So many American politicians claim they follow in the footsteps of our founding fathers. I think they should watch your video and hopefully be reminded who Washington was and what he did. Thank you for your lovely storytelling and artwork!
@@ArtfullyMusingLaura So right! Washington was impressive in so many ways, but relinquishing his power at the height of it, was what sets him apart and above all others .
@@janedarc7731 Washington did pull off some miracle escapes while leading the army & set the best example when he gave up power. To be fair to England, the British had made the Proclamation of 1763 to keep the colonists off of the Native's land. This also protected their fur trade. The British sent troops to America to make sure the Proclamation was followed, which they didn't really since they were stationed on the coast, and to serve as protection from Native attacks. England was broke after the war and they had the extra burden of housing, feeding, and paying for the troops in America. They thought the colonies should help pay down the war debt since the war benefited them. While England should've been able to handle the situation better over the next several years - America did overreact to some extent. They had conspiracy theories that the Stamp act (Townsend Acts, etc) was a sign that England was going to take their freedoms and make them slaves. Also, you have to remember that all colonies were founded with the economic theory of Mercantilism at that time. It states that the colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country. Colonists considered themselves British but they weren't at that point. America needed to be independent and without Washington, the revolution would have probably ended at the very start.
He was a man of action,courage and wisdom. Not perfect but seldom made the same mistakes twice. Many of our modern politicans don't know much about Washington and don't care.
Interestingly, when Washington died, Napoleon declared a national day of mourning in France. That shows just how influential he was to the entire world.
Towards the end of his life Napoleon said: "Everyone hates me! And do you know why everyone hates me? Because they wanted me to be another George Washington!"
One of my direct ancestors fought with Washington in the Revolution and left his war diary in which he mentions meeting General Washington. His words were, "I would follow him anywhere." This says a lot I think, at a time when life was dangerous and difficult. He was admirable on so many levels.
There hasn't been an American military man from that day to this who wouldn't follow General Washington anywhere he chose to lead us, and that includes me, an old Marine. His command presense must have been incredible!
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 You forgot someone: Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. He also was a great gentleman, humble and idealistic. He never swore. His men would follow him anywhere. In fact, in March of 1864, President Lincoln bestowed upon Grant a rank that was last used by George Washington, Lt. General. Grant then became general over the entire Union Army.
@@maryshanley329 Absolutely right in all respects! But respectfully, this topic isn't about Grant, it's about Washington. Every American military man would follow Grant anywhere as well. Robert E. Lee too for that matter.
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I brought it up because Washington’s rank had never been bestowed on any other officer since his time. Lincoln thought so highly of Grant that he gave Grant this special rank. These 2 men thought the world of each other. I think my facts relevant.
Well we have a 34 count convicted felon as president, I guess we can call someone who enslaved and exploited Africans to make himself rich and live like a King one of our greatest presidents. He was an immoral man but don’t let that stop you.
@@toAdmillerthe United States is a Republic. Even the Star Spangled Banner teaches you that lol Do you know the definition of democracy 🤷♀️ example; if you own a bicycle and the minority wants your bike they can take it … that’s democracy. In a Republic; the bicycle is yours and nobody can take it.
@@rubyreddiamond-b9k the United States is a Republic. Even the Star Spangled Banner teaches you that lol Do you know the definition of democracy 🤷♀ example; if you own a bicycle and the minority wants your bike they can take it … that’s democracy. In a Republic; the bicycle is yours and nobody can take it. Sounds either like you skipped Civics/Social Studies/Government classes altogether and/or you're attempting to make a kindergarten level comparison of Republic = Republican = Good Democracy = Democrat = Bad The United States is a Democratic Republic...you CAN have both, ya know... In fact, there are conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans. Don't get to mired in labels. Your initial bicycle analogy sounds like another kindergarten description of SOME KINDS of communism...which we've never had in the U.S. As for the definition of democracy: "Rule by the people (through elected representatives)" Although with Dump be elected TWICE, I've begun thinking of the definition that some ancient Greeks had of their own invention, "Rule by the mob."
@@bvbxiong5791 OK, I cannot unsee that, and I will not be satisfied until we get a movie or TV show about the Revolution featuring Liam Neeson as George Washington. That would be A+++ casting!
There was a TV mini-series made in 1984 called "George Washington" starring Barry Bostwick. It ran for six hours total and followed Washington's life from early manhood to the end of the Revolution and I loved every minute of it! Barry nailed the character! No marble man, his Washington was human, alive, and totally believeable. I believe it's available on DVD but you've got to look for it.
@@JakeandOwen You're welcome! I think you'll like it, I saw it when it first aired in 1984 and enjoyed every minute of it. I had it on VHS until the tapes wore out!
@omisan771 because american film was infiltrated by communist before this subject matter is now so vital. I remember watching disneys Davie Crockett when I was a kid.
I’m 71, took history classes, furthered my education, and lead a college. Still, I had tears form multiple times during this presentation. Unfortunately our current education system doesn’t do any where near this good a job. Thank you!
I'm 48 and taking history classes at a local college just to keep my middle-aged mind fresh. I love ancient world history (Neolithic Revolution - Middle Ages) and early American history (beginnings - eve of American Civil War). Sadly, it's watered down, "woke" history focusing on how horrible America and Her founding fathers are. I've never seen more people obsessed with ethnicity and skin color than I have in this day and age.
@@getshorty7549 You are speaking from a position of privilege. If your skin was anything but white, you would understand the importance of American history being accurately told. Slaves built this nation, and their descendants deserve to hear the truth about its founding, good and bad. Also, using the word “woke” as an attempt at insult is a dead giveaway to what you are. You might as well be walking around wearing a made in China MAGA hat and screaming, “no one wants to work anymore!” while you enjoy a retirement that the younger generations will never see. Keep voting to gut social security, and enjoy your “for funsies” college classes that your kids can’t afford.
At the end, when you show what he would look like if he were president today, I found myself somewhat sad because I wish he could come back and lead us again. Or at least someone of his character. Thank you for telling his story with admiration and compassion.
Man...there are no facial reconstructions and history documentaries that can compare to the wonderful work that Royalty Now Studios produces; for myself all I can say is that their projects are truly unique, outstanding and at the same time, tremendous.
I love your re-creation of Washington. I've only ever seen the stern looking elderly man. You have given us an indelible picture of an impressive-looking man in his prime,
@@cleocatra9324 My belief is that he might've kept smiling to a minimum, because he could have been self conscious about the state of his teeth, although it was said that throughout his life he was very popular with the ladies.
@@cleocatra9324 Years ago I heard a historian say the painter didn't like him so he made him look frumpy and swollen faced. Painters have been known to jazz up a portrait like Henry VIII or "disfigure" it.
This brought tears to my eyes. I drove past his headquarters at Rockingham in Rocky Hill, NJ everyday and all around Princeton, NJ you could follow the roads he travelled...and, of course, the Delaware Crossing was always an inspiring place to be! If all Americans could experience the places he fought, the country would be a better place now.
If you do an on-line search for "George Washington's Revolutionary War Itinerary" you'll see a list of exactly where he was and when from 1775 to 1783. I was amazed the record still exists! And it's fascinating! By the way, the "George Washington slept here" is sometimes a little exaggeration. Frequently he just had his tent pitched on a particular property if the stay was going to be brief but only after getting permission from the property owner.
I live near Rocky Hill NJ and also drive past these areas where George Washington traveled . Yes they have been moved around.....it was because it needed restoration and to be kept in an area where it would not be easily disturbed. The Rocky Hill Inn ( also on DDD TV show) is where George Washington went for a meal and beverage. I am proud to live in this area where our first President lived and managed our country. I agree with others who commented on his appearance, He was a handsome man indeed. P.S. this was VERY well done. I wish I had seen this in High School. Not alot of fluff....just excellent and to the point. Wish he was President now.......
Remarkable!! Every American should watch this rendition of the founding of our country. I'm an old soldier and recently felt heartbroken over our country's direction Today I cried from pride and hope for it. Thank you.
It was nice seeing him smile 🙂 Suddenly he seemed like someone one could actually meet. A person with friends and a family. A man with warmth. Thank you. The entire video was well done and contained interesting details I've not heard before.
Wow! This was my favourite so far! I’m Australian, and learning about Americas history like this was absolutely brilliant ! Such an important time in world history, and for someone who’s never really heard all this before, it was really interesting! I literally had chills when you recreated what he probably looked like! Especially the modern day version. Just Wow!
I loved reading your comment. I’m an American, and this is my favorite time in American history. I feel like it gets overshadowed by the Civil War. Hearing someone from another country say they find it interesting puts a big smile on my face!
@@AngelaChase - I feel exactly the same way about Colonial/Founding history being overshadowed by the CW. I grew up in DE (the First State!) and we learned a LOT about the Revolutionary War and that entire Colonial era due to our proximity to Philadelphia. I live in VA now, and they re-fight the Civil War here every other week! It's good for tourism business, but I find the Revolutionary Era to be MUCH more satisfying, mostly because we were all unified in the fight! (instead of fighting each other) So many great men collected in one country at one tiny window of history, creating the greatest experiment in self-governance ever put forth before or since. It's like a miracle.
Hi my aussie cousin , you need to also know Washington owned many slaves. He did NOT treat them well. The slaves did not have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. He actively fought to have a female slave who managed to run away returned. She refused .
@@heatherknopp3723 Yes, it is like a miracle! So glad to hear from another Revolutionary War history lover, especially when you grew up with it in your backyard. I feel like it would be really easy to take it for granted when you are surrounded by it, and therefore not appreciate it, so it’s so cool that you do. Your proximity to that history must have been amazing learning about it in school!
@@jenrutherford6690 You may be far more knowledgeable about this than I am, so please disregard if you are already informed. Recently, I’ve been deep diving into John Quincy Adams. I cannot believe we aren’t taught more about what a remarkable man he was. Based on your comment, I think you will really appreciate learning more about him. If you are already aware, maybe this comment will inspire others to research him!
He was quite a man strong , smart, handsome and he had a sad childhood. Being raised by a brother. His brother must of been a true hero. He raised a leader with intelligence and compassion.
@@REDWASP777go do yourself a favor and learn how the black moors enslaved Europeans for over 900 years so much rape they was not when hardly white anymore tell me how they are anymore virtuous
@@REDWASP777 but they free them when they can no longer guarantee their good treatment, as many in his time did. It was a measure of compassion and ethics despite the fact slavery was legal. Most people change as they learn and grow. It's like when I, for decades, refused to respect MLKJr compared to other, more godly, actually faithful civil rights leaders, even ones who didn't claim to be Christians, because he was a pervert and adulterer. His wife, like so many faithful women, was so beautiful and didn't deserve any of that! Nor his kids. Especially from a man who supposedly knew the Bible! To me the 10 Commandments were the basis for how to judge a human and he broke quite a lot of those s d didn't seem sorry.. Eventually, I learned to judge him, and some other leaders, less as a fundamentally sinful man and more for what was accomplished for others. No one is perfect...btw I felt the exact same about JFKjr too. Men who cheat are very low, vulgar in my esteem. If they can't respect and honor their wives and kids then I used to write them off for everything! If you treat the ones you love and that rely on you like garbage, then what you do for others rings quite hollow and shallow. Smoke and mirrors...
Well, of course, being an American, I’ve heard tons about George Washington, but I did not expect to be so moved by this. I think these individuals, that are incredibly historically important, that we learn so much about, tend to become dehumanized in a way. They’re larger than life to the point that I almost can’t even imagine that they were just like us. Could sound silly, but I really find it hard to picture them as human beings. The end hit me so hard, I just started crying. It reminds me that they were just like us, and we too can make our mark in some way. No matter how small it may seem.
The founding fathers were not Christian. Why do you think it says "Freedom of Religion" in the Constitution and The Bill of Rights? Anyway...Thank you for your service. I respect Veterans.
What an amazing First President! We need people like him today! He fought for freedom and he fought for what was right. He loved his country! He was a true leader! What a beautiful relationship he had with his eldest brother, Lawrence. The very man that shaped him to be who he was! Thank you for bringing George Washington's story on this channel. Seeing him being recreated with reddish brown hair to a modern look for today, it was amazing to see this!
Amen, and amen George was one of a kind, and a truly great individual that gave of shelf for the love of his life, the country he helped found the United States of America What a great man chosen to lead Thank you for this enligjteemt
@@susanneschmidt6159 I'm not even sure what woke is. While General Washington was a brave and very intelligent man he was very flawed as are most of us. All I ask is please be honest about the man .
@@jenrutherford6690- He owned his first slave when he was 11 years old. He fought for freedom only for the whites because blacks had no value. He was very English, English hair, English clothes, English slaves.
Watching this really makes you think of today’s politics and how both sides have completely lost their way with constant efforts made to best each other rather than unify each other. Beautifully made video. 🙏🏼
That’s all media driven. The red team/blue team bs creates ratings and increased share prices for media outlets so they push it. All media, right or left, are owned by the same companies if you dive through who really support them.
Amazing documentary. From all the study I've done on Washington, this appears to be entirely accurate. The recreation and animation of his face and smile are very impressive. Nicely done, indeed.
As a Virginian, this was my favorite episode ❤. My daughter's name was even inspired by another president born in Virginia. I did a project in 8th grade about President Washington and I was so interested in his story that i did way more than the teacher required. She later praised my work and asked what changed my level of passion in her class? I told her I just found him to be fascinating and i was proud to be born in the same state as someone so influencial to this nation ❤
Then as a portrait artist and sculptor, you really need to see Jean-August Houdon's ORIGINAL life cast of Washington's face to see how he altered it to become the false image we know today. This was a very common practice of the time: to re-imagine a famous person's face into an ideal and Washington was no exception to that rule, even to the point of one sculptor famously posing Washington as a Greek God (complete with an inaccurate toga) in a statue that stood under the Capitol dome for nearly a century. Revisionist history is nothing NEW but is always corrosive when it comes to being an accurate record of our past, either distant or today.
You're incredible. I couldn't stop watching the entire historical journey of George Washington. The way you animate your subjects brings them to life. And the idea of showing how he'd look as President today was inspired. Again, you're incredible. What a wonderful series.
One of the best biographies I've seen, even after reading a couple. Thank you. Also great image of what he might've looked like today. Thank you for honoring him in this way. p.s. The fog was indeed supernatural intervention from Jesus. Washington was a devout Christian that prayed daily for guidance and protection. The Native Americans Washington battled called him the man that couldn't be shot because every bullet would seem to miss him as everyone and everything was shot around him, despite Washington being their main objective. Again, God's protection.
I dreamed I met him at his home. He was retired from public life and was running his farm. I was standing next to him at a desk, in a room with a fireplace. He was showing me a paper somewhere in his desk. He was a very humble and common man.
At 25:02 I found myself becoming quite emotional and said, we're all so deeply in your dept sir. Rest in peace Mr. President. Thank you for such an awesome work.
I didn’t think I would cry, but I felt tears streaming down my face. Wow!! What a face! And that smile!!!! Breathtaking. American 🇺🇸 through and through. What a fabulous job you’ve done, thank you!
Oh, so wonderful. Lincoln has always been the President I have looked up to. This representation of President Washington is, simply, wonderful. Thank you.
I have always loved history but this is the first time someone has brought George Washington to life in more ways than one. Thank you!! Most people will never understand just how much we owe him.
OMG I'm in love!...but really...every representation of George Washington has had this kind of noble, yet alluring quality...even actors in films (well, sometimes). You captured it perfectly!I I have no doubt that George himself is very pleased. Wonderful work! Thank you!
I bought this very small book when visiting at Mt. VERNON for my pre-teenage son at the time. We read the book together and spoke of culture, respect, and most of all Faith.
Quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam channel. Thank you! These should be played in museums. I would have loved to see this while standing in the Nation's Capital Building in front of George Washington's life size statue.
I am very pleasantly surprised to read the comments. I was expecting this video to be torn to shreds based on how people view the founding fathers now. Glad to see that people can still appreciate them
Wow. That was awesome. As a Canadian, I had, over the decades, forgotten how I always was fascinated with American history and the people of involved when I was a kid in school. This was awesome! Thanks! The animated rendition of Washington at the end got me emotional.
I am not what I would call a "history buff" and yet this video captivated me, and I feel I've learned a lot from it about the first president of the nation I love so dearly. It's entirely well done. Thank you for all of your hard work. You should be proud of your accomplishment.
If you want emotion visit Mount Vernon. If you're like me you'll never want to leave. And by the way, you'll swear he's still alive and on the property somewhere, maybe around the next corner and just out of sight. I've gotten that vibe every time I visited the place.
Remarkable! Although an ex-pat Brit living here in the States, I was deeply moved by your presentation and thought the recreation of Washington in his prime was incredible. Thank you for this presentation.
I love the modern-day interpretation. You are the best at combining history and the ai of what they would have looked like. I wish my father was still alive to see this; he so admired him.
Although I mostly taught Kindergarten, my students learned lots of history in my classroom. I made certain that they understood what an honorable person, leader and president he was. Of course, I admire him greatly. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for an honest and sensitive portrayal of, in my opinion, our greatest "Founding Father".
And now, students think his statues should be torn down just because he owned slaves. 🙄 They want all our founding fathers statues torn down, and our history books to shun them. It’s evil.
@@mnp7922 It’s absolutely horrible that anyone owned slaves or allowed anyone else to own them. So what do you propose? Remove our founding fathers from history books, even though life and society was completely different from what we know? Honestly, as a female, pretty much every generation of males until well into the 20th century treated females pretty atrociously, too, refusing to give them the most basic rights and basically giving men ownership over women, refusing them the right to own property, allowing men to physically abuse or rape their spouses, etc. That would include every founding father and most likely every president, inventor, businessman, clergyman, educator, etc. But I can still appreciate the positive things most of them did to make life and society better, regardless, despite how they were indoctrinated by every part and every level of society. If you and I were raised at that time in that environment (1700s), we would both be a lot more like them. And it makes me wonder how awful you and I will look to future generations who will be horrified by our behavior or acceptance of something we think is normal or tolerable that is imprinted in our brains because of where and when we were born. I think we need to learn about the people who were important in positively shaping society despite their handicap in being born at a time very unlike our own, especially when they chose to change things to make them better, anyway. Nothing wrong with teaching about how George Washington worked incredibly hard to gain our independence as a country and to shape our government and society into something better. Also nothing wrong with teaching that he, very unfortunately, also owned slaves and why.
@@mnp7922 And by the way, please don’t minimize what women have been put through in _every_ generation in every country that ever existed on the planet for literally thousands of years. It isn’t a competition, and it isn’t wrong to discuss how bad it was and still is today. It doesn’t diminish the horrors of slavery, and it isn’t wrong to finally get people to think about the magnitude of injustice that half the population has suffered throughout humanity. Maybe your minimizing it is the reason people will think themselves morally superior to you in the future-or even the present. 🤷🏻
This means so much to me. I first visited Mount Vernon at age 12. At that time his body was encased in a heavy stone tomb and was on the front foyer of the property facing the river. The more I know of him the more the more astounding he is. I never knew a life mask was taken. Incredible to see his moving likeness in this video. What a fine leader. 🇺🇸
I do not know who you are, but this presentation has reignited in me a deeper love of my country and our founding fathers and secured even further an undying love for my country. Though I am now only an actor, I was once a soldier who served with a full heart and dedication to my fellow citizen and our beloved Constitution. I now know I did not waste my youth! THANK YOU! Signed with a full heart. Clayton T. Smith
Clayton T. Smith, Thank You for your service to our great nation. She has flaws, born from the greed or misguided ambitions of some. But All her people have greatness in them. We lead the world and try to grow and change for the better future we all aspire to. Everyone has worth, regardless of the jobs we hold. Each moral decision begets another and inspires others to greater heights. So, each and every day with each decision we make we are building the country, city, town, homes that lead the world.
I am a Daughter of the American Revolution being descended from a Lieutenant in Washington’s Continental Army. My patriot, who served in the Elkridge Brigade of the colonial Maryland Militia, was a tobacco planter in what was to become Annapolis, Md. I doubt he ever directly met Washington, but I am proud to know he served honorably under such a great man. Patriotism is alive and well in my family and I LOVE AMERICA 🇺🇸.
I too am a 'Daughter of the American Revolution' (Also, of the Civil war) This is very interesting that your 'descendent served under the Lieutenant in Washington's Continental Army!' George Washinton is my husband's great, great, great Uncle! I think it was three greats. Would need to ask him again but it is close to this. But we are proud of this as well. Geroge Washington never had children, so he is an uncle to my husband. So, for my husband if he joined the Sons of the American Revolution, he would be able to come in under him! It is interesting the more you research how much we do find and are stunned at our findings! Love how well they can reconstruct the people in history and do it so well! Just amazing. Love reading about the history also, as am sure you do too!
@@elizabeth3143 I am not sure, he has not said, but I know who you mean as Bushrod Washington. I have heard about him. Very impressive man and it would be rally wonderful to know if he was. Very good possibility though that he may well be related. Lawyer./judge He was very intelligent man.
@@elizabeth3143 I am not sure as he has not said. But I do know who you mean as Bushrod Washington was a very smart man, was Supreme court Justice and attorney and also politician. He worked hard to move upward. Not sure right now as he would need to maybe check his linage?
Thank you so much for this one! It’s a face we come to know as such young children, but we never get to see this humanized version of Washington. Wonderful work, as always!
I'm so honored from my Mother's lineage : My 8th G.G. mother Elizabeth (Townley) Smith's sister, Mary (Townley) Warner was the 2nd G.G. mother of George Washington. My 3rd G.G. mother Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Foster was the 3rd G.G. daughter of Elizabeth (Townley) Smith and she was married to John Foster. John and his son Randolph Foster were part of (The Old 300 Colonist) that settled Texas with Stephen Fuller Austin. Queen Elizabeth ll was a descendant of the Smith & Townley families as well. My mother did visit Mount Vernon many years ago and i recently found a photo of her sitting on the front porch. She has since passed on and i wished i could have told her about our lineage . . .
What a wonderful inspiration has been created here! This presentation powerfully shows what true leadership is, and how we truly lack that quality today!
beautifully, BEAUTIFULLY done! I feel as though if I saw him on the street, I'd recognize the greatness of his being. You've brought him to life as we need to see him in both historic context and the strong character he was when a fledgling America needed him. Thank you
This was a fantastic video about George Washington. I absolutely loved it. Your work is outstanding. To see what he would look like today was very moving. I can’t say enough about this video. So worthwhile. Thank you Carol from California
Thank you for one of the most moving videos about U.S. history and our first president, George Washington! (I cried most of the time watching it!) You did an OUTSTANDING job! He sounds like a selfless man who learned from his mistakes. We should all aspire to be such a person. 🙂Thank you also for the facial reconstruction and modern interpretation! It helps us to connect to the person he was. 🙂
To think..all of what he did, all without a cellphone. Without the Internet. Cunning. Creativity. Wit. Geometry. A very good writing abilities and communication skills. Topped with the peaceful transfer of power. Wellllll done, Royalty Now Studios.
Your videos always left me educated and in awe of historical figures.This is by far the most inspiring and touching. I had to watch it again and again like a good book I couldn't put down. Excellent work!
First, I love all your videos, ESPECIALLY your soothing voice and the beautiful choice of music. The presentation is superb. Also, I didn't expect him to look rather like Liam Neeson in the modern version? Wow. What a fascinating figure.
I am so thankful I found your channel. Not only do you get a short history of the person, you get to see what they may well have looked, in life. It's so cool how this can be done these days. Amazes me every time. Thank you for sharing your time, and talent with all of us.
this was very moving. I have been binge watching all your videos, just came here from the Helen of Troy video. Wish you would have been my history teacher. This was excellent. Thank you, Definitely subbed.
I first found your channel last year, when you were doing short, facial recreation videos only, and enjoyed it, but I LOVE this new longer format! I’m catching up on all the videos I missed, and I love how you really humanize these larger than life historical figures…someone else commented on how it’s sometimes difficult to see these people as actual PEOPLE, but you’ve been doing such a great job of bringing them to life, and showing them flaws and all.
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Thank You for a Very well done video. I enjoyed this history lesson and this facial reconstruction of Our first President and founding father. You can be proud of this. AWESOME JOB!!!!!
I always picture him with white hair and I think he is more recognizable that way. It's interesting how a snapshot from a short time in a person's life, can be how we remember them throughout history.
I was moved by your narrative, and I was equally moved by you recreation of Washington. It nearly brought a tear to this elderly lover of our republic. Carry on my dear.
To see Washington brought to life was very moving. To hear about his failures and how he rose to the moment to build our great nation made me so proud.
Thank you for humanizing this man. I’ve heard stories of Mr Washington that always were never stated in the best light simply due to the time frame in which he was born. But he seemed like he was a decent guy. Thank you. Plus he looked so badass on the front of that boat!
This is brilliant! I appreciate everything you put into making these video. I have to say, this one is my favorite (until the next one) 😉. I'm watching this as snow is falling outside, this very moment. Thank you for such an amazing reconstruction, there all amazing, really.
Wow. This is fantastic, all around. Your narration is so good. I so appreciate not being read to be a computer. Your factorial research is spot on. And the background music is perfect, in tempo and volume. I enjoyed this very much and watched all the way to the end, for the stunning facial recreation. Bravo!
I learned more about American history from this one presentation than all the other things I have read and experienced in my life. I had the honour to visit Mount Vernon in 2010 and toured his Estate and his home. This tied together many things I learned about during that tour, but simply did not fully comprehend. I am Canadian and truly wish we had the protections of what these wise American Founders established for the USA. It breaks my heart to see so many attempts around the world to weaken the USA during these times.
Appreciate how you bring historical persons to today's contextual world! These were ordinary individuals that have been made into legends. Seeing the modern interpretation of what they may have looked like brings history to life. Thank you.
Becca and Andre, I have been following since I first discovered your instagram. This format is extraordinary and I find your content frequently brings me to tears. I’m a huge fan of history, and greatly appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you so much.
This was such a beautiful video about him. He truly was an inspiration and thank you for doing him justice. I love your videos so much, they really paint a picture of who these people were and how they lived their lives.
Fabulous. I'll bet that is just what Washington looked like. A charismatic man who was truly a legend in his own time would almost certainly have been handsome. Thank you.
So many American politicians claim they follow in the footsteps of our founding fathers. I think they should watch your video and hopefully be reminded who Washington was and what he did. Thank you for your lovely storytelling and artwork!
Yes, and how he gave up power.
@@ArtfullyMusingLaura So right! Washington was impressive in so many ways, but relinquishing his power at the height of it, was what sets him apart and above all others .
@@janedarc7731 Washington did pull off some miracle escapes while leading the army & set the best example when he gave up power.
To be fair to England, the British had made the Proclamation of 1763 to keep the colonists off of the Native's land. This also protected their fur trade. The British sent troops to America to make sure the Proclamation was followed, which they didn't really since they were stationed on the coast, and to serve as protection from Native attacks. England was broke after the war and they had the extra burden of housing, feeding, and paying for the troops in America. They thought the colonies should help pay down the war debt since the war benefited them. While England should've been able to handle the situation better over the next several years - America did overreact to some extent. They had conspiracy theories that the Stamp act (Townsend Acts, etc) was a sign that England was going to take their freedoms and make them slaves. Also, you have to remember that all colonies were founded with the economic theory of Mercantilism at that time. It states that the colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country.
Colonists considered themselves British but they weren't at that point. America needed to be independent and without Washington, the revolution would have probably ended at the very start.
He was a man of action,courage and wisdom. Not perfect but seldom made the same mistakes twice. Many of our modern politicans don't know much about Washington and don't care.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Interestingly, when Washington died, Napoleon declared a national day of mourning in France. That shows just how influential he was to the entire world.
Towards the end of his life Napoleon said:
"Everyone hates me! And do you know why everyone hates me? Because they wanted me to be another George Washington!"
Except to the natives
@@Cat-ik1wonot everyone can be happy. God bless President Washington.
@@Cat-ik1wo Their immune systems were more influential.
One of my direct ancestors fought with Washington in the Revolution and left his war diary in which he mentions meeting General Washington. His words were, "I would follow him anywhere." This says a lot I think, at a time when life was dangerous and difficult. He was admirable on so many levels.
There hasn't been an American military man from that day to this who wouldn't follow General Washington anywhere he chose to lead us, and that includes me, an old Marine.
His command presense must have been incredible!
Amazing that you have a part of history!
@@wayneantoniazzi2706
You forgot someone:
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
He also was a great gentleman, humble and idealistic. He never swore. His men would follow him anywhere. In fact, in
March of 1864, President Lincoln bestowed upon Grant a rank that was last used by George Washington, Lt. General. Grant then became general over
the entire Union Army.
@@maryshanley329 Absolutely right in all respects! But respectfully, this topic isn't about Grant, it's about Washington. Every American military man would follow Grant anywhere as well. Robert E. Lee too for that matter.
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I
brought it up because
Washington’s rank had never been bestowed on any other officer since his time.
Lincoln thought so highly of
Grant that he gave Grant
this special rank.
These 2 men thought the world of each other.
I think my facts relevant.
History teachers in schools need to be using your presentations. Such great work. Summarized and narrated with perfection. Captivating.
Wonderful program. What a man. We need a man or woman with his character and integrity and capacity for principled leadership in 2024.
Agreed! Vote Blue for Character, Integrity, and Democracy...!
Well we have a 34 count convicted felon as president, I guess we can call someone who enslaved and exploited Africans to make himself rich and live like a King one of our greatest presidents. He was an immoral man but don’t let that stop you.
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@@toAdmillerthe United States is a Republic. Even the Star Spangled Banner teaches you that lol Do you know the definition of democracy 🤷♀️
example; if you own a bicycle and the minority wants your bike they can take it … that’s democracy.
In a Republic; the bicycle is yours and nobody can take it.
@@rubyreddiamond-b9k the United States is a Republic. Even the Star Spangled Banner teaches you that lol Do you know the definition of democracy 🤷♀
example; if you own a bicycle and the minority wants your bike they can take it … that’s democracy.
In a Republic; the bicycle is yours and nobody can take it.
Sounds either like you skipped Civics/Social Studies/Government classes altogether and/or you're attempting to make a kindergarten level comparison of
Republic = Republican = Good
Democracy = Democrat = Bad
The United States is a Democratic Republic...you CAN have both, ya know...
In fact, there are conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans. Don't get to mired in labels.
Your initial bicycle analogy sounds like another kindergarten description of SOME KINDS of communism...which we've never had in the U.S.
As for the definition of democracy: "Rule by the people (through elected representatives)"
Although with Dump be elected TWICE, I've begun thinking of the definition that some ancient Greeks had of their own invention, "Rule by the mob."
Wow. Seeing what George Washington may have looked like - in real life - gave me the goosebumps. What an incredible man he was. Thank you!
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he looks surprisingly like Liam Neeson in the modern interpretation.
George Washington was a great, great man in so many ways. Those of you who vote for anyone from the new democrat party should know they hate this man
@@bvbxiong5791 good point, i was thinking the same thing
@@bvbxiong5791 OK, I cannot unsee that, and I will not be satisfied until we get a movie or TV show about the Revolution featuring Liam Neeson as George Washington. That would be A+++ casting!
I'm surprised no one has made a movie about this man. His life sounds like an interesting and action-packed life
I'm surprised by the general lack of american movies made about the Founding Fathers and American Revolution.
There was a TV mini-series made in 1984 called "George Washington" starring Barry Bostwick. It ran for six hours total and followed Washington's life from early manhood to the end of the Revolution and I loved every minute of it!
Barry nailed the character! No marble man, his Washington was human, alive, and totally believeable.
I believe it's available on DVD but you've got to look for it.
@wayneantoniazzi2706 so I looked up the show and it's like $80 to buy the whole mini series. But thanks for the tip. I will definitely get this DVD
@@JakeandOwen You're welcome! I think you'll like it, I saw it when it first aired in 1984 and enjoyed every minute of it. I had it on VHS until the tapes wore out!
@omisan771 because american film was infiltrated by communist before this subject matter is now so vital. I remember watching disneys Davie Crockett when I was a kid.
I’m 71, took history classes, furthered my education, and lead a college. Still, I had tears form multiple times during this presentation. Unfortunately our current education system doesn’t do any where near this good a job. Thank you!
@michellenotherday1482 Sadly, a modern college student would have a hard time explaining what was unique about Washington.
I'm 48 and taking history classes at a local college just to keep my middle-aged mind fresh. I love ancient world history (Neolithic Revolution - Middle Ages) and early American history (beginnings - eve of American Civil War). Sadly, it's watered down, "woke" history focusing on how horrible America and Her founding fathers are. I've never seen more people obsessed with ethnicity and skin color than I have in this day and age.
Yea brought tears to my eyes, us men have big shoes to fill for our families, communities and country.
@@getshorty7549 You are speaking from a position of privilege. If your skin was anything but white, you would understand the importance of American history being accurately told. Slaves built this nation, and their descendants deserve to hear the truth about its founding, good and bad.
Also, using the word “woke” as an attempt at insult is a dead giveaway to what you are. You might as well be walking around wearing a made in China MAGA hat and screaming, “no one wants to work anymore!” while you enjoy a retirement that the younger generations will never see. Keep voting to gut social security, and enjoy your “for funsies” college classes that your kids can’t afford.
you truly speak the truth God save our nation
It's amazing! The modern-day version shows that no matter when he would have lived, that he was born to be a leader.
At the end, when you show what he would look like if he were president today, I found myself somewhat sad because I wish he could come back and lead us again. Or at least someone of his character. Thank you for telling his story with admiration and compassion.
Man...there are no facial reconstructions and history documentaries that can compare to the wonderful work that Royalty Now Studios produces; for myself all I can say is that their projects are truly unique, outstanding and at the same time, tremendous.
Wow, thank you so much 🥰 we sincerely appreciate it
Am I imagining it, or does it look like Joe Manchin?
I love your re-creation of Washington. I've only ever seen the stern looking elderly man.
You have given us an indelible picture of an impressive-looking man in his prime,
I think it was the false teeth that gave him a serious aspect in the famous portrait
@@cleocatra9324 My belief is that he might've kept smiling to a minimum, because he could have been self conscious about the state of his teeth, although it was said that throughout his life he was very popular with the ladies.
@@silva7493 He probably let his charisma do the charming, instead of his chompers.
@@cleocatra9324 Years ago I heard a historian say the painter didn't like him so he made him look frumpy and swollen faced. Painters have been known to jazz up a portrait like Henry VIII or "disfigure" it.
@@daneaxe6465 I’m sure Henry 8 was way fatter and uglier than in His portrait lol
This was so well done. I loved watching and learning about our first President.🇺🇸
Thank you!
@@RoyaltyNowStudios Excellent presentation on George Washington. Well done!!
This brought tears to my eyes. I drove past his headquarters at Rockingham in Rocky Hill, NJ everyday and all around Princeton, NJ you could follow the roads he travelled...and, of course, the Delaware Crossing was always an inspiring place to be! If all Americans could experience the places he fought, the country would be a better place now.
You know that is not the original location of Rockingham? It was moved about 2 decades ago to the current location.
If you do an on-line search for "George Washington's Revolutionary War Itinerary" you'll see a list of exactly where he was and when from 1775 to 1783. I was amazed the record still exists! And it's fascinating!
By the way, the "George Washington slept here" is sometimes a little exaggeration. Frequently he just had his tent pitched on a particular property if the stay was going to be brief but only after getting permission from the property owner.
@@scotthimowitz5422 yes it was Morristown NJ
I live near Rocky Hill NJ and also drive past these areas where George Washington traveled . Yes they have been moved around.....it was because it needed restoration and to be kept in an area where it would not be easily disturbed. The Rocky Hill Inn ( also on DDD TV show) is where George Washington went for a meal and beverage. I am proud to live in this area where our first President lived and managed our country. I agree with others who commented on his appearance, He was a handsome man indeed. P.S. this was VERY well done. I wish I had seen this in High School. Not alot of fluff....just excellent and to the point. Wish he was President now.......
@@KCfan1587-r2uRockingham was not in Morristown. The original location is near the current location about a mile away.
Remarkable!! Every American should watch this rendition of the founding of our country. I'm an old soldier and recently felt heartbroken over our country's direction Today I cried from pride and hope for it. Thank you.
It was nice seeing him smile 🙂
Suddenly he seemed like someone one could actually meet. A person with friends and a family. A man with warmth. Thank you.
The entire video was well done and contained interesting details I've not heard before.
Wow! This was my favourite so far! I’m Australian, and learning about Americas history like this was absolutely brilliant ! Such an important time in world history, and for someone who’s never really heard all this before, it was really interesting! I literally had chills when you recreated what he probably looked like! Especially the modern day version. Just Wow!
I loved reading your comment. I’m an American, and this is my favorite time in American history. I feel like it gets overshadowed by the Civil War. Hearing someone from another country say they find it interesting puts a big smile on my face!
@@AngelaChase - I feel exactly the same way about Colonial/Founding history being overshadowed by the CW. I grew up in DE (the First State!) and we learned a LOT about the Revolutionary War and that entire Colonial era due to our proximity to Philadelphia. I live in VA now, and they re-fight the Civil War here every other week! It's good for tourism business, but I find the Revolutionary Era to be MUCH more satisfying, mostly because we were all unified in the fight! (instead of fighting each other) So many great men collected in one country at one tiny window of history, creating the greatest experiment in self-governance ever put forth before or since. It's like a miracle.
Hi my aussie cousin , you need to also know Washington owned many slaves. He did NOT treat them well. The slaves did not have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. He actively fought to have a female slave who managed to run away returned. She refused .
@@heatherknopp3723 Yes, it is like a miracle! So glad to hear from another Revolutionary War history lover, especially when you grew up with it in your backyard. I feel like it would be really easy to take it for granted when you are surrounded by it, and therefore not appreciate it, so it’s so cool that you do. Your proximity to that history must have been amazing learning about it in school!
@@jenrutherford6690 You may be far more knowledgeable about this than I am, so please disregard if you are already informed. Recently, I’ve been deep diving into John Quincy Adams. I cannot believe we aren’t taught more about what a remarkable man he was. Based on your comment, I think you will really appreciate learning more about him. If you are already aware, maybe this comment will inspire others to research him!
He was quite a man strong , smart, handsome and he had a sad childhood. Being raised by a brother. His brother must of been a true hero. He raised a leader with intelligence and compassion.
No compassion for non white people .
Copassionate people do not enslave others!
@@REDWASP777 Demoroid. Slavery was worldwide in those times.
@@REDWASP777go do yourself a favor and learn how the black moors enslaved Europeans for over 900 years so much rape they was not when hardly white anymore tell me how they are anymore virtuous
@@REDWASP777 but they free them when they can no longer guarantee their good treatment, as many in his time did. It was a measure of compassion and ethics despite the fact slavery was legal. Most people change as they learn and grow. It's like when I, for decades, refused to respect MLKJr compared to other, more godly, actually faithful civil rights leaders, even ones who didn't claim to be Christians, because he was a pervert and adulterer. His wife, like so many faithful women, was so beautiful and didn't deserve any of that! Nor his kids. Especially from a man who supposedly knew the Bible! To me the 10 Commandments were the basis for how to judge a human and he broke quite a lot of those s d didn't seem sorry.. Eventually, I learned to judge him, and some other leaders, less as a fundamentally sinful man and more for what was accomplished for others. No one is perfect...btw I felt the exact same about JFKjr too. Men who cheat are very low, vulgar in my esteem. If they can't respect and honor their wives and kids then I used to write them off for everything! If you treat the ones you love and that rely on you like garbage, then what you do for others rings quite hollow and shallow. Smoke and mirrors...
Well, of course, being an American, I’ve heard tons about George Washington, but I did not expect to be so moved by this. I think these individuals, that are incredibly historically important, that we learn so much about, tend to become dehumanized in a way. They’re larger than life to the point that I almost can’t even imagine that they were just like us. Could sound silly, but I really find it hard to picture them as human beings. The end hit me so hard, I just started crying. It reminds me that they were just like us, and we too can make our mark in some way. No matter how small it may seem.
Very good thing to say. We need much more understanding of our greatest ancestors. Their grit and spit in spirit is what lies at our core.
Your storytelling is impeccable, and your visual representation is masterful. Thank you for your hard work.
I’m a veteran, I love this country !God Bless America!🇺🇸this video brought many tears to my eyes😭America Now and Forever🇺🇸
We’re very lucky to have this incredible country.
God bless you for serving. Thank you!
Cherl golja, with all our problems, I believe we are still the greatest nation. Thankyou for your service, ensuring that we shall continue to be so.
Thank you for your service! God Bless You!
The founding fathers were not Christian. Why do you think it says "Freedom of Religion" in the Constitution and The Bill of Rights? Anyway...Thank you for your service. I respect Veterans.
What an amazing First President! We need people like him today! He fought for freedom and he fought for what was right. He loved his country! He was a true leader! What a beautiful relationship he had with his eldest brother, Lawrence. The very man that shaped him to be who he was! Thank you for bringing George Washington's story on this channel. Seeing him being recreated with reddish brown hair to a modern look for today, it was amazing to see this!
Amen, and amen
George was one of a kind, and a truly great individual that gave of shelf for the love of his life, the country he helped found the United States of America
What a great man chosen to lead
Thank you for this enligjteemt
He fought for freedom for wealthy white men . He was cruel to his slaves.
@@jenrutherford6690 woke brainwashed kid.
@@susanneschmidt6159 I'm not even sure what woke is. While General Washington was a brave and very intelligent man he was very flawed as are most of us. All I ask is please be honest about the man .
@@jenrutherford6690- He owned his first slave when he was 11 years old. He fought for freedom only for the whites because blacks had no value. He was very English, English hair, English clothes, English slaves.
Your work is spectacular. I’m always left speechless, inspired and educated. Thank you for your hard work
Thank you so much ❤️
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Watching this really makes you think of today’s politics and how both sides have completely lost their way with constant efforts made to best each other rather than unify each other. Beautifully made video. 🙏🏼
That’s all media driven. The red team/blue team bs creates ratings and increased share prices for media outlets so they push it. All media, right or left, are owned by the same companies if you dive through who really support them.
Amazing documentary. From all the study I've done on Washington, this appears to be entirely accurate. The recreation and animation of his face and smile are very impressive. Nicely done, indeed.
Spectacular and inspiring. There are many important details in this background story. Thank you for bringing George Washington to life.
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Hi there, how are you doing?
As a Virginian, this was my favorite episode ❤. My daughter's name was even inspired by another president born in Virginia. I did a project in 8th grade about President Washington and I was so interested in his story that i did way more than the teacher required. She later praised my work and asked what changed my level of passion in her class? I told her I just found him to be fascinating and i was proud to be born in the same state as someone so influencial to this nation ❤
As a portrait artist and sculptor, all I can say is, "WOW"! This is incredible!
Then as a portrait artist and sculptor, you really need to see Jean-August Houdon's ORIGINAL life cast of Washington's face to see how he altered it to become the false image we know today. This was a very common practice of the time: to re-imagine a famous person's face into an ideal and Washington was no exception to that rule, even to the point of one sculptor famously posing Washington as a Greek God (complete with an inaccurate toga) in a statue that stood under the Capitol dome for nearly a century. Revisionist history is nothing NEW but is always corrosive when it comes to being an accurate record of our past, either distant or today.
You're incredible. I couldn't stop watching the entire historical journey of George Washington. The way you animate your subjects brings them to life. And the idea of showing how he'd look as President today was inspired. Again, you're incredible. What a wonderful series.
One of the best biographies I've seen, even after reading a couple. Thank you. Also great image of what he might've looked like today. Thank you for honoring him in this way. p.s. The fog was indeed supernatural intervention from Jesus. Washington was a devout Christian that prayed daily for guidance and protection. The Native Americans Washington battled called him the man that couldn't be shot because every bullet would seem to miss him as everyone and everything was shot around him, despite Washington being their main objective. Again, God's protection.
This needs to be shown in EVERY classroom in this country! USA!!
maybe we can help buy showing this to our kids at home
I dreamed I met him at his home. He was retired from public life and was running his farm. I was standing next to him at a desk, in a room with a fireplace. He was showing me a paper somewhere in his desk. He was a very humble and common man.
I wonder what he wanted to show you.
So cool!!
Wow!
This is such a wonderfully done reconstruction. The details of his life are fascinating and it all really brings the great man to life.
My favorite Founding Father and President. He was not faultless, but he tried to right the wrongs. I very much appreciate your work on him. Thank you.
At 25:02 I found myself becoming quite emotional and said, we're all so deeply in your dept sir. Rest in peace Mr. President.
Thank you for such an awesome work.
The final image of him was striking. I'd never imagined him in a "modern day" sense. Wow. Great video!
I didn’t think I would cry, but I felt tears streaming down my face. Wow!! What a face! And that smile!!!! Breathtaking.
American 🇺🇸 through and through. What a fabulous job you’ve done, thank you!
And considering what we are saddle d with today, more tears forthcoming !
He was so handsome. Love the soft smile too.
Oh, so wonderful. Lincoln has always been the President I have looked up to. This representation of President Washington is, simply, wonderful. Thank you.
I have always loved history but this is the first time someone has brought George Washington to life in more ways than one. Thank you!! Most people will never understand just how much we owe him.
OMG I'm in love!...but really...every representation of George Washington has had this kind of noble, yet alluring quality...even actors in films (well, sometimes). You captured it perfectly!I I have no doubt that George himself is very pleased. Wonderful work! Thank you!
The only trouble is, they're NOT accurate. See my expanded comments above and find out why.
I bought this very small book when visiting at Mt. VERNON for my pre-teenage son at the time. We read the book together and spoke of culture, respect, and most of all Faith.
A man who owed up to his mistakes and learned to improve by them - no wonder he became a truly "great" model of integrity and leadership.
Quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam channel. Thank you! These should be played in museums. I would have loved to see this while standing in the Nation's Capital Building in front of George Washington's life size statue.
I am very pleasantly surprised to read the comments. I was expecting this video to be torn to shreds based on how people view the founding fathers now. Glad to see that people can still appreciate them
Wow. That was awesome. As a Canadian, I had, over the decades, forgotten how I always was fascinated with American history and the people of involved when I was a kid in school. This was awesome! Thanks! The animated rendition of Washington at the end got me emotional.
This is a very moving and honorable tribute to President Washington
Excellent! I wish every student in school could watch this. I even learned a lot I didn't know. :)
I am not what I would call a "history buff" and yet this video captivated me, and I feel I've learned a lot from it about the first president of the nation I love so dearly. It's entirely well done. Thank you for all of your hard work. You should be proud of your accomplishment.
I can't believe how emotional I got seeing this.
If you want emotion visit Mount Vernon. If you're like me you'll never want to leave.
And by the way, you'll swear he's still alive and on the property somewhere, maybe around the next corner and just out of sight. I've gotten that vibe every time I visited the place.
Remarkable! Although an ex-pat Brit living here in the States, I was deeply moved by your presentation and thought the recreation of Washington in his prime was incredible. Thank you for this presentation.
I love the modern-day interpretation. You are the best at combining history and the ai of what they would have looked like. I wish my father was still alive to see this; he so admired him.
Although I mostly taught Kindergarten, my students learned lots of history in my classroom. I made certain that they understood what an honorable person, leader and president he was. Of course, I admire him greatly. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for an honest and sensitive portrayal of, in my opinion, our greatest "Founding Father".
And now, students think his statues should be torn down just because he owned slaves. 🙄 They want all our founding fathers statues torn down, and our history books to shun them. It’s evil.
@@mnp7922 It’s absolutely horrible that anyone owned slaves or allowed anyone else to own them. So what do you propose? Remove our founding fathers from history books, even though life and society was completely different from what we know?
Honestly, as a female, pretty much every generation of males until well into the 20th century treated females pretty atrociously, too, refusing to give them the most basic rights and basically giving men ownership over women, refusing them the right to own property, allowing men to physically abuse or rape their spouses, etc. That would include every founding father and most likely every president, inventor, businessman, clergyman, educator, etc. But I can still appreciate the positive things most of them did to make life and society better, regardless, despite how they were indoctrinated by every part and every level of society.
If you and I were raised at that time in that environment (1700s), we would both be a lot more like them. And it makes me wonder how awful you and I will look to future generations who will be horrified by our behavior or acceptance of something we think is normal or tolerable that is imprinted in our brains because of where and when we were born.
I think we need to learn about the people who were important in positively shaping society despite their handicap in being born at a time very unlike our own, especially when they chose to change things to make them better, anyway. Nothing wrong with teaching about how George Washington worked incredibly hard to gain our independence as a country and to shape our government and society into something better. Also nothing wrong with teaching that he, very unfortunately, also owned slaves and why.
@@mnp7922 And by the way, please don’t minimize what women have been put through in _every_ generation in every country that ever existed on the planet for literally thousands of years. It isn’t a competition, and it isn’t wrong to discuss how bad it was and still is today. It doesn’t diminish the horrors of slavery, and it isn’t wrong to finally get people to think about the magnitude of injustice that half the population has suffered throughout humanity. Maybe your minimizing it is the reason people will think themselves morally superior to you in the future-or even the present. 🤷🏻
@@mnp7922 What's a woman?
Omg they're back! Great show as usual! Always my fav.
Thank you ❤️ we are always making videos, sometimes it just takes a while. Thank you for always watching :)
This means so much to me. I first visited Mount Vernon at age 12. At that time his body was encased in a heavy stone tomb and was on the front foyer of the property facing the river. The more I know of him the more the more astounding he is. I never knew a life mask was taken. Incredible to see his moving likeness in this video. What a fine leader. 🇺🇸
Deeply moving and emotional presentation. Bringing George Washington to life with movement and facial expressions was awe-inspiring. Thank you!
I do not know who you are, but this presentation has reignited in me a deeper love of my country and our founding fathers and secured even further an undying love for my country. Though I am now only an actor, I was once a soldier who served with a full heart and dedication to my fellow citizen and our beloved Constitution. I now know I did not waste my youth! THANK YOU! Signed with a full heart. Clayton T. Smith
Clayton T. Smith, Thank You for your service to our great nation. She has flaws, born from the greed or misguided ambitions of some. But All her people have greatness in them. We lead the world and try to grow and change for the better future we all aspire to. Everyone has worth, regardless of the jobs we hold. Each moral decision begets another and inspires others to greater heights. So, each and every day with each decision we make we are building the country, city, town, homes that lead the world.
I am a Daughter of the American Revolution being descended from a Lieutenant in Washington’s Continental Army. My patriot, who served in the Elkridge Brigade of the colonial Maryland Militia, was a tobacco planter in what was to become Annapolis, Md. I doubt he ever directly met Washington, but I am proud to know he served honorably under such a great man. Patriotism is alive and well in my family and I LOVE AMERICA 🇺🇸.
I too am a 'Daughter of the American Revolution' (Also, of the Civil war) This is very interesting that your 'descendent served under the Lieutenant in Washington's Continental Army!' George Washinton is my husband's great, great, great Uncle! I think it was three greats. Would need to ask him again but it is close to this.
But we are proud of this as well. Geroge Washington never had children, so he is an uncle to my husband. So, for my husband if he joined the Sons of the American Revolution, he would be able to come in under him!
It is interesting the more you research how much we do find and are stunned at our findings!
Love how well they can reconstruct the people in history and do it so well! Just amazing. Love reading about the history also, as am sure you do too!
@@carolweaver3269 , is your husband a descendant of Bushrod, Washington's nephew? That would be pretty incredible!!
@@elizabeth3143 I am not sure, he has not said, but I know who you mean as Bushrod Washington. I have heard about him. Very impressive man and it would be rally wonderful to know if he was. Very good possibility though that he may well be related. Lawyer./judge He was very intelligent man.
@@elizabeth3143 I am not sure as he has not said. But I do know who you mean as Bushrod Washington was a very smart man, was Supreme court Justice and attorney and also politician. He worked hard to move upward. Not sure right now as he would need to maybe check his linage?
@@carolweaver3269 I think that every American says that Washington is their "ancestor". Lol
Thank you so much for this one! It’s a face we come to know as such young children, but we never get to see this humanized version of Washington. Wonderful work, as always!
I'm so honored from my Mother's lineage : My 8th G.G. mother Elizabeth (Townley) Smith's sister, Mary (Townley) Warner was the 2nd G.G. mother of George Washington. My 3rd G.G. mother Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Foster was the 3rd G.G. daughter of Elizabeth (Townley) Smith and she was married to John Foster. John and his son Randolph Foster were part of (The Old 300 Colonist) that settled Texas with Stephen Fuller Austin. Queen Elizabeth ll was a descendant of the Smith & Townley families as well. My mother did visit Mount Vernon many years ago and i recently found a photo of her sitting on the front porch. She has since passed on and i wished i could have told her about our lineage . . .
What a wonderful inspiration has been created here! This presentation powerfully shows what true leadership is, and how we truly lack that quality today!
I wouldn’t mind having some one like George Washington as President again.
We only had 13 states then🤔
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understatement of the century. lol.
He wouldn't want the job.
Someone who looks just like him… Tucker Carlson perhaps?
This history lesson about our first President was very done. Amazing!! Thank you...
beautifully, BEAUTIFULLY done! I feel as though if I saw him on the street, I'd recognize the greatness of his being. You've brought him to life as we need to see him in both historic context and the strong character he was when a fledgling America needed him. Thank you
you are amazing. i'm totally a fan. thanks for all of your work in bringing history to life.
A gentleman and a scholar; inspiring. Very inspiring. Thank you for doing these very interesting history videos!
This was a fantastic video about George Washington. I absolutely loved it. Your work is outstanding. To see what he would look like today was very moving. I can’t say enough about this video. So worthwhile. Thank you
Carol from California
Thank you for one of the most moving videos about U.S. history and our first president, George Washington! (I cried most of the time watching it!) You did an OUTSTANDING job! He sounds like a selfless man who learned from his mistakes. We should all aspire to be such a person. 🙂Thank you also for the facial reconstruction and modern interpretation! It helps us to connect to the person he was. 🙂
Another great information packed video, thank you.
To think..all of what he did, all without a cellphone. Without the Internet. Cunning. Creativity. Wit. Geometry. A very good writing abilities and communication skills. Topped with the peaceful transfer of power. Wellllll done, Royalty Now Studios.
Your videos always left me educated and in awe of historical figures.This is by far the most inspiring and touching. I had to watch it again and again like a good book I couldn't put down. Excellent work!
First, I love all your videos, ESPECIALLY your soothing voice and the beautiful choice of music. The presentation is superb.
Also, I didn't expect him to look rather like Liam Neeson in the modern version? Wow. What a fascinating figure.
I am so thankful I found your channel. Not only do you get a short history of the person, you get to see what they may well have looked, in life. It's so cool how this can be done these days. Amazes me every time. Thank you for sharing your time, and talent with all of us.
This was a nice treat. Well done mini documentary/history lesson/bio, plus reconstruction. It makes a difference to see him as a "real person."
this was very moving. I have been binge watching all your videos, just came here from the Helen of Troy video. Wish you would have been my history teacher. This was excellent. Thank you, Definitely subbed.
I first found your channel last year, when you were doing short, facial recreation videos only, and enjoyed it, but I LOVE this new longer format! I’m catching up on all the videos I missed, and I love how you really humanize these larger than life historical figures…someone else commented on how it’s sometimes difficult to see these people as actual PEOPLE, but you’ve been doing such a great job of bringing them to life, and showing them flaws and all.
Thank you all so much for watching! Prints & bookmarks of George: Etsy.com/shop/RoyaltyNow
Other videos you may enjoy:
Abraham Lincoln: ua-cam.com/video/x8OBYfGdSqE/v-deo.html
Napoleon: ua-cam.com/video/UGbR4HGGl-k/v-deo.html
Marcus Aurelius: ua-cam.com/video/TCLmXv3stJ8/v-deo.html
Thank You for a Very well done video. I enjoyed this history lesson and this facial reconstruction of Our first President and founding father. You can be proud of this. AWESOME JOB!!!!!
I always picture him with white hair and I think he is more recognizable that way. It's interesting how a snapshot from a short time in a person's life, can be how we remember them throughout history.
Your modern interpretation at the very end was really fantastic and special. It is wonderful to see their humanity.
I've been binging several of your videos. They're so wonderful! Please do the Marquis de Lafayette!
This was outstanding. I've watched a number of your videos and this is easily the best so far.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you thought so. We worked very hard on this one so it's very much appreciated :)
That was fantastic. The modern rendition was definitely a man that we would want in office. I learn so much when I watch this series. Thank you.
Loved this. Very well done, as usual. Sometimes your recreations bring tears to my eyes. This one did as well.
Very educating
I was moved by your narrative, and I was equally moved by you recreation of Washington. It nearly brought a tear to this elderly lover of our republic. Carry on my dear.
The facial reconstruction part at the end of the presentation gave me chills and pride.
So excited to see a new video! 👏🏽
Wow, that last picture of what he would have looked like today. Brought tears. We could use him here now.
To see Washington brought to life was very moving. To hear about his failures and how he rose to the moment to build our great nation made me so proud.
Thank you for humanizing this man. I’ve heard stories of Mr Washington that always were never stated in the best light simply due to the time frame in which he was born. But he seemed like he was a decent guy. Thank you. Plus he looked so badass on the front of that boat!
Seeing the modern interpretation of George... I would vote for him as President today in a heartbeat.
This is brilliant! I appreciate everything you put into making these video.
I have to say, this one is my favorite (until the next one) 😉. I'm watching this as snow is falling outside, this very moment. Thank you for such an amazing reconstruction, there all amazing, really.
@Adele very inspiring
Wow. This is fantastic, all around. Your narration is so good.
I so appreciate not being read to be a computer.
Your factorial research is spot on.
And the background music is perfect, in tempo and volume.
I enjoyed this very much and watched all the way to the end, for the stunning facial recreation. Bravo!
I learned more about American history from this one presentation than all the other things I have read and experienced in my life. I had the honour to visit Mount Vernon in 2010 and toured his Estate and his home. This tied together many things I learned about during that tour, but simply did not fully comprehend. I am Canadian and truly wish we had the protections of what these wise American Founders established for the USA. It breaks my heart to see so many attempts around the world to weaken the USA during these times.
This is a wonderful video of our first President, George Washington. And I love the facial recreation of him, teeth/smile and all!
Oh my goodness! I did not expect to be moved to tears.
Appreciate how you bring historical persons to today's contextual world! These were ordinary individuals that have been made into legends. Seeing the modern interpretation of what they may have looked like brings history to life. Thank you.
Becca and Andre, I have been following since I first discovered your instagram. This format is extraordinary and I find your content frequently brings me to tears. I’m a huge fan of history, and greatly appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you so much.
This was such a beautiful video about him. He truly was an inspiration and thank you for doing him justice.
I love your videos so much, they really paint a picture of who these people were and how they lived their lives.
Fabulous. I'll bet that is just what Washington looked like. A charismatic man who was truly a legend in his own time would almost certainly have been handsome. Thank you.
Your history narrations are on par with your facial reconstructions. Both are fascinating and engaging. Brilliant works as always.