Two favourite actors but more delightfully two great suppoters of democracy.

@dks13827

Ай бұрын

Martin ?? No !!!!!

@PapagenoMF

Ай бұрын

@@dks13827 uhhh... yes

@Mozart1220

Ай бұрын

@@dks13827 Shhen has been a great defender of freedom and democracy since his earliest days in Hollywood. He's highly intelligent so I can see why he would intimidate you.

@peggyleadingham4528

Ай бұрын

@@dks13827 you have a problem with supporting democracy?

@balto20002

9 күн бұрын

@@dks13827 You righties just fool yourselves thinking you're not fascists.

It's so great to see famous people truly appreciate history in this way and show the kind of respect that it deserves. It's easy to view all celebrities as arrogant and shallow. These two men are special people. Thank you ABT!

@heygetoffmylawn1572

Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with you. They are among the last of the real actors that really felt the part they played. Sometimes I replay Gettysburg just to watch the Martin Sheen parts.

@garymorris1856

Ай бұрын

I agree.

@yvonneplant9434

Ай бұрын

Lll

I became an American citizen 20 years ago. Gettysburg is part of my precious, priceless inheritance.

How totally wonderful! Thank you Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen!

As a combat veteran I want to thank you for doing this

@jasmin0930

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service 🫡🇺🇸

I’m 80yo and I can still recite the Gettysburg Address I had to learn an recite it in my English class back in 1961. That brought me to tears, reciting it along with him so many years from my English Class and the actual event.

Very nice to see those two acting giants together at the Hallowed Grounds of Gettysburg.

Nice to see Martin Sheen & Sam Waterston visit Gettysburg together🙂👍 The former played General Robert E. Lee in the feature film Gettysburg, and the latter portrayed President Abraham Lincoln in a TV movie biopic concerning him. They're both wonderful actors❤

@matthew-jy5jp

Ай бұрын

Actually Sam was the voice of Abraham Lincoln during Ken burns Civil War series. Honestly I don't see really why it's so important famous people understand it. I think it's more important the majority of Americans understand it. Cause you are all the dummies that keep talking about having a second one, who have no understanding of the first 1

@dougfrench8231

Ай бұрын

​@matthew-jy5jp Who are these dummies of you speak?

@josephhewes3923

Ай бұрын

And both of them were miscast. Waterson was a horrible Lincoln and Sheen was a horrible Lee.

@michaelvaughn8864

Ай бұрын

@@josephhewes3923 So says you, Mr. Hewes🤣lol

@njmaryannez

Ай бұрын

@@josephhewes3923And yet every Civil War buff I know says Sheen was THE best Lee compared to every other movie or TV show ever made.

Lincoln said the world 🌎 would not long remember what is said here. Ironically Lincoln's Geetysburg Address is among the among the most famous and best remembered speeches ever given by anyone anywhere.😊❤

@elizabethwitt2621

Ай бұрын

Amen! Lincoln was wise beyond his years and he didn't even know it. 👏👏👏👏

@martha3445

4 күн бұрын

There was a speaker before Lincoln who droned on for 2.5 hours which was in keeping with the speaking style of the day. No one remembers his name without looking it up. Lincoln's speech was so short he criticized at the time for it's brevity.

Every American should visit the Gettysburg Battlefield and cemetery, site of the Address. Truly a profound, deeply moving experience.

On Friday 4-5-2024 I had a family from Kentucky for a tour, the eleven year old boy had memorized the Gettysburg Address for the family visit .

@benjaminlyng8269

Ай бұрын

Was he home schooled kid? Props to him. I cannot get my oldest into history.

@krtrains123

Ай бұрын

@@benjaminlyng8269 I believe he was home schooled

@maryblaufuss7533

Ай бұрын

Hope that li'l shaver becomes President of the USA someday.

@maryblaufuss7533

Ай бұрын

@@benjaminlyng8269 Keep showing your interest in it while he is around, but don't be forceful. He may change his mind about it, years from now.

@kooale

Ай бұрын

@@maryblaufuss7533 I did. It only takes one charismatic public grade school teacher! THANKS teachers!

I was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland in the early 1960's. On some Saturday nights, we would drive into Washington, DC, about 15 miles away. On some of those nights I would go to the Lincoln Memorial, which back then was open to the public 24 hours a day and usually deserted on Saturday night, and read the Gettysburg Address which is engraved into the walls of the memorial in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln. It was always an emotional experience. It is so sad that others cannot share that same experience now that our society has created the need for barriers and guards and closing the monument at night.

@robrussell5329

Ай бұрын

Or worse, that it's thousands of miles away for many millions of Americans. East Coasters have no idea how good they have it (I am one.)

@elizabethwitt2621

Ай бұрын

​@@robrussell5329Washington DC and all it's monuments and historical buildings is an experience like none other.

@patriciaroberts308

Ай бұрын

I'm 68 and wish I had gone in my lifetime. Especially the Lincoln Memorial!!! What a privilege and honor for you!!!

@kooale

Ай бұрын

@@elizabethwitt2621 It's a great great city and pleasure, yes.

@grandmam52

11 күн бұрын

I visited there first and only time about 17 yrs ago and stood there reading that...crowds around...and felt transported. Everything shut out and it was just the weight of Lincoln's words around me. Very emotional.

We are still hearing it today. I teach history, and the one president the students know more than any others is Lincoln. It resonates to the young!

Terrific, thank you Mr's Sheen and Waterston for your contribution to our way of life.

I’m amazed that this was the first known reading of the Gettysburg Address at the actual site that Lincoln stood. Thanks to all involved for posting this video.

With the young guy looking on as he finishes reading spoke volumes. It was something that wasn’t scripted and was one of those moments that show what the meaning of ABT and the history of this country symbolizes. It is our job to preserve history forever for future generations. That was a cool moment in this entire video. I came to see these actors who we cherish from our favorite movie read the Gettysburg Address, however, it quickly turned into something way more meaningful.

Two fantastic entertainers and actors that have always shown a true love of history and our country's past! Sam as Lincoln in the miniseries was fantastic. Martin as Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg -- same. Two of the best actors of our time, no doubt!

It's very nice to see this happening and thanks to these 2 actors. Some people still respect the history of our country.

I'm sitting alone in my livingroom watching this with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes 💜

@michaelvaughn8864

Ай бұрын

It's very overwhelming, Ms. Day😑

@ironseabeelost1140

Ай бұрын

Same.

@heygetoffmylawn1572

Ай бұрын

Yep. Two great actors that portrayed characters in our past history. They give one a real sense of how they actually were.

@timothysheehan6979

Ай бұрын

Ditto. What a moving read of this most touching speach

Martin Sheen portraying Robert Lee and Sam Waterson as Lincoln was good. Both acting, voice sounded in the tv show Lincoln and movie Gettysburg is great. Beyond words.

Loved Sam Waterstons portrayal of Lincoln. Martin Sheen is a wonderful actor as well and love his portrayal of Lee. I could hear that melody of Ashoken Farewell playing in the background as Sam read the address 👍

No greater words were ever spoken!! Lincoln was in my opinion was one of our greatest Presidents.

@josephhewes3923

Ай бұрын

Top ten at least.

@daveenyart

Ай бұрын

The absolute greatest.

@kingy002

Ай бұрын

"No greater words were ever spoken!" That's one hell of a statement. Have you been around through all of history and heard every speech? Or do you just believe in the mythologizing power of American history?

@kingy002

Ай бұрын

@@daveenyart Comedic

@kingy002

Ай бұрын

@@josephhewes3923 That's a better way of looking at it.

A story I heard in Gettysburg. There was a kid who was a background actor/reenactor who filmed one day with Sheen playing Lee, but the kid had to walk home a great distance. Sheen was heading to where he was staying (I think the actors who were going to be there for a while had houses rented for them) and saw the kid walking along the road. He stopped and offered to take him the rest of the way home, and did. Can you imagine Mom and Dad seeing Martin Sheen letting their kid off in the driveway?

My Great Grandmother was there. She was 8 years old and sat on a nail keg very near the platform where he stood. Their 40 acre farm was a short distance away from the Battlefield and per my mother, she would tell about the soldiers marching past their farm.

Have always admired Martin Sheen for his talent and convictions. The man has always "walked it like like he talked it!" Gettysburg is a solemn monument to freedom and justice for all.

@jamesdellaneve9005

Ай бұрын

I don’t agree with a lot of his positions, but love that guy. He’s a wonderful man and a great actor.

@josephhewes3923

Ай бұрын

He was the worst Robert E. Lee I've ever witnessed in film. All 5 foot 7 inches of him, looking up at everyone. What a commanding presence. LOL

@PapagenoMF

Ай бұрын

@@josephhewes3923 Robert E Lee was 5'10. George McClellan was 5'8". Ulysses Grant was 5'8". Maybe learn a bit of history before saying such stupid stuff?

Martin Sheen is one of my favorite actors. 😊

@heygetoffmylawn1572

Ай бұрын

I absolutely agree. 👍😊

@alanledzep1967

9 күн бұрын

A very close friend of mine has met him on a couple of occasions, and he told me he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet.

@user-uq6sz6po3d

8 күн бұрын

Love Martin Sheen, except as R.E. Lee in Gettysburg. Horribly miscast.

Thank you for sharing this moment with the public via this video. After all of these years (I'll be 70 this summer), I still have a chill run down my spine and tears well up when I hear the Gettysburg Address. To see it delivered where it was actually spoken by Lincoln is a special treat. Thanks, again.

I'm a big Civil War person me and my family went to Pennsylvania it was a great trip and experience anyone who is a American should see

"The world will little note nor long remember what we say here..." Well, Mr. President, your words will long echo and will forever be remembered.

Imagine being on vacation or whatever, and you run into Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston. That would be pretty epic.

Hey, congratulations! It was cool seeing Sheen and Waterston. Both great actors! You guys are definitely the place to go for anything Gettysburg and the Civil War!

@Jamfan8083

Ай бұрын

When were they there this past Saturday?

@njmaryannez

Ай бұрын

@@Jamfan8083Friday, the 5th, actually.

@Jamfan8083

Ай бұрын

Me and my son watched the Gettysburg movie on Friday night. Our family drove down Saturday and did the self guided auto tour. that is something that they were there the same weekend. It is great that Martin and Sam keep coming back and really honor the history of the Park

@jeremyd1298

Ай бұрын

@@Jamfan8083 I love anything 1800s and/or the Civil War. Very interesting. The old houses are so nice too. But it's kind of ghostly at the same time, which makes it even more cool.

Lincoln would love the levity of these folks at even such a solemn place.

Let's not also forget that Waterston read that speech for the series The Civil War by Ken Burns. He does such an extraordinary job of it.

General Lee is back on the field of his greatest blunder. Hoorah!! Martin Sheen the absolute BEST General Robert E. Lee portrayal ever.

@heygetoffmylawn1572

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, I agree.

@user-uq6sz6po3d

8 күн бұрын

Can't think of another portrayal of Lee. So it's both the best and the worst I've seen.

WOW! Thank you for posting this! I was enthralled up till the point when Sam poured the contents of Lincoln's pockets into Martin's hands... then I was enthralled and weeping.

Just beautiful. What a moment for all of you! I have chills! My husband and I just keep watching it over and over! Thank you so much for sharing it online!!

I remember Mr. Waterston in the role of Lincoln on TV when I was a teen. Hearing his experiences at the Library of Congress in preparation for the role was very moving, and shines a great light on the staff and purpose of the Library, and shows the depth of the personal character of Mr. Waterston as well. Mr. Sheen needs no introduction here, as his exemplary portrayal of Robert E. Lee in 'Gettysburg' speaks to his fine preparation for that role, and his presence in the video shows his commitment to our history. Thanks to ABT and all involved for this rather amazing video. Sam and Martin, thank you for these wonderful films you have given us.

I was moved to tears, despite knowing the Gettysburg Address. I love Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen. ❤ This needs played all over the internet, TV, anywhere that hundreds can hear each time it's played. Perhaps the extremists will not feel this was written with them in mind, but for us all, together, not divided. 😢❤

Sam Waterston delivered Lincoln’s Cooper Union speech at Cooper Union. It is appropriate that he did this today.

@bobblackley1869

Ай бұрын

I believe this was Friday the 5th. They talked about it at the film festival on Friday

Loved Sam in the movie Lincoln and in Newsroom

I just got goosebumps. God Bless the United States of America

I flew in from Denver specifically to attend the Lessons from Lincoln conversation that was happened later that evening with Ken Burns and these two wonderful men. Wish I could have seen this as well!

I’m a history lover…..moved me to tears. These two men, are two of my favorites.

In my little hometown, American History is taught to 11th graders. Every year since the 1960s, the 11th grader with the highest grade in that class is chosen to recite the Gettysburg Address on Memorial Day at our cemetery. I love this tradition and the irony of “The world will little note nor long remember…”

Memorized this in 5th grade some 58 years ago and I can still repeat it.

@monicaluketich6913

Ай бұрын

We did it in 6th grade. The teacher did it as a contest in our area , and I came in third.

@eileenmurphy2019

Ай бұрын

@@monicaluketich6913everyone in our 5th grade had to individually stand and recite it. Gave me a love for words.

This was wonderful to see how special this moments were for these two great actors.

Sam shares ideals similar to Lincoln. I’m glad they got this experience, least we forget this three minute speech.

Love you both! Thank you both from a grateful Vet 🙏🏼

My admiration for these two men, great actors that I have loved to watch over many years, has just increased exponentially. What a wonderful event, and lesson in history for us all thanks to them. Bravo!

Hello, respect, admiration, and gratitude from São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷.

Very touching moment!

I love the story about the Library of Congress. This is the 2nd time I’ve heard it this weekend. Friday night’s version was in person.

@bobblackley1869

Ай бұрын

That was really great to hear

We had to memorize the Gettysburg Address for 8th grade history class & say it individually in front of the class in the middle 80s. Everyone in the class, and we were from all different backgrounds in a public school, took on the task with utmost respect. Looking back, I’m glad we had to do it.

Thank you, Mr. Waterson and Mr. Sheen for doing this. I had to memorize this dedication for a test in 8th grade. Have been to Gettysburg. May our democracy never perish. I would highly recommend the books about Lincoln in the Library of America book series.

I was working in Reading and before going home to Ohio I stopped and took an audio tour of Gettysburg. It was all so touching but when I got to the cemetery I was overcome. It’s and experience no one should miss.

Chills. I literally got chills listening to him recite this.

Even without his makeup and not in character, he delivered a fine Gettsyburg address as Lincoln!

There’s just something about Lincoln that mesmerizes me. I know that he suffered with serious melancholy (depression) and didn’t think very much about his abilities but man was he thoughtful and patriotic. This speech really shows how thoughtful he was.

Mr. Waterston - that speech is a better monument to democracy than most monuments.

It is the best written speech in every way. The cadence, the content, the words themselves, and above all the meaning. Absolutely beautiful and we are so lucky to have this to cherish

This was so cool, to hear these stories and the speech given on the actual site in 1863. Wonderful!!

Such a short speech with deep meaning! The proof being it is still read and recited today! Old Abe had a great way with words! Such deep emotion repressed. He told lots of great jokes too!

Fantastic historical moment of all time. Congrats to Sam and Martin. This was aweet.

Two of my favorites reinforcing *why* they are two of my favorites.

Thank you for posting this wonderful video. The Gettysburg Address is so powerful and I feel so relevant to our nation today.

Thank you ABT it was great Event to be with all of you in so nice moment in time. ❤️🍀🗽🗽🗽🍾🕊🕊🇸🇰

I absolutely respect and love Martin sheen he is just the nicest person.

Very moving ✌️ peace 2024. My son and I visited, quite the experience

When I travel, I take State roads, and US-30 (Lincoln Highway), goes through Gettysburg. I had never been there, so I'll just swing in, check it out a little and move on. Nope...didn't happen that way. I was drawn to it and never thought it would hit me so hard. It definitely feels consecrated. All Americans should go there at least once, no matter which side of the war you came from, because both sides lost men there. Sam did that speech justice.

I was there in March of 2015 & it was such an experience, so humbling and sad, my heart was so sad. Sadly to this day because I have changed cell phones & companies, & I need Started to print them off. We hope one day to take our kids, now 13 & 16.

The Gettysburg Address - just 272 words - is considered one of the finest examples of writing in the English language. The address lasted about two minutes while other speeches lasted hours. They are all forgotten!

At least Lincoln didn’t have to deal with sirens in the background! How inspiring! Thank you.

@evelynnvonfeldt2838

Ай бұрын

It’s me again, we visited Gettysburg in 2010 and we’re astounded by all of the monuments from every Confederate unit who were there. Loose, Win , or Draw, they wanted to honor the fallen.

This was so moving! They must have felt the spirits of the soldiers, both union and confederate, who gave the full measure of devotion. Those who are in Washington now are bringing disgrace and shame to our country. We must remember that the price of freedom is at the cost of brave people who gave EVERYTHING for us to be free.

How thrilling! And, Tim, your voice and cadence reflected well, even in that company!

Beyond incredible!! Thank you for posting this marvelous bit of our fabulous American History!

Love Love Love this video!!!! At a time when you are scorned if you show love for your history and country

Love these two actors. Sam did an excellent job reading the Gettysburg Address.

My ancestors fought and 2 died in that war. This makes me cry because we still have people who don’t believe in the freedom and democracy they fought for and that men and women are equal.

This is so beautiful ❤️thank y'all for sharing this amazing experience

Gettysburg Address My absolute favorite example of American oratory ever. It is good to memorize and carry with you. It is good to contemplate when doubt afflicts you.

Thank you everyone. Sam and Martin, you are two of my favorite artists. Libraries, historical societies and You Tube are wonderful in equal measures. I truly treasure the freedom we all enjoy to be able to express our history in this way.

Great actors bringing history to life! We need this more than ever.

Possibly the most ironic statement of all of human history when Lincoln said “the world will little note or long remember what was said here.”

Abraham Lincoln was an exceptional human being. America was lucky to have him..indeed the World was.

2 wonderful actors showing my favorite side of history, where the actual event took place stating the words used at the original event. History at its finest.

What an outstanding and humbling experience to watch. Mr. Waterston, when you re-enacted the pocket items with Mr. Sheen, my jaw dropped. You must have frozen not wanting to move. Very well done ABT!

Nowadays, every single politician would fail the test of this address.

I love that these two amazing actors are such good friends!

Both were amazing in their respective roles One of my favorited tv serie ever

I just watched these two on Grace and Frankie. Such great men! Love them both.❤

I got goose pumps when Sam Waterson handed to Martin Sheen Abraham Lincoln the contents of his pocket the night he was assassinated.

Listening to that marvelous, beautiful address once again, thank you Sam, it occurs to me that a lot of that speech could apply to this country today. 💖

Sam Waterston is my favorite actor. I have enjoyed his work in every performance he has done including an in person performance in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Martin Sheen is also someone I have enjoyed watching.

This is a beautiful video. Profound place and appreciate these gentlemen being there

Sam is my favorite actor! Even today as I watch him read this Infamous Address I am just overwhelmed with heart filled gratitude to him for being one of the naturally sincere, empathic human being. To be able to deliver such an address with sincere emotion is appreciated. My heart is always full when I read any of Lincolns speeches. And I too become emotional with the beauty and power of Lincoln's written word. I am always overwhelmed with love and gratitude knowing that this beautiful country was graced by Abraham Lincoln the man and the President. If only his love and devotion for this country was evident today with our commanders in chief. Todays leaders are consumed by self and hatred of the other that only hurts the people of these United States. May we be blessed again with our successes and knowledge of our failures by our former Presidents.

What a treat! Thank you for doing this. When I was young, I watched the Ken Burns Civil War series many times. To this day, whenever I read Lincoln's words, I hear Sam Waterston's voice in my head.

Very moving presentation. Especially now that we are faced with a movement that wants to tear down that government "of the people, by the people, and for the people. "Lincoln honors "the last full measure of devotion" of those who died at Gettysburg, but not too long ago we were faced with a buffoon who doesn't have any idea about what happened at Gettysburg, or what the sacrifices there meant. I am truly sickened. November can't come quickly enough. We HAVE to throw off the scourge of MAGA that is threatening to destroy a nation dedicated to the idea that all men are created equal.

@gypzs9

8 күн бұрын

Hear, hear! Well said, completely agree. VOTE BLUE 2024

I'm lucky to live just 10 miles from Gettysburg. Sometimes I walk across the battlefield ,when no one is around ,and take it all in.

We spent our honeymoon @ Gettysburg in 1962 & I swear we walked the battlefield & identified places. .it was an unforgettable experience. Watching these two brilliant actors brought back to much of the beauty of our history .

Sometimes the algorithm gets it right! Thanks KZread for serving this up to me!!