Rest In Peace Mr. McCullogh. Absolutely one of the finest historians and biographers of American history, and a must-have addition to anyone’s library.
I am a naturalized citizen. And I feel like appreciating the words David McCullough says and writes makes me more American than the oath. I especially enjoyed reading The Wright Brothers by him.
I'd be fascinated to learn how this particular evening came about. It looks like a gutsy seventh-grader. McCullough lives on Martha's Vineyard; if this boy was traveling with parents, perhaps it was during a holiday break? I can only surmise that he was assigned to do a report on the Great Depression, and he had the idea (or Mom/Dad did) to contact David McCullough and ask him to sit down for an hour and discuss the topic. And the great man said "sure, come on over to my home." I wonder how many OTHER times he's done this.(And, I have to chuckle at the fact that a sit-down with a twelve-year-old didn't cause him to forego his evening martini.) :)
Thank You SO MUCH for posting this! I am transported into his living room having a personal moment with him. We have been extremely fortunate to have this man in our lives I wish I’d seen him speak in person.
I will miss him. I was fortunate to hear him speak. In a small intimate gathering as I was working for Barnes and Noble and he was a guest at our GM meeting. Honestly turned me back on to one of my favorite subjects...history just a great enthusiasm and a gift of story telling. I don't ever remember seeing him ever using notes not in the library of congress addresses or 60 minutes Charlie rose or college addresses....he will be missed.
My 98 year old mother loves chipped beef too. They still sell it in the grocery stores made by Stouffers. Thank you for this little memoir. I loved listening to you and to my mother on this subject. I especially love all you inspire in the memory of our country's founding with our God given leader, President George Washington. Do you have any knowledge of his mother's prophetic dream of her unborn son's future? She felt God told her that he would be instrumental in founding a country based on freedom especially of religion? It is all so inspirational to me at this time in our history, (2021) when we need men and women who lead by serving. God bless!
I turned this on by accident and I couldn't turn it off. Wonderful on many levels. I assume that was David's grandson interviewing him for a school project or something, but it was kind of compelling. Just a kid talking to his grandfather. Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much for your study of and writing about the people who made America wonderful! I’ve tried hard to teach my 6 children to appreciate the great efforts and sacrifices made by those who came before them. I’m 72 and they are all patriotic and aware of the serious loss of freedoms now. You are gifted!
My daddy was born Jan 3, 1933. He said it was hard, but he grew up on a farm. So, they had chickens, hogs, a milk cow etc. No money, but they bartered or traded for what was needed. Plus, they hunted and fished.
I’m two years older than McCullough- I remember men coming to back door foe a sandwich also. We were all poor for nine years but nobody knew it. Great memories- Americans respected each other.
My mom and dad told me. They would have meat once a week and usually made a gravy so every body had at least the drippings of the meat. The rest of the time it was Beans or vegetables and rice or potato's and gravy. They would cook a chicken or rabbit or squirrel.
Your grandmother was correct on FDR, not your father. Modern America owes so much to him. Alas he was unable to complete his entire vision. Healthcare and a fair tax system would transform the nation... My dad is 91, two yrs older than McCullough, and remembers his mom feeding people at their back door too.
David's such a gentleman.
Rest In Peace Mr. McCullogh. Absolutely one of the finest historians and biographers of American history, and a must-have addition to anyone’s library.
How blessed to have this man as your grandfather.
I am a naturalized citizen. And I feel like appreciating the words David McCullough says and writes makes me more American than the oath. I especially enjoyed reading The Wright Brothers by him.
I’m impressed with the kid, excellent questions, great listener
I'd be fascinated to learn how this particular evening came about. It looks like a gutsy seventh-grader. McCullough lives on Martha's Vineyard; if this boy was traveling with parents, perhaps it was during a holiday break? I can only surmise that he was assigned to do a report on the Great Depression, and he had the idea (or Mom/Dad did) to contact David McCullough and ask him to sit down for an hour and discuss the topic. And the great man said "sure, come on over to my home." I wonder how many OTHER times he's done this.(And, I have to chuckle at the fact that a sit-down with a twelve-year-old didn't cause him to forego his evening martini.) :)
A truly magnificent Historian and Human Being.
A Beautiful Man.
A national treasure - RIP Mr. McCullough.
Absolutely
Thank You SO MUCH for posting this! I am transported into his living room having a personal moment with him. We have been extremely fortunate to have this man in our lives I wish I’d seen him speak in person.
I will miss him. I was fortunate to hear him speak. In a small intimate gathering as I was working for Barnes and Noble and he was a guest at our GM meeting. Honestly turned me back on to one of my favorite subjects...history just a great enthusiasm and a gift of story telling. I don't ever remember seeing him ever using notes not in the library of congress addresses or 60 minutes Charlie rose or college addresses....he will be missed.
My 98 year old mother loves chipped beef too. They still sell it in the grocery stores made by Stouffers. Thank you for this little memoir. I loved listening to you and to my mother on this subject. I especially love all you inspire in the memory of our country's founding with our God given leader, President George Washington. Do you have any knowledge of his mother's prophetic dream of her unborn son's future? She felt God told her that he would be instrumental in founding a country based on freedom especially of religion? It is all so inspirational to me at this time in our history, (2021) when we need men and women who lead by serving. God bless!
I used to have these conversations with people born in the 1910s … I wish I had a recording like this.
David McCullough is a national treasure
What a fantastic video!
David McCullough sure can tell a story💕 Godspeed dear friend!
Charlie Rose should watch this kid to see how one should interview someone.
Nice job!
I turned this on by accident and I couldn't turn it off. Wonderful on many levels. I assume that was David's grandson interviewing him for a school project or something, but it was kind of compelling. Just a kid talking to his grandfather. Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much for your study of and writing about the people who made America wonderful! I’ve tried hard to teach my 6 children to appreciate the great efforts and sacrifices made by those who came before them. I’m 72 and they are all patriotic and aware of the serious loss of freedoms now. You are gifted!
Thank you Mr. McCullogh.
My daddy was born Jan 3, 1933. He said it was hard, but he grew up on a farm. So, they had chickens, hogs, a milk cow etc. No money, but they bartered or traded for what was needed. Plus, they hunted and fished.
He spoke truth and wisdom...💯👍
America could use a few more men like Mr McCullough.
I’m two years older than McCullough- I remember men coming to back door foe a sandwich also. We were all poor for nine years but nobody knew it. Great memories- Americans respected each other.
Ross Perot told the same story about marking the house in the great depression for food
And how is mother told him not to remove it from the curb.
My mom and dad told me.
They would have meat
once a week and usually made a gravy so every body had at least the drippings of the meat.
The rest of the time it was
Beans or vegetables and rice or potato's and gravy.
They would cook a chicken or rabbit or squirrel.
Well, I believe it will come again. Jim, in Ohio 12-19-2021
love the kid's interview of a great American and Pittsburgh kid!
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
I'm a vegetarian. As long as veggies are cheap during the next depression and, yes, there will be another depression, I'll do fine.
Vegetarians have to eat beans and eggs and nuts and such to get their proteins, it’s not just meat
Your grandmother was correct on FDR, not your father. Modern America owes so much to him. Alas he was unable to complete his entire vision. Healthcare and a fair tax system would transform the nation... My dad is 91, two yrs older than McCullough, and remembers his mom feeding people at their back door too.
It is coming again soon I think. Maybe this winter, October 21, 2022. I pray to God I am wrong 180 degrees. Stay safe people!
Navy beans and potato pancakes.....great depression dinner!
I’m sure he knows about the Poor Houses. Atrocious “medical facilities” to take care of the elderly and poor back in that day and before.