As usual the History Channel creates a magnificent portrayal of our most beloved President.
The first of the three part mini series we see a young Abraham growing up in the frontier land of Indiana. His mother dies while he is young and his father leaves Abraham and his sister temporarily to find a new wife. It was heartwarming to see his new step mother be good to him and they form a strong loving bond. His father doesn't approve of his love of books and reading while his step mother encourages him to read and become educated. He starts off as a riverboat builder and operator, carrying cargo up and down rivers to New Orleans. He then yearns to become more and eventually becomes a successful attorney and then wades himself into politics. It was interesting to see he had very low points in his life, after all he was human just like us. But he overcome them and went to even further heights to become the face of the newly formed Republican Party. He marries Mary Todd and shortly afterwards becomes the President of the United States.
In part two of the mini series we see Abraham deal with the immense pressure of war in trying to keep the union together at whatever costs. I never knew the intimacy of his family and the loss of his son Willie had devastated both Abraham and Mary. He had to endure so much death with so many people he loved and admired. Abraham Lincoln was indeed intuitive and very smart when it came to battle plans. His patience with McClellan was head scratching at times, but he always had a reason for it. And the battle of Gettysburg was intense. But what surprised me was his fearlessness and courage. He would visit the union camps regardless of the danger to visit and talk with the soldiers. His heart was compassionate and true.
Part three continues with the tide turning for the union at the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln appoints Grant head of the union army. He also writes the Emancipation Proclamation, introduces the 13th amendment and easily wins re-election to his surprise. Ending with his assassination, it was truly sad to see him only live out 5 days after the war was over after being shot by Booth. He had done and sacrificed so much for the country he loved and saved.
Graham Sibley who plays Abraham Lincoln is outstanding! He plays Abraham perfectly with compassion and strength. An absolutely magnificent performance!
Everyone should watch this documentary, it was brilliant!
The first of the three part mini series we see a young Abraham growing up in the frontier land of Indiana. His mother dies while he is young and his father leaves Abraham and his sister temporarily to find a new wife. It was heartwarming to see his new step mother be good to him and they form a strong loving bond. His father doesn't approve of his love of books and reading while his step mother encourages him to read and become educated. He starts off as a riverboat builder and operator, carrying cargo up and down rivers to New Orleans. He then yearns to become more and eventually becomes a successful attorney and then wades himself into politics. It was interesting to see he had very low points in his life, after all he was human just like us. But he overcome them and went to even further heights to become the face of the newly formed Republican Party. He marries Mary Todd and shortly afterwards becomes the President of the United States.
In part two of the mini series we see Abraham deal with the immense pressure of war in trying to keep the union together at whatever costs. I never knew the intimacy of his family and the loss of his son Willie had devastated both Abraham and Mary. He had to endure so much death with so many people he loved and admired. Abraham Lincoln was indeed intuitive and very smart when it came to battle plans. His patience with McClellan was head scratching at times, but he always had a reason for it. And the battle of Gettysburg was intense. But what surprised me was his fearlessness and courage. He would visit the union camps regardless of the danger to visit and talk with the soldiers. His heart was compassionate and true.
Part three continues with the tide turning for the union at the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln appoints Grant head of the union army. He also writes the Emancipation Proclamation, introduces the 13th amendment and easily wins re-election to his surprise. Ending with his assassination, it was truly sad to see him only live out 5 days after the war was over after being shot by Booth. He had done and sacrificed so much for the country he loved and saved.
Graham Sibley who plays Abraham Lincoln is outstanding! He plays Abraham perfectly with compassion and strength. An absolutely magnificent performance!
Everyone should watch this documentary, it was brilliant!