There’s no doubt that 2023 has been chaotic, and for those born after the ’70s, it’s been the most chaotic year yet.
But Glenn Beck remembers the ’70s, and their own struggles weren’t a far cry from the trials and tribulations of today: economic turmoil, despair, an energy crisis, and rampant crime.
Not only that but a growing disbelief in America.
“People were hopeless, disillusioned. They stopped believing in America. They stopped believing that things will get better,” Glenn says, noting that in 1978, he heard something that inspired him and many others.
And it’s something that he believes still rings true.
That is Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” featuring Henry Fonda — which Glenn has revamped to match the current tumultuous times.
“One of the greatest American composers, Aaron Copland, joined with Henry Fonda just to remind Americans of who they were, where they came from,” Glenn says, adding, “Henry Fonda took to the stage and he spoke. He spoke of the dark times and the hope of Abraham Lincoln.”
Glenn embellishes the composition with a quote from Ronald Reagan: “In the quest for freedom, we unite against darkness. The darkness of tyranny. Our nation, a beacon of hope, stands resilient against the bullies of the world. We inherit not just a land but a legacy of freedom that we must defend with unwavering courage.”
“Let us be unafraid in the face of evil. Our unity is our strength, and in that strength lies the power to shape a world that cherishes freedom and justice. Our destiny is not predetermined, it is only crafted by our own hands, our hearts, and our unwavering spirit,” he continues.
Glenn ends the composition on a positive note.
“We will find strength to build a world where freedom, justice, and hope flourish for all,” he reads.
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