Tristan was at school last night so I went to the movie, Lincoln, with my dear parents.
My mom and I share a mutual feeling about President Lincoln, he's our favorite! We were so excited to see this movie and glad that it was a movie my dad would like too :)
I don't get teary in many movies (except movies that involve animals or sports) but I shed a couple tears in this movie.
Spielberg did an incredible job and Daniel Day Lewis, the man who plays the President, deserves an Emmy.
But most of all what I took from this movie was how much sacrifice went into the 13 Amendment. We can read history book again and again but I don't think we even begin to imagine the pain, sorrow and difficulty that people experienced during this time. Even seeing the movie I feel like we only got a glimpse of what it must have been like.
With the election being almost month behind us I think we all have had a difficult time and worry about our country. But I come to realize that what we're feeling doesn't being to compare with what those felt back during Lincoln's time.
I still believe that Lincoln was an amazing man, and yes a man of God. He saw this country in all it's majesty and wanted to do what was right even thought it might be hard.
Seeing this movie gave me a new found appreciation for this country. I truly am proud to be an American!
GO SEE IT!
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