That dreaded day has arrived. There will never be another like him - what a treasure. RIP.

Boy I could NEVER get tired of this Man interview people....... this was like watching to old friends sit back and catch up

This man inspired me to get a history major and be a historian. He truly was an American treasure.

We have lost a remarkable author, historian and diplomat. Mr. McCullough's gift of illuminating history can never be replaced. He and his profound literary talent shall be missed.

@lyndafayesmusic

Жыл бұрын

No, not "lost", because he's "not forgotten." Ah, I would have really enjoyed collaborating with THIS man! " Children in America today are historical illiterate?" Yes, but, if someone would CREATE children's music representing composers of "the time" , perhaps it could make history come alive, as well as the music ? Orchestra leaders still try to keep at least that, alive...but WHAT ABOUT A CHILDREN'S MUSICAL of a "modern " child character who "Visits With the First Four", the first four presidents, that is . And you can't leave characters such as Ben Franklin out of the mix. He brought so much humor "to the table ." "Honey Visits With the Famous First Four" a children's musical comedy. Honey, the bumbling, aspiring little cello player, leaves her "present" local string quartet members waiting in the auditorium, while SHE embarks on her fantasy of "going back in time to 1779" as she is welcomed on stage, by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison... and, of course Ben Franklin brings his flute to "their" candlelight dinner rehearsals..., as he's "always tooting his own horn!" Copyrighted as "Honey Unlimited" by Lynda Faye Sketches and songs at SoundCloud and You Tube. ANY HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE WANT TO COLLABORATE? "Time Goes By" The String Quartet, and "Lost in a Song About You" and "One Enchanted Evening, I Found an Old Friend" singer Ana Marie Ceuca/Arranger , Adriano Fontana. LyndaFayeSmusic@Yahoo.

@cindyhuang99

Жыл бұрын

@@lyndafayesmusic aq

@michaelschramm1064

Жыл бұрын

It would be more accurate to state that those historians of the old guard, like McCullough can’t and likely won’t be replaced. While I do immensely enjoy his books, thankfully we do have at least, Erik Larsen, Nathaniel Philbrick and Simon Winchester.

@synergyblayze

7 ай бұрын

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I was fortunate to meet him in person and he has the same engaging personality and charisma shown here. His eloquent and motivating books take all the boring aspects out of the subject. He was a good man. RIP.

I am sad that there will be no more McCullough books. They are all splendid. And I will greatly miss his voice (his and Vin Scully's - both gone this week). RIP. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us.

McCullough's gift was he knew how to turn history into a whopping good story. Thank you David for all the great stories.

This was a great man the nation lost today. David McCullough epitomized what a Renaissance Man was. A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian & author, narrator, painter, educator and curious about the world until the end.... he has been an inspiration to me for the last 25 years. Thank you, Sir, for all you’ve taught us. Well done.

@marcelbork92

Жыл бұрын

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So sad to lose a great man like David McCullough. Fortunately his work will on for future generations to enjoy and learn

@kylekullin2520

Жыл бұрын

What about Tom Petty?

@RobQuincyAdams

Жыл бұрын

I only just discovered him the other day. And I have been enthralled with him since. My only regret in discovering him is that it was too late to have the pleasure of meeting him. But I look forward to reading his books and seeing all of the great lectures he has given over the years.

RIP Mr. McCullough. 🌹 Thank you so much for your contribution to American history, sir.

I never knew how weird our family was! Haha my mother, born and educated in Dublin, Ireland who knew more about American history; along with English, French, Spanish, and of course Irish history; than anyone I've ever met! My mother was a teacher with advance degrees. My father dropped out of school (he had to go to work) but traveled all over starting with England during his WWII service, but extending around the globe. He was brilliant with numbers and plants/ landscaping/tree trimming and a natural story teller. Our dinners often lasted for a couple of hours, where dessert and coffee, tea, lemonade, or chocolate (depending on age or season) were drawn out and the discussions covered the economic determinates of particular wars, the cost both economic and civil of particular policies and treaties, what could be learned from the classics (Latin, Greek, and the Holy Bible), what could be learned from government styles, past and present. The list goes on! What rich and sometimes heated discussions we had. Both my parents would be respectful of our views even or maybe particularly when they didn't agree with them. Yet they certainly didn't apologize for their own views. Respect, consideration, minimization of bias while acknowledging one's bias were all tools of discussion. My eldest is now an historian, and English language scholar, my second child a computer security and logistics specialist, my third child is in medicine, my youngest in fuels and product development (vague enough to protect their privacy). I'm so proud of them all and how well they have carried the discussions from my parent's home and their home growing up into the world and into their own homes. I hope respect and the historical views over time will bring back meaningful political debate.

R.I.P. David McCullough, I've admired you, your voice, and your writings, for a long time.

@ChristianCentury2000

Жыл бұрын

So many great Americans are quietly passing away. David McCullough was one of them! The 20th century was truly the American century. We are watching the quiet transition from the generations born in the American century to this new century, the first of this new millennium! Someday, every single person, born in the 20th century, will be part of human history... and future historians will write about us all as David McCullough wrote about generations born in centuries past!

This was brilliant! I've loved David McCullough's books, and would happily re-read any. The world is diminished by his passing.

Brilliant interview. 60 Minutes did an outstanding homage to this sincere and generous individual. We as a country will miss him greatly.

A terrific writer and historian, we have lost a giant. His "Truman" and "John Adams" books were lucky finds at my library's sale shelf (a buck each) and taught and entertained me during lockdown. Please don't blame teachers for the lack of social studies/history in the curriculum. Look directly at administration for that failing. I love history yet in school was never taught any American history beyond the Civil War so I was basically self-taught. Finally got a complete overview of American history in university - the course was taught by an Englishman. McCullough's books are so engaging and informative - I highly recommend any of them, but particularly his book on John Adams. So much of what he (and his wife, Abigail) thought rings true today.

@garywait3231

Жыл бұрын

Very well said. I would only add his bio of Harry Truman to what you have so aptly said.

Every student in every school should listen to this program, every year,, every adult should listen to this also .. every year.

I adored this splendid man. In my eyes, he was one of America's GREATEST human beings. My esteem for Mr McCullough is such, I believe there should be a National Holiday commemorating this man's life: for his contributions to history, to literature and to humanity. Far too little was said about this great man upon his recent August 7, 2022 passing. Dare I say, Lisa Marie Presley - a rather obscure, unremarkable woman absent her famous patriarchy - commanded hours & hours and days of constant news coverage on her passing, while this national treasure, David McCullough, was barely afforded more than two or three innocuous obituary lines, dispassionately announced on the day of and day after his death. To those of us who've had the privilege of relishing even one of his marvelous books or listened to any of his talks or lectures, we know the enormous import of this eloquent man. Our world is diminished in his passing and forever enriched by his existing. 💙

Just bought his John Adams biography. Rest in Peace David McCullough you are missed

David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Jon Meacham are the trifecta of our greatest American historians. While I am truly saddened to know that the foremost of them has died, I nevertheless take great comfort in the knowledge that his books remain for us to continue to learn. As a history teacher myself, I completely agree that we must "show them what we love." The stories of our past are what provide meaning and show us that we fit into a grander narrative. We must work to make ourselves worthy of the honor of being Americans.

@pamevans8001

Жыл бұрын

this is so true. these 3 are my favorites.

"You know they're here, you feel it." I had a feeling like that at Monticello. There was something in the air. Powerful and comforting at the same time.

@ELDELD

Жыл бұрын

I love Monticello. I feel at home when I’m there.

Sharing a meal with David McCullough at City Tavern in Philadelphia was probably on Morley Safer's bucket-list.

@lyndafayesmusic

Жыл бұрын

When I ended my singing gig in Harrisburg, PA., I took a walk through some of the "still standing" slanted roofed tiny houses... It was like stepping back in time and a bit eerie . "Gone but won't be forgotten" RIP. YES, and PLEASE...and designated for our children too. Ah, I would have really enjoyed collaborating with THIS man! " Children in America today are historical illiterate?" Yes, but, if someone would CREATE children's music representing composers of "the time" , perhaps it could make history come alive, as well as the music ? Orchestra leaders still try to keep at least that, alive...but WHAT ABOUT A CHILDREN'S MUSICAL of a "modern " child character who "Visits With the First Four", the first four presidents, that is . And you can't leave characters such as Ben Franklin out of the mix. He brought so much humor "to the table ." "Honey Visits With the Famous First Four" a children's musical comedy. Honey, the bumbling, aspiring little cello player, leaves her "present" local string quartet members waiting in the auditorium, while SHE embarks on her fantasy of "going back in time to 1779" as she is welcomed on stage, by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison... and, of course Ben Franklin brings his flute to "their" candlelight dinner rehearsals..., as he's "always tooting his own horn!" Copyrighted as "Honey Unlimited" by Lynda Faye Sketches and songs at SoundCloud, Bandcamp and You Tube. ANY HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE WANT TO COLLABORATE? "Time Goes By" The String Quartet, and "Lost in a Song About You" and "One Enchanted Evening, I Found an Old Friend" singer Ana Marie Ceuca/Arranger , Adriano Fontana. LyndaFayeSmusic@Yahoo. San Diego Unified Schools

Just the other day I was thinking to myself - I wonder what David is working on now. Turns out that his passing will impact me greatly as I no longer have a new book of his to look forward to anymore. RIP good sir you were the best there was and the best there ever will be.

Love David McCulloughs voice. He makes history sound more fun and interesting then it really was.

@Texasguy316

Жыл бұрын

It’s always been interesting and fun. With or without him.

@maximusextreme3725

Жыл бұрын

I suggest you listen to Mark Felton on KZread. He also makes history sound more fun than it may seem. He does focus on WW2, but his style of delivery is excellent.

Such a gentleman . What a loss . I feel so sad that I was never able to thank him for everything he did.

David McCullough was an American treasure. This supremely gifted writer, teacher and raconteur has proven that it's not the people and the subjects of history that are boring - what makes it boring is how those same people who came before us and events that happened in times and circumstances that we often cannot even relate to at all - end up being presented to us. He even said so in this filmed interview. There's no reason why the truth about humanity's past can't just be realized by its students in a way that shows that it can equally as strange as or maybe even more interesting or entertaining than the fiction that any good writer might dream up... Writing history is the science of stating objective fact about people and events that happened in the past so it has to be TAUGHT and WRITTEN from a perspective of honestly accepting the people involved in any story for all of their pluses as well as their flaws, how they approached in life what led to them becoming historical figures, and most importantly, as products of their own time. One cannot argue whether events that actually happened did or not and it is up to historians to put the relevant details into a narrative that just tells THE story from the human perspective of what happened and who was involved, without opining on it in the process in an attempt to shape a student's opinion of it. Let one's conscience and hopefully their having a mindset grounded in strong ethical behavior be their own guide.

Mr McCullough was the best historian of our time and will be missed by us history buffs.

@garywait3231

Жыл бұрын

Yes. And by this professional historian, as well !!

@paulortiz2035

Жыл бұрын

What about Burns and Spielberg and their movies? Not exactly chopped liver! As good as McCullough any day of the week! In my book! A different genre but as much story tellers as not!

@garywait3231

Жыл бұрын

@@paulortiz2035 : Neither Burns nor especially Spielberg are really historians. Both are, at best, movie producers who dabble in shallowly over-simplified and sometimes highly romanticized and inaccurate historical themes that sometimes, as in Spielberg's "Amistad", descend to the depths of parody. In fact, I have written a paper for academic audiences, exposing just how historically inaccurate Spielberg's "Amistad" movie actually is, and how he transformed a historically inspiring incident into a piece of sentimental claptrap. Burns is a little better, but, as historians, "chopped liver" is about right for Burns, and a compliment, at best, for Spielberg. Both may excell as celluloid storytellers, but historians they are not! (Oh, and as for their books, they are mere spinoffs of their films: popular, to be sure, but historically unreliable : "Never spoil a [hopefully] good story with the facts.")

This is an amazing video. I never watch TV except for the current news. This has been a gift that I will pass on to my children. Growing up in the 50s I realize how grateful I am to my parents. Every dinner was to be attended with my parents and my brother. Every dinner table was graced by an encyclopedia and a dictionary as we argued, debated and discussed current events and history. Merely a child, we were aware of the Dewy/Truman presidential campaign. We got to watch the Truman inauguration from atop a tall building of one of my father’s clients. It’s lasted with me all these years. I could go on for a few more paragraphs. Suffice to say, I am very grateful to this video and to David McCullough. I have several of his books that I cherish. We need him today!!!

*David McCullough IS A LEGEND* *R.I.P*

I've bought five of his books in the last two years. Great reading! He'll be missed.

We’ve lost an American treasure. I’m thankful his works remain. Rest In Peace, Mr. McCullough.

I am wowed by this episode of 60 minutes. I, myself have not been taught enough on history at school nor at home. Thank you for this great history lesson. I need to pick up some of David McCullough’s books.

This is well worth running prime time TV, especially now as life is very tense. Much history that most people have no idea.

He will be deeply missed. Thank you for helping as personalize America's history...he was brilliant!

This was a fabulous program. I learned things I did not know. While I have visited Paris, I had no idea that France had such an influence on our country, in its beginning. More programs like thus please! This gentleman's enthusiasm is riveting!

@lyndafayesmusic

Жыл бұрын

YES, and PLEASE...and designated for our children too. Ah, I would have really enjoyed collaborating with THIS man! " Children in America today are historical illiterate?" Yes, but, if someone would CREATE children's music representing composers of "the time" , perhaps it could make history come alive, as well as the music ? Orchestra leaders still try to keep at least that, alive...but WHAT ABOUT A CHILDREN'S MUSICAL of a "modern " child character who "Visits With the First Four", the first four presidents, that is . And you can't leave characters such as Ben Franklin out of the mix. He brought so much humor "to the table ." "Honey Visits With the Famous First Four" a children's musical comedy. Honey, the bumbling, aspiring little cello player, leaves her "present" local string quartet members waiting in the auditorium, while SHE embarks on her fantasy of "going back in time to 1779" as she is welcomed on stage, by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison... and, of course Ben Franklin brings his flute to "their" candlelight dinner rehearsals..., as he's "always tooting his own horn!" Copyrighted as "Honey Unlimited" by Lynda Faye Sketches and songs at SoundCloud, Bandcamp and You Tube. ANY HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE WANT TO COLLABORATE? "Time Goes By" The String Quartet, and "Lost in a Song About You" and "One Enchanted Evening, I Found an Old Friend" singer Ana Marie Ceuca/Arranger , Adriano Fontana. LyndaFayeSmusic@Yahoo. San Diego Unified Schools

We've lost an American Icon. Rest in peace Mr. McCullough.

Thank you for this very very nice show about a great author who has given us so much history about our young United States of America. But with our history, we are still a young country compared to cities in Europe. The beautiful city of Paris in France is so beautiful to walk around and experience. I am glad I have been to Paris, France and Europe in general to see older history. Mr. David McCullough continues to teach and educate our young adults here in our young country. Again, thank you for having this 60 Minutes Show still in our young history books always ready to look back at and gather important historical points about life in our world.

Thank you for posting this. Loved his stuff. Mornings on Horseback was wonderful. Of course they all were.

Truly a national treasure.There will never be another like him.Just recently read his 1776 that I got as a gift.A great read.and then bought his book The Wright Brothers.I'm reading it now.When done with it I will buy his John Adams.

RIP King. 👑 📚 Didn’t always agree with him like his positive assessment on Truman, but his passion, optimism and depth of knowledge is exactly the spirit that anyone who loves history should have. He was a real one, who helped folks like me see a belonging in American history. ♥️

@emailsender7139

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Truman was a globalist pos.

@DavidWilliams-qr5yj

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry he isn't the only one who loves Harry !

@BarberJ95

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidWilliams-qr5yj Needlessly murdered 226,000+ with the atomic bombings of Japan when it was clear the war was concluding when prior to that Japan’s only condition to accept the Potsdam Declaration was maintaining the emperor, reversed FDR’s indigenous policies and initiated tribal termination, refused to help our allies the Viet Minh who resisted the Japanese bravely when they wanted U.S. support for independence and instead backed French colonialism which we all know went wonderfully, failed and gave up on national health insurance which to this day is one of nation’s worst problems still, gave in to hysteria and initiated the Cold War which would trap us and our foreign policy for 43 years in a state of near war and cost millions of lives and numerous proxy wars and squander any hope of genuine post WWII global cooperation in favor of goofy containment on the belief of the domino theory and cement our military never to be demobilized to this day while it’s grown gargantuan, shamefully did nothing to push back against the 2nd red scare and all the persecution it’d entail while he privately opposed it but publicly deferred, bypassed congress and unilaterally sent U.S. forces to Korea then exceeded the UN mandate and incurred China’s involvement which ofc to this day is frozen in hostility on the Korean peninsula, started the arms race by approving the hydrogen bomb and ofc created the intelligence community that continues to this day to cause chaos and harm at home and abroad and is so entrenched it does behave like a ‘deep state’, Truman himself even regretted creating the CIA. Truly an awful President only chosen b/c the democratic party machine was afraid of a true progressive like Henry Wallace ascending to the presidency. He’s in large part responsible for the nightmarish global order we live in today and squandered the genuine post war peace that FDR had vividly promised to be won.

@DavidWilliams-qr5yj

Жыл бұрын

@@BarberJ95 historians do not agree with your assessment. It's clear your passionate on your point of view. But highly educated historians disagree with you. They put Truman in the top 10 best presidents of all time. And so do I. He made some difficult decisions. And I think he did well. Your assessment that he murdered Japanese needlessly is an extremely flawed. I live in Southeast Asia and have retired here. We know all about how Japanese treated the Chinese and the Ally prisoners. I won't ramble on because it's clear your mind is Twisted

I've read David McCullough's thorough biography of Harry S Truman (which is over 1,000 pages long) twice. It is probably the best biography of a politician that I've ever read. On the other hand, I've also met a couple of people who were about McCullough's age who felt nothing but disdain for Truman, who became President on FDR's death, as Roosevelt's immense seeming brilliance contrasted so sharply with the *apparent* ineptitude of his successor.

22:05 - 22:09 Boy was that accurate. Just 2 yrs later, that historical illiteracy really started to emerge in the public eye and it hasn't gotten better. Some of it is on educators and parents. Some of it is on the students themselves. I'm a millennial and there aren't too many history lovers in my generation. They tend to tune out over historical content because of lack of interest.

One of my favorites, I loved his Narration's of those Ken Burns documentaries, The Civil War, The Statue of Liberty, The Brooklyn Bridge Et al...R.I.P.

you make history interesting ... you are the only one who can make me pick up a history book and actually enjoyed reading it! Thank you!

The real commentators of 60 minutes is so refreshing to see again, those men will never be replaced. Probably wouldn't do well in the ratings nowadays.

Here is a great story about David McCullough. When he was writing his book on Truman, he wanted to recreate a few of Truman's actions the night Franklin Roosevelt died. One specific scene he wanted to do was when Truman was in House Speaker Sam Rayburn's office at the Captiol Building, and when he first got the call that he was being summoned to the White House, Truman ran from Rayburn's office to his own office (The Vice President's office.) McCullough arranged with a government offical to allow him to make the run from the Speaker's office to the VP's office (accompanied by Capital Police officers.) R.I.P David McCullough, a historian above all historians.

@lyndafayesmusic

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I would have really enjoyed collaborating with THIS man! " Children in America today are historical illiterate?" Yes, but, if someone would CREATE children's music representing composers of "the time" , perhaps it could make history come alive, as well as the music ? Orchestra leaders still try to keep at least that, alive...but WHAT ABOUT A CHILDREN'S MUSICAL of a "modern " child character who "Visits With the First Four", the first four presidents, that is . And you can't leave characters such as Ben Franklin out of the mix. He brought so much humor "to the table ." "Honey Visits With the Famous First Four" a children's musical comedy. Honey, the bumbling, aspiring little cello player, leaves her "present" local string quartet members waiting in the auditorium, while SHE embarks on her fantasy of "going back in time to 1779" as she is welcomed on stage, by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison... and, of course Ben Franklin brings his flute to "their" candlelight dinner rehearsals..., as he's "always tooting his own horn!" Copyrighted as "Honey Unlimited" by Lynda Faye Sketches and songs at SoundCloud, Bandcamp and You Tube. ANY HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE WANT TO COLLABORATE? "Time Goes By" The String Quartet, and "Lost in a Song About You" and "One Enchanted Evening, I Found an Old Friend" singer Ana Marie Ceuca/Arranger , Adriano Fontana. LyndaFayeSmusic@Yahoo. San Diego Unified Schools

Bravo! It is McCullogh's passion that always impresses me most-and his disarming humility and authenticity-an American par excellence. We have lost one of the great ones; as Edwin Stanton said of Lincoln, "now he belongs to the ages."

He was good friends with my boss and Mr. McCullough was an absolute sweet and brilliant man. He will be deeply missed.

This interview is so captivating that I watched it twice in a row.

Thank you Mr. McCullough, history if you don't learn from it you are bound to repeat it. I see it happening just about everyday. Can you imagine have him as your tour guide?

Such a great interview, classy, informative, nostalgic. What a great historian and a superb story teller Two gigantic journalists

I think of writing history as an art form,” Mr. McCullough said in an interview for “Painting With Words,” a short 2008 documentary about him on HBO. “And I’m striving to write a book that might - might - qualify as literature. I don’t want it just to be readable. I don’t want it just to be interesting. I want it to be something that moves the reader. Moves me.” NYT

A brilliant celebration of, to me, the dean of contemporary American historians. Inspiring!!! THANKS !!!

Mr. McCullough will live forever . He made his mark and will never be forgotten.

Thanks for your writings about the Revolutionary period. You had such respect, passion, and understanding of the period in which our founding fathers lived. And George Washington, although not perfect, was our greatest president!

Wonderful interview, its a talk amongst respected leaders in their field. Thank you.

David is a passionate story teller!

One of the greatest Americans that has ever put words on a page. Watch "Painting with Words".

I got “hooked” on David McCullough when I heard his narrative on the Ric Burns documentary, “The Donner Party.” It was his short intro before the title that made me realize how much I enjoyed hearing him tell the story. I have several of his books and thankfully we’ve got video clips of him here. We may never see his like again.

McCullough was really good at making sure, above all, he was telling a story. Which to me personally, is what I love about history

The term "National Treasure" is too often given, but in this case it is most appropriate. We've lost our nation's greatest champion. Rest easy, Mr. McCullough, and thank you for sharing with us your deep and abiding love of our nation and its ideals.

I did not know he just passed. THANK YOU. Davids life toughed countless others and will continue to do so. Excellent writer, person! RIP

I "LOVED" his documentaries on PBS in the 80's and 90's.

The man inspired me to read and dream. A man I never met was my greatest teacher. May he rest in peace, the greatest writer of a generation.

I just love Mr. McCullough! His passion for history shines through in all his superb works! I just finished the Ken Burns The Civil War last night, for about the fiifth time. So, I came on KZread today and found this gem. I work at a library and will be listening to some books on CD of his, that have his narration. At an earlier time I listened to The Johnston Flood, but it was narrated by Edward Hermann (not that there's anything wrong with that), but it's David's mellifluous tones that I long to hear. Thank you Sir! You are irriplaceable! It is so sad what is going on in some states -revisionist history. To think he thought we were historically illiterate back then!

"Show them what you love" such a great quote. I am 30 years removed from a class I took and 30 years later I am still passionate about the Civil War because I had a teacher that shared that passion with my class.

Read anyone that truly loves their subject and you'll never be bored. History's always been a fascinating subject and in the hands of someone like David McCullough it came to life, proving how figures from the past were as real, good and bad, as anyone today. Sorry to lose him. His "subjects" are likely filling him in on what he didn't know, by now.

It took a minute but I recognize his voice from narrating a lot of historical documentaries over the years. I had no idea it was him….

Both great men, it’s too bad they’re not still around

I for one have been in love with David McCullough’s books and the man himself. I was devastated about losing an American icon

The civil war doc is obviously the greatest ever and his voice will always be the best narrator I’ve ever heard.

Learned so much about American history from him. So sad to hear of his passing

The way this man tells a historical story you...is remarkable..like he was there or like he knew the people he speaks of. So passionate! Oh how I wish I could have spend an afternoon with him.

he sketched architecture…he designed his writing studio in a paradise. what a treasure.

Speaking of great Americans, David McCullough is firmly on that list.

RIP Mr. McCullough, we are a better country because of you. Definitely a National Treasure 🇺🇸 …. Rest easy sir.

I went to Seattle's "Town Hall" and was able to meet him in person. Amazing.

Thank you for sharing that wonderful message 🙏🇺🇸

many hate or cant stand history, i love history and was privilege enough to watch david mccullough on pbs before i joined the navy. after the navy, switched major again and again and study what i love, history and it was so easy. as he said about 23:25... have a passion.

i can't believe that only 1000 people have liked this video!! Mr. McCullough is right about our future.

God Bless and keep the soul of David McCullough. What an amazing man and an amazing life.

David MCcullough is my Favorite Historian of all time!! RIP Sir

One of my favorite authors

@lyndafayesmusic

Жыл бұрын

"Gone but won't be forgotten" RIP. YES, and PLEASE...and designated for our children too. Ah, I would have really enjoyed collaborating with THIS man! " Children in America today are historical illiterate?" Yes, but, if someone would CREATE children's music representing composers of "the time" , perhaps it could make history come alive, as well as the music ? Orchestra leaders still try to keep at least that, alive...but WHAT ABOUT A CHILDREN'S MUSICAL of a "modern " child character who "Visits With the First Four", the first four presidents, that is . And you can't leave characters such as Ben Franklin out of the mix. He brought so much humor "to the table ." "Honey Visits With the Famous First Four" a children's musical comedy. Honey, the bumbling, aspiring little cello player, leaves her "present" local string quartet members waiting in the auditorium, while SHE embarks on her fantasy of "going back in time to 1779" as she is welcomed on stage, by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison... and, of course Ben Franklin brings his flute to "their" candlelight dinner rehearsals..., as he's "always tooting his own horn!" Copyrighted as "Honey Unlimited" by Lynda Faye Sketches and songs at SoundCloud, Bandcamp and You Tube. ANY HISTORY BUFFS OUT THERE WANT TO COLLABORATE? "Time Goes By" The String Quartet, and "Lost in a Song About You" and "One Enchanted Evening, I Found an Old Friend" singer Ana Marie Ceuca/Arranger , Adriano Fontana. LyndaFayeSmusic@Yahoo. San Diego Unified Schools

I could listen to him read the phone book. 🙏🏻

He was a great narrator; what a voice

RIP David McCullough! This was one of my favorite 60 Minutes pieces ever.

David McCullough narrated The Civil War by Ken Burns. I shall always remember that voice.

@finchborat

Жыл бұрын

And his voice never changed.

What a beautiful tribute to an American Masterpiece now forever silenced! Ever since I saw Ken Burns classic documentary ’The Civil War’ I have been mesmerized by his outstanding voice and oratory! America ‘Thanks You Sir’ for the literary treasures you have left us!🇺🇸

His voice was made for narration!!!!

David McCullough was a great American treasure. As a person and as a writer. His voice and his presence will be greatly missed.

We need to put more money into our children’s education and then also to start fixing bridges and tunnels in this country because they’re falling apart people need to start paying more attention to everything that’s going on around them.

I love this video you guys made with 60 minutes and I hope you can make more

One of my favorite historians

What a great man. Huge loss. RIP DM

Wholehearted dedication to your craft of writing paid fine benefits that are priceless David McCullough wrote great works of art in three books.

Rest in peace Mr. Mcullough! We wont forget you in Panama

Our greatest American historian ever!

Mr. Mcculloch is true patriot. Thank you sir, love your work!

Hello,i am Electria Nakita walker heer.and every time i have watched these short stems and view how very wonderful thanks truely are actual.i am so embraced with all that wonderful art and beauty there had been such structure and such wonderment to all.and wow oh my gosh i couldn't keep mine eyes from beeings mine own bewilderedment from architecture for many moons and strength.sheesh.i just must have intelligence all day when it comes to these things.wow leadership is so awesome and so is everyone.

As a former homeschooling momm with 34 years experience, I agree with David regarding the historical illiteracy of Americans. My kids are continually surprised by the lack of knowledge demonstrated by their peers.

I'm just learning that McCullough has died. DAMN! That makes me sad. I love his books and love listening to him speak.