Who Are the People of the United States? American Culture Documentary (1953)

[boriquadominicana]

"America was found by people of the world".. no shit sherlock lol... no aliens found "America" -_-

[HotSweetPotato1]

I love how they always say "found" America and not "take over". lol

[celso87]

Blacksmith!

[PsychoNL96]

i laughed at 1:11.

[globehunter2]

Racism is American as apple pie. Racists love thier prejudise and will

never fully let go of it.Blacks at the bottom and whites at the top. A blue

eye,d Jesus to pray to is the best treat for klu klux klanners and thier babies.

[jdis]

@globehunter2 racism is found all over... virtually every culture throughout human history. the majority of cultures where there is little or no racism are ethnically homogenous.

[ENSTLQ]

Although this was made in 1953, I think its still very much up to date and should be shown in schools (beeping out the "negro" bits however) as many people are still not completely aware of the full history of their country.

[Amillionmes]

My ancestors came over on the Mayflower!! I go that far back (on my mother's side)

[JaneSanFrancisco]

People's Republic of America, PRA !

[Neindus]

I sorta frown when I keep hearing Negro's but I have to remind myself....it's 1953.

[seran123333]

@x3BOOODYx2012. Saying Americans have no culture and are like animals is like saying every other country in the world has no culture since we are mostly immigrants from other countries so you just insulted yourself. So who's smarter the dumbass or the dumbnass who follows?

[moouad]

from Africa??? anyone?



[BrettJRipley]

idk what country this is but its aint america

[anonymous5536]

@BrettJRipley it used to be america

[X3BOOODYX2012]

USA are leftovers from europe, back in the 17th century, they have no cultures, no religoins, no principles. just like animals...

[anonymous5536]

@X3BOOODYX2012 and to add on what seran123333 said, most people came here in the 17th Century to ESCAPE EUROPEAN OPPRESSION. They were the so called "Peasants" who were sick of how life was like in Europe and moved to America where they were free and could make something of themselves. They didn't need a King or Queen to rule them, the people are better off when they rule themselves. And seriously, how can you say America has no culture? We're the most multicultural-multiracial country on Earth!

[renatoavatarian]

UNITED PEOPLES OF AMERICA !!!! U P A

[janotosinnumeros]

Talk about race and stuff...thought that some people still don't understand that the United States is and has been for many years, a mixed culture.

[kweinaqila]

vladradforpress5 - I WAS BORN in the 50s! AND had seven prior generations of Black ancestors in AMERICA . A generation is equivalent to 20 years. YOU DO THE MATH! So because it was made in the 50's, after the abolition of the enslavement of my people, there is no excuse for the misrepresentation. Imagine Black child viewing this 'historical document'. All Black people contributed was slavery? Get Outta here! I don't care how old it is. Add a disclaimer to it. 

[kweinaqila]

As a Black Woman, with limited Native American heritage (gotta check the blood on that one) born and raised in America, watching this video, one would believe that there aren't any contributions that Black People made that was worth of even mentioning. I didn't even SEE any Black people in the video, with the exception of perhaps 3! I wanted to se what American culture looked like from a visitors perspective. This is a very "eurpoeanoized" version of American culture. Barack notwithstanding

[jack9717]

so sad to see how american culture has declined so much in the past few decades. Art, and literature has been replaced with jersey shore, lady gaga, paris hilton and kim kardashian. Are we americans really that dumb??? maybe.

[RedFlower26]

@jack9717

My God! I completely agree! DX

[DennChooch]

@jack9717 worldwide problem. we get the same thing here.

[brendonmasters]

fuck this

[RrObbieisme]

idiots of america

[martialking13]

No mention of the first nation! and the sharing was not a two way process it was more of a taking by force...

[bgoins21]

where are the black people at? I think they were only mentioned once!!

[matatan69]

@bgoins21 and what exactly did black people contribute to the american achievements.?

[sos123321]

@matatan69 come on dont be a asshole i know its hard for u.

[papilo2]

give me a break america was stolen from natives

[TheFlanker35]

@papilo2,

We bought the land and have records to prove it. I am a Native American.

[LostDecimal]

@TheFlanker35 u are an apple.

[LostDecimal]

@TheFlanker35 The heinous garbage u have typed here is so wrong in so many ways and on so many levels that addressing it properly would take far more time than I'm willing to invest on the likes of u. Realize that u have called an untold number of Native Americans "parasites" including the Old Ones themselves. Then u claim to be Native. Part Cherokee probably and ur great, great grandmother was a Cherokee princess. Natives really wanted ur precious "western culture" now didn't they?

[TheFlanker35]

@LostDecimal,

"Realize that u have called an untold number of Native Americans "parasites" including the Old Ones themselves. "

No. I didn't call the Native Americans who valued our country parasites. I called the people who claim our country doesn't have a right to exist parasites.

"Then u claim to be Native. Part Cherokee probably and ur great, great grandmother was a Cherokee princess. "

Yep, my great-great grandmother was Cherokee.

[TheFlanker35]

@LostDecimal,

Without the United States, the innovations and comforts that have given the world the highest standard of living it's ever seen would not exist. When a civilization has an imperfect past, a user of that civilization does not have the right to pass judgement on it and champion it's eradication. The tribal nations had slavery, cannibalism, genocide, but without the learning to eventually realize the evil of those things. That's cultural justification.

[crowbarkelly01]

haha seriosly asking this its the indians native american you dumb shits hahaha

[gabydewilde]

now have only the children left ~hah~

[EuphoricImpact]

Interesting propaganda....you have to love the indoctrination! Thank you for sharing this.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact FDR and Eisenhower had this country feeling good about themselves.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks Feeling good is one thing. But the use of propaganda to condition and program people is horrid. I have read much on Eisenhower, a little on FDR, but I do not support this tactic. It may appear ingenuous but in actually it was Bernays in action.

I still find it fascinating to observe. The difference in the people and the country.

Thank you for the comment.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact hey C'mon! Eisenhower and FDR were great presidents! Esienhower had a 90% tax on the elite. and Warned us of the military industrial complex in his farewell address. Not to mention helped the allies WIN the WAR. these were great men.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks Eisenhower did have an impressive legacy. This I will not contest. However, he had this hidden hand/Master puppeteer mentality in managing the country. He benefited from allowing his subordinates to take any credit and political heat for his actions, not very forthcoming. Also he was shy of taking any action regarding racial issues. Civil rights scared the dickens out of him. As I remember the landmark decision of

[EuphoricImpact]

@EuphoricImpact Brown versus Board of Education was in 1954. He was very withdrawn about it. I will not even get into this cowering towards McCarthy.

But yes his heads up about the industrial military complex was idea!

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact he was better regarding race relations than Wilson was.the new deal did a lot to help black people without work. still does today.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks Actually, the economic programs known as the New Deal was during 1933 to 1938. It is not even the time period we where speaking of before. Second, imo, I would not go so far to say it "helped Blacks without work" today as it did then. I am not even wiling to say it did all that much then. As far as I am concerned the major thing the New Deal did was swayed Black people to leave the Republican party.

FDR did not

[EuphoricImpact]

@EuphoricImpact not use the programs of the New Deal for Blacks, actually his administration repeatedly submitted to discrimination. Eisenhower...well, I already addressed him, and his use of the New Deal programs were worse then FDR in my opinion. I think history supports my contention.

" he was better regarding race relations than Wilson was"~oldhacks

Comparing him (Eisenhower) to another man really says nothing for his individual failure or achievement.

[EuphoricImpact]

@EuphoricImpact However, oldhacks after dealing with immature youngster aka ProgressiveAudio I am not going to debate you on your points. Cheers

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact you use an awful lot of words.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks I say what I need to say oldhacks. You do your thing and I will mine.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact all the factories moved to the suburbs in the 50s. leaving the blacks without work. then the factories moved to china and mexico. so now nobody has anywhere to work. I would say business is being the bastard here.not government.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks The Government is the hitman of the Corporate America. You need rule of law to make things move.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact  thats cause of the way Madison wrote the US constitution. slave owners just modernized.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks Huh? Anyway oldhacks your point is lost on me because you did not use a complete sentence.

Second I do not wish to debate you. 

Third you and I are not going to see eye to eye on this issue. If you want the last say in this exchange feel free, but there really isn't anything else I feel the need to contribute.

If you are refering to "slave owners just modernized"~oldhacks as a chase to my comment on the government...all I can say is wtf? Another time oldhacks, peace.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact I like Americans. I think this great country should be a Democracy. Not a republic.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks I more than like America and Americans. You are entitled to your opinion. Good for you oldhacks.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact to be a Democracy everyone has to be satisfied. that takes socialism.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks Are you lonely or drinking oldhacks?

This exchange really is not meaningful...again if you want the last word take it.. I am done and do not wish to continue.

If you leave more messages I may respond tomorrow. If not then oh well. Howvever, do feel free to subscribe to my channel. I am sure you will contribute if something catches your attention. Be well.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact you said FDR was a wimp on race views. I'm clearly debunking that theory.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks You can not debunk what is fact. I did not use the word wimp. If we are going to have a conversation then do not put words out I never used. I am not going to argue about it.  There are plenty of records that support the claim. You need to take that up with historians. And you can not debunk anything unless you show proof that can be confirmed. Peace

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact are you racist or something?

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks lol You are deluded if you feel I am racist because I do not agree with the comments you made. Nor do I perscribe to any victim mentality. Your points had no evidence to back them up.

Howver, if I was racist I would claim it because I feel it is important to be honest about your intentions. Now you are welcome to re-read all I said to you. If you have proof that I have been racist do show it. Others the only point your question carries is to defame my character.

[EuphoricImpact]

@oldhacks **Mistake***>"Others the only point your question carries is to defame my character."~ E I

Correction> The only point your question carries is to defame my character or to take attention away from my comments.

Ammendment>>Surely you would not be intellectually dishonest or rude and throw up a written road block because someone's point of view differs from yours? If you have anything meaningful to say to me feel free. If not keep it to yourself cause I am not interested.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact yep. You're obviously racist.

[oldhacks]

@I asked you a siple question. and you're WAY overreacting. chill out man. libertarians are all racists. it's not surprising.

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact HAHAhH!!! wtf??

[oldhacks]

@EuphoricImpact dude. dont be a troll. we're talking about minority rights are we not? you're gonna DMCA me for defending FDR? srsly?

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact Well they felt good because of things like the New Deal and Great Society, that created the largest middle class in the world at the time.  Unfortunately since the 80s, such programs and attitudes have been eroded.

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio Yes you are correct about the 80s...there were many changes for the middle class during this time period. However, I would say the "feel good" moments expressed in video was limited to certain people. I would not claim this was a grand time for all Americans.

However, this period (like any other) had its perks.

Eisenhower was inaugurated as President in 53 and had a plate full to contend with...he failed terribly regarding civil liberties. Anyway...

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact Yeah but no ones saying nowadays it was a grand time for everyone.

As for Eisenhower, trying to hold someone from the 50s up to the standards of our mindsets today is ridiculous and shows a disconnect from history. He however did force the desegregation of schools, even sent in the troops to protect the kids. So I wouldn't call it failing.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact I can't understand this comment and I don't know if it's even aimed at me, you're responding to yourself. Are you okay?

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact But then again, just one look at your profile and anyone could discern that.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact Thanks for quoting me, but I don't see your point. Are you one of those people who read the history of old legends and goes into a tard rage when they aren't 100 percent clean?

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio "Are you one of those people who read the history of old legends and goes into a tard rage when they aren't 100 percent clean? "~PA

What is a tard rage? Is this a creation of your generation or a personal construct?

There is no clarity here. Maintaining that a person be100% clean when addressing their legacy would be meaningless. I used the facts as I understand them and made a deduction based on the evidence of his performance.

How sad...really?

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact "What is a tard rage? Is this a creation of your generation or a personal construct?" What, you can't do five minutes of googling?

"There is no clarity here. Maintaining that a person be100% clean when addressing their legacy would be meaningless. I used the facts as I understand them and made a deduction based on the evidence of his performance.

How sad...really?"

Whatever you say fruitiecakes, I can see reading comprehension isn't one of your strong suits.

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio "Whatever you say fruitiecakes, I can see reading comprehension isn't one of your strong suits." & "No but it makes you look like a pseudo-intellectual moron. Why are your comments springing off the spam filters? I wonder."

Thank you for providing a plethora of examples of my previous assessment of you. I am sure it is do to having nothing but opinion to contribute. Opinion that appears to be one sided and not well thought out. 

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio Oh boy, you just went into full retard mode. I await your next over worded and poorly worded response ending with "I'm done with you lol."~PA

You like driving that nail in the coffin? Do not fault me if you have a limited vocabulary and no direction for your thoughts but insults. I like proviiding you with as many opportunities as you desire to demonstrate your mental prowess. Something I know will not happen, but one can hope.

[EuphoricImpact]

@EuphoricImpact Wait, weren't you "done with me?" You just can't resist leaving another comment? ~PA

Nope wrong again, all of your comments were not showing (on my end) and should be addressed. It is disrespectful to not to do so. lol

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio lol

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact lol

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact "So, your "ridiculous" statement within itself is an infantile use of a perfectly good adjective."

You do realize " " is meant to quote people. If you're calling my statement ridiculous, you're not supposed to type it out like that. All your statements seem like someone trying to act smarter than they really are, but just coming off as convoluted and confusing.

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio Again your perspective is warped and presents no value. Your statement I find ludicrous but mildly entertaining. The punctuation used does not deter from my ability to articulate myself, nor does it prevents me from spotlighting your foible (as expressed in your comments), lack of logic and insight. My presentation was far from being labyrinthine.

As stated before you are entitled to your opinion. However small minds avoid attacking the data and

[EuphoricImpact]

@EuphoricImpact redirects attack at the person making the statement. Thanks for the transparency of your words.

Good use of passive aggressive tactics. You are a piece of work. ; ) Please have the last word if you feel inclined to do so. Rofl You really should get over yourself.

I am done with you. Cheers.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact I love it with pseudo-intellectuals say "lol I'm done" and then respond a few minutes later. Don't act like you are above responding on YouTube, like some high and mighty figure, you're just some fruitcake trying to act smart on a video sharing site.

"The punctuation used does not deter from my ability to articulate myself"

No but it makes you look like a pseudo-intellectual moron. Why are your comments springing off the spam filters? I wonder.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact ". Again it is your right to practice freedom of speech."

You seem like one of those idiots who goes "that's just your opinion" as if it's supposed to be some sort of comeback. You try too hard to get under peoples skin.

"I have already responded to you."

But weren't you done with me?

"I am sure it is do to having nothing but opinion to contribute. "

I am sure it is do to having? Come on, clean up your language fruitiecakes.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact "I am judging his performanc"

Well obviously everyone has their own criteria, but domestically he was quite good, he was one of the last progressive republicans (even if he was a registered democrat most of his life).

[EuphoricImpact]

@ProgressiveAudio "All that translates is, some guy from a different time period isn't acting how I think people should act now so poo poo."~ProgressiveAudio

This is what you have to offer? I guess this is your way of massaging reality to have it fit your point of view. What point are you attempting to make here? Nothing of value can be determined by your words here.

[ProgressiveAudio]

@EuphoricImpact Wait, weren't you "done with me?" You just can't resist leaving another comment? Damn, you're too easy.

"What point are you attempting to make here? Nothing of value can be determined by your words here."

Why do you repeat yourself?