I never grew up with Orson Wells, but in school I watched his movies in English class in high school. Orson Wells was an artist, visionary, and a genius.

The battle hymn of the republic still brings tears to my eyes after 77 years. I remember sing this song in grade school and It brought tears to my eyes then. There are a small group of people in this wonderful country who hate this country, and want to tear it down. But you don't see these same people leaving and going else where. If this country is so bad how come there are millions of people wanting to come here to become American citizens. My advice to those who say they hate my country, I say to you shut up sit down become a better citizen, or get the hell out of my country.

Orson Welles could have been the spokesman for all humanity

@jggrimm

Ай бұрын

I believe, that evening on the Dean Martin show, he did speak for all humanity, especially in our American humanity, for those who remember. between you and me, samuel, there are two, and many more.

@AleandFire

Ай бұрын

Today’s government would call this hate speech.

@JD-HatCreekCattleCo

Ай бұрын

❤

@markrodwell8523

Ай бұрын

He was!!!

@KevinSmith-dx2nf

Ай бұрын

A gifted orator!!!

I am an old man, brought tears to my eyes! What, and how much have we cast aside in the past few decades? The answer makes me cry more!!!

@ooee6383

Ай бұрын

God bless you and God bless every American.

@user-bw9vm1dv5o

Ай бұрын

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@user-kl8fc3id1s

28 күн бұрын

Our youth are not what WE were………Are they falling US ?……….Or did WE fail them ?……….

@ooee6383

28 күн бұрын

My parents did not fail me. I just turned twenty two and I stand for the flag. I do a lot of things not to make anyone around me not older people or people my age proud I do it to inspire and show that loving America and what we have is still something to be happy about. Patriots will carry the torch fret not.@@user-kl8fc3id1s

@raylenenielsen5943

27 күн бұрын

@@user-kl8fc3id1sSeeing how far we’ve fallen morally, etc since the year 1900, I firmly believe that each successive generation of parents, for the most part, have failed their children - to the “fallen height” that morals (sexual and otherwise) are no longer taught because there are so few living today who have any idea what morals are.

I'm an Australian and this moves me. What have we lost over the years? There is nothing like this now. No love for country, no love for who we are. Just division, hatred for who we are. Western society hates itself and is no longer proud of what it once achieved. It believes that in order to be stronger it must dilute what makes it great. We must now be ashamed of our roots, and hate ourselves and all that we've achieved. Our enemies don't think like that. They are proud of what they've achieved. They don't hate themselves. They hate us. People who have dragged this world into the modern era, through science and thought, unfettered by ideology or religious extremism. Yet these are the countries that hate us most and try their utmost to destroy us. And when they say we are unfair and racist and every sort of "phobic" we are expected to feel embarrassed and guilty. But they don't want to go back to the countries they came from because if they say those things there they could indeed risk their lives. Quite the conundrum, wouldn't you say? We give them the freedom to destroy us from within. The freedom they never had in the country they came from in most instances. And if they are native-born and hold these views, they are useful idiots who will never realise how they have been used. This needs to stop. Be proud of who we are. Stand up, stop being silent. Our silence allows our destruction.

@mfsebcw

6 күн бұрын

part of freedom is the freedom to point out where the shining beacon on the hill is lacking. i love my country for certain, or more accurately i love my fellow countrymen. the country is merely an apparatus for improving the lives of the humans that live here. when it fails to live up to that standard, it is well within my rights to point that out. the first amendment says that i may peacefully petition the government for redress of wrongs. what western culture has achieved it has achieved through a mixed bag. we wouldn't have modern dentistry without certain people experimenting on those they considered lesser humans. you can hate the vile actions even if the consequence was something grand. NASA wouldn't exist without project paperclip. without the war crime of using the atom bomb, japan might have fought to the last remaining man and woman. as for enemies, how well do you know those places? when america invaded afghanistan, it didn't take long to develop local operatives willing to fight against their country's rulers. that says they hated what their country was, and wanted to change it. when a person is being racist or phobic, yes, you should feel bad. why does it surprise you that predetermined bigotry is not a valid way of judging a human? immigrants are more law abiding than natives. studies show this. immigration does not destroy, it creates. i am proud of who I am, my own choices, my own life. why take pride in the accident of where i was born? we are all human.

@catholictp434

3 күн бұрын

​@@mfsebcwif you consider the place you were born an accident you are free to move.

37 years old and this is the first time I have heard this hymn... wow. Inspiring words

I think none could have stated this message better or, more eloquently. Our nation needs to revisit this epic hymn and and give it the respect and grandeur it so deserves.

@fredhunt2029

Ай бұрын

I agree. It needs to be put back in the hymnals.

@jennyowen9412

Ай бұрын

The Lincoln project needs to hear and see this

@DonaldSouza

Ай бұрын

Hymnals need to be put back in our churches. Many churches no longer use hymnals but up on a screen. Our isin turmoil with violence and hate. Mr. Wells says it well. A great spokesman. We need more like him God bless America.

@mikeguthrie5432

Ай бұрын

@@DonaldSouza Amen Brother!

I miss variety shows-they showcased all types of programming. This was wonderful.

Orson could make a biscuit recipe sound momentous. I wish he’d been able to hang on a little longer.

@duncreg

Ай бұрын

With Deepfakes and large language models, WE CAN MAKE ORSON WELLES MAKE BISCUIT RECIPES. He may be gone, but like the Six Million Dollar Man, we have the technology to rebuild him!

@thoroughlyunoriginalname

22 күн бұрын

​@@duncregOrson Welles can never be replaced.

We should recall these words and the blood spilled to preserve this nation. As an immigrant's son these words have great meaning to me.

I am an old man who had the distinct pleasure of watching this gentleman, live and I must tell you that his words in this video, bring tears to my eyes.

@garrettswoodworx1873

Ай бұрын

Same here.

Simply beautiful, Orson Welles was a Great orator “God Bless AMERICA”, ALWAYS & FOREVER 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😢

@saved217

27 күн бұрын

God no longer blesses America. America has turned her back on God, decades ago . So God has turned His back on us. We are now receiving , what we deserve. Gods wrath.

My Father was in WWII on the U.S.S. Battleship Texas in every theater of that war. He was my hero! He loved all the old Patriotic Songs, and I loved him! This video came up through some of my searches on KZread. Now I would like to say Thank You for posting this video. I never seen this till tonight, and my Fathers Presence was here with me as I watched. Thank You again for your patriotism!

@mudnducs

Ай бұрын

🥰

@bo0tsy1

23 күн бұрын

Seen San Jacinto, but never visited USS Texas, try to donate best I can.

@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086

13 күн бұрын

🤙🏼❤

@baxtercol

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for your love of your father and for his service. My father has also gone home to God. He was in the Navy in World War II. Our fathers' eyes are seeing the glory of the Lord

My eyes have seen. My ears have heard. My soul feels. Don’t give up on yourself, Don’t give up on others…

A great orator and actor gone to soon and greatly missed., ROSEBUD!

As a Canadian who served in the USN in the early 60’s these words resonate to all mankind not just those who live in the USA. It is time for your great nation to resolve your differences within & once more be the great leader of democracy you have always shown the world. God Bless America.🇺🇸

@mikeguthrie5432

Ай бұрын

Amen Brother!

@judywingo4905

13 күн бұрын

Not a democracy!

Thank you for putting this out there. Orson Welles could communicate thought, Imagination and emotion better than anyone we've seen or heard from since.

I wish we hadn’t lost these awesome American accents from years past. Reminds me of my late grandpa. Powerful, articulate, and distinct manly American accents. We all sound like inarticulate Nancy boys now

@sallyk7363

Күн бұрын

A true orator he was indeed

Orson Welles stands always above the crowd always incredible

The use of language. The excellence in his presentation. It just greatness. That is what it looks like

Orson Welles: what one means by an 'American man'. Despite the newspapers, the social media, the TV, the Rallies; we know some still exist.

Both Welles and Martin are truly immortal treasures of the nation

Orson Welles was one of a kind for sure!

Orson Welles was one of the greatest orators the US has ever had

@stuartgarfatth1448

13 күн бұрын

True.

I so miss Mr Welles.

THIS, is what is sadly missing from todays (April 18, 2024), Society.

@alineharam

Ай бұрын

He inspires me because how he presents the essay. Let us do something great tomorrow.

@JD-HatCreekCattleCo

Ай бұрын

❤

@dsjove

29 күн бұрын

What is sadly missing?

@jamescerone

22 күн бұрын

@@dsjovehe can’t tell you. He’s just vaguely waving his hands around and complaining about change

I’m not a sentimental person but this brought tears to me. Thank you Sir This is to be played before my funeral

I feel people forget how awesome Mr. Welles was

That was an amazing commentary of Americana.

RIP Mr Welles Thank you for your talents and brining together the talents to produce the radio shows, movies

Orson Welles was the greatest voice performer, ever. His female counterpart was Agnes Moorehead.

I am also an old man and yes this is beautiful and one of Judith Garland's gifts to us all. An Englishman.

I could listen to Orson Welles forever

This should be taught in every school in America to show how wonderful America really is. T.Y.

@BruvaBob

Ай бұрын

And that bow tie in a museum!

@dinahbrown902

13 күн бұрын

Was😢

Every American should play this song Daily

Tears and goosebumps.

One can see the appeal of Orson, yet without really knowing him.

A beautiful piece of history no one wants to admit.

Wait a second has Kelsey Grammer been doing an impersonation this man the entire time??!???!

@Tracywhited2

10 күн бұрын

Lol.

@mzaite

9 күн бұрын

Grammer speaks with a derivative of the TransAtlantic dialect that was still popular in broadcasting when Orson Welles was cutting his teeth in radio.

One of those voices that drags your mind to way back when..

I love America when I hear songs like this one i get emotional im an American patriot

May God Bless America 🇺🇸!!!!

I always loved his voice.

Speaking of old photos, my grandmother was, for a time, friends with Orson’s mother in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She also knew a woman photographer in town who had photographed Mrs. Welles and Orson when he was just a few years old. My mother passed the photo along to me before she died. I always meant to see if the photo was worth anything. But during a divorce, my now ex-wife threw it away…along with all the snapshots I took when I was a kid…

@stuartgarfatth1448

Ай бұрын

It's not the value of the image, it's the 'value' of the words.

@pamelalagree-kanotz6845

Ай бұрын

"Wells"???? Or Welles!

@Nicksonian

Ай бұрын

​@@pamelalagree-kanotz6845 Welles. Spellcheck ruins everything.

No one reads or narrates like Orson Welles.

Wow .. the intensity of the man!! Chills. With a very relevant message. Good song to belt out as well.

Two of the greatest Actors of All Time, Along with the great Anthony Quinn.

AWESOME!!! what a legend!!!!

I love that song and I sing it all the time we are in the last days God is coming back very soon and we better be ready ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

💙 The World is in fear of America for which it stands for... "Freedom" We are the seed that you either "water it", or let it dry up and disappear! I have in MY Heart, all the "Hope" for that dream! "GOD BLESS AMERICA" For She Shows Us The Way! 💙

This is what TV was like when I was a kid.

Is the hymn fading or are we waiting for the trumpets to call us to a great battle for freedom and humanity? Only time will tell. May God Bless our Nation!

The USA is invincible as long as the people stick together. It makes me sad to see how the country rips itself apart.

Legendary

I have sung the Wilhouski rendition numerous times and always got chocked up.

They should make 'the battle hymn of the Republic' the national anthem.

@alineharam

Ай бұрын

It has been suggested but I believe the lyrics are a bit too Christian.

@2olvets443

Ай бұрын

@@alineharamIt fits with the pledge of allegiance, “One Nation Under God” . It is sad it is no longer part of the education system yet immorality is.

@JustarandomaccountInnit-is8lf

Ай бұрын

It is important to note that this country is, according to the constitution, secular.

@Ellie49

Ай бұрын

It would not work for Jewish people. Are you suggesting that Jews not be Americans? We have MANY faiths in this country as well as people who consider themselves to be atheists and they all have a right to be citizens. Just read the first amendment!

@kathyputman5160

Ай бұрын

I believe America the beautiful is a better choice but, considering all the wars we've been in perhaps a war inspired one is apt as sad as it is.

I always loved Orson Welles! His voice and acting was/ is amazing... Also, this is a powerful song ! One we all should know and the history of it, too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Orson Welles. May 6, 1915 - October 10, 1985

We need more patriots like orsen wells John Wayne and James carney and jimmy Stewart. When Hollywood really was golden

@user-ny6se4em6s

26 күн бұрын

I believe John Wayne hid rather that go in the arm..

@lakewrites

26 күн бұрын

​@@user-ny6se4em6sThe Army refused John Wayne's enlistment, as he had severe back injuries. So, the military used him in another capacity. Americans didn't want to be involved in another war, especially in Europe, so Wayne's War genre films displayed what was happening globally, and patriotism swelled. During this time, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, then the whole nation rose to assist in the war effort. Several celebrities were rejected for myriad disabilities. Paul Newman was later rejected as a pilot for having color blindness. Some had children or were too old...past 31.

@matthewjbarron

26 күн бұрын

And a few b-list actors, too, like Ronald Reagan.

Amen.

GREAT SONG... One of the best commentaries ever posted...

What a wonderful voice!

Orsen Wells was a great spokesman!❤

A great man Orson.

Great song!

Orson Welles could not be the spokesperson for Humanity if he already was that is what a great person intellect and humanitarian but he was

How very beautiful. ❤️🇺🇸

The US Revolution was incomplete until Reconstruction had begun, and while it still yet it is but half finished, progress is yet made.

What's become of Patriotism? There once was a time when we could have differences, but still remain united as Americans. We've devolved into Groups. Divided. Merely residents of a broken Nation.

CAN ANYONE DOUBT IT ..GO AND SPPREAD .HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON..WE ARE ALL ONE PEOPLE..

❤beautiful. Thanks for the photo of Julia. I have known this for many years and have seen the rough hand-written words she wrote in semi darkness.

OMG! Every American should hear this!

Beautifully done!

Shared to FB Public with lyrics.

We're still proud of her.

I heard a version saying "live to make men free."

Thank you for sharing!

Brilliant!!!

What a great speaker Orson Wells was. Hallelluhya.😊😢

Look up the Drakensberg choir singing the battle hymn.

Hallelujah ❤

Mr. Welles, there are apps now which can construct one’s appearance from youth to old age, i.e., show you what you will look like when you are old, and the reverse, i.e., what you looked like when you were young from you as an old person. It’s worth a try.

God Bless the Republic and for which it stands! Sic semper tyrannis!

One word or two? American? Free? Both the heart of America

Beautiful ❤️

Beautiful

I enjoyed watching it very much . Thank you for sharing.

All Americans should see this

A real & true SOUL. ✨😢

I'm in my twenties but have never heard of this man, but what a wonderful story and a truly inspirering tale. Makes me ask why our good God allowed this world to become so drained of messages as these.

@dinahbrown902

13 күн бұрын

People make choices 😢

@helenmeldon2612

11 күн бұрын

Orson Welles was a famous actor..

We sang that song in school.

I saw Welles on a Dick Cavett Show. Interesting man. Great interview.

I was in the Navy, I've listened to this video several times, each time it brings tears to my eyes as to how far this nation has sunk. We need patriots to stand up and support morality, stop the pushing of imoral indoctrination in the schools, and get corupt politicians out of Government. There is much to do to get this nation back on track. We have an upcomming election, I would like to encourage every U.S. Citizen to vote, it is our duty as a member of this republic. As I've said many times, if you don't vote, you have no place complaining about the Government, because voting is the mechanism the founders of our nation put into place for the citizens to control Government..

@josiahhockenberry9846

24 күн бұрын

Give me someone worth voting for. Till then, I'll complain all I want to. It's not like they've given us any real options. It's all a sham and anyone who votes for these corrupt politicians is just as guilty as they are. Edit: Before you go all patriotic on me, I served in OIF.

@rayfinnila6079

23 күн бұрын

@@josiahhockenberry9846 OIF? I am not familiar with that acronym.

@josiahhockenberry9846

23 күн бұрын

@@rayfinnila6079 🤨 you seriously never heard of Operation Iraqi Freedom? How comfortable is your rock?

@rayfinnila6079

23 күн бұрын

@@josiahhockenberry9846 Yes, I have heard of Operation Iraqi Freedom, however I have never heard of it referred to as OIF. Although I worked for the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, from 1989 to 2001, and so I know that all of DoD uses untold numbers of acronyms, and therefore it is imperative to introduce acronyms by defining the meaning in the beginning of your written product, so that everyone that reads it has a better understanding of what you are trying to communicate. But of course as a Special Agent, I was trained to communicate in writing, in a manner that is clear and avoids misunderstandings of what I am stating, as there are people relying on what I stated to make determinations of whether or not to criminally prosecute subjects of my investigations, or pursue civil or administrative recourse on behalf of the government. In doing so, it was incumbent on me to provide clear communications to avoid undeserved prosecutions of people without solid evidence of guilt. My subjects included government contractors, government employees, as well as military personnel. I appreciate your service in the military, and I would hope that you believed that I would give you that consideration, should you have been a subject in one of my investigations.

@No.ReappropriationsCommittee

14 күн бұрын

Do you really not know our votes don't choose the President? The government overturns our votes in court for local decisions. Voting doesn't make a difference.

He could produce. Marvelous.

Mr Wells...I agree

AWESOME history lesson! Face the flag, salute & sing loudly!

Simply brilliant 👏👏👏

Amen 😍😇🇺🇲The Best Country in the world 💖

I cry

Very very good.