For people wondering why he is so quiet, it’s because of his teeth problems. He rarely or never speaks. This is why you will see painting of him not smiling
@@adawm This is the best comment I read about Pres.Washington. And yeah I can't begin to imagine the horrible teeth pain he had to endure. People didn't quite have the medical science on how to fix the problem.
The awkward silence makes you realize that nobody in the room knew exactly what was going to happen when they swore in President Washington, because at this point nothing like this had ever been done before.
"Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." -Washington to the Newburgh conspirators
Fun fact: The producers of John Adams didn’t hire actors. They actually created a time machine, travelled to 18th century America, and recorded everything that happened there
Kevin Zhang Before the Constitution was written, they sat in a room and discussed different types governments to choose for the new nation. Monarchy was put on the table, but was knocked down. Washington himself could’ve been literal king and even a figurative “King” if he wanted. It’s history.
“I am just going! Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be put into the vault less than three days after I am dead.”Then,”Do you understand me? . . . Tis well!”
@@CrazyManhog Tis impossible to judge a president in the very time he is in, but I do have to give him fair credit for some of his foreign policy and working towards peace agreements in the Middle East. As for his domestic policies, well, Its certainly been a divisive time, under his watch. Nobody seems to think about him from a constructive perspective, calling out both his good and bad policies, regardless of his persona.
Washington astounded the European powers--twice. First, when he surrendered the command of the continental army, and did NOT seize power as a military dictator (as he could have easily) and secondly, when he resigned from office after his second term (there were no limits at the time). The peaceful transference of power without the death of a monarch was a concept beyond their experience at the time.
Thomas Dixon, you see, here in the U.K., because we never had anyone like George Washington, our Democracy formed more... roughly from our past. The position of Prime Minister didn’t really have a hard beginning, it just emerged slowly. We never got the chance to suddenly decide our Democratic ways in such a short time as you did, so you’ll find them to be more traditional. Our Prime Ministers, as an example, don’t have a limit to how many terms they get, and as a result, after 3 terms (each term is 5 years) in office, some get a little silly. I do think that the US political system (not the method of voting though, I still favour our British method in that sense) is a very clever system, certainly better than our British one.
Washington was a very good man, and not many people truly know much about him. He was the first president and is easily eclipsed by legends that came later like Lincoln, FDR, Reagan, etc. He was a private man and a peaceful man, although some speculate that he played dirty and even told lies, against the popular belief, to win independence... but I like to have a founder that was this way. Not a showboat or a king or emperor, but an honest and just soul that wanted to do the right thing.
They say George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away Is that true? I wasn’t aware that was something a person Could do I’m perplexed Are they going to keep on relaxing whoever’s in charge, And if so, Who’s next? There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as largeeee ... ...John Adams?
I’m just going to list a bunch of fun facts about George Washington since we’re here: George Washington would regularly walk in the streets of Philadelphia during his presidency among the people to separate the boundaries of leader and common citizen. George Washington was extremely peculiar in his body language and enjoyed being in control of himself, meaning he hated being touched and small talk. George Washington encouraged his subordinates to criticize him. George Washington donated thousands of dollars of his own money to the creation of the first Jewish and Catholic churches in the U.S., being a strong advocate for religious tolerance and the freedom to worship. He also allowed his slaves to freely practice their own religions on Mount Vernon. George Washington was 6 foot 4, towering over his men in the field of battle. George Washington never wore a wig, he powdered his hair white and even put a covering in his collar so that the powder didn’t stick to his shirt. George Washington aimed to establish a peaceful coexistence with the Native American peoples, signing the Pickering Treaty in 1794 in hopes that his countrymen would respect the boundaries and cultures of the indigenous Indians after his death (unfortunately this would not last). George Washington was the first to sign the Constitution of the United States. George Washington was proclaimed to be one of the greatest military strategists in history by Prussian Kaiser Fredrick Wilhelm II. George Washington commanded a desegregated army to the extent where a quarter of his northern force was comprised of African Americans fighting for their freedom. George Washington envisioned the U.S. as an asylum for all people of the world to live in, openly expressing his support for foreign immigration. George Washington was a Freemason. George Washington wore civilian clothing during his presidency, an act that appalled the European monarchs who always dressed in military honors, dresses, or other royal clothing that costed more than a suburban house. George Washington was given the key to the Bastille by the French revolutionary government, it can be found in Mount Vernon on display. George Washington despised holding power, repeatedly stating how he would rather be in his grave than be proclaimed emperor of the world. George Washington was posthumously promoted to General of the Armies in 1976, a six-star rank, by means to secure that he would not be outranked by any future military personnel. George Washington’s face was plastered everywhere in the young nation during his presidency and especially after his death. Think North Korea and China except the people actually _want_ his face in their house. George Washington stopped a potential coup d’etat against the Second Continental Congress, which would have granted him full power over the government as a despot. George Washington regularly exposed himself to enemy fire, most famously during the Seven Years’ War when French and native soldiers were firing at his soldiers in all directions in a forest. Washington led his men out of the battle, his clothes covered in bullet holes but not a single wound on him. One of the French-aligned natives who was present even approached Washington after his inauguration, congratulating him and telling the President that he had fired at him point-blank during the battle several times and missed all of the shots, convincing the native warrior that Washington was protected by the gods. George Washington is the only slave-owning president who freed all of his slaves. The ideal cause of the Revolution caused him to question the morality of chattel slavery and by the 1780’s and 90’s, he openly stated how he no longer wanted to own people, participate in the slave trade, or separate families, even supporting policies of gradual emancipation and putting an end to the Atlantic slave trade. He even stated that all of his slaves were to be given proper education to pursue respectable fields of work and his estate would provide housing for the elderly. After his death, then-First Council Napoleon Bonaparte held a personal eulogy praising George Washington and ordered all of France to hold ten days of mourning, even the British Royal Navy flew their flags at half-staff upon learning the news.
More fun facts! George Washington loved animals, but despised riding horses. He dearly loved his mules and was very overprotective of them, leaving a long list of instructions to his servants on how to take care of them. He considered mules to be the superior equine mount (and at this time, they were considered a king's mount) because they are far braver and sure-footed than horses. In fact, it was illegal to export a mule from Spain (where the best mules are bred) without the king's consent. He also gave his animals silly names - he had dogs named Sweetlips, Drunkard and Madame Moose. And when he finally received a mule as a gift from the king of Spain, he named it Royal Gift.
thanks for these great facts. but I struggle to see how Washington was one of the greatest military tacticians of all time, I know it was just the opinion of somebody but still.
@@martinh1309 Not just somebody - Frederick the Great. A man who is considered objectively to be one of the greatest military tacticians of his age and maybe of all time. I don't know if the claim regarding his opinion of Washington is true, I'll look into it later, but this by no means would be a small compliment.
did you read the book by David McCullough? if not, I encourage you to do so. it is a fascinating book about a fascinating individual. you can look at George Washington and say the military life and what not is slightly more "exciting" (there are some great books on George Washington as well so it is not like he is forgotten), but Adams played a very crucial role in helping America claim independence and the birth of this nation. Sadly, Adams contributions are not always remembered and it is a damn shame. that is why it is great David wrote the book and they even turned it into a miniseries. don't get me wrong, I am all for a Washington miniseries, but the fact you don't think John Adams was interesting enough or special enough, shows you truly don't know his life and how important he was to this nation (Adams might not have been military, but he had an exciting life of his own). Adams may not have been poor but he was not necessarily born fabulously wealthy either. he struggled somewhat establishing his practice. he wanted to prove himself his entire life but often found himself falling somewhat short compared to guys like Washington and Jefferson (though again in reality, was still indeed such a crucial figure in history). I am not taking anything away from Washington, but Adams . Like I said, if you haven't read the book yet, I really encourage you to do so. McCullough is one of my favorite historians and I think you will appreciate (at least more) the truly great man Adams was and his contribution to American history
+ninjast4r So your idea of writing an accurate story, warts and all, is to include motives which you have attributed to his actions without any evidence, your opinion on his handling of the war despite your lack of perspective, and of course your unsubstantiated insight into his character. Sounds like you tried really hard to use critical thinking but got lost in your own imagination.
Interesting, these things I did not know. Then again, what can be said about Obama? I guess I should not be surprised, frauds have existed all through history. Obama is still clearly the biggest.
Some tried to make him "King." He said, "I didn't fight a war to replace one King George with another." America certainly isn't perfect, but most countries don't have a heritage like this. The most freedom loving people in the world.
Fun fact: The few words George Washington adds at the end of his inauguration-“so help me God”, was not expected by anyone. It wasn’t the words he was requested to repeat. Many believe he’d added that last part, as he’d prayed God would watch over him, and guide him as the first President of the United States, in faithfully, and justly running the young nation. Such goes the line, “In God trust”.
"In God we trust" originated during the Cold War. The government portrayed the Soviet Union as "godless," so they needed to make America more obviously "godful."
@@wholeNwonhe definetly did. He was known for taking a knee and praying silently in key areas actually. They have got paintings depicting it. They wrote the constitution like a starwars intro because they knew dope stuff was going to go down long after they got the job done. The preamble to the constitution is very short and straight to the point and excplicitly states that they were establishing the constitution like a glue to hold the future nation together in order to aquire blessings. Blessings can only come from god. Thats what a constitution is. Even the mayflower compact. The europeans sent columbus to find india and he thought he was in india but it wasnt so people figured this out and they went to try to see who was going to win in the great knew world and it was spain uk the french battling witu native american warefare etc. The mayflower was many if the first ships bmit was THE ONE that everyone learns in public education unless your teacher does meth. The mayflower memebers signed a compact before they left because there was immemse danger they wouodnt make it and would die. Many did even when they settled their tow. Didnt make it. Jamestown was a notable one. The first thing their compact mensions right before they left was god: In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the Faith, etc.: Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one another; covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic; for our better ordering, and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, 1620. These are clearly people who know jesus is the God but they say they dread king james and they were leaving to advance the christian faith and found the contsitution of the knew world. The famous "liberty or death!" By patrick henry before georhe washington lead the militia agaiamt the redcoats explicitly mensions god. The declaration of independance was written by toimas jefferson who was george washingtons 1st secretary of state in usa ever and also 3rd president in the very beggining of the declaration explicitly states "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." So congradulations you failed american history and reading comprehension. Our natioms history is 100% founded upon men calling onto God before venturing into a great unknown abyss. Every time they did it wild stuff happened right after. The mayflower landed at plymouth and they broke bread witu the native people and they were allies they advanced them ahead countless ages and helped them defeat tribes waring agaisnt them and they had to fight for every inch. The mayflower and these type voyages were of the most daring of their times. There wasnt ibuprohen. It was called the poop deck and someone had to scrub it. Thr king of england was trying to get prople to bow to him and instead georhe washington bowed himself to them instead and everything changed. They didnt get on the mayflower to proclaim athiesm. The declaration of independance of usa was not written by athiests. It was clearly written by a man named thomas jefferson who read his bible beforehand. God is ome of the first things he mentions. Whe writimg it God was at the top of his mind. Whatever you believe athiesm agnostism bhuddism hindusim communism socialism it doesnt matter because thats just the facts man. They saw the navel vessels amd they proclaimed liberty or desth from the front steps of the church in richmond virginia.
It's interesting how the crowd is from the 18th century, yet we as Americans feel their patriotism and soul that still exists today. I believe we are inevitably more connected to this moment than any other country.
@@Kerithanos You can thank the NatSocs for that and the resulting anti-patriotism wave that spread across Europe after Fascism died. Only the winning team is allowed to be patriotic now.
The great thing about this series is how unconfident, uneasy, and how scared shitless the portrayal of these legendary figures are. Most people who get the roles of historical figures play them with grandeur, occupying the space made for them in history. Imagine going through life with laws that were written a few months ago, in a country most places do not even recognize as a legitimate state, and you're expected to always have the right answers to problems nobody trained you for. You'd be scared. These men were scared, every day.
So very true. Today we just assume everything back then was a fait accompli. That the country we have today was inevitable and just a given. Nothing of the sort! There was no certainty at all the the "United States" would ever amount to anything. It was such a radical concept, by a bunch of philosophically-minded revolutionaries. I think most other countries expected it to simply fall apart in the first 10 years.
Everything was uncharted territory, new, unsettled, hesitant, unsure that this rickety rowboat of state would even survive, which is one reason the British kept trying to take their colonies back. Washington predicted twenty years before the War of 1812 that the US would be at war again with Britain.
In my opinion, David Morse rendered the most convincing representation of George Washington both in his probable demeanor and appearance than any other actor I’ve seen
As a Brit, this makes me proud. The yanks and the brits may have had their share of differences but I wouldn’t have our special relationship any other way. Brothers and sisters in arms til the very end🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
They were a desperately poor frontier backwater with no international power, very little money and even their independence was dubious internationally, trying a new system people were sure would fail. None of them guessed what this nation could come to.
No, they would not have. As Franklin said, we have given you a Republic, if you can keep it. All of them knew this was an experiment and none knew if it would last forever or end tomorrow. Despite what's happened in 2016 it isn't ending yet. These are the challenges this Republic faces and we will be measured in the end by how we all faced them.
Sturgeon if they knew how much power the president had now, theyd be scared as hell and lose their fucking shit. No matter what, no matter what that is the last thing they would have wanted. That much power should not be in an individual or an individual department or branch's hands, PERIOD. That is what they feared and is almost why they didn't want a centralized individual head of government. But in the last century, events and developments have happened that made the government allow the president to be more pushy. It worked out..and executive power has never stopped expanding.
your country is a mass-murderer, hated internationally. you have food deserts and more divisions than ever in your nation, with trillions in debt and losing every battle against a few men with AK47s. Yeah, "power."
When, at 3:36, he says "So help me God." and the camera cuts to John Adams, I honestly had tears in my eyes. When Adams, a brilliant but arrogant man, fully realizes not only the importance of the moment, but sees truly for the first time the great man that George Washington was, it is a superb bit of acting and directing. This scene depicts one of the greatest and most important moments of the entire millennium, and it seems that all involved understood its importance. Just awesome.
William Lattanzio Totally agree. Excellent acting and editing all around. Good to see Adams realize he should be so self-centered. Our estimation of him rises, doesn't it.
@@robertwilkinson2889 most wealthy people of the colonial Era had banking and credit accounts in London. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, etc all had dealings with British banks. Even during the Revolution the US didn’t have its own currency, and when it did start printing “Continentals” they were virtually worthless and had no real backing by the Congress. It wasn’t until spring of 1781 that the states actually became United by ratification of the Articles of Confederacy, which ironically was the year that the “continental” was removed from circulation because its value was all but vanished. It wasn’t until 1792, if I’m not mistaken, that an official, government backed currency, the dollar, was created. Up until that time the US used an odd mixture of Spanish Pieces of Eight, the French Livre, and the British Pound Sterling. These were the currencies most likely to be found in circulation before, during, and for several years after the American Revolution.So it was not uncommon at all for a person of means during the Revolution to have accounts in foreign banks, with English banks being preferred.
I just saw this for the first time, and it was chilling. I literally and instantly 'felt' the "brilliant but arrogant" John Adams and equally felt the change in him when he realized what was happening. Yes, indeed, superb acting and directing. I even said to myself, "What's up with John Adams? He's ticked off about something?" and then I understood the incredible scene in front of me. Just amazing. Wow! Generations of us wish we could have had this kind of input in our school days. But, well, you know, we didn't, unfortunately.
I love the contrast between George and John in this scene. George is shy, reserved, yet quietly reassuring. John is boisterous, authoritative, yet nerve-wracking.
amazing how they were able to resurrect George Washington from the dead. this scene seems so real that it sends chills up and down my spine, and maybe makes me shed a tear or two in the process. had George Washington never existed, neither would the United States
@@TheMiist the claim was that the series is "one of the finest historical works ever done." The series was actually incredibly ahistorical. It might pull at your patriotic heartstrings, but don't pretend for a second it's accurate.
@Billy Cole II now you have the conservatives trying to shove religion and their life down everyone else's throats then cry that their being persecuted when people don't agree with them. Crazy how things change.
@@cityboydanny1758 yeah, we know that. But we have to understand that in the context of his time in virginia that was common and basically essential if u were to be wealthy,/ have power/ have influence. Not condoning it at all, just putting the fact that he owned slaves in context (he also freed them in his will)
@@upstateNYfinest still, that doesn't change the 300+ slaves he had. Look at John Adams, the dude was rich and never had a slave work for him. Or Benjamin Franklin, he had slaves but later in life he became an abolitionist. George Washington didn't and he shouldn't be remembered as a good guy.
@@ab.6573 what section of the country were they in? The north. Buddy, if u even wanted to have any kind of societal prestige in 1700s virginia u needed land and slaves. I think that a deep dive into 1700s america would benefit you a lot, you clearly are lacking in an understanding of that period of not only american history, but global history at that time. Im not gonna argue with some kid over the internet about a view of his that comes off as rather ignorant
During difficult times, or any time, he's well worth learning about. I keep his Rules of Civility book on my nightstand as a reminder of how I wish to carry myself every day.
I cannot believe that all these greats - George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin - were all alive at the same time and interacted as they did to form this nation. I would have loved to hear these discussions as they happened. What an amazing time.
Abraham Lincoln “We care about racial equality”, they cry, as they persecute white people and try to erase white people from history. Let’s all agree, they don’t care that they owned slaves, it’s because they’re white.
Even though Adams was undoubtedly bitter about the outcome of the election, I can still imagine him getting a bit teary for the occasion. It was the culmination of a lifetime's worth of struggle and sacrifice.
Daniel Ryan absolutely. and while he did loose the election it would've still been a good moment since from what I've read he and Washington had a very good friendship.
We could really use someone like George Washington in the Oval Office these days. Not discrediting every single president we’ve had since him, but no other has been more humble than this guy. He gave everything to make America what it is today and we’ll never forget that.
This scene alone made me tear up a bit, the humility of such a man on one of the proudest days in American history amazes me. This was truly a proud day for the United States to have such an amazing man as our first President.
All that hesitancy at the beginning, with VP Adams expressing his bewilderment of the moment, almost wondering why he was even there, not sure of what to do next, made *me* wonder what was supposed to happen next. Giamatti played his part so well. Washington motioned Adams to proceed ahead of him to the platform, then Adams stopped himself and allowed Washington to go first. Perfect. It was an age of manners, courtesy, and propriety. This was such a great series. It's grievous that too few Americans know anything about this.
Today its all controlled by Corporations, Media and corrupt politicians in the Congress & Senate.... "We the people " are powerless against our corrupt government.
Robert Olin - yeah, that was the one gripe I had with the John Adams miniseries, that it did a rather unfortunate hatchet job to Hamilton. However, considering it was told from Adams' perspective, it is only appropriate that his opinion of the man would be featured.
I think the most exciting mini series would be about Hamilton. I feel the worst part of this show was that Hamilton was barely in it, and when he was it was a very exaggerated portrayal of his character. That being said the actor for Hamilton nailed the role, I can't picture anyone else as him. Hamilton had many good qualities and many bad ones, and a mini series will only do him justice.
Washington lived a crazier life than all of them...would love to see a series about his younger days with Christopher gist and how he saved Washingtons life twice. Once from an attack by a "friendly" native that betrayed them and once when Washington fell into a freezing river while they were crossing it on a raft. Then we'd see jumonville Glen, the great meadow, and braddocks defeat. Events that truly influenced his life and that you dumb kids know nothing about.
No, The United States is not perfect. But "in order to form a more perfect Union" Our nation elected George Washington to start leading us there. We started with the best and the rest is up to us. Thanks to George Washington.
Well said Paul G, well said. There it is. Right there in the Preamble of our sacred U.S. Constitution. "In order to FORM a more perfect union" This is the task our forefathers so succinctly left to US over 200 years ago and together, we SHALL form a more perfect union. And that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. So let it be written, so let it be DONE. Amen.
The nation did not elect George Washington. There was no campaign, no ballot boxes or anything that would be recognizable today. He was elected by the electors of the Electoral College. In 1789 only 10 of 13 States sent electors, but they were unanimous in their vote for Washington. This was a body of men that were chosen in some cases by the people of their respective states, but in nine states these electors were chosen by the state legislatures. The first election that would be recognizable today was in 1824. As time has passed, the electoral college has become subject to what is known as the "winner takes all" system. The population of each state vicariously elects the President. Each state has a corresponding number of electors in the electoral college. The candidate with the majority of votes essentially wins the state. Then the electors must cast their votes in accordance with their state's outcome. However, this outcome hardly resembles the actual voting of each American citizen. Thus, each election shows a certain preference by the population, but the people do not directly elect the President. This is why the number of Electoral College votes trump the popular vote. Hence, it has always been in the hands of a privileged body of electors far removed from the population.
Imagine being a congress member and having to flee because the roadcoats were coming. The king said they were an extremist organizing 😂😂😂 wrong. Ur fired! 😂😂😂
What’s absolutely incredible about our first President, was that he actually said “no” multiple times when asked if he would be the first president. He wanted to retire to mount vernon to a life of solidarity and comfort. But quite literally almost every citizen of the new country wanted him to be president. The first election was basically a grass roots effort to convince Washington to accept the office. He finally accepted after much effort was spent talking him into it. Always reminded me of that scene from gladiator “Do you accept this office”? “With all my heart no” “Maximus, that is why I MUST be you”.
Our beloved President Washington...to this day, we thank you for everything you've done for us and we will forever owe you a debt of gratitude! Whether we are Democrats or Republicans, we are all AMERICANS!
@Onion Head that is the most unAmerican thing I've read in days. Especially when "republicans" have betrayed the Constitution and seem to have sold their souls for greed and power.
I find it humorous how everyone has a puzzled expression while Adams was speaking but suddenly changed from confused to joyful once Washington walked in the room. I wonder if that was based off how they felt personally towards John Adams, or rather a reflection of the lack of importance his title holds.
Matthew Longley That could be it, but I think that he was just a humble and shy man. Also, it could be because standing still for hours to be painted sucked
@@texascard A combination of bad/painful dentures, bad breath from said dentures, and anxiety from having to assume the highest office in a newly formed nation. Plus he was noted as being pretty soft spoken in spite of his powerful presence
I'm from Brazil. But i am an american in spirit, because i cry😭❤️It is the triumph of freedom. Never let this flame of joy and glory go out. In this haunted world, United States Of America, are the nation that conveys hope. Patriots will understand! God bless USA🙏🏻
As an Englishman and a loyal subject of her Majesty the Queen I feel no shame whatsoever in commending the American people and their magnificent history and their strive for liberty; the people portrayed in this series really capture the spirit of the time and it is with great pleasure I say that the United Kingdom and the United States share both a rough and glorious history, due to which we are faithful allies one to another, now and always. I defy any American citizen or British subject to disagree with this. We're fucking sick friends and I'd have it no other way. Dieu et mon droit E pluribus unum
Your kind words do you great credit, sir, and I thank you for them. I, as a proud American, born and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, but likewise a proud descendant of good men of Kent and a proud Anglophile, will always celebrate the deep, rich bonds of blood and history shared between the United Kingdom and the United States. Though we have had some dark periods in our relationship, together we have been two nations holding high the torch of freedom and democracy, and I am proud to be a son of one and a descendant of the other nation. Born and raised on American soil, descended from British roots, and with a spirit that loves both nations and their histories both separate and common, long may both nations stand tall, and stand together. God bless the United States, God bless the United Kingdom, and God save the Queen.
What a day this must have been. There could have been no better man to set the tone for the new Republic than George Washington himself. God bless our Republic. God preserve the memory of our Founders and their wisdom and good example.
The recreation of that scene felt so real. They did an outstanding job authenticating everything from the clothing, the mannerisms of the people, to the greenscreen digital background of the city! Amazing.
+josh byrnes No, just the first. I think Jefferson, John Q. Adams, Lincoln, TR, FDR, even LBJ had the opportunity to help advocate then later affirm law and make executive decisions that made our country increasingly better for more people than George Washington. I do like George Washington, but that's because he's the first and who doesn't like the first!? And he did a good job I think, from putting down the whiskey rebellion to keeping the US out of the French and British conflict that would have possibly ended the US.
jmitterii2 Very Good point you have made. As President of the United States it is certainly never easy to ever surpass President Washington. Who will be the next one to surpass him? Only a few have done it so far.
This is such a late comment, but scholars believe that he never said “so help me god” there’s only “evidence” that Lincoln was the first president to add ‘so help me god’ :-)
David Morse is my favorite actor ever. I met him back in 93 when they were filming an episode of Seaquest DSV. I was a facility engineer responsible for setting up electrical, he was an extremely kind and humble person.
Can we just stop for a second and marvel at the PERFECT casting of David Morse as George Washington? I mean..... I watched this series and David Morse made me BELIEVE he was Washington. Incredible performance.
You feel like you have to tell people what to think after watching something? Also, I know you have seen "templates" of this many times on social media and want to be "one of them" by using it too, but there is no such thing as perfection. An actor making you believe they are someone else? No way!!!
After watching this, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin were also so important. We need massive banking reform as they would agree since our Republic has been hijacked by a banking cartel.
3:10 scene tears every time. Makes me proud to have served in the US Army. An oath as we spoke at induction and were recruited then and pledged as he just did..
Thank you for your service! My dad is a disabled vet. He gave the best years of his life to the people who make up this great nation. I make it a mission to buy a meal for vets each and every Veterans Day out of love and respect for my dad.
@@Michael-qe1xo "treason" really. mean wow. pathetic. in what way. I know he did questionable things that people ignore but he still made this country better
Frankly, I don't see another General Washington type of person. Today's politics has been poisoned, almost everybody now is a power hungry animal instead of the caring, loving and patriotic Washington. It will take a Godly miracle to have another General Washington.
As many of you are suggesting George Washington didn’t actually say not to have political parties because prominent parties already existed in the time of his administration. That’s like saying Ike warned everyone not to have a military. When Ike really warned the US about the ever growing military industrial complex. What Washington warned us about was the polarization of political parties. People mistake his statements so badly it’s really sad. During his time the country was extremely divided maybe not to the extent we are today but not that far off either.
"I am at your service" how a president should think and act.
Every politician should.
Tell that to Hillary
Well she's irrelevant now, LOL.
Nfarce wrong..she an Obama will always be a thorn in the side. Of what remains of our great an sacred nation
+eSco tell that to Trump, Hillary, and most of our government
Napoleon Bonaparte declared a state of mourning in France and read a eulogy when George Washington died.
*mourning*
Why did Napoleon declare it to be morning just because GW died? Did he declare it afternoon when Adams died?
@@saeedvazirian I thhink he meant mourning
@@ahahapoo3584 He's joking
@@saeedvazirian
Well, you beat me to that joke. Just one problem, Adams actually outlived Napoleon.
For people wondering why he is so quiet, it’s because of his teeth problems. He rarely or never speaks. This is why you will see painting of him not smiling
I remember he had a teeth problem.
That and also he was said to have had anxiety when it came down to taking the oath to the biggest and most monumental moment in his life.
But if he didn't wouldn't he spokeand smiled more? Just asking fellow UA-cam community. Also a fan of Gen. George Washington.
@@ShayerasWarriors I guess so
@@adawm This is the best comment I read about Pres.Washington. And yeah I can't begin to imagine the horrible teeth pain he had to endure. People didn't quite have the medical science on how to fix the problem.
Imagine being at the real life inauguration of Washington...
That woulda been epic.
Marty, we have to go back!
No corona 😀
@@emilycupcakegirl367 COVID-1789
WTF
This man literally told us to not get involved in foreign affairs and have no political parties... we failed at that in 10 years
Welp that’s what happens when you want to all of sudden spread
If only we listen.
He said not to be stuck to political parties. Having a party is fine but allowing it to infect a nation is wrong
Washington was a federalist in everything but name. He had a quality that most people are encouraged not to have . He was very unambitious
Being involved in foreign affairs at least to some extent is very important
The awkward silence makes you realize that nobody in the room knew exactly what was going to happen when they swore in President Washington, because at this point nothing like this had ever been done before.
“...It is done..”
When there's no example to follow, no precedent to guide you, you're kinda left to make it up as you go along.
@@wannawatchu66
The closest thing they had for a precedent were the Dutch Republic
@@genghiskhan5701then there was a close risk the office would become de facto hereditary
@@genghiskhan5701 and Corsica Republic
"Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." -Washington to the Newburgh conspirators
Ladies and gentelmen we got him
"I love democracy, I love the Republic!"
You face created comedy btw cool hair washington
WAIT I AM THE REAL GEORGE WASHINGTON THIS MAN IS AN IMPOSTER.
@@georgewashington5121 The better picture of you is a better profile pic
Fun fact: The producers of John Adams didn’t hire actors. They actually created a time machine, travelled to 18th century America, and recorded everything that happened there
That’s so crazy!
I’m waiting for a r/wooosh
@@knightgpssecondaccount1679 same
It’s a tv show, not real
@@Us3r739 r/woosh
This is a man who denied a throne. He could’ve lived a life of grandeur and everlasting power, but instead, he chose the people! Great, Great man.
How? When the Constitution was written before this! Every last one of them would've betrayed the Constitution by doing so!
Kevin Zhang Before the Constitution was written, they sat in a room and discussed different types governments to choose for the new nation. Monarchy was put on the table, but was knocked down. Washington himself could’ve been literal king and even a figurative “King” if he wanted. It’s history.
TheAmarican I agree. But Why are you commenting this here? This has nothing to do with my OC or the thread....
@@ajon6205 Ok, but it's important information, we both agree.
He was already the richest man in the country.
I love how Washington bows to the people making a symbol of the president being a servant to the American people
Yes unfortunately we don't see that anymore
yes
Now you have a puppet for shameless power crazy oligarchs.
@@ingurlund9657 *puppets
This shit has been going on for decades.
@@ingurlund9657 this reminded me of 2016 oath to office what a stark difference...
“Tis well” is basiclly the 1700’s version of saying “it is what it is
year 3000: is
@@ceqski5 LMAO
It eez what eet eez
It ees what it ees
When George Washington announced he was stepping away from office King George famously said “if he does that he’ll be the greatest man who ever lived”
“I wasn’t aware that was something a person could do.”
@@mackenzie1555 King George III: Dear God there is a man of substance, honor, and courage? I can’t believe they exist!
“Tis well.” ~George Washington, December 14th, 1799
“I am just going! Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be put into the vault less than three days after I am dead.”Then,”Do you understand me? . . . Tis well!”
It sucks that he could have lived to see 1800
Hello Washington what do think about Trump 😂
@@CrazyManhog Tis impossible to judge a president in the very time he is in, but I do have to give him fair credit for some of his foreign policy and working towards peace agreements in the Middle East. As for his domestic policies, well, Its certainly been a divisive time, under his watch. Nobody seems to think about him from a constructive perspective, calling out both his good and bad policies, regardless of his persona.
@@CrazyManhog he would hate all of the politicians for how they divide the nation
Washington astounded the European powers--twice. First, when he surrendered the command of the continental army, and did NOT seize power as a military dictator (as he could have easily) and secondly, when he resigned from office after his second term (there were no limits at the time). The peaceful transference of power without the death of a monarch was a concept beyond their experience at the time.
Thomas Dixon, you see, here in the U.K., because we never had anyone like George Washington, our Democracy formed more... roughly from our past. The position of Prime Minister didn’t really have a hard beginning, it just emerged slowly. We never got the chance to suddenly decide our Democratic ways in such a short time as you did, so you’ll find them to be more traditional. Our Prime Ministers, as an example, don’t have a limit to how many terms they get, and as a result, after 3 terms (each term is 5 years) in office, some get a little silly. I do think that the US political system (not the method of voting though, I still favour our British method in that sense) is a very clever system, certainly better than our British one.
The only person to ever take over a nation with a military and hand it back to the people.
Washington was a very good man, and not many people truly know much about him. He was the first president and is easily eclipsed by legends that came later like Lincoln, FDR, Reagan, etc. He was a private man and a peaceful man, although some speculate that he played dirty and even told lies, against the popular belief, to win independence... but I like to have a founder that was this way. Not a showboat or a king or emperor, but an honest and just soul that wanted to do the right thing.
They say
George Washington’s yielding his power and stepping away
Is that true?
I wasn’t aware that was something a person
Could do
I’m perplexed
Are they going to keep on relaxing whoever’s in charge,
And if so,
Who’s next?
There’s nobody else in their country who looms quite as largeeee
...
...John Adams?
They don't call him the American Cincinnatus for nothing
I love that Washington took his oath not by shouting so that the crowd can hear him but with a whisper like he was vowing more to himself on his duty.
More like he kept his mouth tight to hold his false teeth in place.
@@andystegall7407ahahahhaha......that too
Hes one of the most notorious people in human history.
@@jakewillits4678 Let's list out the bad things about the man instead of appreciating the good
George Washington is one of the greatest men to ever live.
No, hitler is
Honestly, the greatest.
Arguably iconic
He wasn’t perfect but still one of the most influential men to ever walk this planet.
Did Red Indians, Mexians or black Americans also said that?
Note how he pushes Adams to the front at the end - a man who lifts up others rather than put them down to aggrandize himself is truly a great man.
indeed. not what we have today-God help us get through this.
Thats Why he's my favorite president
Great little detail! Washington was an amazing president. surprisingly the very first was arguably the very best of them.
Jeffrey Lombardo we seem to be doing just fine , look around see all that new construction everywhere also take a peek at the stock market ...exactly
I have a saying “weak men put others down, strong men build other up”
I’m so confused, cameras didn’t even exist back then, how is this even real.
I hope this is satirical
(i know it is btw)
DangItsPang it is
Lmfao I’m dying
Waiting for someone to not get it
Something Eddie Bravo would say lmao
Back when politicians were public servants instead of employees
Back then it was considered a High Honor to be serving in our Government. Now we got what we have, it didn’t take long for that go South.
@@genxspawn9223 rattlesnakes and alligators (is that right? Sorry I am not an american but boy is it catchy)
They shall be what he make them and be what we demand of them as was intended
You do realize that they were all rich elitists. Pretty much as it is today. Except their slaves look different today...
@@JRandaII I think the constitution they wrote speaks for itself
I’m just going to list a bunch of fun facts about George Washington since we’re here:
George Washington would regularly walk in the streets of Philadelphia during his presidency among the people to separate the boundaries of leader and common citizen.
George Washington was extremely peculiar in his body language and enjoyed being in control of himself, meaning he hated being touched and small talk.
George Washington encouraged his subordinates to criticize him.
George Washington donated thousands of dollars of his own money to the creation of the first Jewish and Catholic churches in the U.S., being a strong advocate for religious tolerance and the freedom to worship. He also allowed his slaves to freely practice their own religions on Mount Vernon.
George Washington was 6 foot 4, towering over his men in the field of battle.
George Washington never wore a wig, he powdered his hair white and even put a covering in his collar so that the powder didn’t stick to his shirt.
George Washington aimed to establish a peaceful coexistence with the Native American peoples, signing the Pickering Treaty in 1794 in hopes that his countrymen would respect the boundaries and cultures of the indigenous Indians after his death (unfortunately this would not last).
George Washington was the first to sign the Constitution of the United States.
George Washington was proclaimed to be one of the greatest military strategists in history by Prussian Kaiser Fredrick Wilhelm II.
George Washington commanded a desegregated army to the extent where a quarter of his northern force was comprised of African Americans fighting for their freedom.
George Washington envisioned the U.S. as an asylum for all people of the world to live in, openly expressing his support for foreign immigration.
George Washington was a Freemason.
George Washington wore civilian clothing during his presidency, an act that appalled the European monarchs who always dressed in military honors, dresses, or other royal clothing that costed more than a suburban house.
George Washington was given the key to the Bastille by the French revolutionary government, it can be found in Mount Vernon on display.
George Washington despised holding power, repeatedly stating how he would rather be in his grave than be proclaimed emperor of the world.
George Washington was posthumously promoted to General of the Armies in 1976, a six-star rank, by means to secure that he would not be outranked by any future military personnel.
George Washington’s face was plastered everywhere in the young nation during his presidency and especially after his death. Think North Korea and China except the people actually _want_ his face in their house.
George Washington stopped a potential coup d’etat against the Second Continental Congress, which would have granted him full power over the government as a despot.
George Washington regularly exposed himself to enemy fire, most famously during the Seven Years’ War when French and native soldiers were firing at his soldiers in all directions in a forest. Washington led his men out of the battle, his clothes covered in bullet holes but not a single wound on him. One of the French-aligned natives who was present even approached Washington after his inauguration, congratulating him and telling the President that he had fired at him point-blank during the battle several times and missed all of the shots, convincing the native warrior that Washington was protected by the gods.
George Washington is the only slave-owning president who freed all of his slaves. The ideal cause of the Revolution caused him to question the morality of chattel slavery and by the 1780’s and 90’s, he openly stated how he no longer wanted to own people, participate in the slave trade, or separate families, even supporting policies of gradual emancipation and putting an end to the Atlantic slave trade. He even stated that all of his slaves were to be given proper education to pursue respectable fields of work and his estate would provide housing for the elderly.
After his death, then-First Council Napoleon Bonaparte held a personal eulogy praising George Washington and ordered all of France to hold ten days of mourning, even the British Royal Navy flew their flags at half-staff upon learning the news.
These are great and very informative! Thank you
More fun facts! George Washington loved animals, but despised riding horses. He dearly loved his mules and was very overprotective of them, leaving a long list of instructions to his servants on how to take care of them. He considered mules to be the superior equine mount (and at this time, they were considered a king's mount) because they are far braver and sure-footed than horses. In fact, it was illegal to export a mule from Spain (where the best mules are bred) without the king's consent.
He also gave his animals silly names - he had dogs named Sweetlips, Drunkard and Madame Moose. And when he finally received a mule as a gift from the king of Spain, he named it Royal Gift.
If you want a great book on Washington I would suggest Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
thanks for these great facts. but I struggle to see how Washington was one of the greatest military tacticians of all time, I know it was just the opinion of somebody but still.
@@martinh1309 Not just somebody - Frederick the Great. A man who is considered objectively to be one of the greatest military tacticians of his age and maybe of all time.
I don't know if the claim regarding his opinion of Washington is true, I'll look into it later, but this by no means would be a small compliment.
Actor David Morse was perfect as George Washington.
did you read the book by David McCullough? if not, I encourage you to do so. it is a fascinating book about a fascinating individual. you can look at George Washington and say the military life and what not is slightly more "exciting" (there are some great books on George Washington as well so it is not like he is forgotten), but Adams played a very crucial role in helping America claim independence and the birth of this nation. Sadly, Adams contributions are not always remembered and it is a damn shame. that is why it is great David wrote the book and they even turned it into a miniseries. don't get me wrong, I am all for a Washington miniseries, but the fact you don't think John Adams was interesting enough or special enough, shows you truly don't know his life and how important he was to this nation (Adams might not have been military, but he had an exciting life of his own). Adams may not have been poor but he was not necessarily born fabulously wealthy either. he struggled somewhat establishing his practice. he wanted to prove himself his entire life but often found himself falling somewhat short compared to guys like Washington and Jefferson (though again in reality, was still indeed such a crucial figure in history). I am not taking anything away from Washington, but Adams . Like I said, if you haven't read the book yet, I really encourage you to do so. McCullough is one of my favorite historians and I think you will appreciate (at least more) the truly great man Adams was and his contribution to American history
+ninjast4r So your idea of writing an accurate story, warts and all, is to include motives which you have attributed to his actions without any evidence, your opinion on his handling of the war despite your lack of perspective, and of course your unsubstantiated insight into his character. Sounds like you tried really hard to use critical thinking but got lost in your own imagination.
Interesting, these things I did not know. Then again, what can be said about Obama? I guess I should not be surprised, frauds have existed all through history. Obama is still clearly the biggest.
Perhaps the motivation behind the book was to persuade us otherwise? Still waters run deep. Plain men ca be the best men.
jack johnson one minor problem though; he's much taller than the real Washington and about the same height as Lincoln.
Some tried to make him "King." He said, "I didn't fight a war to replace one King George with another." America certainly isn't perfect, but most countries don't have a heritage like this. The most freedom loving people in the world.
Freedom loving? Washington owned slaves.
@@Nnnnn636 Slavery might have been normal, but it was still evil. And owing slaves was anti-freedom.
@@Nnnnn636 So what's evil and good is just like fashion?
@@Nnnnn636 So...good and evil are just like fashion?
Didn't they own slaves.
Fun fact: The few words George Washington adds at the end of his inauguration-“so help me God”, was not expected by anyone. It wasn’t the words he was requested to repeat. Many believe he’d added that last part, as he’d prayed God would watch over him, and guide him as the first President of the United States, in faithfully, and justly running the young nation. Such goes the line, “In God trust”.
But the fact is that Washington said no such thing. It's myth that just won't die.
@@wholeNwon😂
"In God we trust" originated during the Cold War. The government portrayed the Soviet Union as "godless," so they needed to make America more obviously "godful."
@@wholeNwonhe definetly did. He was known for taking a knee and praying silently in key areas actually. They have got paintings depicting it. They wrote the constitution like a starwars intro because they knew dope stuff was going to go down long after they got the job done. The preamble to the constitution is very short and straight to the point and excplicitly states that they were establishing the constitution like a glue to hold the future nation together in order to aquire blessings. Blessings can only come from god. Thats what a constitution is. Even the mayflower compact. The europeans sent columbus to find india and he thought he was in india but it wasnt so people figured this out and they went to try to see who was going to win in the great knew world and it was spain uk the french battling witu native american warefare etc. The mayflower was many if the first ships bmit was THE ONE that everyone learns in public education unless your teacher does meth. The mayflower memebers signed a compact before they left because there was immemse danger they wouodnt make it and would die. Many did even when they settled their tow. Didnt make it. Jamestown was a notable one. The first thing their compact mensions right before they left was god: In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the Faith, etc.:
Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one another; covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic; for our better ordering, and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, 1620.
These are clearly people who know jesus is the God but they say they dread king james and they were leaving to advance the christian faith and found the contsitution of the knew world. The famous "liberty or death!" By patrick henry before georhe washington lead the militia agaiamt the redcoats explicitly mensions god. The declaration of independance was written by toimas jefferson who was george washingtons 1st secretary of state in usa ever and also 3rd president in the very beggining of the declaration explicitly states "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
So congradulations you failed american history and reading comprehension. Our natioms history is 100% founded upon men calling onto God before venturing into a great unknown abyss. Every time they did it wild stuff happened right after. The mayflower landed at plymouth and they broke bread witu the native people and they were allies they advanced them ahead countless ages and helped them defeat tribes waring agaisnt them and they had to fight for every inch. The mayflower and these type voyages were of the most daring of their times. There wasnt ibuprohen. It was called the poop deck and someone had to scrub it. Thr king of england was trying to get prople to bow to him and instead georhe washington bowed himself to them instead and everything changed. They didnt get on the mayflower to proclaim athiesm. The declaration of independance of usa was not written by athiests. It was clearly written by a man named thomas jefferson who read his bible beforehand. God is ome of the first things he mentions. Whe writimg it God was at the top of his mind. Whatever you believe athiesm agnostism bhuddism hindusim communism socialism it doesnt matter because thats just the facts man. They saw the navel vessels amd they proclaimed liberty or desth from the front steps of the church in richmond virginia.
Fun fact: tRump lost the election
It's interesting how the crowd is from the 18th century, yet we as Americans feel their patriotism and soul that still exists today. I believe we are inevitably more connected to this moment than any other country.
you can say this with any country. United kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, germany, etc.
@@lenny7822 yep
@@lenny7822 In most of those countries, it is literally illegal to be patriotic.
@@Kerithanos You can thank the NatSocs for that and the resulting anti-patriotism wave that spread across Europe after Fascism died. Only the winning team is allowed to be patriotic now.
@@PeppermintSwirl Why in the world would I blame them? They were the only ones who ever came close to saving us from this nightmare.
The great thing about this series is how unconfident, uneasy, and how scared shitless the portrayal of these legendary figures are. Most people who get the roles of historical figures play them with grandeur, occupying the space made for them in history. Imagine going through life with laws that were written a few months ago, in a country most places do not even recognize as a legitimate state, and you're expected to always have the right answers to problems nobody trained you for. You'd be scared. These men were scared, every day.
So very true. Today we just assume everything back then was a fait accompli. That the country we have today was inevitable and just a given. Nothing of the sort! There was no certainty at all the the "United States" would ever amount to anything. It was such a radical concept, by a bunch of philosophically-minded revolutionaries. I think most other countries expected it to simply fall apart in the first 10 years.
Everything was uncharted territory, new, unsettled, hesitant, unsure that this rickety rowboat of state would even survive, which is one reason the British kept trying to take their colonies back. Washington predicted twenty years before the War of 1812 that the US would be at war again with Britain.
Especially when the King of England would have hung them quite happily .
@@delavalmilkerthats what makes the United States of America 🇺🇸 so beautiful, it quite literally defied the odds
I bet Caesar didn't confidently strut across the Rubicon either. More of a "OMG(S) I'm actually doing it"
In my opinion, David Morse rendered the most convincing representation of George Washington both in his probable demeanor and appearance than any other actor I’ve seen
The actor in Turn did a great job, too. He looked more the part, but this seems like higher resolution authentic.
We couldn’t have asked for a greater person to be our very first president.
Fr fr☑️☑️☑️☑️
"more greater"?
Who would of thought it wouldn't be till #45 for us to get a President to match Washington.
No-one, since #45 didn't.
@@johnkoho1245
The most foolish beliefs are those in which Trump is anything but a low, mean scoundrel.
As a Brit, this makes me proud. The yanks and the brits may have had their share of differences but I wouldn’t have our special relationship any other way. Brothers and sisters in arms til the very end🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
Somehow you guys created the most powerful ally on your arsenal.
Hell you Brit’s are our cousins family helps family
Amen brother. I consider Britain to be our best friend on this planet.
Till the end of all things 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Didn’t we fight you for independence? Then became homies huh. That’s what’s up
They were a desperately poor frontier backwater with no international power, very little money and even their independence was dubious internationally, trying a new system people were sure would fail. None of them guessed what this nation could come to.
Or maybe celebrated. No other nation in history has handled having this much power this well
Sturgeon I dont think you understood what he said
No, they would not have. As Franklin said, we have given you a Republic, if you can keep it. All of them knew this was an experiment and none knew if it would last forever or end tomorrow. Despite what's happened in 2016 it isn't ending yet. These are the challenges this Republic faces and we will be measured in the end by how we all faced them.
Sturgeon if they knew how much power the president had now, theyd be scared as hell and lose their fucking shit. No matter what, no matter what that is the last thing they would have wanted. That much power should not be in an individual or an individual department or branch's hands, PERIOD. That is what they feared and is almost why they didn't want a centralized individual head of government. But in the last century, events and developments have happened that made the government allow the president to be more pushy. It worked out..and executive power has never stopped expanding.
your country is a mass-murderer, hated internationally. you have food deserts and more divisions than ever in your nation, with trillions in debt and losing every battle against a few men with AK47s. Yeah, "power."
When, at 3:36, he says "So help me God." and the camera cuts to John Adams, I honestly had tears in my eyes. When Adams, a brilliant but arrogant man, fully realizes not only the importance of the moment, but sees truly for the first time the great man that George Washington was, it is a superb bit of acting and directing.
This scene depicts one of the greatest and most important moments of the entire millennium, and it seems that all involved understood its importance. Just awesome.
William Lattanzio Totally agree. Excellent acting and editing all around. Good to see Adams realize he should be so self-centered. Our estimation of him rises, doesn't it.
Colonel Washington was a "chancer". His diaries in the L of C show that he had bank accounts in London and America!!
@@robertwilkinson2889 most wealthy people of the colonial Era had banking and credit accounts in London. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, etc all had dealings with British banks. Even during the Revolution the US didn’t have its own currency, and when it did start printing “Continentals” they were virtually worthless and had no real backing by the Congress. It wasn’t until spring of 1781 that the states actually became United by ratification of the Articles of Confederacy, which ironically was the year that the “continental” was removed from circulation because its value was all but vanished. It wasn’t until 1792, if I’m not mistaken, that an official, government backed currency, the dollar, was created. Up until that time the US used an odd mixture of Spanish Pieces of Eight, the French Livre, and the British Pound Sterling. These were the currencies most likely to be found in circulation before, during, and for several years after the American Revolution.So it was not uncommon at all for a person of means during the Revolution to have accounts in foreign banks, with English banks being preferred.
@@williamlattanziobill2475 thank you for your scholarship, Sir.
I just saw this for the first time, and it was chilling. I literally and instantly 'felt' the "brilliant but arrogant" John Adams and equally felt the change in him when he realized what was happening. Yes, indeed, superb acting and directing. I even said to myself, "What's up with John Adams? He's ticked off about something?" and then I understood the incredible scene in front of me. Just amazing. Wow! Generations of us wish we could have had this kind of input in our school days. But, well, you know, we didn't, unfortunately.
I love the contrast between George and John in this scene. George is shy, reserved, yet quietly reassuring. John is boisterous, authoritative, yet nerve-wracking.
amazing how they were able to resurrect George Washington from the dead. this scene seems so real that it sends chills up and down my spine, and maybe makes me shed a tear or two in the process. had George Washington never existed, neither would the United States
And the US is about to collapse under Fuhrer Biden
@@starwindamada5313 Collapse soon please👍
@@ingdjr5573 Go back to China, scrub.
Very true
Wish he didn't
This series is one of the finest historical works ever done.
agreeeeeed!
It really is
Maybe if youre American and white. A lot of the series was sensational and idealised fiction based from biased written accounts.
@@stews2168 gotta bring up race to divide people. Smh.
@@TheMiist the claim was that the series is "one of the finest historical works ever done." The series was actually incredibly ahistorical. It might pull at your patriotic heartstrings, but don't pretend for a second it's accurate.
He couldve so easiog become a dictator. People really dont understand how important and great a man he really was
@Billy Cole II now you have the conservatives trying to shove religion and their life down everyone else's throats then cry that their being persecuted when people don't agree with them. Crazy how things change.
Exept for the human being he used as cattle
@@cityboydanny1758 yeah, we know that. But we have to understand that in the context of his time in virginia that was common and basically essential if u were to be wealthy,/ have power/ have influence. Not condoning it at all, just putting the fact that he owned slaves in context (he also freed them in his will)
@@upstateNYfinest still, that doesn't change the 300+ slaves he had. Look at John Adams, the dude was rich and never had a slave work for him. Or Benjamin Franklin, he had slaves but later in life he became an abolitionist. George Washington didn't and he shouldn't be remembered as a good guy.
@@ab.6573 what section of the country were they in? The north. Buddy, if u even wanted to have any kind of societal prestige in 1700s virginia u needed land and slaves. I think that a deep dive into 1700s america would benefit you a lot, you clearly are lacking in an understanding of that period of not only american history, but global history at that time. Im not gonna argue with some kid over the internet about a view of his that comes off as rather ignorant
"I am at your service" well said god damn it
During difficult times, or any time, he's well worth learning about. I keep his Rules of Civility book on my nightstand as a reminder of how I wish to carry myself every day.
I cannot believe that all these greats - George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin - were all alive at the same time and interacted as they did to form this nation. I would have loved to hear these discussions as they happened. What an amazing time.
Now their statues are getting taken down.
Abraham Lincoln
“We care about racial equality”, they cry, as they persecute white people and try to erase white people from history. Let’s all agree, they don’t care that they owned slaves, it’s because they’re white.
Hancock and Hamilton too.
@@dalesajdak422 how Washington treated his slaves was different and that made him unique.
They were all high from all the hemp they smoked
Even though Adams was undoubtedly bitter about the outcome of the election, I can still imagine him getting a bit teary for the occasion. It was the culmination of a lifetime's worth of struggle and sacrifice.
Daniel Ryan absolutely. and while he did loose the election it would've still been a good moment since from what I've read he and Washington had a very good friendship.
I am not sure he would have reacted quite the same way if the winner was anyone else but George Washington.
We could really use someone like George Washington in the Oval Office these days. Not discrediting every single president we’ve had since him, but no other has been more humble than this guy. He gave everything to make America what it is today and we’ll never forget that.
His portrayal of George Washington was one of a kind
someone please invent a damn timemachine already so we all can go back and witness this great historical moment
lol right
Not me, I would have been grabbed and forced into slave labor.
Rose NoHo yikes 😬
@@RoseNoho buzzkill
Rose NoHo
Who really cares?
This scene alone made me tear up a bit, the humility of such a man on one of the proudest days in American history amazes me. This was truly a proud day for the United States to have such an amazing man as our first President.
He was born for it. Destiny and providence put him there. Just my opinion
Well said @seandunn2062
All that hesitancy at the beginning, with VP Adams expressing his bewilderment of the moment, almost wondering why he was even there, not sure of what to do next, made *me* wonder what was supposed to happen next. Giamatti played his part so well. Washington motioned Adams to proceed ahead of him to the platform, then Adams stopped himself and allowed Washington to go first. Perfect. It was an age of manners, courtesy, and propriety. This was such a great series. It's grievous that too few Americans know anything about this.
It's so beautiful how we have a democracy of the people, by the people and for the people.
@WorldFlex Cope, seethe, and dilate.
Today its all controlled by Corporations, Media and corrupt politicians in the Congress & Senate.... "We the people " are powerless against our corrupt government.
@@artmax5878 Why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away.
HBO really did great with the John Adams Miniseries. They need to get the guy who played Washington back and do a George Washington miniseries.
Let's see a Hamilton! (From his perspective, of course - Jefferson being a secret Bonapartist sympathizer and Adam's being "stark raving mad") LOL
Robert Olin - yeah, that was the one gripe I had with the John Adams miniseries, that it did a rather unfortunate hatchet job to Hamilton. However, considering it was told from Adams' perspective, it is only appropriate that his opinion of the man would be featured.
I would love to see a Jefferson mini series!
I think the most exciting mini series would be about Hamilton. I feel the worst part of this show was that Hamilton was barely in it, and when he was it was a very exaggerated portrayal of his character. That being said the actor for Hamilton nailed the role, I can't picture anyone else as him. Hamilton had many good qualities and many bad ones, and a mini series will only do him justice.
Washington lived a crazier life than all of them...would love to see a series about his younger days with Christopher gist and how he saved Washingtons life twice. Once from an attack by a "friendly" native that betrayed them and once when Washington fell into a freezing river while they were crossing it on a raft. Then we'd see jumonville Glen, the great meadow, and braddocks defeat. Events that truly influenced his life and that you dumb kids know nothing about.
No, The United States is not perfect. But "in order to form a more perfect Union"
Our nation elected George Washington to start leading us there. We started with
the best and the rest is up to us. Thanks to George Washington.
Well said Paul G, well said. There it is. Right there in the Preamble of our sacred U.S. Constitution. "In order to FORM a more perfect union" This is the task our forefathers so succinctly left to US over 200 years ago and together, we SHALL form a more perfect union. And that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. So let it be written, so let it be DONE. Amen.
The nation did not elect George Washington. There was no campaign, no ballot boxes or anything that would be recognizable today. He was elected by the electors of the Electoral College. In 1789 only 10 of 13 States sent electors, but they were unanimous in their vote for Washington. This was a body of men that were chosen in some cases by the people of their respective states, but in nine states these electors were chosen by the state legislatures. The first election that would be recognizable today was in 1824. As time has passed, the electoral college has become subject to what is known as the "winner takes all" system. The population of each state vicariously elects the President. Each state has a corresponding number of electors in the electoral college. The candidate with the majority of votes essentially wins the state. Then the electors must cast their votes in accordance with their state's outcome. However, this outcome hardly resembles the actual voting of each American citizen. Thus, each election shows a certain preference by the population, but the people do not directly elect the President. This is why the number of Electoral College votes trump the popular vote. Hence, it has always been in the hands of a privileged body of electors far removed from the population.
Just imagine how glorious that moment would’ve been, to witness such a moment of splendor in American history!
Imagine being a congress member and having to flee because the roadcoats were coming. The king said they were an extremist organizing 😂😂😂 wrong. Ur fired! 😂😂😂
I love how at 1:17 the room is looking at Adams like "Bruh what are you doing get off the stage."
I like how Washington's voice raises a little when he says "The Constitution of the United States."
What’s absolutely incredible about our first President, was that he actually said “no” multiple times when asked if he would be the first president. He wanted to retire to mount vernon to a life of solidarity and comfort. But quite literally almost every citizen of the new country wanted him to be president. The first election was basically a grass roots effort to convince Washington to accept the office. He finally accepted after much effort was spent talking him into it. Always reminded me of that scene from gladiator
“Do you accept this office”?
“With all my heart no”
“Maximus, that is why I MUST be you”.
The scary part was he didnt mess up when he did the job he didnt want to do in the first place. Arguably evetything thats gome wrong since was us
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The two greatest American presidents. And two great men who were moral giants.
Just realized what kind of actor could play Washington, he seemed to have such a unique face
This magnificent scene must touch the heart of every American!
My eyes fill with tears each time I view it because I realize so few really appreciate it today.
It sure did touch my heart!
it touches my heart and i aint even american
this american is completely opposite to the modern american.
And every Dutch person.
Our beloved President Washington...to this day, we thank you for everything you've done for us and we will forever owe you a debt of gratitude! Whether we are Democrats or Republicans, we are all AMERICANS!
Alex H. There was no political parties at this time. Wish there was no party and just good leaders like George Washington, Ike, Roosevelt and Kennedy
@Robert 0077 i can live with a bit of communism, the Russians aren't dead yet so why not spice things up
@Onion Head that is the most unAmerican thing I've read in days. Especially when "republicans" have betrayed the Constitution and seem to have sold their souls for greed and power.
@Robert 0077 I see it as Americans vs Fascists.
This reply section has shown me how lost people on both sides of the political spectrum have become
"General dude please place your left hand on the Bible."
Gotta love the closed captioning on this.
I find it humorous how everyone has a puzzled expression while Adams was speaking but suddenly changed from confused to joyful once Washington walked in the room. I wonder if that was based off how they felt personally towards John Adams, or rather a reflection of the lack of importance his title holds.
George Washington just looks uncomfortable in every situation he's in.
It's his teeth. He required expensive and painful dentures for the second half of his life.
Matthew Longley That could be it, but I think that he was just a humble and shy man. Also, it could be because standing still for hours to be painted sucked
His massive balls hurt.
Horticasey okay.......
That is the likeliest reason
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Why was he talking low
@@texascard he was soft spoken.
@@texascard he also had problems w his teeth therefore he struggled to speak and smile
@@user-yo1ru1on7w Aye, he rarely spoke and when he did it was low and soft because of his painful teeth
@@texascard A combination of bad/painful dentures, bad breath from said dentures, and anxiety from having to assume the highest office in a newly formed nation. Plus he was noted as being pretty soft spoken in spite of his powerful presence
I'm from Brazil. But i am an american in spirit, because i cry😭❤️It is the triumph of freedom. Never let this flame of joy and glory go out. In this haunted world, United States Of America, are the nation that conveys hope. Patriots will understand! God bless USA🙏🏻
Thank you
It’s crazy that they were able to record this
Brooo!!!!
Omg I know you
One slightly disapproving look from Gen Washington could scar you for life!
Yeah. That look of "you're fucking up" made even Chuck Norris re-evaluate his life.
“Don’t look at her. Look into my eyes. She is not worth your time. Breasts are temporary. Liberty is forever.”
As an Englishman and a loyal subject of her Majesty the Queen I feel no shame whatsoever in commending the American people and their magnificent history and their strive for liberty; the people portrayed in this series really capture the spirit of the time and it is with great pleasure I say that the United Kingdom and the United States share both a rough and glorious history, due to which we are faithful allies one to another, now and always. I defy any American citizen or British subject to disagree with this. We're fucking sick friends and I'd have it no other way.
Dieu et mon droit
E pluribus unum
Your kind words do you great credit, sir, and I thank you for them. I, as a proud American, born and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, but likewise a proud descendant of good men of Kent and a proud Anglophile, will always celebrate the deep, rich bonds of blood and history shared between the United Kingdom and the United States. Though we have had some dark periods in our relationship, together we have been two nations holding high the torch of freedom and democracy, and I am proud to be a son of one and a descendant of the other nation. Born and raised on American soil, descended from British roots, and with a spirit that loves both nations and their histories both separate and common, long may both nations stand tall, and stand together. God bless the United States, God bless the United Kingdom, and God save the Queen.
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Why we will forever come to each others aid whenever needed. Forever.
God save the Queen and God Bless the United States of America. To our brothers and sisters in England- from your humble Texan American friend
Thank you!
Can’t believe a cameraman traveled back in time just to record it… respect
This series is a masterpiece. Underrated no one talks about this
It’s true! My favorite historical bio. By far.
“So help me, God.” Welp, I’m cutting onions.
What a day this must have been. There could have been no better man to set the tone for the new Republic than George Washington himself. God bless our Republic. God preserve the memory of our Founders and their wisdom and good example.
Only people like yourself can guarantee the future of this nation and secure the promises of the founding fathers.
Well put, sir! Well put!
morbius109 meanwhile the majority of the Founders were Deists and wanted a secular nation.
Yes. Good SERVANT. But not God. Do not revere him. Be thankful and commend but the President is at the level of the lowest citizen.
LHF only Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were deists.
This video finally reached 1 million! Never more relavant than ever.
And it was some really great camara nwork for the 1700's, I hope we get to see your oath soon.
The recreation of that scene felt so real. They did an outstanding job authenticating everything from the clothing, the mannerisms of the people, to the greenscreen digital background of the city! Amazing.
The BEST President of the USA.
No just the first.
Mark Gable no the first and best
+josh byrnes No, just the first.
I think Jefferson, John Q. Adams, Lincoln, TR, FDR, even LBJ had the opportunity to help advocate then later affirm law and make executive decisions that made our country increasingly better for more people than George Washington. I do like George Washington, but that's because he's the first and who doesn't like the first!? And he did a good job I think, from putting down the whiskey rebellion to keeping the US out of the French and British conflict that would have possibly ended the US.
jmitterii2 Very Good point you have made. As President of the United States it is certainly never easy to ever surpass President Washington. Who will be the next one to surpass him? Only a few have done it so far.
Jason, only Abe did. XD
It is chilling to see such a monumental man like Washington take the oath of office. Something that is very rarely seen in modern media.
+Dutch_Atlantic_13 now imagine Donald Trump doing that.
PeowPeowPeowLasers Oh hell no
andreaoffshore Ted Cruz actually.
+Dutch_Atlantic_13
He's out. Pretty much Trump or the shill now. Bernie doesn't stand a chance.
What did u think of Trump doing that?
How times have changed, Washington's stature now stands in Trafalgar Square London, outside the National Gallery
I'm glad the cameras were there to capture the moment.
What a great man.
Being the most powerful person, still respected the office as being a sacred place.
What a truly inspiring man
What i love about this is Washington adds “so help me God” at the end when he wasnt told to.
This is such a late comment, but scholars believe that he never said “so help me god” there’s only “evidence” that Lincoln was the first president to add ‘so help me god’ :-)
Brilliant casting work by whomever brought the role of George Washington to David Morse. Spot on.
At 2:29, the captions say, “General, Dude, please place your left hand on the bible…” I’m going to say that that is totally accurate
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So damn proud to be an American. God bless the USA!!!!
I'm not as proud but it does have a rich and interesting history for such a young nation. I don't find fault with you liking our country though.
Sam S Why don’t you move then?
lmfaoo F@#$ the US!
Did he add "So help me God" by himself?
I believe so.
Johnny yes it was not part of the original oath of office every president since has added it in as an homage to Washington
Caesar: That, is just awesome!
Yep
Johnny oh god! Oh god! Help me I’m ruling a brand new country! I pray it doesn’t crash and burn!
As a Brit, I feel immensely proud to be from a nation that helped to create your nation.
@@Endgame707 I thought we was Indian?
@@Endgame707 Exactly
@@Endgame707 I suppose his country of birth isn't of relevance lol
Yes we got independence from your bad king George III
Every once and a while I stumble upon this scene and get chills every time
David Morse is my favorite actor ever. I met him back in 93 when they were filming an episode of Seaquest DSV. I was a facility engineer responsible for setting up electrical, he was an extremely kind and humble person.
David Morse and Paul Giamatti, a couple of absolutely kickass fine damn actors.
Can we just stop for a second and marvel at the PERFECT casting of David Morse as George Washington?
I mean..... I watched this series and David Morse made me BELIEVE he was Washington. Incredible performance.
You feel like you have to tell people what to think after watching something?
Also, I know you have seen "templates" of this many times on social media and want to be "one of them" by using it too, but there is no such thing as perfection.
An actor making you believe they are someone else? No way!!!
@@martinc.720Man, you are unpleasant
Yo this camera quality’s good for 1700’s
It is like watching your WWII vet grandpa literally just step in the room and everybody drops what they are doing and stares in deep admiration
3:36 Washington when he sees today’s issues with the political parties he warned about.
I frequently quote his farewell address in which he warned us against keeping political parties around for long
Funny thing is that the founders didn’t want political parties
Then they made political parties
@@MrHistory269 um...
@@jbreezy101 yup he did warn it in his farewell address.
@@MrHistory269 it was subconscious for most,. washington and adams were aware of it and the former warned of potential consequences.
As a proud American, this scene always brings a tear to my eye!!
I greatfully respect the camera crew! They did a splendid job!
The awkwardness of the situation is excellently portrayed in this scene. Nobody in the building had ever conducted such a ceremony before.
Best role play ever..
I'm not even an American but man this is glorious
Props to the crew that found a way to record all the angles and hold the footage for hundreds of years
My happiest moment 🙂🤧
with many faults, Washington was the greatest man in modern history.
Very funny. Like the world doesn't have enough wackos.
How do you know? He wouldn’t work for modern times, this is now a mix culture country now.
Many faults? How some.
After watching this, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin were also so important. We need massive banking reform as they would agree since our Republic has been hijacked by a banking cartel.
@Lucius Sulla you are so silly! !
3:10 scene tears every time. Makes me proud to have served in the US Army. An oath as we spoke at induction and were recruited then and pledged as he just did..
Thank you for your service! My dad is a disabled vet. He gave the best years of his life to the people who make up this great nation. I make it a mission to buy a meal for vets each and every Veterans Day out of love and respect for my dad.
Same, I still remember swearing in. A great scene and superbly acted.
So, you were President of the United States?
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Here , here! Well said . Huah!!!!
David Morse was absolutely perfect casting for Georgie.
George Washington can be seen posthumously as the most prestigious human ever.
A seven star general.
A Great moment in history and a great scene of portrayal.
God bless The United States.
Bless!
James Henry Smith so what
Amen!
God fuck trump n his shit government!
Ákos Szűcs Yeah, right in the pussy
We need another man like Washington to take office, again. Modest, kind, pulls other up instead of pushing them down, calm, and wise.
Yes we need another slave owner
@@cityboydanny1758 yes!!!!
@michael murillo we dont need another treasonous lincoln
@@Michael-qe1xo "treason" really. mean wow. pathetic. in what way. I know he did questionable things that people ignore but he still made this country better
Frankly, I don't see another General Washington type of person. Today's politics has been poisoned, almost everybody now is a power hungry animal instead of the caring, loving and patriotic Washington. It will take a Godly miracle to have another General Washington.
As many of you are suggesting George Washington didn’t actually say not to have political parties because prominent parties already existed in the time of his administration. That’s like saying Ike warned everyone not to have a military. When Ike really warned the US about the ever growing military industrial complex. What Washington warned us about was the polarization of political parties. People mistake his statements so badly it’s really sad. During his time the country was extremely divided maybe not to the extent we are today but not that far off either.
Every American should watch this video
Castilliaisme, I’m British and I watched it.
Pick up a biography.
@Burt Macklin burt macklin? i thought you were dead. the president must have had you fake your death.
Burt Macklin
There is nothing better than picking up a good biography about a historical figure.