Orson Welles Battle Hymn of the Republic

Orson Welles introduces the historical creation of the Battle Hymn of the Republic

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[jbrown7441]

@ corey8144. You have to find like minded people in your area and get involved. That is the only way to save this great nation and restore its' greatness.



[GusF]

You know, I'm not an American myself but his speech makes me want to stand up and salute the U.S. flag.

[msacrooksville]

The voice, the delivery, the quiet intensity; Orson Welles never had to raise his voice to shake the rafters. And when words wouldn't suffice, all he had to do was fill the silence with his look, and the message was delivered LOUD and clear. Thank you, YouTube for keeping the words, the stage presence, the wonderful talents of Orson Welles alive.

[corey8144]

Now who starts the battle to set us free?........

[saelincoln]

I am now a better person after watching this.

[GusF]

@thisisspartacus To be honest, it had more to do with the manner in which Orson Welles delivered the speech than anything else. While I think that my comment is a little cringeworthy as such fervent patriotism isn't really consistent with my fairly left-wing political beliefs, I was extremely impressed by the manner in which his speech emphasised the noble struggle on the part of the Union in both preserving the Union and abolishing slavery.

[thisisspartacus]

@GusF That sounds treasonous to your native country. ;D

[cheeriosinabowl]

Orson passed away in 1985, 26 years ago already.

Would he fit into today's society? He was so intelligent, we have no thinkers anymore. We have become so mindless today, just fluff.

[dojufitz]

Old Orson......they threw away the mould when he came out...........he was unique.

[MegaWisefool]

@QRAclub :I agree, Orson Welles is among the few that can pull off a reading of this song with an infusion of the sense of urgency, intensity, and devotion that the poem demands. A talent that is sorely missed today....much like the missing civility in today's politcal landscape. Let's not use this magnificent performance and song to defend a common criminal...much like John Brown...espionage is espionage, whether the information is released "for our own good" or for self interest.

[JudgeJulieLit]

Magnificent, to the magnificenth power.