I don’t believe it is overstated to say that this speech is a masterpiece. It speaks an undeniable truth about our nation and only adds to Ken Burns’ legacy as one of America’s great storytellers.

@hunterhampton2043

20 күн бұрын

It truly was, I've never heard a better speaker.

@domdela5217

20 күн бұрын

Amazing. I've always been a fan of his documentaries. My appreciation level just went up several notches. I hope recent graduates and fellow citizens heed his call.

@barbarakatz7988

19 күн бұрын

Thank you

@kimberlyross6688

19 күн бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree!!!! Well said!!!!

@NdayambajeJacques-pn4mj

19 күн бұрын

USA is always great and and greatest country due to high standards of education and citizens values,am in Africa,but I wish one Day to visit a greatest country of all,and I congregate The Way of democracy, where even a formal president is not above low,thanks for your humanism ,and a comfort speech ,

I am 81 years old, lawyer, retired judge, professor for 57 years, mother of 3 and grandmother of 6, and I have never heard a more magnificent deeply moving speech, commencement or otherwise, in my entire life than this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Burns.

@williamrudolph3481

19 күн бұрын

There is none.

@jannichi6431

19 күн бұрын

Your thoughts brought a tear for my admiration of US Treasure, Ken Burns and you for all you have given to others. I'll be watching MSNBC this afternoon to catch a few more moments of Mr. Ken. My husband raved and often quoted Twain. Happy Memorial Day and D Day🫶🇺🇲🌹

@lindawaterman7069

19 күн бұрын

I am 81 years old. I totally agree!

@davkatjenn

19 күн бұрын

Amen to that.

@geeewiz2231

19 күн бұрын

Agree.

This speech should be Aired on television. PBS.

@ced7103

20 күн бұрын

And on Fox News.

@Achill101

19 күн бұрын

​@@ced7103- it's not rage-filled enough for Fox News 🙃

@KathleenCarroll-dg6iy

19 күн бұрын

Yes! Put on ALL news stations and play until November! Thank you, Mr. Burns exceptional speech!

@KathleenCarroll-dg6iy

19 күн бұрын

Yes! On all News Stations, until November! Thank you, Mr. Burns, AWESOME speech! 💙

@michelebella677

19 күн бұрын

It should be aired on every channel.

This amazing address is the Gettysburgh Address for 2024. Thank you Mr. Burns.👏👏👏

@Achill101

19 күн бұрын

I loved Ken Burn's address. But the Gettysburgh Address was much shorter, which gave it its enduring power.

@patcomerford5596

19 күн бұрын

@@Achill101 That is an accurate comment! Well done.👏

@maryantonacci7622

18 күн бұрын

Agree!

@gtamir613

17 күн бұрын

Lincoln united the country. This speech only added to the division.

@cryterion7770

17 күн бұрын

Ken Burns is neither Lincoln nor a president, and I'm sure not in a position to attempt the unification of our nation which is much larger and more complex than under Lincoln. If his telling of the truth looks like division to you, it's more than likely because somebody in this country is spinning the opposite of truth, thus necessitating the need for people like Ken Burns.

Brilliant! Mr Burns has always made history come alive for me and in this speech, he made "today" come alive. Perpetuate the experiment, refuse to be a Trump slave!

@ApLe-vg6mg

21 күн бұрын

The MAGA and GOP that kiss his rings are nothing but Trump’s slave.

@maryantonacci7622

18 күн бұрын

Agree!

@CRUSH71

18 күн бұрын

Refuse to be a Democrat 🐑.

@notseekingconverts

18 күн бұрын

I refuse to be a slave to soviet shills and the ”climate change” death cult. I have only one vote: Trump 2024. I won’t flee to the biggest carbon emitter of all: China.

@susanolsen6919

18 күн бұрын

I have always enjoyed listening to Mr. Burns' storytelling. He definitely has a gift. In his words though are where lines are drawn in the sand. If we agree to not be a Trump slave are we in turn agreeing we accept Biden's slavery?

Bravo Mr. Burns, a commencement speech for the ages, & especially for these trying times...Thank you!

@emmdeecastro553

21 күн бұрын

Magnificent Ken Burns. So glad I stumbled across it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

@philiphilton985

20 күн бұрын

Hear Hear!!

@maryantonacci7622

18 күн бұрын

Agree!

@talamayer404

16 күн бұрын

Wow. How humbling.

@brutusadmirer8043

4 күн бұрын

Seriously?! Burns can't even acknowledge that the US is a corrupt oligarchy. Can't acknowledge that he has always behaved as a tool of ever-bigger government his entire career. But if this speech soothes the people at indoctrination camps like Brandeis...well, Orwell was prescient.

I want all freedom-loving world leaders to be this clear, and loud, and courageous in opposing trump. If we go over the cliff this November, right-wing extremists in other democratic nations will be empowered to follow suit. This is not a US problem, it is a GLOBAL "us" problem. Thank you, Ken Burns, for a speech delivered so eloquently from the heart of so many, the world over.

@robtayloe5286

19 күн бұрын

hence, why today's gop loves going to Hungary... scary

@yankeedoodledarling9232

19 күн бұрын

Absolutely.

@jenniferdumes287

19 күн бұрын

Brilliantly stated!

@pamlewis1183

16 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@theresaslusher4305

6 күн бұрын

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Ken Burns outlined more than a commencement speech, he delivered the ultimate master class to all. Bravo!👏

I don't even remember who spoke at my commencement, 46 years ago. These kids are lucky - this speech was memorable. I hope they listened and took every word to heart.

@time4sanity

21 күн бұрын

They, and we, are so lucky to live at a time when we all can save and RELISTEN to his beautiful insights and words. I suspect many will listen more than once! I've saved this one to be able to relisten often.

@josephbourque1032

16 күн бұрын

Exactly my thoughts.

@Nexxarian

12 күн бұрын

I don't even remember who spoke at my commencement last year.

@c.l.montoya2972

10 күн бұрын

@@Nexxarian 😂 Thanks I needed that, now I don’t feel so bad not remembering mine from almost 50 years ago. We and many more, undoubtably know, our commencement speeches were not as memorable as any gifted by Ken Burns.

Burns destroys the concept of "us" vs "Them". Beautifully articulated.

In a sane world, this would go viral. Every citizen needs to hear it.

@morvent9668

18 күн бұрын

Read the comments here. Sanity left the room a long time ago.

@utvota

17 күн бұрын

In a sane world, we wouldn't need it to go viral.

God bless you, Ken Burns! What a magnificent speech, so desperately needed for our times of turmoil. Your contributions to bettering the American people through the powerful stories of our history are inestimable.

They have Harrison Butker, we have Ken Burns. This is what a commencement speech should be about.

@katehall9812

21 күн бұрын

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@Paperoy

21 күн бұрын

There is no they or them. Only us.

@lorettanericcio-bohlman567

21 күн бұрын

@@Paperoywhile that would be great, I’m afraid we are still fighting civilization going backwards. Nobody ever said evolution would be easy

@melanies.6030

21 күн бұрын

And you appear to have missed its message.

@mdf3006

19 күн бұрын

​@@Paperoy It's a good platitude, but what does it have to do with the imperative of calling out THOSE OF US like butker or trump who spread harmful lies?

I'm a 70 ear old retired military lawyer, served the nation during three wars. I was moved by Mr. Burns eloquent words.

There is reason for hope to sustain this Democracy. Thank you Brandeis and Mr. Burns!

@rubytuesday4564

20 күн бұрын

Did you see the punks in the audience and the milquetoast behind Burns showing zero acknowledgement that democracy deserves to be upheld and defended? Even Brandeis admitted junk. Their admissions team needs a wake up call.

@CRUSH71

18 күн бұрын

Representative Republic

@peterburkey3740

15 күн бұрын

We do not live in a democracy here in the USA. It is a republic. There is a huge difference. Please learn the difference, and then you will stop calling the USA a democracy because you will know better.

@rubytuesday4564

15 күн бұрын

@@peterburkey3740 The US is a democratic republic. The words are interchangeable. Seriously, your right wing limited command of US political history needs to be set down and you simply call on Wikipedia and Google. You will definitely find what you need. Welcome to our democracy.

@michaelroberts1959

14 күн бұрын

I agree with Mr. Burns. I enjoy the 249 years old experiment.

Travel is fatal to prejudice.

The best speech I’ve ever heard; should be spread far and wide.

This should be listened to by every American...thank you Ken Burns❤

@richardrubin1763

18 күн бұрын

Sadly many can not understand the gravity and significance of this speech. It is beyond their comprehension. It is way too deep. It's more than two lines or a quick gotcha.

@maryschetrompf4197

15 күн бұрын

Amen

Tremendous speech, Ken is always trying to make us all better people. We should all try and make this world a better place for all people.

Every 2024 graduate - and everyone else - should listen to Ken Burns' 20 minutes of wisdom for this critical year, this critical time in the stability of the world.

“Choose honor over hypocrisy.” This is sorely lacking in these last several years.

Wow, concise description of how history should be viewed. Burns can lay claim as, Historian of Historians.Thank you Ken Burns for your Service to History and us.

@MrPSteve

20 күн бұрын

Of course, as this is a Ken Burns speech it is well written and well presented. I of course agree with his many references and his recommendation for the coming election. However, I think his references do support the Santayana quote, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." As his quote from Ecclesiastes states, "History merely repeats itself...Nothing under the sun is truly new." It depends at how you define history. Of course the details of events, of technology, of political or economic systems are not repeated exactly the same. But, what is the same, and what makes cycles happen, is the repetition of human nature. Human nature, both its good and bad characteristics, drive how civilizations rise and how they fall. Again, Burns quotes Lincoln in saying the danger to our country is from ourselves. This has always been true, not just for us, but for all civilizations. Almost all powerful and rich civilizations, the empires of the Romans, Chinese, and Islam for example, collapsed because of civil war, of internal dissension and violent divisive conflict. Their leaders became corrupt and self-serving, and contenders and "reformers" rose up, and the people no longer felt a need to obey and support the leaders. At the start of countries and civilizations leaders convince people to make sacrifices for the common good. But, over time, the new leaders are born into wealth and act as spoiled egotists, while in society individual material success becomes more important than the common good. So, the historian Will Durant wrote, "Civilizations are born stoic and die epicurean." Only if we know about and understand these patterns of behavior can we recognize and break free from them. So, understanding history, or "remembering the past", turns out to be perhaps among the most important things we can learn in schools, and in life. Burns of course believes this too, since his whole life has been about helping us understand history. Only by seeing present events from the perspective of history can we see patterns that are playing out. So, H.G. Welles wrote, " Civilizations is in a race between education and catastrophe." There is hope, as G.K. Chesterton wrote, " I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act."

@normbarbscott2289

19 күн бұрын

Beautiful! 21:41

Ken Burns is my absolute hero. I have always admired his work. This was such a powerful speech and I hope with all my heart that people will really listen to it and understand what he is talking about

@shielanunn3484

20 күн бұрын

Unfortunately will be Over the heads if those who NEED to hear it

@beakiddo5251

19 күн бұрын

Let’s hope not.

Like the retired professor in Chapel Hill (comment above)I too am an octogenarian retired professor (UC Davis, in my case) who has also experienced too many painful, forgettable commencement speeches. This one was masterful and insightful. Bravo! 18:34

@strugglemonkey

14 күн бұрын

Davis Alum here. Can confirm, I don't remember my commencement speaker. Or the speech. This was a masterclass.

I’ve never been a Democrat or wanted to be associated as being a member of the party. I did not vote for Obama or his GOP opponents. But I did vote for Joe Biden and I’m going to vote for him again. And it’s going to be the most confident and proud vote of my life. If that monster returns to the Oval Office we are in for truly dark times and the end of the Republic. Bravo, Mr Burns

@garethrice1266

18 күн бұрын

Good, because Trump is the road to no town.

@gretchenmeyer9567

17 күн бұрын

So true! Thanks for sharing

@sharonh178

16 күн бұрын

Thank you

@schott43

14 күн бұрын

​@@garethrice1266And Bidumb is a war criminal. But then so is old man Bush, W, Cheney, Obama and Hillary if you count Libya. We are the bullies and terrorists of the world. Think odcone country that attacked us. Some Saudis but I can give you a list of who we've attacked starting with day one and the Pilgrims. Mexico, Cuba, central America, Phillipines, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Panama, Vietnam Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Somalia, miss any? Sanctions are used to destroy as well. I'm not proud, Im not religious, America cured me. Ive traveled the world, worked outside the US and were not the greatest country by a long shot. . And were getting worse.

@theresaslusher4305

6 күн бұрын

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Absolutley the words we all need to hear thank you, Ken Burns, the historian of our time

@norcaldeemichaels

21 күн бұрын

Same words he spoke nearly 8 years ago. It’s long overdue for this guy to find a new shtick.

@TheYurubutugralb

20 күн бұрын

@@norcaldeemichaelsnice use of Yiddish, bra

@moogoogaipan4107

19 күн бұрын

@@norcaldeemichaels haters gonna hate, right?

@moogoogaipan4107

19 күн бұрын

Historians are the best to understand and be so alarmed at what is going wrong in our nation. John Meacham is also excellent at distilling this down and comparing this time to equally disturbing periods in our history, though he and Burns would agree that we've never had to fight fascism on our own shore in this way. There is no comparison and the American Experiment is in jeopardy. It's not all due to one former guy. It's the 40 or 50 years preceding this time that led us here.

@michelebella677

19 күн бұрын

@@norcaldeemichaelscynicism is ugly

This commencement speech is truly the best commentary I have ever read. Ken Burns words should be heeded by all citizens with such an important election in the fall.

@KathleenCarroll-dg6iy

19 күн бұрын

I agree!

@rickpanther1212

13 күн бұрын

Ken Burns is a genius and a master wo

@rickpanther1212

13 күн бұрын

Ken Burns is a genius and a master of public speaking and a wordsmith without equal. Thanks so so much for making this available and I hope it can be aired on PBS.

It's as if Ken Burn's whole life led up to this speech. Phenomenal.

This address was beautiful and profound, imparting education and inspiration galore.

As an 84 year old retired professor I have listened to far too many commencement addresses. All but two were forgettable: this one by Ken Burns and another by Francis Collins at UNC about 20 or so years ago.

@katehall9812

21 күн бұрын

Forgettable? Unforgettable.

@williamturnier9032

21 күн бұрын

All were readily forgettable except for those by Burns and Collins.

@sidm479

21 күн бұрын

What a speech!!! 🎯

@SIERRATREES

20 күн бұрын

Thnk you for that Sir. I agree.

@andreaperron1811

19 күн бұрын

This is perhaps the most magnificent address I have ever been privileged to witness, to listen to and absorb into my soul. Ken Burns is a brilliant filmmaker. No one could rightfully dispute it. But he is so much more. He possesses a brilliant mind and a heart full of the history he imparts.

This speech is a Masterpiece!

The speech of the decade, if not the century. Should be archived and studied by future generations.

I am truly inspired by Mr. Burns to be a better human being.

Voting in November ------- is NOT ABOUT POLITICS.

@WorldBeater123

9 күн бұрын

Yes it is

Bravo, Mr. Burns!! The future of democracy is in everyone’s hands.

They always come for the academics first and there is a reason. We are seeing it in Louisiana with Landry attempting to take over the higher ed system and purge any critics of his policies.

@time4sanity

21 күн бұрын

I recently heard someone tell me how colleges brainwash kids to become liberals. Colleges don't do that...exposure to lots of other people from lots of other cultures with lots of other ideas is what creates liberals.

@michelebella677

19 күн бұрын

That’s why classes that develop a child’s critical thinking skills are being taken away too.

As an adult I/we have the experience of history to see why all that Mr. Burns speaks of is so relevant. I hope that the graduates were able to absorb even a fragment of his masterclass of a commencement speech.

13:03 the wisest words about the importance and choices of this 2024 election ever uttered. Ken Burns speaks with intelligence, insightfulness and above all else integrity.

@calloway1972

18 күн бұрын

No one cares

@fifermcgee5971

18 күн бұрын

@@calloway1972 Sincerely hope you are wrong.

@morvent9668

18 күн бұрын

@@calloway1972very eloquent rebuttal. Well done.

Thank you, Ken Burns, for caring so deeply for this country. Your speech brought tears to my eyes along with hope to my heart. ❤

This is an education in and of itself.

This speech is everything I thought & expected it to be! I would never expect anything less from him. Honest, well thought out, well spoken, & from his heart. He is truly a national, world, & humanitarian treasure!

A soldier of words. Our gallant American hero. This should be heard by every American.

@HanifBarnwell

19 күн бұрын

ChatGPT elevating Ken’s wordsmith game 😂

This brought me to tears. So moving…

@billcamp06

21 күн бұрын

Ditto!

@njdxnjdx

19 күн бұрын

Grow up! smh

If only he could speak to all commencements…all young people need to learn and understand what is happening to their country 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

This should be required listening or reading for every student and parent at every university before they put one foot on any campus nationwide.

The way the applause separates the “could you” from the question that follows. Wow. Could you? [distinguish between the dead?] 💔 Let this speech and its clips go viral. 🙏🏼

The Power of the WORD! Indicative of a modern day: "I Have a Dream" speech! Bloomed from KB's soul! Bravo! Bravo!!!

Absolutely BRILLIANT and ASTONISHING. Words we all need to hear so badly. The only speech I think I've ever looped. It reads like poetry with truth dripping from every period.

I CAN NOT THANK MR. BURNS ENOUGH! FOR THIS PERFECT! SUMMATION OF OUR LITERAL CURRENT SITUATION!

We all need to share this incredible speech with everyone we know. He is what Americans should inspire to. Thank you Ken Burns for your kindness, perceptiveness and transparency. You are truly an American treasure.

Thank you, Ken Burns. Your mastery of history, literature and storytelling is a gift for our nation. And your charge to the graduates is a road we should all follow, regardless of our age, experience or beliefs .

Best speech I’ve ever heard live

@nolaryan1801

19 күн бұрын

Guess you haven't listened to many...it was boring. He said nothing profound.

Mr. Burns you are a master of the truth, so well spoken and forthright and able to express yourself in words we can all understand. This election will test our democracy to our very core. Just watched you on the news and saw how passionate you are and know you will continue to prevail in your battle to save it. Thank You Mr Burns

Ken Burns is an incredible filmmaker, historian, and storyteller. I’ve seen all of his documentaries. His most recent documentary on the United States and the Holocaust is a masterpiece. I truly hope Americans, young and old, will heed Mr. Burns’ words and realize this country is ours to take back from potential authoritarian rule. We must meet this moment with the thoughtful understanding that our voice will have an effect on generations to come.

@theresaslusher4305

6 күн бұрын

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Listen. Listen. This is a masterpiece. Hold it close.

Wow! Wow! The most moving speech, I have experienced since Obama’s and Kennedys So timely and to the point in time This may live as one of those speech that should be required to be memorized in the high school text.

Thank you so much, Mr. Burns. Thanks for everything.

A brilliant speech delivered by an American treasure whose artistry has revealed truths about who we were, who we are, and who we can become.

Ken Burns is a national treasure. I hope this speech gets wide circulation

Thank you , Mr. Burns, Thank You, Brandeis University for posting this.

I have followed Ken Burns for a long time he is masterful. I love how he quoted my favorite author and advocate the late James Baldwin. This was a great speech. What an honor for those graduates to have him deliver this master piece. Take heed young people go forward and change the world for the better.

This is an important speech that should be attended to by all Americans. I hope that Brandeis will do whatever it takes to remove the incessant commercials. This message is too critical to our future for distractions that interrupt the flow in service to "monetization". I would hope that Google/KZread follows suite. This speech should become front and center of America's attention through election day and beyond.

@dahliafully

18 күн бұрын

Google and KZread and tech-fascism is part of the enslavement and othering process.

@louisdefichy5923

11 күн бұрын

Put a dash after the “t” in the url and use that link

This is the most important commencement address given by any speaker this year. Thank you, Ken Burns.

#TRUTH.! #FACTS.! #REALITY.! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH KEN BURNS AND ADMIRE HIS COURAGE TO SPEAK TRUTH TO REALITY👏💯💙🗳.!

Not a fan of Abrahamic religions and Burns is brilliant. Bless him and his work especially with Baldwin. Graduates you are blessed. Now serve the greater good. WE are One. Vote Blue 💙 🌍

Please, share this masterpiece of a speech far and wide!

LISTEN, to the sound of reason

I do not think I have ever heard a better speech; this rivals Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It is 24 minutes, but please take the time and watch the entire speech. Poetic, timely, and eloquent. Thank you Ken Burns.

Thank you Mr. Burns for so succinctly telling us about ourselves at this moment. And, thank you for laying out the choice we have in front of us. There is no them…there is only US! Thank you for your advice to the students

Have never been prouder to be a Brandeis alum. Am part of an informal Zoom group of women in our class (‘62) that’s been meeting monthly for the past four years. One of our members attended this graduation to watch her grandson receive his diploma and raved about Ken Burns’ address. Thank you for making this video available. We’re all watching it and sending it to everyone we can … especially young people.

@anna-tn8mg

11 күн бұрын

You have no idea how barbaric you are. I guess it's warm and cozy where you are - away from the Holocaust and Hamas. Away from those people - "Jews" dr anna

@anna-tn8mg

11 күн бұрын

Congratulations. I guess it was a special needs class. Ken Burns represents *The party of Jew-haters: Democrats refuse to sanction International Criminal Court for targeting the Israeli leader - 155 Democrats side with Jew-hating states*

As a retired teacher, I hope that this speech becomes a key part of the curriculum of every Political Science class, not just in this country, but in all countries. These words and thoughts, like those of Brandeis and Singer, Jefferson and Lincoln, should be remembered and repeated for future generations.

Every high school graduate, like me, should see this. My dad sent me this and I've listened to this twice. It really shows in these comments the wisdom of all these people and the dedication of listening to every word of Ken's. Knowing that so many people are watching this of all ages, races, and sexes, shows that there is hope for our generation and the future to come. Also love the subtle message! Very well spoken!

This an absolutely brilliant speech. It is unfortunate that the audience that needs to hear it most will not have the patience or open mindedness to take it to heart.

Ken Burns hit that commencement speech right out of the park! Wow!! Such a powerful and excellent commencement speech. All Americans should listen to this speech for these troubled times.

A masterpiece of oratory! Thank you, Mr. Burns!

Ken Burns is a historian who has a gift of explaining history like no other! Anyone can understand his message without explanation!! Thanks Ken the entire Country needs this right now ! David Bossart, Fargo North Dakota

This man again proves , he is a National Treasure. I ,at 86 have been fortunate enough to witness men such as Burns in my life.

Excellent choice for a keynote speaker, well done Brandeis. And well done to you, Mr. Burns, on a much needed speech at the most needed time. Thank you, sir.

Ken Burns has always been respectful of all participants in the American experience, he continues to be. Semper Fidelis

Thank you Mr. Burns for your timely, yet timeless reminder that we the people, all of us, are capable of recognizing the complexity in the good, the bad, the beautiful, the vulgar. We must reflect solemnly about who and what we want to be. Vote!

The most significant speech I've ever listened to.

I was so moved by your speech. You spoke so eloquently and brought truth to the forefront. Amazing Ken.

Made the hair on my neck stand up and sent a shiver down my spine!!! PLEASE SHARE THIS!

@KD-nk3ht

13 күн бұрын

🙄

Awesome speech we all need to hear this ❤

Thanks Ken Burns; one of the very best commencement speeches reminding us of virtue.

🙏💙 Thank you, Ken Burns.

I have watched many of Mr. Burns’ films over the years and always learn something new from them. Absolutely brilliant speech! So glad I listened and watched this video. Be humble and be kind to others. Vote Blue! 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙

I actually wept at the end of this powerful important commencement. Bravo on every level in every moment!

Thank you. I listened. I will reach out for these words again in my life.

I was moved to tears. Twice. I expect there will be more tears when I listen a 3rd time. In hearing an interview he gave today, it was clear how it pained him to step away from neutrality - & also clear how important he thought it was to do so. Dont choose the orange opioid, my fellow Americans. The final battle is upon us. Vote. And drag others with you.

Obviously Brilliant. Thank you!!! 🙏 I needed that. I know that we all did. God bless. Joe

I feel it is a duty to share this beautiful understanding of ourselves!

Mr Burns, thank you for a well-delivered brilliant address. I think all Americans should hear your words before we “commit national suicide” in November and remind each other how important our country is for ALL who live here. I thank you for reenergizing me in service to my fellow citizens. Remember, voting rights for white men have always been in place but for others, Black and brown people and for women it had to be fought for. We cannot risk anymore rights being taken away. The MAGA right wants those rights taken away like they promised, overturning Roe, What’s the next liberty we lose? Please vote every chance you are able to and let’s continue this great American experiment alive and well! ❤

Not what I need but what we need Yes!! Grateful for this speech

Hats Off! Mr Burns... It's a "Materpiece"... You mercilessly and aloquently chipped out all that is lies to produce the "TRUTH" which so many don't want to listen to...🙏🙏

Thanks Ken. Grand speech. Yes, let us "denounce oppression everywhere"!

You speak from the heart and the mind. A stirring piece. Exceptional and revealing. Thank you!

A masterpiece indeed.

Ken Burns 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thank You For Your Intelligent, Masterful And Poignant Words Shining Light On Where We Are As A Country And A People.

No doubt the most timely sermon of my time. Mr. Burns you have captured the moment, thank you Sir!