I can hardly speak english so i hope you'll understand what i'll say. You, sir, deserve the hugest ovation of the year for this. Not only your acting and speech but also all your answers when people are being bad with your work. You're an exemple for the people and - i'm not commenting often - want to say THANKS YOU for being you and giving us this lesson. If Lincoln's soul can see all of us, i'm sure he's proud of what you did. Have a nice day.
Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, there is no makeup. That is the way I look all the time except for the vest and bow tie. I was a tourist that day & since I was at a Lincoln site I decided to go as Lincoln. Students studying history came by & ask if I would say the Gettysburg Address & let them film it. When I was sent me a copy they encouraged me to put it on TH-cam. Sometime before long I hope to video this address again to see how I might present it now.
Don't forget he was from Kentucky. Which I believe you will find was a southern state although they did side with the Union during the war. I was born and raised only 40 miles from where Lincoln was born so I may have come by the accent naturally. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Very well done !! This video gives me a better understanding of what it was like to hear the Gettysburg Address in person. A truly amazing speech. Thanks
i believe in Abe I believe that all men and every man on that battle field shall have died not died in vain but for the life of the government by the people,for the people in this nation that stands before us i am 10 years of age but with my heart and soul Abraham Lincoln is a man of honer and dedication for all who have died for us!
Mr. Mansfield, Thank you for this wonderful video. I have watched your video few times before and now its special as yesterday it was the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg address.
I heard that Lincoln was very still during his orations... and slower. Still, I admire your interpretation and commend you for a memorable reenactment. Surely your audience, both in person and virtual, will remember it for years to come.
I wonder what it must have been like to actually see Abraham Lincoln provide the Gettysburg Address. While we will never know, its great to have folks like John Mansfield "bring it home" to folks who need to remember what happened back then.
Mr. Mansfield your delivery of my favorite speech of all time was absolutely superb, thank you for choosing to upload it and share it with us sir. Additionally, I have been reading the comments on this video and while you have been receiving some of the most vitriolic and petty comments I have seen on TH-cam, you've handled absolutey every one you have responded to with a level of humbleness and grace unheard of on TH-cam, at least in my experience. You are an inspiration. Thank you sir.
I would imagine, though I could be wrong beings how I wasn't even thought of during Abraham's time, that he would have spoken slower and more sincerely. This was current in his time and a VERY serious matter. Think of 9/11 and the victims and maybe you can better relate to the sadness/strong will of the situation. Lincoln was sad that people died, but the difference was they did it for a better America in his opinion. Still a great reenactment and much better than I could do. Thank you.
Oh and one more thing. Thank you for being a living record of this part of history. You help people learn and experience history rather than just read about it. You make it more enjoyable. I hope you still do this when you can and if so, you should post a new video if you wouldn't mind.
Thanks. I feel like Lincoln was a man of deep emotions and I am sure I do not come close to expressing them. Each time I present this it becomes more meaningful and real to me. To hear the Gettysburg address in a monotone does not ring true to Lincoln, the times, or the event.
The best, most authentic and natural reading I have ever seen of GBA. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing with those of us who study these words, wanting to appreciate what they really mean. It is like watching Kenneth Branagh make sense of Shakespeare.
I've read the Everett speech, it is actually an excellent address if a bit mellow dramatic for modern tastes. An excellently detailed defense of the Union cause. Lincoln did speak well of it.
Being a Kentucky boy in both lives I, as Lincoln, have ties to the south. This, I feel, was one of the things which caused him much distress as division came to this nation when he was elected.
The introduction, of course, was not Lincoln's words. But the Gettysburg Address was. I feel today we need to know a little about how things were during those difficult times in order to really grasp the feeling of the moment.
@SlaytanicBrad I agree with your thinking and understanding of Mr. Lincoln and the times and hope I am doing a better job of protraying that now. This video was not a plannd or rehearsed. But even now I have trouble slowing down as much as I probably should. Thanks for your feedback. =):]
Yes prejudice will always be with us as long as we are upon this earth, which is most unfortunate. Thankfully prejudice and all evil will one day be destroyed when The Almighty comes back, not to take sides - but to take over.
This I have heard also. Maybe before long I can do this again to see if I can get closer although I know I will never get close enough. One thing that I have a hope for, in our new world and life after this one is over, is that I will be able to view Lincoln's life - like having a replay room so we can see and know how things actually were. And maybe even watch it with him and let him see some of my feeble attempts at "being Lincoln."
Lincoln lived and died before recording technology. But it seems that he DID have a high tenor voice...that he learned to make the most of... AND that he also had a pronounced Kentucky accent that he often worried would make problems for him.
@2spiritfulkids It would be interesting in heaven to have (for lack of a better term) a replay room where we would be able to replay Lincoln's life and watch what actually happened and what he did and to know his real motives, etc. We, hopefully, would be able to see how the Almighty had his hand in the events of the time also. And then those of us who present Lincoln could see how close, or far, we were from understanding the man and the time.
you didn't think Daniel Day Lewis did a good job in the movie? Most people felt as you do about his work. Though Mr.Mansfield's portrayal is also great. I like the mild, authenic seeming Southern accent.
@jeAbemansfield I honestly don't think you can do much better after all there was only one Honest Abe. Do you think you could possibly upload a more recent video of your portrayal of Mr. Lincoln? I know I had asked previously but I'd like to see it. You never know...it could end up being a TH-cam sensation.
Wow, this totally rules! This is how I imagine Lincoln to have sounded and looked. I wrote a poem about the Gettysburg Address and it's on my channel--I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it. There's a direct translation of the Gettysburg Address to every generation of Americans that ever were and ever will be--the Americans who came before us, military and civilian, have consecrated this hallowed ground and it is our duty to dedicate our lives that this nation might live.
@academysounds As was said 3,000 years ago, so still it must be said, the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. From Lincoln's second inaugural address.
and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race." - Abraham Lincoln
@SlaytanicBrad Thanks for the encouragement. "Old Abe" does not move fast on things like this. I have been thinking about it for a while so maybe your prodding will spur me on to get this done. TH-cam sensation? Most likely, not. But thanks anyway.
@academysounds But the Bible also says there is a time and season for everything, So fighting to keep the American dream alive is worth all the Karma if you ask me,
Lincoln says "no one's going to remember what we say here". Funny, everyone does. THough I get his point of remembering the dead. I'm not sure if we are still moved and think about and revere the men who fought the civil war to save our union.
I can hardly speak english so i hope you'll understand what i'll say. You, sir, deserve the hugest ovation of the year for this. Not only your acting and speech but also all your answers when people are being bad with your work. You're an exemple for the people and - i'm not commenting often - want to say THANKS YOU for being you and giving us this lesson.
If Lincoln's soul can see all of us, i'm sure he's proud of what you did. Have a nice day.
Its so Amazing. Omg. America was so Blessed cause you have Abraham Lincoln.
Sometimes I just sit back and enjoy the mastery of acting, without casting my own personal opinions and critiques. Very well done Mr. Mansfield.
Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, there is no makeup. That is the way I look all the time except for the vest and bow tie. I was a tourist that day & since I was at a Lincoln site I decided to go as Lincoln. Students studying history came by & ask if I would say the Gettysburg Address & let them film it. When I was sent me a copy they encouraged me to put it on TH-cam. Sometime before long I hope to video this address again to see how I might present it now.
Well done, Sir. Thank you for keeping history alive. I wish I had been there.
I love it. I would like to have known Lincoln. Such an honorable President.
Very, very well done Mr. Mansfield. Thank you for your presentation.
John, this is great! I'll never forget the first time I met you in Dickson for our Old Timers Day. I am so glad you posted this video.
Don't forget he was from Kentucky. Which I believe you will find was a southern state although they did side with the Union during the war. I was born and raised only 40 miles from where Lincoln was born so I may have come by the accent naturally. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Very well done !! This video gives me a better understanding of what it was like to hear the Gettysburg Address in person. A truly amazing speech. Thanks
i believe in Abe I believe that all men and every man on that battle field shall have died not died in vain but for the life of the government by the people,for the people in this nation that stands before us i am 10 years of age but with my heart and soul Abraham Lincoln is a man of honer and dedication for all who have died for us!
Mr. Mansfield, Thank you for this wonderful video. I have watched your video few times before and now its special as yesterday it was the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg address.
Keep up the good work. It's nice to see such enthusiast Lincoln fans/presenters out there.
I heard that Lincoln was very still during his orations... and slower. Still, I admire your interpretation and commend you for a memorable reenactment. Surely your audience, both in person and virtual, will remember it for years to come.
I wonder what it must have been like to actually see Abraham Lincoln provide the Gettysburg Address. While we will never know, its great to have folks like John Mansfield "bring it home" to folks who need to remember what happened back then.
I appreciate the backstory vision of what he had to see.
Mr. Mansfield your delivery of my favorite speech of all time was absolutely superb, thank you for choosing to upload it and share it with us sir.
Additionally, I have been reading the comments on this video and while you have been receiving some of the most vitriolic and petty comments I have seen on TH-cam, you've handled absolutey every one you have responded to with a level of humbleness and grace unheard of on TH-cam, at least in my experience. You are an inspiration. Thank you sir.
I would imagine, though I could be wrong beings how I wasn't even thought of during Abraham's time, that he would have spoken slower and more sincerely. This was current in his time and a VERY serious matter. Think of 9/11 and the victims and maybe you can better relate to the sadness/strong will of the situation. Lincoln was sad that people died, but the difference was they did it for a better America in his opinion. Still a great reenactment and much better than I could do. Thank you.
Oh and one more thing. Thank you for being a living record of this part of history. You help people learn and experience history rather than just read about it. You make it more enjoyable. I hope you still do this when you can and if so, you should post a new video if you wouldn't mind.
Being 203 years old does not feel as old as I thought it might. Thanks.
Excellent interpretation! Thank you! (shared)
Fair play John. Very well done !!!
Greetings from free Old Wexford Town
Republic Of Ireland.
This really touched me deeply. You really captured the words and feelings.
Wonderful job, Sir. I will share this.
A joy to see.
Thanks. I feel like Lincoln was a man of deep emotions and I am sure I do not come close to expressing them. Each time I present this it becomes more meaningful and real to me. To hear the Gettysburg address in a monotone does not ring true to Lincoln, the times, or the event.
The best, most authentic and natural reading I have ever seen of GBA. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing with those of us who study these words,
wanting to appreciate what they really mean. It is like watching Kenneth Branagh make sense of Shakespeare.
It seemed quite sincere to me and in fact excellently delivered. Well done sir and the resemblance to Lincoln is quite good too, hehe.
With a slightly higher pitch and more projection, it would sound very much what Mr.Lincon's audience heard that day.
I've read the Everett speech, it is actually an excellent address if a bit mellow dramatic for modern tastes. An excellently detailed defense of the Union cause. Lincoln did speak well of it.
Thank you Mr. President, Sir. Hand Salute!!!
God bless you for checking in with Lincoln. Maybe we can meet and talk sometime.
Being a Kentucky boy in both lives I, as Lincoln, have ties to the south. This, I feel, was one of the things which caused him much distress as division came to this nation when he was elected.
I think Mr.Mansfield did a masterful job with Lincolns speech...and might I ad the Makeup
Artist did a great job as well...
You are probably right that Lincoln spoke more slowly, I need to work on that. Thanks, John
The introduction, of course, was not Lincoln's words. But the Gettysburg Address was. I feel today we need to know a little about how things were during those difficult times in order to really grasp the feeling of the moment.
Couldn't like this reply anymore ! Well done John Mansfield, 100% classy comment !
@SlaytanicBrad I agree with your thinking and understanding of Mr. Lincoln and the times and hope I am doing a better job of protraying that now. This video was not a plannd or rehearsed. But even now I have trouble slowing down as much as I probably should. Thanks for your feedback. =):]
My thanks to you.
@ListWritingMachine "He" did not say that. This was a 21st. century Lincoln looking back and quoting only the Address delivered at Gettysburg.
skip to 2:05 if you want to get to where it starts
Anyone else catch the lady in the background?
*applause*
amazing.
Yes prejudice will always be with us as long as we are upon this earth, which is most unfortunate. Thankfully prejudice and all evil will one day be destroyed when The Almighty comes back, not to take sides - but to take over.
A great Lincoln portrayal.
Starts at 2:05 after a very worthwhile introduction.
wow , president Lincoln is very very very very very very very very very very very good
Stars and Strips forever!
I agree Steve is a very good Lincoln,
Of course it is his own rendition of Lincoln, but it is reasonable to suggest that Lincoln himself spoke slowly (unlike John in this video).
How can you say that about the nation's best president ever in office,but you have freedom of speech so all i can do is look down on you sir...
This I have heard also. Maybe before long I can do this again to see if I can get closer although I know I will never get close enough. One thing that I have a hope for, in our new world and life after this one is over, is that I will be able to view Lincoln's life - like having a replay room so we can see and know how things actually were. And maybe even watch it with him and let him see some of my
feeble attempts at "being Lincoln."
@crogsvien he was born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky.
@MrDanoconnor Thank you. This address takes on more meaning each time I am priviledged to give it. =):]
AWSOME SPEECH
He looks like Abe! But are those the same words abe said or did he make it up?
Superb Abe would Be Proud
Lincoln lived and died before recording technology. But it seems that he DID have a high tenor voice...that he learned to make the most of... AND that he also had a pronounced Kentucky accent that he often worried would make problems for him.
Please Please, will you post your speech at University of Charleston ?
@2spiritfulkids It would be interesting in heaven to have (for lack of a better term) a replay room where we would be able to replay Lincoln's life and watch what actually happened and what he did and to know his real motives, etc. We, hopefully, would be able to see how the Almighty had his hand in the events of the time also. And then those of us who present Lincoln could see how close, or far, we were from understanding the man and the time.
AMAZING
you didn't think Daniel Day Lewis did a good job in the movie? Most people felt as you do about his work. Though Mr.Mansfield's portrayal is also great. I like the mild, authenic seeming Southern accent.
@jeAbemansfield I honestly don't think you can do much better after all there was only one Honest Abe. Do you think you could possibly upload a more recent video of your portrayal of Mr. Lincoln? I know I had asked previously but I'd like to see it. You never know...it could end up being a TH-cam sensation.
Wow, this totally rules! This is how I imagine Lincoln to have sounded and looked. I wrote a poem about the Gettysburg Address and it's on my channel--I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
There's a direct translation of the Gettysburg Address to every generation of Americans that ever were and ever will be--the Americans who came before us, military and civilian, have consecrated this hallowed ground and it is our duty to dedicate our lives that this nation might live.
He forgot to mention that he slays vampires.
Reckon it could be because he was a southern boy, born and raised to almost eight years of age in the slave state of Kentucky.
Reminds me of an old saying "you can't win em all."
That guy looks exacly like Abraham Lincoln
The president most always gets the blame, but Lincoln's shoulders are broad enough to carry the load.
stars and stripes never fall
you are a beautiful man. i enjoy the look of your beard. keep on keepin on.
great epic
@academysounds As was said 3,000 years ago, so still it must be said, the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. From Lincoln's second inaugural address.
@jeAbemansfield My only final word of advice, if I may, is, Don't Change a thing.
If It's NOT Broken Don't Fix It,
and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race." - Abraham Lincoln
@SlaytanicBrad Thanks for the encouragement. "Old Abe"
does not move fast on things like this. I have been thinking about it for a while so maybe your prodding will spur me on to get this done. TH-cam sensation? Most likely, not. But thanks anyway.
GOD BLESS JOHN WILKES BOOTH......
@academysounds But the Bible also says there is a time and season for everything, So fighting to keep the American dream alive is worth all the Karma if you ask me,
Lincoln says "no one's going to remember what we say here". Funny, everyone does. THough I get his point of remembering the dead. I'm not sure if we are still moved and think about and revere the men who fought the civil war to save our union.
WOW
STEVE WOODS is also really good
Lincoln was born in Kentucky, before that his family was from Virginia.
I agree.
I think fighting vampires might have been easier than what he had to do.
that was good
I got a suit like that:)
Sic Semper Tyrannis!
but overall he made me feel like he was lincoln
been to that statue he's standing behind. i put a penny on him, along with everyone else!
lincoln was a tyrant
yea but he had a very high and raspy voice that himself use to make fun of
That's not real thats sombody else look like him
way to fast
i like lincoln but he died
@crogsvien Where do you get your facts from, a cereal box?
lol
bad
dont like
John, this is great! I'll never forget the first time I met you in Dickson for our Old Timers Day. I am so glad you posted this video. Steve Cordell
I agree.