereagan6705 Dont catch that virus or you will catch another casket
@defender76243 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@loganj.harrison63152 жыл бұрын
When my eighth grade class visited Mount Vernon, one of my classmates and their mother who are descendants or Martha Washington were given the opportunity to lay the wreath l, and I got to read the prayer. It honestly was an amazing and beautiful experience.
@scottanos9981 Жыл бұрын
She was a Custis, huh?
@NachoDaMan Жыл бұрын
Cap
@Awhimsotiredman Жыл бұрын
@@NachoDaMan THE VOICES ARE GETTING LOUDER QUENDALE GAMER!!!
@Brace674 жыл бұрын
First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
@JENDALL7144 жыл бұрын
Last in the National League, well except for this year.
@Cjnw4 жыл бұрын
That is His _Glory_
@imcintyre014 жыл бұрын
First to bow the knee to Almighty God and seek the Favor of Jesus Christ
@Brace674 жыл бұрын
Suzy Rottencrotch Your comment is as ridiculous as your name. Read your history if you know how to read.
@messianic_scam4 жыл бұрын
💩
@benvasilinda97294 жыл бұрын
As a veteran, it’s been my hope and dream to one day to go and visit his tomb so I can give my respects to our first commander in chief, first President and a fellow military member The General. He was one of the influential people in my life that helped make my decision to join and go fight for our country. He deserves to hear that much for all that he did for us.
@lorij67963 жыл бұрын
Ben Vasilinda First of all, thank you for your brave service. I hope that your dream comes true and you can see all the monuments that are important to you.
@Heliosaurus3 жыл бұрын
@Dominus Providebit Hush child, the adults are talking.
@Catholic6473 жыл бұрын
@Dominus Providebit yes be silenced little child and let the adults talk. 🇺🇸
@newtclovers3 жыл бұрын
@Dominus Providebit massive W
@opwave793 жыл бұрын
I hope you can make it too. It is well worth the drive and the lines. God bless and thank you for your service!
@janeanderson74823 жыл бұрын
Years ago, my husband and I visited Mount Vernon and bought a cutting of the original boxwood! It is over 20 years old, and is a large bush at this time. I cherish this!
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
Nice. I would cherish it till my death and even pass down to my generations to keep it.
@CLASSICALFAN1002 жыл бұрын
They ran out of boxwood, so they had to use CARDBOARD BOXwood. I said...
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe??
@risenandreturning Жыл бұрын
Original boxwoods can easily be created from cuttings from your bush. If you did the relatively simple work and presented it to the estate they could replant the bushes.
@michaeljaime34603 жыл бұрын
I have visited his tomb. It was an honor that I will never forget.
@alan301894 жыл бұрын
George Washington was an amazing man. For a sample of that, read the book, “1776.” I think he would get physically sick if he saw what’s going on today in Washington DC.
@billiezotos94114 жыл бұрын
alan30189 yes, Alan! Many things have happened over the years, & it is so wonderful when we can see someone Preventing further problems, & trying to return to the original way, as it was before, that it can be better if we would return to our Lord! He is the only one who can deliver us from the evil that has exploded in the World 🌎 today! Gods Word does say, in the end we would have tribulation, but to be of good cheer! He has overcome the World! Take the time to read Gods Word, the Holy Bible! Just a little each day, it is so comforting!
@michaelcoverdale75724 жыл бұрын
If he was our president today, he would secretly get assassinated by the cia. Just like they did to JFK. The cia does not like good people.
@alan301894 жыл бұрын
Billie Zotos - Just how much “tribulation” does God need? I think much of what is written in the Bible is 2000+ year old “fake news,” written by men walking around in the desert, thinking they could talk to God. They couldn’t.
@alan301894 жыл бұрын
Michael Coverdale - Back then there were threats on Washington’s life, probably by the ancestors of Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, and Nadler.
@michaelcoverdale75724 жыл бұрын
@@alan30189 washington survived many gun shots back then. they would always find bullets in his clothes and his soldiers were amazed.
@JENDALL7144 жыл бұрын
He's really not dead. As long as we remember him.
@rossogden99204 жыл бұрын
He's on the quarter, and the dollar bill. Our Nations Capital is named after him, as is the State of Washington. Presidents Day was created to honor him. We have a giant obelisk in the middle of the National mall named after him. There are 31 Counties named after him, and 71 cities or townships. Something tells me we aren't likely to forget him.
@billlombard99114 жыл бұрын
Snowflakes tell us he was not a good man and our founding fathers were racist
@rossogden99204 жыл бұрын
@LOCAL COPE Who is 'They?' Give me a specific example of our history being 'under attack.' Name one historic painting that has been painted over.
@kuklaboy4 жыл бұрын
He is Eternal among us.
@Corgipon4 жыл бұрын
You know what they say: Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
@jasonwardy81923 жыл бұрын
I think of the bitter cold of Valley Forge, a ragged army survived, inspired by their leader, with them in the fridgid temps. Our country held on by a string....and survived. Thank you General. You planted the seeds, and quite a tree has grown.
@billlawton11863 жыл бұрын
Are you aware that the winter in Morristown was even worse than Valley Forge.?
@kasimsultonfan2 жыл бұрын
Trenton. Awesome.
@kasimsultonfan2 жыл бұрын
Trenton. Awesome.
@patricklinebaugh77922 жыл бұрын
I was born and raised near Valley Forge... Washington is our greatest hero!
@tommas26744 ай бұрын
lol, to destroy America we have let every person from hater countries come in and have their say. Treason.
@samra94073 жыл бұрын
I had the immense privilege to lay a wreath at Washington's tomb in 2012. I'm British and although we were former adversaries, I am eternally grateful for Washington leading the cause of human freedom. God Bless George and Martha Washington. God Bless the USA.
@davidclarke87502 жыл бұрын
His slaves would disagree with you.
@jonnie5bgood5832 жыл бұрын
@@davidclarke8750 except he freed all his slaves when Martha died and was pretty good with them
@tiestokygoericprydz39632 жыл бұрын
@@davidclarke8750 read his quotes Focus on the good
@tiestokygoericprydz39632 жыл бұрын
🇺🇲🇬🇧
@MrMrMayonnaise2 жыл бұрын
Oh boohoo 🎻
@Dee-tx7tg4 жыл бұрын
“A man only dies when he is forgotten!” -Eichiro Oda
@josephdeffendoll30564 жыл бұрын
"I will see you all in hell"!¡!¡! -El Chapo
@DeebraTheExplorer4 жыл бұрын
woman ain’t forgotten tho 😎
@Dee-tx7tg4 жыл бұрын
grape - jelly its part of the qoute, i dont have any say in it
@PhilipHami3 жыл бұрын
@@DeebraTheExplorer just let the quote stand. 😁
@unknown-dq6df3 жыл бұрын
*GOOD*
@socialninja224 жыл бұрын
I believe that I’m one of the few, non family members, to have entered the Washington crypt. As an African American, it’s a particular point of pride. I happened to be on the grounds doing some work. A job which culminated with the preparation to build the new gift shop. It was an honor after hearing about the former slave that designed and built the crypt. Just walking past the Alabaster sarcophagus of George and Martha, there’s a quiet reverence, like stepping back in time. I got to open the door to the crypt and peer inside. It was just after a huge storm had hit and they wanted to check and make sure it hadn’t been compromised. As a history buff and future Archives Technician, it doesn’t get any better. My next highest honor was to be in the same room with the Declaration of Independence as it was last being restored. Part of what can only be a mass blessing of great timing. This not lost of the fact that I recognized the standing of a black man, in the days of each event. We’ve come a long way, in a relatively short time, but we still have far to go. 🙏🏽
@mamavswild3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@chickenflavor98803 жыл бұрын
That's what I want
@aircoolguy52183 жыл бұрын
you’re a good man
@aircoolguy52183 жыл бұрын
LASummer how was he a criminal? Because he fought for independence? You’re an idiot smh
@aircoolguy52183 жыл бұрын
Alan Brown that was legal at the time and the original Constitution had a thing that said “no slavery” but it was removed in fear of losing southern support you just look like an idiot good job 👍🏻
@freedomisntfree1313 жыл бұрын
"It's only treason, if you lose."- George Washington
@ellisf43003 жыл бұрын
@M H well, yea but at least we aren't north korea. We got some say. The price we pay is endless wars.
@jasonhietala19713 жыл бұрын
@M H Will you just shut up, man?
@thatsalittlebassist3 жыл бұрын
@M H Uhhh no he didn’t... He was in fact not a very religious man until his later years. He was often found praying as well when his daughter in law Patsy Custis passed away.
@randymoran673 жыл бұрын
Or unturn the will of the people - Trump! Lol!
3 жыл бұрын
@@ellisf4300 North Korea is the best and that’s a fact
@dootdoot42483 жыл бұрын
"They say, George Washington is yielding his power and stepping away. Is that true? I wasn't aware that was something a person could do." - king George iii
@eclipsees15153 жыл бұрын
i read this as a normal comment and was very confuseduntil i realized what is actually was
@kendallblunt4993 жыл бұрын
i’m perplexed
@eclipsees15153 жыл бұрын
@@kendallblunt499 NO NOT AGAIN
@moonwalker503 жыл бұрын
Ayy Hamilton reference :D
@austinstanton46863 жыл бұрын
Them bars he had " Stepping away,, is that TRUE? I was aware that was something a person can DO.
@goldenera4ever4 жыл бұрын
A little over two years ago my wife had to attend a conference in DC so she and I went without our children (a VERY rare thing). We both had wanted to tour Mount Vernon for years and being in DC and kid free we decided to do just that. I knew nothing about the tour or the ceremony and it just so happened that we were standing near his tomb about the time the ceremony was to start and I actually got to participate by placing the wreath inside the tomb. That was a very surreal moment for me knowing I was standing right next to the father of our country and a moment I will appreciate the rest of my life.
@mountvernon4 жыл бұрын
We are all delighted that we could provide you with such a meaningful experience at Washington’s beloved estate, and hope the two of you can visit us again soon!
@josephdeffendoll30564 жыл бұрын
The actual caskets and bones are in this tomb? Has scientist or archeologists ever studied them? The hair, clothing, teeth, for DNA to make a actual record our first president and first first lady. I think it would be interesting to scientist and the public. Plus photographs of the clothing and shoes any Jewelry.
@thefederationarmedforces95374 жыл бұрын
@@josephdeffendoll3056 The body is indeed there yes, and we already have 1st hand reports and accounts of everything he was wearing when he died, and when his body was placed in the tomb. We even have actual hair remains of George Washington as well which have already been studied by scientist, DNA to I believe. Not sure on the teeth part.
@zerozeroone44244 жыл бұрын
My 7th great grandfather, Christopher Gist, saved Washington's life on two occasions while accompanying him as a guide through the Ohio Country.
@irvinbethea72142 жыл бұрын
No he didn't, u clout chaser. Lol 😂
@Berserk1Manga2 жыл бұрын
@@irvinbethea7214 lol
@Michigan1985 Жыл бұрын
My 7th great grandfather, George Washington passed down a story saying Christopher Gist's mother was a hamster and his father smelled of elderberries
@trawlins3969 ай бұрын
@@glamrockfriendit was a JOKE! DOLT!
@orangejuice43323 жыл бұрын
Yes, he would be reeling for what we have let happen to our nation. All his hard work thrown away.
@CLASSICALFAN1002 жыл бұрын
Maybe not all. The Constitution & Bill of Rights are still in effect. And, One-Time-Trump is vegetating in Florida now, so all is not lost...lol
@lorij67963 жыл бұрын
I pray it remains safe till the end of time. Rest in Peace for eternity.
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe??
@tryhardshroud68594 жыл бұрын
*Opens George Washington's tomb* George Washington: *Ight ima head in*
@ducefascist74974 жыл бұрын
Hol up..
@jalonglover44884 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@unknown-dq6df3 жыл бұрын
I already left years ago
@robloxtriothecommenter66393 жыл бұрын
I mean he is scared being buried alive he said to be left out for a week just in case he was alive i think he was
@unknown-dq6df3 жыл бұрын
Robloxtrio good thing they did because I never died I just took some old fellow bit out his throat and put in that tomb
@robinbird62794 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love learning about U.S. History, and I would love to visit Mt. Vernon one day to pay tribute to our beloved First President! 🇺🇸❤
@mountvernon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and support! We would love to see you. You can get more tips for planning your visit here: www.mountvernon.org/visit
@messianic_scam4 жыл бұрын
Ugly history
@doloresgarvito83574 жыл бұрын
Went there in 1976 & again in 1991. It is a great place to visit. If you get the chance go visit there 😁 you won't be disappointed. Arlington is right around the corner.
@davidstinson50954 жыл бұрын
I was there beautiful property peaceful go see wont be sorry
@rebeccazamolosmom25954 жыл бұрын
Me too especially the colonies and seeing where some battles took place
@KarlPHorse3 жыл бұрын
It would be so disrespectful but I really want to see skeleton Washington.
@KarlPHorse3 жыл бұрын
@MACK AND BEWICK Why are you trying to start an argument on a joke comment?
@KarlPHorse3 жыл бұрын
@MACK AND BEWICK You are either trolling or are so devoid of personality and self esteem that you have to politicize everything.
@masonallison24953 жыл бұрын
I would like to see too
@tuckerkennedy50163 жыл бұрын
@MACK AND BEWICK I'd own slaves. Give me a Navy Destroyer and LETS GOOO. Genghis Khan 2.0
@hirxken78513 жыл бұрын
Same but I doubt we'll see anything of him now
@KingsDR3 жыл бұрын
What a legend, he'll be remembered till the end of time.
@a-malikouriachi67022 жыл бұрын
😎🤗
@karengilliland24394 жыл бұрын
I have a 5x great grandfather named George Thomas Ewing Sr. who served throughout the Revolution, and was with George Washington at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777.I am proud of my GG for fighting for this nation, and grateful to General Washington for being his Commanding Officer , [ and keeping him alive], and for being the first President of the United States of America. Bless George Washington ,and keep his love of America and freedom loving people, in our hearts always.
@noobie18904 жыл бұрын
Karen Gilliland damn, I say you have more American blood within you then most people do. Nowadays everybody’s a blend of different backgrounds. Yours seems to go back to the birth of this nation. Not too sure how many people get to say that.
@karengilliland24394 жыл бұрын
@@noobie1890 Actually, doing Ancestry.com, I have found at least 20 ancestors who fought in the war, and that is just on my Moms side, I haven`t done my Dads side yet. I wrote about George Ewing because he also wrote a journal about his war years, which survives.
@ethanrhodeback99984 жыл бұрын
I stop watching this video because I was close to tearing up I love George Washington great honoring video
@GhostRidersouthwest4 жыл бұрын
Great leader and warrior. The right man at the right time. No accident. A man of courage and determination and wisdom. An inspiration to his soldiers.
@demarcusmclean34834 жыл бұрын
Ethan Rhodeback gtfoh
@redfoxxx21623 жыл бұрын
He was a slave owning piece of trash. May his soul burn for all eternity in hell
@annemchurchwell3 жыл бұрын
@@redfoxxx2162 you can't judge somebody from history that lived in a completely different time because they will fail by todays comparisons every time. George Washington was a founding father of our great nation and sorry you dont like it. I wonder how things will change 200-300 years from now and people than will judge us by their new standards and people you admire are judged and put down because of how things have changed.
@redfoxxx21623 жыл бұрын
@@annemchurchwell so I'm assuming that same rhetoric can be used for Adolf Hitler right?? He was just a man of his time?
@janetleslie39173 жыл бұрын
Please guard these places carefully and strongly.
@suzukibn11313 жыл бұрын
Janet Leslie Amen.
@M4RSK113 жыл бұрын
Who would deface George Washingtons tomb? He wasn't a racist or a bad man, you've got nothing to worry about.
@thinklogically81283 жыл бұрын
acydic... Personally I don’t think any differently of him because back then, it was normal and not seen as evil and it doesn’t change what he did for this country and the fact that he’s the father of this country but people will argue that because he had slaves, he was a “bad person who shouldn’t be respected” which is why these BLM people would probably try destroying it.
@robloxtriothecommenter66393 жыл бұрын
Hang them in public
@cheguevara61983 жыл бұрын
acydic. 😭😭🤣
@JJames516183 жыл бұрын
I went to mount Vernon when I was 13. It’s a pretty neat place, almost everything in the mansion is original, and you’re not allowed to take pictures of the inside because of everything being so historic
@trawlins3969 ай бұрын
I took photos.
@arthurmead53418 ай бұрын
they allow photos now
@carnyxmetal11407 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I am so delighted to see there are those who dedicate themselves to the legacy of our nation's father! You guys are amazing! I give a big thank you to those at Mount Vernon! Keep it up! God bless Washington!
@mountvernon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and support! For more than 160 years, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has protected and preserved the home of the Father of Our Country. As a private non-profit institution, we have never accepted a dime of government funds and rely solely on donations from patriot citizens.
@grandmahands14984 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Blue Traditionalist do you think God bless him for having slaves
@OldWorkingMan4 жыл бұрын
@@grandmahands1498 Judging out of time is foolish. GW had slaves when it was common. In 200 years, it may be that people in our times who bought items made by Chinese slaves were evil for helping to perpetuate slavery - and you will be vilified and condemned to hell. You can't say everyone does it because GW's contemporaries all owned slaves. There's no difference between GW being judged by you out of time and you being judged out of time 200 years from now. Stop being foolish.
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
@@OldWorkingMan agreed
@mjt15172 жыл бұрын
@@OldWorkingMan Speaking of being foolish, hell doesn't exist. Quit trying to frighten people with a fantasy story.
@CHUUMPASS4 жыл бұрын
the significance of this man in world history and his contributions cannot quite possibly be overstated !
@allaansnackbar42693 жыл бұрын
A man that really did something with the gift of life
@nancy-katharynmcgraw26692 жыл бұрын
While he still owned slaves & fathered 8 children... & still ran the country? Wow.
@fordwaters83353 жыл бұрын
I just hope that nobody try to deface this honored place.
@trplpwr10383 жыл бұрын
Then we'll have to do something with their face..
@trplpwr10383 жыл бұрын
@E. Lewis Basher Not happening
@trplpwr10383 жыл бұрын
@E. Lewis Basher I am
@glennsnyder11943 жыл бұрын
@E. Lewis Basher It's easy to put a childish idea in a child's head.
@Ashgreninja-mq6xm3 жыл бұрын
E. Lewis Basher honestly are you even American
@OleJoe4 жыл бұрын
I visited Mr. Vernon in 1966 when I was 11 years old. I still have a vivid memory of the house, the grounds and the tomb. Beautiful home. I would have liked to have lived there. I could see how Washington loved it. I could just imagine him sitting on the porch in the afternoon, enjoying the view, visiting with family and friends.
@ZeitgeistGaming694 жыл бұрын
I've actually been there. Very beautiful home and property. Washington did very good work.
@opwave793 жыл бұрын
I toured Mount Vernon back in 2015 when it was still undergoing renovations. Definitely worth a visit.
@k.g.71442 жыл бұрын
Im from Germany and I have mass respect for him.
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe?
@javic63164 жыл бұрын
This makes me proud to be an American.🇺🇸🇺🇸💯god bless America
@martiantripod372c84 жыл бұрын
The country we live in today doesn't make me proud especially because I'm considered an American by most people at school they always tell me to go back where I came from which makes me die inside and laugh since this country I learned in history class was basically built off of immigration
@rivco50084 жыл бұрын
I was a long-haul driver and passed near Mt. Vernon several times but as usual never had time to stop. Seeing the Potomac river was always profound, being in the area where so much history was made. Virginia was like one big historical marker...
@danielmcdermott77853 жыл бұрын
It's in a fairly good shape, considering all the turning he's been doing in the past few years.
@frederickgriffith70042 жыл бұрын
Poor George is spinning like a top by now.
@soulscry86972 жыл бұрын
He's been at great peace for the first time in 220 years these past 5 years...but in the last 8 months they're afraid he might start flying off due to the rapidity of the spin...
@littleo3533 жыл бұрын
We would barely know who George Washington was or what he did had it not been for the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette brought courage, incredible enthusiasm and drive, significant personal financials and ultimately French resources including money, ships and soldiers. He was a fundamentalist for personal freedom for everyone. That and only that turned the tide against the British forces at Yorktown lead by Cornwallis. Prior to that turning point the vast majority of the war were losses and retreats. America had a great General in Washington but did not have the resources. France, due to Lafayette, changed everything. Sadly Lafayette's involvement to implement personal freedom in France ended up with the horrendous French Revolution. A MOSt wonderful book on Lafayette is by Harold Unger. An incredible read from many perspectives.
@joec28923 жыл бұрын
and Hamilton 👁👄👁
@IanP19633 жыл бұрын
And then about 20 plus years later us Brits had to fight a very long war with Napoleon B who made France a dictatorship and a war mongering threat to the world - funny how the tide of history changes !!!!!
@thatsalittlebassist3 жыл бұрын
I am reading a biography about Washington, and I do say their relationship was simply immaculate. It is quite bittersweet how Lafayette could end up being so close to Washington.
@michaelgaynor68664 жыл бұрын
I have not been there in almost 40 years, and I would say I was very humbled to stand at the Grave of America's First President George Washington.
@laurajuarez62824 жыл бұрын
And now we have President Trump!
@sammyvh114 жыл бұрын
When I was 10 years old I sat on the rocking chairs overlooking the river on the back porch. Im 62 now and still remember it vividly
@efhs19703 жыл бұрын
God bless George Washington and the USA!🇺🇸
@yashironene51703 жыл бұрын
My Asian family is screaming
@prometheuspredator79713 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@chickenflavor98803 жыл бұрын
@@yashironene5170 what??? Lol
@yashironene51703 жыл бұрын
@@chickenflavor9880 it's because we were all watching this together
@yashironene51703 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminramsey498 why
@ericoberlies7537 Жыл бұрын
I visited as a youth in the 1970s, inside the crypt. My reaction was that it was very unassuming for such a person.
@raymonddowd32454 жыл бұрын
I ate a pear from one of Georges pair tree, my 4th grade class was on a field trip and i saw a guy picking up pears that fell on ground so i asked if i could have one. He tossed one to me and my friend but he told us not to tell anyone because he didnt have enough for everyone.
@michaelfarmer94724 жыл бұрын
And here you are telling everyone!😂
@DeebraTheExplorer4 жыл бұрын
and your still in 4th grade
@lorij67963 жыл бұрын
Raymond Dowd Great story! Was the pair good?
@cheguevara61983 жыл бұрын
T D 😭😭😭🤣🤣
@stflaw4 жыл бұрын
The U.S. Capital was built with a space under the dome that was intended to serve as Washington's tomb. Washington and Martha, as we know, chose instead the modest family tomb at his beloved Mount Vernon.
@mountvernon4 жыл бұрын
Correct! We actually explore the reasoning behind the creation of this space and the decision to bury George Washington at Mount Vernon in a VLOG: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXMhWeJh8dsfZY
@juansierralonche98644 жыл бұрын
The tomb is still there. Technically speaking it's "under the dome" but it's actually two stories beneath the floor of the rotunda.
@michaelsuder39564 жыл бұрын
Capitol
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that
@leonardosantiagomendoza16873 жыл бұрын
We are still visitors here so learn to grow and love while we're here.
@WlmFjb2 жыл бұрын
What a privilege to be able to be there. RIP our greatest leader.
@calebebner21014 жыл бұрын
I went to Mount Vernon a few years ago and didnt know much about George Washington. But standing just a few feet from his body was truly an amazing experience.
@rossogden99204 жыл бұрын
Who in the hell has to actually go to Mount Vernon in order to learn about George Washington? What is the address of your cave?
@calebebner21014 жыл бұрын
@@rossogden9920 I didn't say I had never heard of George Washington, I said I didn't know much about him other than he was our first president. By the way, I live in a mansion in Houston TX. Come find me
@novalee84474 жыл бұрын
not much of a body anymore
@kadaltokek39534 жыл бұрын
@@rossogden9920 you think you hard baby?
@rossogden99204 жыл бұрын
@@calebebner2101 Do you know why the "Texas freedom fighters" all died at the Alamo? Because there wasn't a back door.
@daniela48504 жыл бұрын
i’ve been lucky enough to visit mount vernon twice. i first went when i was 13. such a beautiful home and so was memorial service in front of his grave.
@el_blanco_loco Жыл бұрын
The last time I saw former President Washington's tomb was around 2008. I never got to enter the tomb as it was being renovated and repaired. It's the most quiet place on the property. Absolutely peaceful and serene. I miss it, and I'd love to go back to Mount Vernon one day.
@trawlins3969 ай бұрын
How far is the tomb from the mansion?
@Mr.MikeBarksdale4 ай бұрын
My wife is Ukrainian. You only get a sense for how amazing Washington was when you explain his life to people from other countries. She was stunned at all of the chapters of his life.
@scottramey28184 жыл бұрын
He walked away from power after 2 terms. George III said Washington was the greatest man who ever lived to be able to do that.
@thunderbird19213 жыл бұрын
Even Napoleon respected him from what I've read. When some of the most powerful monarchs in history are saluting the leader of a newborn republic, that ought to tell you something about that man's legacy worldwide.
@theswampfox95844 жыл бұрын
A courageous man who was dead game in his conviction and vision of a country destined for greatness- much respect for his accomplishments and triumphs- RIP and thank you
@tonyamosig57752 жыл бұрын
George is my 5th Great Uncle. God BLESS all who love and honor the Republic of the United States of America
@LouisArias2 жыл бұрын
I am Mexican and I like to see and learn about the history of the United States of America 🇺🇸
@Stepniki6 жыл бұрын
I have not been to Mount Vernon in a while, but love it so. I want to thank the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for their dedication. I live in Florida and hope before too many more years pass I can go to Mount Vernon again. Thank you for making and sharing this video.
@grandmahands14984 жыл бұрын
Lin Herz ha ha Ha ha ha hee hee hee hee E ho ho ho ho ho
@gphell334 жыл бұрын
Lin Herz My mom use to call them the old ladies that ran presidential homes. We visited a lot of them when I was growing up and whether they were run by the park service or what she would refer back to the old ladies
@Garandasaurus4 жыл бұрын
I think he was one of the greatest men that lived. We were blessed to have him at a key point in our history. RIP Sir.
@thesenate65983 жыл бұрын
He is arguably among the most influential people ever up
@podomuss3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about greatest. Owning slaves and all that, but he was certainly interesting
@sawfingers1750 Жыл бұрын
@@podomuss I’d say Washington is one of the world’s most influential figures. Ownership of others is a worse problem now than ever. We are witnessing it through our southern border, Africa and Asia. Check it out
@podomuss Жыл бұрын
@@sawfingers1750 I don’t really see how slavery being a worse problem now means that it’s somehow ok for Washington to have owned slaves
@shaynewheeler9249 Жыл бұрын
Titanic 2 engine cylinder engineering room
@sirsaint88 Жыл бұрын
What an honor just to watch this. I hope to one day visit Mt. Vernon at pay respect to the father of our country.
@JJ-wj6un2 жыл бұрын
My husband a US Navy was able to participate wreath laying. It was an honor.
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe??
@williamlattanziobill24756 жыл бұрын
Brought my daughter last November to pay our respects to the Father of Our Country, as we are both great admirers. The day before we had toured the White House, and we were rightfully impressed. But, upon visiting Mount Vernon we were simply awestruck. My daughter can be quite a little chatterbox; she is very happy go lucky, fittingly, as we approached Washington's tomb she became very quiet, and no signs were needed to remind her to be respectful. As we walked away, she told me very matter-of-fact, that George Washington is the greatest American who has ever lived. I couldn't argue with her.
@rebeccazamolosmom25954 жыл бұрын
George did so much for our country. He will never be forgotten
@revolutionarygentleman81052 жыл бұрын
Washington is one of my top three favorite historical figures.
@alexsupremewolf2 жыл бұрын
Who are the other two?
@anon94052 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm not american myself, I honor his very great accomplishments and somehow would want to visit his grave too... I love history and its details too :)
@jerryumfress90304 жыл бұрын
It was a great honor for my wife and I to visit Mt. Vernon and to see the final resting place of General Washington and his wife, several years ago. Mt Vernon and the grounds are truly beautiful
@1Tori3917 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this.
@mountvernon7 жыл бұрын
No problem, we have more behind the scenes videos on the way.
@talosheeg3 жыл бұрын
I remember visiting last year, and it was beautiful!
@mikehughes4969 Жыл бұрын
My third or fourth great grandfather served under George Washington throughout the Revolution. It's something I'm very proud of.
@robclem84074 жыл бұрын
I was there as a kid in the 60’s. I finally went back in 2015. Loved it so much, I went back in 2016. Lots to see at Mt Vernon. Colonial Williamsburg is a favorite destination as well.
@jamesdunn97144 жыл бұрын
Without George Washington there would be no United States of America. Thank you President Washington, the greatest president of them all.
@salazarpayne37844 жыл бұрын
Without Thomas Pain, there would have been no victorious Washington. Yet Washington left him to be slain by a frenzied French mob. Disgraceful.
@ronaldcustard46364 жыл бұрын
James Dunn Which wouldn’t be to bad don’t forget the natives who where in the country long before Washington
@salazarpayne37844 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldcustard4636 Yup. The natives lost. Fair and square.
@ronaldcustard46364 жыл бұрын
Salazar Payne Not really fair and square is it?
@salazarpayne37844 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldcustard4636 - all is fair in love and war. The westerners won. The natives warred with each other constantly. They enslaved each other and brutally murdered their foes of the same blood routinely. They just lost when they fought the white man. The white man was Superior. Fair and square. Sorry (not sorry)if that hurts your feelings. I am however upset with the way that they were treated after the wars were over. We treated the Germans better than that. Not cool. If you would like a little pick-me-up, you should check out Captain Jack of the modocs. One of the last tribes to fight in the Indian Wars. Northern California around Mount Shasta was their home. Pretty fucking awesome story. West Point still to this day, teaches the strategies of Captain Jack and his Warriors.
@soulscry86972 жыл бұрын
This great leader warned us all on two huge points: No political parties that divide when its our constitution that unifies us; trade with all, allies with none!
@gabelofi Жыл бұрын
I would love once and if I join the military, to come and salute the President. This man was the symbol of America and has continued to be for centuries.
@mr.salvatorejpluchino84674 жыл бұрын
51 yrs OLD , I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS IN 5th GRADE I WENT ON CLASS TRIP, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER IT
@simulatedpilot34414 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you George Washington the weight of what he did and what we became is amazing. Shame on the politicians who have taken us in a direction away from his vision
@georgewashington16743 жыл бұрын
Feels good to breathe air!
@JohnJApanovitch3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to learn about past presidents, let alone the very first president of the United States. I've actually seen President Kennedy's burial site at Arlington Cemetery, but I would love to travel around and see tombs and burial sites just like President Washington and Martha Washington. Mount Vernon looks like a very beautiful place to live, and the general made the right choice to be buried there. His home. His sanctuary. His grounds. Thank you for this video. I would love to visit this beautiful place someday. President Washington would not want to see what is going on in the country, completely opposite of what he wanted after he resigned from the presidency. President Washington will go down as one of the most famous people in the country, as well as in history's timeline itself.
@mountvernon3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the high praise! While it may be a bit till you get to visit us you can check out our virtual tour of the mansion here! virtualtour.mountvernon.org
@shaynewheeler9249 Жыл бұрын
Titanic 2 engine
@july17304 жыл бұрын
A man who turned down an American throne and an American crown, he now sits in my heart over a hundred years later, and hopefully in every American's, on a throne of complete reverence, thankfulness, and never ending love.
@invaderzim12654 жыл бұрын
To give your full heart and love to George Washington....? I believe even George Washington himself would agree that he is NOT worthy of such admiration or praise but he would tell us that we should give that all loving obedience, full reverence and worthy of all honor to the LORD Jesus Christ, the Name above all others, Who, alone, controls Heaven, the Earth and the Sea.
@july17304 жыл бұрын
@@invaderzim1265 I didn't say my full heart and I don't pretend to know what a man who's been dead for over a hundred years would want me to do. I just wanted to write something nice about the first president. You can try again when your arrogance isn't blinding you, a shameful act that the Lord will judge you for.
@egreenie38194 жыл бұрын
If he could only see this country today. He'd prob go right back in the tomb, close the gate and lock it and keep the key locked inside with him.
@camh63284 жыл бұрын
He would probably step right back into back into fighting for freedom.
@egreenie38194 жыл бұрын
@@camh6328 And I'd join him! I'm sure alot of other people would too!
@legitme75724 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂
@windshearahead70124 жыл бұрын
e greenie what’s wrong with the country anyways
@rbird37664 жыл бұрын
@@windshearahead7012 Are you kidding?
@dallasyap30643 жыл бұрын
In my eyes, he is America's best and top President. Always will be the father of America. Thank you General for everything you have done!
@imyourhuckleberry3572 жыл бұрын
It was my honor as a Veteran to start the pledge of allegiance when visiting Washington’s grave at Mt Vernon...An honor and memory I will cherish the rest of my life....
@josiahanderson42824 жыл бұрын
Definitely 1st!! And definitely 1 of the greatest!!! RIP founding father!
@haydencook6824 жыл бұрын
I will never forget the feeling of Mt.Vernon. I was kid, surrounded by tourists, and it was loud, but there is a certain sense of peace there that I honestly miss. It was beautiful, but I've been in prettier places...it was the atmosphere though, that really separated it from anywhere else I'd been.
@CC-88913 жыл бұрын
As a US veteran and fellow member of a certain fraternal brotherhood, I hope to visit Mt Vernon one day. RIP Gen. Washington.
@flowersdely2 жыл бұрын
So cool to see the continuity of American history; the bones of our first POTUS and leader of the American revolution being tended to by a future citizen some 218 years later is enough to give any contemporary American pause...
@dugroz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping these important traditions.
@rexharrison4004 жыл бұрын
I am not an American citizen, which I regret. America can feel justly proud to have produced such a noble man.
@zombified_pariah77204 жыл бұрын
How is it that people who aren't American still somehow have more respect for Americans than Americans do?
@Peter3374 жыл бұрын
Feel the same way brotha
@markiss694 жыл бұрын
@@zombified_pariah7720 because most Americans dont know how good they have it
@Perririri4 жыл бұрын
America is full of violence !!
@browhat78524 жыл бұрын
@@Perririri it ain't perfect. So is almost every damn other continents
@horrificminecraftgameplay58843 жыл бұрын
I've been to Mount Vernon and its an amazing place, if your ever in washington you should visit.
@mollybygolly31712 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but watching this brought me to tears. They just rushed in. I think it's because I feel so blessed to be living in such a beautiful and free country, but at the same time feel that we are living right on the edge of it crumbling out from our feet. We are living in an exact time where it will change... or we will defeat those are are trying to take it from us. I will fight for the latter.
@maryspence32044 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there. This is a really amazing place. I love looking at all the history.
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe??
@jeremyorr74696 жыл бұрын
Wow what a amazing place would love to visit
@laurelbozman69972 жыл бұрын
Beautiful home and grounds.
@prestonsmith48362 жыл бұрын
Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe???
@skitit12723 жыл бұрын
I went there a couple of weeks ago and it was very nice love the mansion tour
@badgalruth4 жыл бұрын
Now George Washington’s history is what America is all about. I am thankful for my heritage. Next year, I plan on taking my son around to see the founding fathers. Where America started. Everyone in America should be thankful that we do not live like the rest of the world. They are enslaved in their own country. We have the freedom to do whatever our hearts desire, it’s time America come together like we did in the past. The founding fathers, our ancestors would be upset at home America is today. People say they want changes but it takes everyone for change.
@TyreseMorrisDiggasElba4 жыл бұрын
Butterfly 😭😂😭😂😂 man what!? What time period did we all come together!? Was it when these founding fathers owned slaves!? When women had no rights!? Would they be okay with someone of my skin tone being with a white woman today!? We all want change, but some things, racism, never change. Amen for the freedom we have here, but my great grand parents couldn’t enjoy life the way I am now. I can eat in whatever restaurant I want. They couldn’t. I don’t wanna hear about how great our “founding fathers” were when they didn’t treat my ancestors the same way they treated others with their skin tone.
@beseechingyah23574 жыл бұрын
When did we come together in the past? Blacks have always been treated as second class citizens in this country. Back in Washingtons days we were consider 3/5 human. Get outta here with that stokholm syndrome bs!
@machovoce68264 жыл бұрын
You're enslaved by a low IQ.
@mrj-charles63837 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting I have not been to Mount Vernon since I was a kid so that's like 40 years ago. Plan to visit again t because that was one of the places I went to that I remember and enjoyed
@brahmabkitty032 жыл бұрын
I will always respect this President for requesting all his slaves be freed upon his death. Also, the memorial he requested thanking them of their service was very noble.