Tom Hanks asked if he is worried about another Trump presidency. Hear his response
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Actor Tom Hanks sat down with CNN's Christiane Amanpour as celebrations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, marking the beginning of the end of World War II, are underway. #CNN #News
My uncle, 18 years young, died on D-Day at Normandy. He was small & weighed down by his pack
Like many others, he was killed in the water, never even reaching the beach. People fail to understand the brutality of D-Day & the truly selfless sacrifice that many young men made on that day. Every year, my mother pulled out his final letter to her. She would read it with tears running down her face.
Deep respect to and your family 😢from England uk
I can feel the pain of a mother...
Hmm, that is heavy on the heart. Same for me, deep respect for your family.
Although I give thanks for your family’s sacrifices, I don’t appreciate being told that people fail to understand the brutality of D-Day, and the sacrifices made. How dare you! Yours was and is not the only family affected and that made sacrifices. 🇺🇸
And the politicians who sent them there sacrificed nothing
Thank you , Tom Hanks. Daddy said ,"I don't need to watch 'Saving Private'. I was there. "
He was first wave. Silver Star, 4 bronze stars, and more. He could have gone home after his 2nd purple heart, but he stayed and found his was back to his company. He was helped by and worked with the French underground on his way. Fought at Battle of the Bludge. Helped liberate Dachau. A hero. He came home to "save lives instead of taking them" by becoming a skilled medical doctor, OBGYN/ surgeon, and more because he was a country Dr and had to do everything. He was a State Representative for Mo. He passed at age 99 July 2023.
Dr. Tommy Macdonnell was my father.
Red 1 company A, haftrack sharp shooter gunner. One of his medals was for saving over 1000 men on the beach that day, even after he was shot in the butt. ❤
Thank you❤
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A wonderful brave man. Thank you for telling of his part and bravery in the war to save the world.
Bless you and your family. Thanks for sharing xoxoxox
God Bless him and all who gave their all!
Your Dad was a true patriot and American hero!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Rest in peace William ‘Bill’ H. Cameron, Canadian Naval war hero of D-Day. He was 100 years old, mere days away from this special reunion. Your service shall never be forgotten.
If you can please thank his family for his service, from us Americans who appreciate his sacrifice, and the sacrifice of so many others.
I wish I could say words to them and all the others.
Deepest sympathy. When this segment showed the cliff at Omaha beach, I really chocked. Up. The young men at Juno beach who fought so bravely against the best of the German infantry and tank cavalry, May they never be forgotten
Would all of our leaders respect the sanctity of that sacrifice and swear to achieve peace by negotiation.
I’ve never heard of him but he must have been some fella. Give his family our (Americans) condolences.
God rest his soul.
Rest in peace brother 🙏 🎉
I hate when the CNN brought up politics. You have to ask yourself, why is CNNs ratings in the cesspool?
Light entertainment tends to get high ratings..
To those who were there eighty years ago, THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU. 👍
I say those sentiments exactly …..God Bless You ………….
One of the American servicemen I saw interviewed is 104 years old; in a wheelchair but smart as a tack.
I often wonder what these brave men think of the current world they fought for.
Back then the coalition of troops called themselves Anti-fascist and they were proud of it while taking down Hitler.
Back then the coalition of troops called themselves anti-f@scist and they were proud of it while fighting h!tler's regime.
I cared for a Canadian veteran and he just passed at 106 years old. His recall was outstanding and he taught me everything about the war. He was interviewed and published a few times. He changed me !
It’s definitely a bonus to talk with these guys. As a teenager I met an old Army general whose very first combat action, as a second lieutenant, was Omaha Beach on D-Day. Half his platoon never made it out of the water. He said that between 6 June 44 and 6 May 45, his platoon was basically wiped out three times. He was one of four guys that got through the war relatively unscathed…which meant he got two Purple Hearts without losing a limb, a basic physical function or his life. I have to add that I knew some Vietnam veterans, mostly Marines or Green Berets, who had survived some harrowing experiences, mentioned out of respect. But that old general, long gone now, still stands out.
It’s sad and United States. They’re trying to take ann Frank’s diary out of library and out of school curriculum , no teaching about the holocaust. The reason reason is it causes depression and sadness among anyone reading those and learning about what happened in the concentration camps. My thought is they should feel sad and be empathetic for what happened during World War II. If we don’t teach it it’s going to repeat itself. It’s crazy. They don’t teach about slavery in the Civil War because people feel bad. It’s called empathy. I hated reading Anne Frank diary. It made me sad. I went to her home and Amsterdam and it bothered me all day. What she went through. She died. That’s the point it’s supposed to bother you
That must of been an amazing experience & a sad one too, these men were young boys & they went to fight in a war , that generation doesn’t exist anymore this can you imagine most 14 or over wanting to go to fight for freedom now days some are too lazy to dress in the morning & sit in front of a computer playing games all day what have we done to the human race 😞. I am afraid we have ruined the world by giving & having every at our feet , we live in a world that when your finished with something we throw it away & get another, this goes for food clothes phones just a throw it away , our society is a spoiled one , this is why the generation of these men who were young & had to fight in horrible conditions & see horrid visions don’t exist anymore & never will be again , so you were lucky to hear someone tell you what that generation went through & you will be able to pass it on the lesson you learned by listening to such history . I cry when I see these old veterans & imagine what they suffered ❤
@@ritacatalinich very well said Rita. When Tom Hanks was interviewed and he said do the math … he was right. Soon these vets will all be gone, we owe them so much. Blessings to you !
Lyndam, what a wonderful privilege you had.
Whos here after Trump won?
All of them !
To all Vets, "THANK YOU"! To Tom Hanks....that was so brilliantly put.
Tom Hanks is a Leftist Nut thank someone who sacrificed not a actor!
Tom refused to be baited into a political discussion. He spoke eloquently with knowledge and respect. Deniro is just a third grade name caller. Not the same.
@@nunyabidnis5407 Tom because of the occasion was subdued on his Hollywood Liberal dribble. Deniro is complete Nut always!
Jeezus, CNN. That's NOT the headline this interview warrants. Good grief.
Its more effing Clinton News Network Fake News!
They gotta get views somehow
@@theadventuresofsaltyjrover the managed to get you look.
Tom Hanks fighting for his Hollywood life with this response. Completely deflects the question. Good man for not entertaining stupid question with politics on such a day. The Dem party and biden are obviously the bigger threat to democracy with all their wild corruption
Sure it does. Democracy is at stake
My grandpa was a ww2 war hero, who deployed at 17, and who lived to 93 despite lifelong injuries and ptsd… these men were made different.
Much respect,,,
Right! They were made different.
No, they were not made diffrent they CHOOSE to be the difference and we can do that too. It is our choice and by making that choice choosing hope the future and democracy we honour their choice.
@@annaolsson5441 if the day comes, I have that sacrifice in me.
What made them different were the times they went through: Grew up in the Great Depression & then fought WWII. There is no modern experience in the US to compare with that.
My wife and I Love Tom Hanks. Great American, great actor. My father served 1942-46. Technical Sergeant U.S.M.C. Pacific Air Command. He rarely talked about the War, but once he said a Corporal was shot in the stomach and my father sent a private to get a medic…as he tried to hold in the the guys guts as the exit wound blew a hole in his lower back…the Corporal died in a few minutes. My father was an alcoholic and heavy smoker. He died of pneumonia at age 50. My brother was a 30 year man in the U.S. Navy. Senior Chief Petty Officer. Volunteered for combat missions in Vietnam. 6 years of Submarine Service in the 1970’s.
I spent 25 years between the marine corps and the army over 5 years combat duty. I was a Vietnam vet. Retired from the military 1992. I am not ashamed that I listened to every word Tom Hanks spoke. And yes I cried some. Thank you for your feelings and honesty.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service ❤
Cried? Really? Hanks bloviation was tiring.
Thank you for your service!!!
@@jamescolvin575my god you lack critical thinking skills. 😂
Mr Hanks is surprising me through this cogent interview. My father was in the landing force and I’m realizing, perhaps for the first time, what a hero he was. He was 19 years old.
So young!
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I, in particular doff my heart to your father and the rest of WW11 heroes. May the Lord rest their souls.
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My dad fought in WW2 and received the bronze star. He died in 1980 and I thank him and all our vets and mlitary for alowing us all to live free in America...God bless them all..❤
Respect to your dad and all he did for our country 🫡
@@micperez819 thanks mic
Your dad didn't just fight for America he fought for other people's freedom as well. Even to this day our allies will tell you they feel safer when American soldiers are standing next to them. I feel after 911 the same pride of our soldiers. They signed up to protect America and other people's freedom.
I am French and I think your father deserves praise. Now, I will tell you frankly what many Europeans think when they look things in the face: in hindsight, we believe that the liberation of Europe was not a liberation but an invasion. We would have preferred to stay with the Axis forces because because of the Americans, we ended up with many communists who were able to establish a form of socialism that killed our continent.
We see today the harmful effects of this pseudo freedom that we were given.
Je suis français et j'estime que ton père mérite des louanges. Maintenant, je vais te dire franchement le fond de la pensée de nombreux européens qui regardent les choses en face : avec le recul, nous estimons que la libération de l'Europe n'en était pas une mais qu'il s'agissait d'une invasion. Nous aurions préféré resté avec les forces de l'Axe car à cause des américains, nous nous sommes retrouvé avec de nombreux communistes qui ont pu instaurer une forme de socialisme qui a tué notre continent.
Nous constatons de nos jours les effets néfastes de cette pseudo liberté qu'on nous a donné.
Tom is a very intelligent and thoughtful human being. Gods bless every soul that was there that day, we owe them everything. ❤
He did not take the bait. He gave a balanced and astute response regarding the world changing battle and its relevance in current times. Bravo!
I'm shocked but please
he is clever/wise enough and knows very well, that the reality lies far beyond the official picture. But to talk about that you need a real Person Interviewing who studied history and has real time to discuss worldviews and to stay reflected, even it hurts awfully.
He was good in his day but forrest Gump was a long time ago
@@jemma_19988 LOL he' still fine
@@ericsneary5430he’s a diddler right?
My dad served on Sword and Juno beaches, operating the landing craft. He wanted to visit the beaches again but had to cancel due to PTSD. He was Norwegian serving in the Royal Navy. After the war he could never steer a boat in a straight line on the sea. I think D-day had a part in that. For all men that served there THANK YOU FOR MY LIFE.
I can't imagine what he went through. Those that survived... just wow.
Thank God for Honourable Men like your Father✨🙏🏻✨
@@brendagoodspeed443he helped make pride possible 🏳️🌈💅🏻
@@OGFrylock Pride comes before a fall 🎉
@@BlurredUniverse357 heroes usually die, one in a million survives, by some mistake. If they were on the front line and survived, then they thought rationally, took care of themselves a lot, never took any risks, and simply succeeded.Those who survive were usually in positions that were not particularly dangerous, cooks, coders, various drivers, anti-aircraft defense, staff soldiers, military police, etc., etc. When they survive the war, as each year passes, it seems more and more to them that they were especially brave in the war and the deeds they did in the war become more and more brilliant, clear, and decisive. Those on the front line,how to say ,first line, die a lot, a lot, a lot. The rest of them are mostly "damaged goods "for life, they generally find it difficult to fit into the family, they find peace strange, they have become addicts of adrenaline and nothing can compensate for that feeling, the birth of a child is there somewhere, definitely even stronger (for a normal person), but even that lasts for a short time. And in war, that excitement, that fear,or a burst of courage lasts for days, weeks, months....there are alternate bursts of nice excitement, strong, and "bad" excitement, even stronger. And that feeling ,when, after everything, you understand that you are still alive, is indescribable.That euphoria can last for days.It is the observation of a no - hero who survived.
Thank you Mr. Hanks for speaking so eloquently for our beloved veterans.
Another paid PR spokesperson right here
Edit: take note of users with name_name_number usernames. These are assigned….the others are just unfortunately gullible and have been to think that anyone who says words which disagree with the “important people” words they memorized as rules is scary and a bad person. Pity these poor simpletons…
Also, looking at the comments below of whom was triggered…it’s appreciated when the thin skinned zealots reveal the motives and biases within the virtue signals, gas lights and other immature local fallacies with which they have no choice but resort.
It’s hard times keep up when no one is telling them what to think…
Then again, at least the Biden campaign has a few dozen brainless simpletons to do stooge work and make it appear as if ANYONE in America cares for the current criminal in office.😂🤣
Another kneeling serf 👇 @@JosephVanceDude
And curses on the Felon who calls them losers!
@@edwardrichardson7076 he isn't a felon and he never called them losers. You people run on so many lies
@@JosephVanceDude Grow up
Well said Tom! To all veterans, thank you!
This is the most Powerful & Significant 11 minutes of an interview that I have ever heard. Thank you Tom Hanks for your Exquisite tribute to WWII Veterans ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ 🇺🇸
Yes ! Thank you.
I couldn't have said it better. It was brilliant and poignant .
He just vomits gaebage.
I applaud Tom Hanks for not taking the CNN bait on such an important date. He left the spotlight on the heroes of D-Day they were there to honor. Well done sir, thank you.
That was my thought exactly! It seemed to me that she was heading there in every question she asked and if we could tell, so could he. I'm sure he is in total agreement with her politics but he showed real class in sticking to the important subject at hand. She lost whatever class or journalistic integrity she may have once had long ago
@@YxYzYxlol, ok well the world is just *dying* to hear the carefully nuanced and esteemed opinions of the enlightened one called YxYzYx..
RIP Kappy
He is a disgrace to the movie industry.never watch movies again.
Stay classy CNN....
I still can’t imagine the magnitude of it! The sacrifice of those young men.
Most of these people where Patriots that thought they were fighting for a reason. In the World today it is hard to see who is the true villein. Putin is bad, but Biden is no hero!
Does TOM HANKS know he will one day be nominated for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.?
Tom Hanks would be a great President of the United States!
Thank you so much for your programs. We watch them regularly. With love from Siberia!!!
My veteran Dad just walked by, heard Tom talking about the boot repair battalion, and he said “it takes 6 persons doing their duty behind the scenes per 1 fighting soldier…” He’s a walking history book and an overall treasure 💙
Your dad is the treasure not a usa actor. Mr. Hanks is nothing but a highly paid actor, a player and a fkaer. He is and was a FAKE SOLDIER! UNLIKE YOUR DAD WHO FACED GERMMAN BULLETS AND CANNON FIRE!
Back up a few steps everyone......now COMPARE Tom Hanks to Donald Trump??? On 2nd thought..........?
It takes more than 6, in WW2 it took 12, in Iraq it was 11. it's called Tooth to Tail.
@@jerlewis4291 thanks for the supplemental information!
Thats interesting. Tell you dad, God bless him and thank him for his service.
My grandfather was in Patton's march to Bastogne, almost double time in the snow, only two hours sleep, no time to eat, blood from blisters freezing socks to skin, hit with shrapnel. Spoke proudly and fondly of his time in the service and reverence for buddies who died. I'm just not that tough, not going to lie about it. I've had it easy because of these men.
I just went to the war museum in Bastogne. It was incredible! I walked through the fields with the little white crosses, and as I stood reading the entries in a memorial book at one of the cemeteries,I couldn't help but weep as I read the recurring thought written in almost every entry... "Lest We Forget." I pray that our countries never see that kind of devastation again..
Your grandfather saved my uncle in the Battle of the Bulge . My uncle was a medic
@davidwang4364
I'm glad you put the past behind you and got over it so you could support the Red Cross today and everything they do to help others.
I was born almost 30 years after D-Day in Germany and I am forever grateful that these people, from a continent far away from Europe, took the decision to say: "We need to step in to do something!"
I bow may head to all these men that gave their life to help Europe to be free. You did the right move!
Thank you and glory to you!
I hope and pray we have such fine people today to defend our liberty again, in every corner of the world!
And at home!
Now pay for your own defense free rider, lol.
@@TeresaOneill-h2m say... just wondering what you mean by that, your user name sounds strangely like a Russian bot and your comment sounds strangely like you're supporting a second insurrection when Trump loses again.
... just saying
@@zuzanazuscinova5209 dumb response. (NOTE: As the reply of this comment may have been missed by some, I am refering to Zusana's moronic response, not the OP),
Very dumb. The name sounds like a Russian pro Trump troll.
I could listen to him prattle on forever. What an eloquent speaker and he is so full of knowledge.. from a lifetime of learning and experiencing. Lovely interview through and through
Intellectually solid gold! Hanks is awesome!
Hanks a deusch
My father was a Vietnam and Korean Vet. I never in my life saw my dad cry until I took him to go see saving Private Ryan. Dad never opened up to me and told me what happened. I only knew that it was, catastrophic for him. He will always be my Hero! I miss him so very much 😔😢
That happened to me. I was in the movie theater and there happened to be a bunch of veterans in there. I heard crying during that movie from a lot of those men. Heroes every one of them. Anybody that serves is.
Amen!
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My Dad was a Marine WWll. The best thing for the vets were the VFW’s the whole country was involved they could get together and feel safe and proud. Now what do we do for our Vets?
I'm deeply sorry for your lose my dad was in Korea he had all his teeth blown out he spent two years in a Tokyo hospital but survived it. I remember him nightmares 😢 when I was a kid . I will never allow myself or my children to forget my dad's service and your fathers service for us to be free. This Canadian/AMERICAN STANDS WITH YOU USA 🇺🇸 WE HAVE YOUR SIX GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
We owe it to your Dad & all the others who fought for DEMOCRACY to get to the polls in record numbers & eliminate this ruzzian threat AND this MAGA cult from our Govt.! They claim to have 48% of the vote. That leaves 52% up for grabs for the rest of us! We have 5 months to GET IT RIGHT! Get busy America, there's lots of WORK to do!!!
MY Grandpa was one of the last living WW2 Vets, died at age 96 in 2022. He even got Covid in 2020 and beat it! That man was tough as leather.
My nan had covid three times, so what??
"tough as leather, hard as krupp steel....."
Uncle Adi
Greetings from the painter land.
One of the last living WW2 vets?
There are over 50,000 WW2 vets still alive....
Did he get vaccinated ?
well metaphorically on surface there is good amount to agree but @2:30 just stop there tommy! u know there was tug of war between England and US whether it will be East India Company who will occupy there or a US entity. In history says UK/England managed to "fend" off US in that competition.
I'm a 66 year old female Army veteran and I applaud Tom Hanks for reminding us why we sign up to serve in the U. S. Armed Services. HOME of the FREE, BECAUSE of the BRAVE!
Well said young lady.👍🏻
As a former Leatherneck I agree!
FJB!
Thank you for serving dear!
Not enough words to thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service! Respect!
Remember children. He's an actor.
The fact CNN used this headline for what amounted to a five second no comment tells u all u need to know about CNN. Kudos to Hanks for not taking the bait, for keeping the focus on those brave men that fought.
Remember when hanks said trump would be president when dinosaurs fly or some garbage lol he didn’t wanna rage this time I guess. 😂
Hanks is afar left winger, that ideology is against the conservative western democracies that so many people died to protect in ww2. You know who else were extreme socialists? Stalin and Hitler lol. Get these left wing idiots out of the media!
Agreed. I like CNN but I am discussded with misleading headlines.
@@davebreak lol everything cnn is misleading.
CNN sucks
To these (and ALL) veterans: Thank you, thank you, thank you.❤️❤️❤️
Tu penses également à ceux qui sont tombés du côté des forces de l'Axe j'espère.
My great uncle Hollis Russell landed on the beach that day, on the boat he met two twin brothers with Russell as their last names. They could not swim, my uncle helped these guys but unfortunately one was killed in the water and the other brother made it to the beach but was shot down. He said they were some of the last boats to land and he could not believe how many of our soldiers were "stacked up like wood" bc they were being killed so fast. Knowing this I can't imagine the Bravery of these men to keep on heading straight into overwhelming gunfire. The Greatest generation to ever live, how Brave and Honorable these men are. We civilians have no idea how hard that would be, knowing the chances of you making it to shore was slim. Thank you to ALL of these Brave men.
My father landed two days later, on June 8. He said there were still bodies rolling in the surf.
You want a cookie?
So much respect . Thank you for sharing . It's funny but you find you don't want to share until you get older. Then you begin to appreciate what heroes they were . Who are our heroes today ?
@@mikehawk4714 Sign up, punk. Any branch of the military, you cowardly keyboard warrior.
@@KenPassey-hd2mc I'm only 43 my grandfather was the oldest and died at 101 in 2008. His 3 younger brothers including Hollis were all in the military, my grandfather couldn't join bc he had to take care of his parents and run a dairy farm alone. But somehow all 3 brothers ran into each other on the streets over there. When they finally came home, both parents had died. What are the chances they would randomly run into each other?
Good Day and Thank You Tom. I am a USAF Vietnam (ERA) Veteran. I served in the States Only. I was a Power Lineman that maintained the Power for the entire base as well as all the power and Lighting for The Airfield and Runways. We were a TAC F-111 Fighter Bomber Training Base. Those guys flew in Nam. Why are all WWII Veterans called that, but those of use who were not assigned to Vietnam are called "Vietnam Era Veterans"? Without the work that we did here in the States, those F-111 aircraft and their crews wouldn't have been doing the job that they were assigned to do in Vietnam.
Peace & Best Regards. Great Interview
First of all Thank You for Your Service my father USAF Vietnam Vet after the war Air Traffic Controller retired as a Master Sargent then worked Quality Assurance in the FAA retired from that. He has passed on now and I’m sure he would consider it an Honor to Meet You 🇺🇸
@@Batman-gn9yh Good Day and Thank You for such a kind comment. It was a big deal to reach the rank of Master Sargent.
My condolences on the loss of your father. Peace
My dad wasn't in battle, but my ex-father-in-law was. He was a communications officer and went through THREE landings. He said he landed once, established the communications equipment, went up to the next beachhead and did it again. Three times. He MADE us watch Saving Private Ryan because the he said the battle scenes were the most realistic he'd ever seen. My father never talked about the war, but he did. I learned so much, and gained so much respect. I had no idea. "The Greatest Generation." They deserve that title.
Forever!
Amen!!
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LOVE LIVE THE USA SOLDIERS FROM ANZIO BEACH HEAD!
@cmillerphotos, You can be so proud of your father in law , he performed a part for sure. RIP Sir
I'm proud of my father in law as well. He also was delivering the important information, mail etc. Only by motor bike, there is a name for all defence information givers. RIP George Edward Gibbs. Take care @cmiller & thank you for your compassion & story of your father in law 💙❤️😥💔
We owe a great deal to your Father & All the Brave Souls who hit that beach in 44 !!! Now we're on the verge of giving up the DEMOCRACY they fought for? We've got 5 months to turn this MAGA cult around & send them ALL packing ( or in jail, whichever comes first! ) They claim to have 48% of the vote. That leaves 52%, time to get busy AMERICA & make some MAJOR Changes!!! In Honor of these Vets Best Wishes to all & Good LUCK.
❤ They absolutely earned that title. My grandparents’ generation. I miss them terribly.
So eloquent, humble and respectful. He outclassed the whole network and gave them a history lesson. Listen and embrace his words, “Do the right thing”. Sounds simple enough. Run Forest! Run!
I wonder if he was that “eloquent”, “humble”, and “respectful” with the kids????
@@mistybridges6612 ask that question of Trump and his party pal Epstein!
@@rcg9573 why?
@@rcg9573 did I miss something?? This post wasn’t about Trump…why would any person make this about someone else???
@@rcg9573 Always you edgy liberals constantly popping in shooting off bait ruining the good vibe.
GTFO already.
Deepest respect and love from Canada 🇨🇦! You represent us all and our history of humanity. Salute you!
He was on Epstein Island 😅
MR. HANKS HAS NEVER, EVER PROPPOSED BETTER TREATMENT FOR VETERANS. HE HAS NEVER, EVER PROTESTED TO THE USA GOVT. THAT THEHOMELESS BE TAKEN OFF THE STREETS, HOUSED OT CARED FOR HE IS JUST A GLAMOUROUS LOOKING GUY WHO ACTS OR PLAYS @ BEING A SOLDIER HE IS HIGHLY PAID FOR HIS WORK AND PAID MUCH MORE FOR HIS ROLE AS A SOLDIER THAN ANY ANY USA SOLDIER HAS EVER BEEN PAID. LET'S WAKE UP HERE!
He side stepped that question better than any politician 😂
My father was a corporal in the 82nd Air Borne USAAF. My mother was a sergeant in the Marine Corps. Thank you for honoring all those who were committed to doing the right thing.
Your parents are real heroes, and we would not be free if it weren't for heroes like your parents. We owe a debt that we can never repay. I only hope my life will be worthy of the sacrifice so many made. If they are still with you, please thank them from me.
Thank you and God Bless your father and mother. 🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗
Bless your parents for their service, but I’d like to politely point out (from a fellow veteran) the 82nd Airborne was never part of the USAAF. Any All American (their nickname) would tell you that.
@@i_noah_guy18 my mistake...Dad was in the 82nd, 101st and was in North Africa, France, and Belgium. He was medically evacuated to Iceland in 1942 and was returned to service after.He said little of his service (especially to his youngest daughter) and I didn't know of his purple hearts (2) when he was alive. I learned bits and pieces from my older brother. His service records burned in the 1970's I've just started to research. The mistake is mine.
@@alexnpaxbless you and your father❤🙏
RESPECT for the fallen is the epitome of RESPECT!!!
Epstein Island Pedophile, probably went to freak parties with Diddy, but he was for sure hanging with Epstein!
My uncle was a medic on Normandy Beach. He never married but worked to take care of his widowed mother and youngest sisters and brother. I think he never recovered
My dad was a medic that work in a hospital got a purple heart work like heck to save the young soldiers to bring them home to there family he would be so ashamed of our government he barely talked about the war but said he was so happy to fight for his country
So much respect to him 💗💗💗
I believe they all carried their pain with grace.
My grandpa was a medic there too. He never talked about it. We only found out after he died and found his army records. We knew he was in the war but were told to never ask him about it, and he never ever brought it up
@@sillybilly121212 my father was a prisoner of war in Burma. I never knew until he died in 2012 when I read his diaries. He never said a word about it. These folks are real heroes!! Not the Republicans who think they are heroes. Much, much respect to all our fallen 💗💗💙💙
My grandfather served in WWII. He was a USArmy LTC Chaplain. So proud of my grandfather. I followed in his boots and I am a retired US Army soldier who served during the Vietnam and Gulf War.
I would - as a German - like to answer all American commentators that I am personally so thankful that there have been so many honorable people to free Europe in 1944 / 1945. I personally cried in the Normandie for all the the people who died there.
Thank you that you have ended this horrible Nazi regime.
And now please do it in your own country and in the world again.
Democracy is in danger - round the globe.
We are all humans not a nameless crowd of cattles.
And there it is, CNN🤡🤡🤡 pretending were in the same situation as in 1944.
This time it is us that are the bad guys, or to be more specific and truthful, it is the Deemcats.
I never should have said it is us.
As another German I support this opinion absolutely. But I guess we are both WestGermans, and the most horrible thing is that we have all these mentally damaged Germans in EastGermany now, which support the dictator Putin because they were raised by criminals, calling themselves communists.
@@TheVirginGary, please clarify, you have Democrat in your Handle.
@@TheVirginGary The world is grey. America, though awful, is still the best chance the world has to continue this unprecedented era of peace and prosperity. We are The Lesser Evil.
The democrats are kinda like that. The Lesser evil. The least bad choice. Bc the bad choice, the worst choice, just so much... i can't even list it all and you discount all these overwhelming facts, claim them all as conspiracies or lies or idk what. But the pary of "law and order" has their boy CONVICTED in a fucking COURT OF LAW on obvious charges of a crime he obviously committed but none of ya;ll really understand so you claim it wasn';t a crime. Well, if it wasnt a serious crime, tehy couldn't charge anyone with it.
If it wasn't 34 counts of serious crimes with an EXTREMELY strong case, you could never charge a former president with them. But they did, and they convicted.
When ya'll see a convicted felon, you say things likle they don't deserve AC in 100 degree heat. They are barely human to you. But you're boy gets CONVICTED and none of you think it's real.
I acknowledge it;'s easy to assume it's politically motivated. Trump has openly stated that he would use powers that don't belong to POTUS to persecute rivals. And he did.
2/3 or 3/4 of GOP believe the election was not free and fair. I've looked and asked and have noit been shown a single piece of evidence to turn over more than literally a handful of votes out of a few hundred million. As usual the initially miscounted votes for the entire nation was nearly a net zero/. Even if all votes miscounted initially and re-applied in Trump's favor all in Michigan where it was closest, he'd still be THOUSANDS away from winning Michigan. Even if he WON michigan, he'd still not have enough electoral votes.
Convenient that allll the votes that you guiys think wer miuscounted or whatever were all in Trump's favor.
If the dem's are so incompetant, how were the able to pull off this insanely complex, widespread and impactful conspiracy without a single shred of real evidence being left behind?
In 2016, Trump basically said every state that voted for him, didn't have any voter fraud, but those other states! Oh boy! they all had millions of illegal immigrants casting votes for clinton!
How?? How'd they do that? Why did so many people then go and vote GOP for the other races on the tickets? Why did the results match the polls so closely other than of course a few thousand in a few counties which won Trump the WH despite receiving 3 million fewwer votes overall (something tump disputes again without evidence).
The vast majority of illegals live in the four big states: Cali, Tex, NY and that other place, America's swampy dong: FLA. CA and NY are firmly blue. Tx is firmly red. Only Florida was even up in contention.
SO why woudl millions of illegals RISK EVERYTHING to vote in an election where their vote wouldn't change anything (othjer than in FLA where Trump won,. therefor no fraud was possible, per Trumpism #1328)? It doesn't make any sense; there's no motive.
Ya'll so certain that 'me more money, economy good for all 340 million!" which is not actually the case and just fails even common sense. But many conservatives feel that the economy was much better under trump bc they had more money to spend before covid.
It's widely acknowledged thta thte first yr or so of a new Admin's rule, the economy is still essentially functioniung off the previous admin's policy. And we had been steadiyl booming for like 7 or 8 yrs when Triump took over. In Obama's terms., the Dow went from a low of less than 8k (not long after he took office) to almost triple that - about 22K - soon after he left.
Obama was handed a devistating deficit - not entirely Bush's fault considering Great Recession. That had turned into a healthy surplus when he finished.
What did tTrump do wiaht that surplus and booming economy? The absoliute last thjing any Econ minor would say to do: he CUT TAXES, causing a massive $1 TRILLION/YR EXTRA DEFICIT. Most of htose cuts impacted only (or primarily) his rich friends and himself since he was still runniung his companies and didn't divest shit.
I visited the Normandy beaches and American Cemetery yesterday.
I cried and saluted these true heroes that gave their lives.
Tom Hanks is a wonderful man.
They are all heroes mst all their souls rest in eternal peace
I'm in Normandy on Holiday. Avoiding all the emotional people 😂. Cop on. The lads who landed on the beachs were cannon fodder for rich men.
I remember my Dad telling me about what it was like getting ready to hit the beach at Normandy. He was a Staff Sergeant and he said you could hear these young men vomiting on the boat, not knowing if they were going to make it. I teared up by the look on his face. He didn’t talk about the war that much to his daughters, but I heard some of what he told my brothers. He just looked at me one day when I was complaining about someone who burned our flag, he said “I didn’t see my Mother for 5 years so anyone could have their rights to do what they wanted wether we think it’s right or wrong”. I’ll never forget that moment. God bless those that have given their lives for us, and God Bless our service men and women.
Thank You for posting this ❤ And Thank you, Sir! to your Father❤
normandy was 1944 and the war was over in 45
@@starkicker5623 Ummmmmmm....do you think Normandy was the first and last battle in the European theatre? Or that perhaps a staff sergeant might have been in service before and during US involvement in the war? Why are you posting the date?
Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai it's me prince hamdan
@@starkicker5623and??
If I was Tom Hanks I would be more worried about the P-Diddy's list than Trump.
My dad was a captain & an MD in the Canadian army and was part of D-Day. I can only imagine the horrors he witnessed. He would never talk about what he went through. God rest his soul.
Your dad is part of the Greatest Generation! Men like your dad saved us!
My dad also fought at D-Day! Those horrors that he lived thru also never entered the kitchen table too much in my times?? I know why by witnessing the histories that have been written.
You weren’t shit tho
Bless him. 💐
@@philipnestor5034
"Your dad is part of the Greatest Generation!"
No. Just no.
If they were so great the war wouldn't have been necessary in the 1st place.
You can't have it both ways.
If the US hadn't been so cowardly isolationist in 1939 then Hitler and Stalin would never have crawled out from under their rocks (yes Stalin also invaded eastern Europe in 1939), WW2 would have been largely prevented, and the Cold War couldn't have even happened, because Soviet Russia would never have the opportunity to annex all of eastern Europe during the 2nd front of WW2.
So no, not so great.
They did what was necessary at the time, just as their parents and grandparents did in WW1.
The greatest generations are the ones that actually managed to hold onto peace - it's a shame that such a path is not even celebrated.
I have loved Tom Hanks for 40 years, I have so much respect for this man.
I think Trump's got him beat, by farrr.
Biden 2024@@TrumpsOURPresident
I love Tom Hanks been watching him since I was a kid in the 80s same with Robert De Niro not so much anymore
Time to grow up and get a job, little kid
@@TrumpsOURPresident that is a lie, it was proven over 4 yrs ago he never was in the flight logs.
@@albatros12 I'll work on that boomer
It's been over 20 years now that i haven't watched 10 minutes of CNN. This time I did it out of the curiosity and some sort of trust I had on the integrity of Tom Hanks, waiting for that response. He answered in the most diplomatic way. Not disappointed.
exactly my thoughts
Not only that it's the truth, we've survived some truly horrible administrations that predate any of us alive today. We survived the ones that are under strict criticism from the polarization among our politics today. The right? Hated Obama, but the country is still here. The left? Hates Trump, the country is still here. The right? Hates Biden, the country is still here. Nixon, Truman, Carter, the Bushes, Clinton, Reagan, JFK, LBJ? We have 45 presidents, 248 years, a damn civil war. We are still here. Tom speaks the truth with that response through and through. Diplomatic or not.
Totally agree, but, he’s covering his ass good because he’s on the Epstein list and DJT is going to release all names.
Diplomatic = propaganda and rhetoric lol we literally stole millions from Holocaust victims
Agree.
My dad was at Pearl harbor as a Naval radio operator. He lived and went on with mom to have 6 boys
My uncle was at D day+2 and survived as well. Very proud of both of them❤
Thank you, Tom. My Dad was in that war in the infantry, age 17, and was seriously injured and even missing for a while (Okinawa) but was the only one of his squad to come home. His mother told me he was never the same emotionally after that. That generation understood the importance of protecting the Constitution. Many quit high school, lied about their age and willingly signed up because of their love for our country. Bless them all.
TOM HANKS WAS NOT STANIDNIG ALONGSIDE YOUR DAD. MR. HANKS KNOWS NOTHING OF ACTUAL WAR OR GUNS OR CANNONS.
My dad was also at Okinawa. 6th Marine Division.
Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai it's me prince hamdan
my grandma broke my dad's arm so he wood not go to [British army] D day,? its a Irish Thing ! i can feel my grandmother's pain, Aye! fighting against fascism, and Look at you Now Fooly Vaxt ? War dogs for the last 80 years the US of A .Colonialism is defined as “control by one power over a dependent area or people.” It occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering its population and exploiting it, often while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people. The US of A.
I love that he says how everybody had a part to play, no matter how seemingly small. He discounts no one. They all served in some capacity.
🎉🎉🎉
Well-spoken Tom. " We the people" will prevail. Thanks to the veterans that pledged the ultimate sacrifice, for we would not be here today without them.
Wow! Mr. Hanks, thank you for your optimism and dedication to the people who secured freedom for the rest of us.
Is this really necessary? You soil the gravity of the moment and this event. I applaud Mr. Hanks for being the professional.
wish he would run for president 😥
CNN is a disgrace and NEEDS click bait to keep going
Despite this being a CNN interview, I appreciate Tom Hanks’ perspective. He didn’t fall or get baited into a “this side or that side” conversation. He spoke of humanity in general and kept the focus on the reason for this event. Thank you Tom ❤️
He *did* talk about the dangers and threatsbof fascism, isolationism - and in terms of things to be avoided. He just wasn't *inflammatory* about it. When "one side" us "America First"ing, you don't suppose it was an *accident* that he mentioned Charles and Madison Square Garden?
@@Shadesightexactly! Thank you.
Amanpour tried multiple times to bring Trump into the conversation in order to bring about comparisons, as is CNN's M.O. the last eight years. Hanks took the bait on this tactic but didn't chew on it enough to be castrated over it.
that lady is crooked one sided ,"so call journalist "
I do get that there was a little, maybe just a hint, of an undertone with Tom, as stated in the comments here, but he didn’t say enough to really get into it. At least it was a more pleasant and respectful response than what we normally hear from CNN guest interviews. I respect & understand that everyone feels differently and has different opinions and perspectives. I just don’t like when people (especially celebrities) are outright hating and disrespectful with a lot of nonsense. I am ok with people who have different opinions than me, when we can agree to disagree with respect for each other as human beings. So that’s why I admired this response from Tom. Whatever he feels about one side or the other, he kept the conversation fairly neutral, not spewing hate towards anyone and kept focus on the event.
Listening to this from NZ, I have always liked Tom Hanks as an actor. I think personally, this is the first time I have heard him interviewed about anything serious. Shining a light on momentous events, past and present, his intelligence and common sense is very impressive.
Certainly a class act, far above Robert De Niro.
@@seeharvester lmao, what? You don't know either of those men. It always makes me cringe hella hard when folk on the Internet or just in day to day life generally, act as if they know a celebrity in any way, at all, other than the very very very artificial appearance that they make infront of cameras. So, you know De Niro? You know him well i assume, given how you've managed to ascertain a conclusive opinion on his character. You must have spent a good deal of time in his presence. He must have really rubbed you the wrong way, man. He must've really personally slighted you.
Or, wait. Maybe it's just that you have no idea what you're talking about 😅 and that you don't know the man AT ALL. And that you're basing your entire opinion of these guys based on their behaviour infront of cameras.
Fuckin joke. Clowns.
Yank here that was in NZ on ANZAC day several years ago and was amazed by the rememberance . We don't have that in the states where the whole town turns out to remember those that fought.
Truly impressed with Hanks reply. My dad got drafted at 35 in 1944, trained as a nurse even though a farmer, served in combat hospitals in New Guinea and Phillipines. Even then thrust into combat. A hero to me.
What an amazing thinker... Not only has he coloured the fabric of our lives in his movies, he perfectly describes what we all hope America is and will continue to be. Thank you Mr Hanks!
I really hope Tom Hanks is right. Sadly, I don’t know if I have the same faith in Americans coming together as they did in 1944. I believe many would answer the call. I just wonder if enough could be shaken awake in time to make a difference.
@@SammiJoReviews
Me too
We have to elect Trump in November or it’s over
@@biffalobull2335 That was your take away? Comprehension must not be one of your strong points.
@@biffalobull2335 Thanks Vlad!
@@SammiJoReviewsI wonder the same as I watch millions of illegals poor into America & biden sending billions of dollars & train loads of bullets & bombs to start WWIII with Russia.
Great interview. I’m an Army veteran and have been to Normandy twice. The father of a LT Colonel that I worked for told us about his father who is buried in Normandy. So each time we visited Normandy I saluted his father’s grave. We plan to visit again next year with a group of fellow veterans.
Hanks is one classy American. Smart, witty, eloquent, charismatic, a heart of gold. A gentleman in the truest form of the word. A mensch.
Maybe..... until you pull back the cover and expose the woke, bought and paid for Dem who rode on Jeffery's Plane...... you can figure out the rest.
@longhaulblue• HEAR ! HEAR ! THANK YOU MR TOM HANKS , STAND FORWARD, AMERICA NEEDS YOU . WONDERFUL STATEMENT, LETS HAVE HANKS FOR PRESIDENT.
Definitely a mensch.
He seems sensible, like just a regular guy. I guess he is, but he's a good actor to
Brilliant man ❤
Yes. On June 6, 1944, Those American patriots were not storming the Capital building in DC.
I thought I couldn’t love Tom Hanks more, but I was wrong ❤️ What a treasure. Thank you Tom for all you represent and do for us.
Are you in for a major “disappointment!”
Tom would say don't thank me thank them for the sacrifice they gave to make the world free again. They are the true heroes not me.
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Wow! I knew that Tom Hanks was smart, but I didn't realize just what a brilliant, well-read, articulate, and wise man he is. Now I love and respect him even more.
He’s an actor Marcia. He can deliver the lines.
@@wiggy3333 He's an historian, Wiggy. He can think.
@@EvoraGT430 he’s also a “pedo”meter that hangs with the likes of all those in the news right now. So, quite frankly I don’t care if he is an historian or not. He hurts and harms young people! And he is an actor who is capable of portraying a loving and kind character for all of us to see.
@@wiggy3333 perfect name for you the numbers should be 666 tho
@@wiggy3333 How is he a pedo? Donald Trump literally went to multiple parties of Epstein and has been photographed many times being friendly towards him. Recently when asked if he would declassify the Epstein documents, he said no. Why not? What's he afraid of?
As a Canadian, watching what is unfolding in your country, I really wish Tom Hanks was THE voice we could hear more of.
His voice was heard on Epsteins island many times.
@@daviddovnino7585 Hey. Mr Trudeau is far from the most inspiring PM. And he can be fairly criticized. But he is no dictator. Dictatorship in Canada is pretty unlikely, given the structure of a Westminster style parliamentary democracy, and the division of powers between the federal and provincial/territorial governments.
On this day of all days, please accord Canadians the respect we accord you.
I think political discussions benefit from avoiding hyperbole.
Many of us are also not impressed with the leadership of the parties that hold the second- and third-largest number of federal seats.
I remind Americans that a NATO country has invoked section 5 only once in almost 80 years. That was the USA. Canada and the other NATO nations had your back. Canadian special forces were in Afghanistan beside your special forces long before anyone else.
Let us decide how to govern our nation. We are reasonably well informed as voters. Talking heads at FOX have no insights to share.
@@daviddovnino7585 you have no F'ing clue what's going on in Canada. Trudeau was democratically elected by the majority of voters across the country. NOT a dictatorship... a DEMOCRACY. And woke? if that means inclusion and doing the right thing to help your fellow human, yep, that's Canada. Welcome everyone, regardless of gender, religion, race, or anything else.
If Dumbst somehow wins, you're going to have Schicklelgruber right across your border. And the tanks will roll. To take Ottawa! LOL
Canadians have bigger problems then us Americans. Good luck to yawl up there LOL
And this week, America turned BACK to what is right.
My father was a Vietnam and Korean Vet. I never in my life saw my dad cry until I took him to go see saving Private Ryan. Dad never opened up to me and told me what happened. I only knew that it was, catastrophic for him. I miss him so very much
A devastating movie!!! NO ONE with "BONE SPURS " would understand!!!
America misses him as well .
@@walterjacksn1466 Did you serve ?
@@jimmymags6516 The WARS: 1) Civil
@@walterjacksn1466 You didn't answer the question, did you serve??
FYI; DJT had 4 deferments
J. Biden had 5 deferments
Ton Hanks is not just eloquent but historically accurate which makes his narrative wonderful to listen to...thx for your time in Normandy Tom....a fabulous American ...
Jeff Epstein liked him. He had him to his island many times.
and he wasn't asked about a Trump term, CNN liar, liar, America on fire, before they figure out what is right, millions of Americans will DIE, deceived by a poison media
Epstein Island Pedophile, probably went to freak parties with Diddy, but he was for sure hanging with Epstein!
I'm a US Army vet, was in the 82nd Airborne during the first Gulf War, the "line in the sand". I did my 4 years, got out, and graduated from college. Before I started my first job, I took time off and went to the beaches of D-day. I tried to imagine on that day what it would have been like to jump in. I was alone and remember the train ride to the stop. I was shaking with nervousness. I read the books and lived a bit of the life of a paratrooper so my imagination was running away from me. It was a balmy rainy day. I arrived at the station with a paper map in hand as Google earth didn't exist then. I hailed a taxi. The driver was an old Frenchman who was a young boy during the invasion. I spoke a bit of French and he spoke a bit of English and he gave me the grand tour. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Thank you to all the vets to gave themselves up to the cause. If I had a chance, I'd do my time all over again and if I lived in that time, I'd do that too. Long live the spirit of America!
I had to stop the clip temporarily to read your comment. It was moving, especially coming straight from Biden’s D-day speech. I cannot even imagine the sacrifices made by your bravery and those of others who landed in Normandy that fateful day. The world thanks all of you for your sacrifice and bravery so that we can live in an oppressive-free country. Love from the UK sir!
Funny, most Vets I’ve met don’t want to talk about WWII 🤔
Can you say? Arab Spring
Or Chat BOT GPT
Hell yeah brother thanks for your service! My mother served in the RAN onboard HMAS Sydney during desert storm 91
Thank you for your service!
Thank You for everything you did for our country. God bless you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Two of my most favourite people alive in the world. So much was said in those few moments. Thank you CNN for posting this interview.❤️🇨🇦
What an intelligent , articulate , conversation Mr. Hanks. Thank you.
what an intelligent....
If only there was a test that had to be passed before running for any government office. Bye bye GOP, bye bye MAGA.
Gives me hope.
MR. HANKS HAS NEVER, EVER PROPPOSED BETTER TREATMENT FOR VETERANS. HE HAS NEVER, EVER PROTESTED TO THE USA GOVT. THAT THEHOMELESS BE TAKEN OFF THE STREETS, HOUSED OT CARED FOR HE IS JUST A GLAMOUROUS LOOKING GUY WHO ACTS OR PLAYS @ BEING A SOLDIER HE IS HIGHLY PAID FOR HIS WORK AND PAID MUCH MORE FOR HIS ROLE AS A SOLDIER THAN ANY ANY USA SOLDIER HAS EVER BEEN PAID. LET'S WAKE UP HERE!
My grandfather fought in WW2. He was drafted in France when his wife was pregnant. He fought, held the line, and was captured at Dunkirk.
Spent 6 years in a Nazi P.O.W. camp.
Only met his daughter when he got home. She was 6.
He was a broken man. The French government completely ignored the veterans. They got no pension. No assistance. No help. Lots of memorials for foreign soldiers, but the French who fought were deliberately forgotten. By everyone.
He never really spoke about it.
He died years ago now. I miss him.
That sounds horrible. My grandfather died in the concentration camp. I have never met him. They took him when my father wasn't even 3 years old...
All wars are terrible and we all should be against them, against any violence, fascism, hatred, and all those things that separate us!
As kevincerce5056 wrote: "God Bless all that served."
He was a fool for going
So sad to hear how the French treated the veterans!
So sorry for your loss. But that blood is in you! Be proud, you are blessed to have that man in your family.
My father's brother died on the beaches of Normandy. 16 years before I was born. My dad talked of him from time to time and that is how I got to know my uncle.
Words spoken with respect by Tom Hanks. So glad he kept his focus on the moment of honoring those men of the Greatest Generation!
Hanks is a scumbag.
Thank You Tom and Gary Sinese as well for supporting our veterans.
He's like the Mr. Rogers of this generation. Truthful, empathetic, hopeful, intelligent. The world would be a better place with more people like Tom Hanks around.
Would they? He's an Epstein p3rv.
NOT FOR ME HE IS NOT. HE IS AN ACTOR AND NOTHING MORE THAN THAT.
Ummm he is all tied up with the Epstein’s and the Diddy’s. His money and higher ups have just protected him thus far,
@@lindanorris2455 well, there th TWO of ya go
prey" tell l a d y a n d what "more" are you
your 'take' opiniOn another human has shared his ~ which apparently
many ManY here apreciate, honor aNd agree - again fo th mOst part ~ canadiana enjOy
@@rm-ih1ns What kind of paragraph is that lol?
Thank you Mr. Hanks for your thought provoking and insightful responses and commentary during this presentation. What a pleasure to hear you!!! 🇺🇸
Tom is so well spoken, articulate, and tactful with his words.
@TW199 Yes Hanks is eloquent unlike our Commander in Chief who can barely mutter a sentence. He did shit himself on stage standing next to French President Macron. He literally fell asleep on stage during the ceremony and then shit himself and then promptly left the occasion to clean up. An utter embarrassment to all Americans.
You took the words right out of my head. And lest we forget so darn good looking!
Yes, quite impressive. Far cry from "man with one red shoe"
@@carlfisher6472 give me a break. The rest of the world laughed at us for four years while Trump was in charge.
@@LBB2622 No they respected and feared Trump. Big difference. Nobody dared start a war on his watch. Only on weak Obama and Biden's watch. Remember how prosperous Trump's Economy was all ruined in 4 years of Democrat rule. If Trump had shit himself every msm outlet would have had a field day. See how Dems control what news gets out?
Epstein's list will finally shut this mans mouth forever 😊
Diddys list too lol
My grandpa wrote a letter every chance he could to my grandma, he made sure that he only spoke of happy and hopeful things. Except for one letter in early April of ‘45 that read only “If hell is any hotter, I hope I’m never there”… gave me chills reading what a 23 year old man at the time was thinking . Not until my own time seeing the evils of war while deployed did I understand what he meant. Semper Fi grandpa
@windowlickeractual2429 Deep respect to you and your Grandpa for the freedom I celebrate 365 because of you. My love and my best. 💖🙏
my grandma broke my dad's arm so he wood not go to [British army] D day,? its a irish Thing ! i can feel my grandmother's pain, Aye! fighting against fascism, and Look at you Now Fooly Vaxt ?
Thank you for sharing this, and a special thank you to your grampa.
My dear Grandad was a Royal Marine. He spent 4 years in POW camps between (what was) Yugoslavia and Austria. When I was a kid I wanted to be a soldier and would ask him about "the War" but he didn't like to talk about it much, until when I was older and then he told me ALL about it. He was lucky to escape with his life, he came close to loosing it several times and once even had to dig his own grave (😳) but thank God he managed to make the old guard change his mind with lots of joking. His experiences certainly had a lasting impression. He survived and lived to the age of 92. He is a Hero to me. I thank him and all the Veterans, who fought for what so many of us take for granted today.
I pray that War will stop and that Good will overcome Evil, all over the World. 🙏🏼
tom hanks great actor has just showed us why he needs a script and direction he is a bleeding heart lefty who dosen't understand what he is saying , ( a B17 flys over his talk at the cemetery at Omaha
beach he is with the cnn commie and he says its his lunch being delivered ? ) WWII was not as he says do listen, great life in the US ?
not what he thinks a great live is (was) NO indoor plumping, most no cars, most if not all straight out of the depression with nothing but hope.
Wonderful comment! God blessed your dear Grandad with the strength & wherewithal to joke in such a time, which saved his life.
We pray for peace, for sure, but we’re living in the very last days (2,000 yrs after the cross) before Judgement comes upon the whole earth, which the Bible tells us all about. We’re seeing bible prophecy come to pass before our very eyes (Israel/Hamas, etc..). Sadly, evil will be overcome only when Christ Jesus returns to rule and reign…very soon, I do believe.
Praying for ALL to believe on Christ Jesus for eternal salvation, before Judgement falls. 💕
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Glad he didn’t take the bait. Just keep the conversation about DDay and Hanks perspective.
She really wanted to call Trump a Nazi... She really chose her words carefully... But so did he...
"To create a more perfect union" imo, Trump NEEDS to win
Totally agree on the bait she tried but TH didn’t have any part of it. I was hoping he would answer in an honorable manner and he did that perfectly.
She is such a despicable person.
@@Endersgamejp LOL trump is going to lose
@@ericsneary5430 I doubt it. Majority of America WANTS Trump to win. I'd be surprised if he DOESN'T win.
Wow!!! I always appreciated Tom Hanks for his movies. But now I have even more respect for the guy. Thanks!!! My dad fought in WW2. He never talked about it.
Aussie-born Greek here. My late father was a WW2 veteran. Joined up as a peace-time naval cadet at 16; fighting a war at 18; decorated veteran by 21. There will never be another generation like them.
Ode To The Fallen
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest we forget.🌺
🇦🇺 Lest we forget🇬🇷
@kwstakhs3 Σας ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ 🙏🏼
My friend George “Art” Marvin died last year ..He was the guy that dug under the tanks and placed the dynamite that blew up several tanks. He told me he never wanted to see us go to war again ..This man was the most righteous man I ever met and he will be missed..they don’t make em like that anymore
The ones who fight in the wars are the ones who most want there to Not Be another war. They know how "brutal, futile and stupid" war is. (Taken from a statement by Gen. Eisenhower in 1946.)
thank you for remembering him
what did he think about the threat that Trump represents to America ( and the world), I wonder?
He was lucky. He went away before seeing the other culprit of II WW invading once again a neighbouring country. USRR invaded Poland 20 days after the Nazi. Hitler and Stalin agreed to dismember Poland. Molotov-Ribbentrop treaty of non aggression. This time there is just the russian guy,Putin, and Europeans are ok with the idea of becoming the courtyard of Putin.
@@HRHDMKYT threat? Bullions could hope!
After listening to Hanks just now, I'm more impressed with the man than I've ever been. His intellect is truly impressive, as is his grasp of history. Well done sir.
🤓☝️
My thoughts, exactly.
Well his response to the question was very much like a politician trying not to be controversial. That's Tom Hanks for you though, you have to try to hate him for something.
@@BigBadJerryRogers Epstein flight logs?
He'd be a shoe in for President.
I had no idea Tom Hanks has such a command of the English language. Bravo Tom.
My Father landed on Omaha beach D-Day June 6th 1944. He wouldn't watch Saving Private Ryan. First town Sainte-Mère-Église, on to St Lo, in his words they got the shit kicked out of them in St Lo. He Fought in the Battle of The Bulge where he carried two wounded GIs under heavy fire to safety, he received the Medal of The Silver Star award in May of 45 for doing so. He passed away 12/2002. Forever my hero! God Bless all that served. My father was born in 1920
God bless you and your dad. He was a hero ❤
RIP..SIR..THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE..
My uncle said the same thing of saving private Ryan. And asked all of us not to watch it because it didn't represent the truth about war. He said many times that "no man left behind" was their code and the only way.
What company was he with?
A true Hero!
Tom hanks really is the best interviewee I’ve ever come across. You could ask him one question and he’ll talk for ten minutes and never stray off topic or start speaking nonsense. He’s always so articulate, considerate, and thought out with his responses.
The podcast episode on the making of Band of Brothers with Hanks was fantastic.
You are so right. And I like the way he chose to respond to her Donald Trump question.
Garrulous is the word you're looking for.
Tom hanks is a real American hero . He was wounded and killed in action 😂😂😂😂😂 what a d-bag . Interview a real American war hero , not some theater nerd who acted like a hero 😂😂😂
My grandfather lost 5 brothers. He left my father and uncle as toddlers. He was captain of a mine sweeper. He was a hero.
Awesome! My Grandfather was an electrician in the Army stationed in Germany during the war. He brought home some weapons previously owned by Nazis. Swastika marks on them and everything. Never got the story how they were acquired
My other grandfather was stationed in Italy. He was given multiple metals but threw them all in the ocean on hus trip home.
Yeah and the politicians enjoyed their lobster and caviar with their bougois friends
The pain and grief that hit your family must have been hard to bear .
@@aw5832Yes , I can understand that .
I was born in 1956, too. My Dad fought in the Navy in the Pacific. One of the greatest men I have known. I have though the same things Mr. Hanks talks about. I have reached the same conclusions. Great interview, he is always fun to listen to.
Is there any doubt why Tom Hanks was awarded the Medal of Freedom!
Grounded, articulate and intelligent 👍
👽👀🐉
Uh, an actor who I turn towards for historical interpretation and moral clarity.
America has provoked more wars and got more people exed than any 20 Hitlers.
full of himself and totally out of touch....
@@harmankardon478So give us your take about June 6th, 1944
I wish more of the younger generation could appreciate what he's trying to relay.
Tom Hanks ...
Much respect sir
How many others who flew into Epstein Island are respected by you?
My hat goes off to Tom Hanks. He treated this interview like a pro ambassador. Although the interviewer was trying to get him into sharing his political views, he refrained from the subject and put the true heroes at the forefront. Namely the young troops getting slaughtered back in 1944 as well as those who survived such a hellish experience. Tom took the high road on this one. Great job Mr. Hanks!
well stated....from the title of the video, was not expecting that response
Amanpour is just another liberal reporter
Yes, she was desperate for an anti Trump view.
I agree 100 percent. Stop trying to get celebrities to endorse Biden to sway votes. Let the people research themselves whos policies and goals are what and let them make their own choice. You're a news station, not a campaign management company
It bit him in the butt last time
I hope Tom gets absolutely everything he deserves.
Imagine having an experience so strong in your youth that you still remember after 80 years... these men have seen a lot..
💯 so true
Certainly not the same but my Dad passed 50 years ago. I remember all the details of that day. He was 54. I was 17. He did help build fighter planes during the war.
The horrors of war!
There are things in war you cannot forget even if you wanted to.
What a thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and well spoken man Tom Hanks is.
Yeah a great man always conflates making movies and reality. 🤣
You forgot dashing and polite. ;). Just playing.
Word shower for a Hollywood darling, who knows how to shower words.
Are you a bot or stupid?
he is an actor. How did you expect him to speak? It's like being shocked an electrician knows how to do wiring.
Thank you Mr. Hanks. It is refreshing to hear someone speaking sense about history and what it’s got to do with us.
Hanks plays make believe...these guys lived it...!!
I 100% agree with him. Much respect for him. He is truly a voice for the voiceless. I’m glad we have celebrities like him to speak the truth.
Too bad he didn't use his voice to speak the truth about Donald Trump. He totally avoided the question.
@@inspirementmag He's one of the most highly popular Hollywood actors for a reason. He doesn't want to pick sides, and I get that. He said something I think most people can agree with, and all things considered, that's rare.
NO HE IS NOT! MR. HANKS HAS NEVER, EVER PROPPOSED BETTER TREATMENT FOR VETERANS. HE HAS NEVER, EVER PROTESTED TO THE USA GOVT. THAT THEHOMELESS BE TAKEN OFF THE STREETS, HOUSED OT CARED FOR HE IS JUST A GLAMOUROUS LOOKING GUY WHO ACTS OR PLAYS @ BEING A SOLDIER HE IS HIGHLY PAID FOR HIS WORK AND PAID MUCH MORE FOR HIS ROLE AS A SOLDIER THAN ANY ANY USA SOLDIER HAS EVER BEEN PAID. LET'S WAKE UP HERE!
I don't know any celebrities like him.