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[[Image:HallexteriorDue to its popularity, Great Moments with Mr.jpg|thumb|The Exterior Lincoln was one of the Hall attractions considered for inclusion in (yet unopened) Walt Disney World. Instead of Presidents]]recreating the attraction however, Imagineers decided to revisit the One Nation Under God concept. In the time between Walt’s original idea and the creation of Walt Disney World, technology had improved to the point that creating Audio Animatronic figures for every President was possible. Furthermore, the Magic Kingdom also had the space available for such a large stage to be created.

Like many of the Magic Kingdom's opening day attractionsDue to its large screen, the Hall of Presidents started out as an idea created a unique challenge for Disneyland. Walt Disney wanted - what kind of camera and projection system could be used to create an attraction called "One Nation Under God".The attraction would have been fill a film about American greatness and the Constitutiontwo hundred foot long screen. The grand finale technical needs of the attraction was going were overseen by Disney Legend UB Iwereks, who decided to be life size Audio Anamatronics use five individual 70mm projections, each of all the United States Presidents joining together on stage, which were forty feet in width and Abraham Lincoln giving a speech. Technological limitations however, made the show unrealistic and the idea was eventually scrappedproduced by their own individual projector.

Although In order to create the Presidential figures in the technology was still underdevelopmentHall of Presidents, Walt agreed Disney turned to create a show around an Audio Anamatronic Imagineer Blaine Gibson, who had sculpted Abraham Lincoln for the 1964 World's Fair. The show Disney created was called "Great Moments With with Mr. Lincoln", and was essentially a scaled down version of the "One Nation Under God" showShow. Instead of focusing After doing extensive research on all each of the American presidentsPresidents, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln narrowed in on Gibson set out to create figures that accurately represented not only Abraham Lincoln. The film portion of what the attraction told his biography and the show concluded with the Audio Anamatronic Lincoln giving a speechPresidents looked like, but who they were. Great Moments With MrAccording to Gibson: [[Image:Gibsonpresidents. Lincoln was a huge success at jpg|400px|thumb|Presidental busts created for the World's Fair, and soon after a copy Hall of the show was made for Disneyland. One year after the Worlds Fair, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opened in Disneyland on Main Street USA. The show was free for guests, and was quite popular.Presidents by Blaine Gibson| alt= Hall of Presidents busts Blaine Gibson]]

When planning Walt Disney World, instead of just After Gibson finished creating a copy of Great Moments for Mr. Lincoln, Imagineers revisited the idea of the One Nation Under God showbusts, now calling it the "Hall of Presidents"were sent to Guatemala, where wig makers created authentic hairpieces and tailors stitched period correct outfits. Technology had improved True to the point that creating Audio Anamatronic figures Disney's reputation for every President was possibleattention to detail, and the Magic Kingdom also had the space available Imagineers included a number of specific details for such a large stage each President they brought to be createdlife. Some examples of these Easter eggs include:

When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 the Hall of Presidents opened with it. The Hall, along with the Country Bear Jamboree and the MIckey Mouse Revue * George Washington's chair was one an exact reproduction of the three unique (not from Disneyland) attractions on chair the Magic Kingdomnation's opening dayfirst president sat in during the 1987 Constiutional Convention.

==Building Exterior and Waiting Area==The Hall of Presidents is located in Liberty Square and is housed in * Franklin Delano Roosevelt wears a colonial hall. The hall's architecture takes its inspiration from Philadelphia and Boston meeting halls. The building itself is red brick, with a peaked tower serving as its highest point. Above the entrance to the hall, the date 1787 can be read (an obvious reference Phi Beta Kappa key to the year the Constitution was signed). wear on his jacket

After entering the building* President's Andrew Johnson, guests find themselves in a large lobbyRutherford B. Various portraits of United States Presidents line the walls, and in the middle of the room a large carpet featuring the "Great Seal of the United States" can be found. Other artifacts that can be found in the waiting room include personal property of former Presidents Hayes and even some dresses which were worn by First Ladies on Inauguration DayWilliam McKinley all wear Civil War era lapel pins.==Attraction Plot==

The Renaming the attraction the Hall of Presidents presents , the story show opened with the rest of America through imagesthe Magic Kingdom on October 1, music and Audio Anamatronics1971. The first part Hall of Presidents (along with the attraction is a film shown on a 180 degree screen. Following [[Country Bear Jamboree]] and sometimes during the film, Audio Anamatronics presidents give speeches. The climax Mickey Mouse Revue) was one of attraction comes when Audio Anamatronics of every United States President appear the three unique (not from Disneyland) attractions that opened with the Magic Kingdom.===Changes Since Opening Day===[[Image:HallofPresidentsCarter.jpg|thumb|400px|Imagineers working on stage at the endPresident Carter figure's costume. |alt= Jimmy Carter Hall of Presidents Imagineer.]]

==First Incarnation of Following its initial opening the Hall of Presidents (1971-1993)==did not feature many changes during its first two decades. Following their election, or elevations, to the Presidency, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Regan, and George H.W. Bush were added to attraction. Despite these additions, the attraction's main show was not altered.

In the first Incarnation of Things changed however, in 1993, when the Hall of Presidentswas overhauled and given a new script. Columbia professor Eric Forner convinced Disney executives (including Michael Eisner) that the original show did not pay enough attention to the issues slavery and civil rights <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id223.htm </ref>. In order to enact these changes, after entering as well as to add President Bill Clinton to the theaterattraction, guests would hear various Americans speaking lines from the Declaration Hall of IndependencePresidents closed in September of 1993. The Narrator would then begin to tell guests When the story attraction reopened in October of America as the curtains openedsame year, the attraction had a completely new tone. Furthermore, the new Hall of Presidents film was now narrated by poet Maya Angelo <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/hop.htm </ref>.

The film began with the Constitutional Convention in 1787In 2001 J.D. George Washington, the president of Hall replaced Maya Angelo as the convention attraction's narrator and Benjamin Franklin are heard trying President George W. Bush was added to persuade their fellow delegates to sign the Constitutionattraction. Although the founders admit that the Constitution is not perfectLike Clinton before him, all but three eventually sign the document and it is eventually ratifiedBush recorded a speech specifically for The Hall of Presidents <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_hop.htm </ref>.

The scene then changes In 2008 to coincide with the Whiskey Rebellion 1789election of President Barrack Obama, where farmers are up in arms over taxesthe Hall of Presidents once again underwent major renovations. President George Washington and Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin are heard arguing over whether or not Washington has At this time, the power attraction itself was renamed The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty’s Leaders. One of the many changes that occurred to use force on the rebels. Washington says show itself was that it was given a new script that focused on the Supreme Court says he has Presidents' relationship with the authority, and is shown on horseback leading federal troopsAmerican people. Other changes to The narrator then says that fortunately Hall of Presidents at this time included: A re-programmed Abraham Lincoln Audio Animatronic who now delivers the riots ended without bloodshedGettysburg Address, and that George Washington stands and gives a speech, the entire show was able upgraded to HD and given a new sound system, and 130 new images were added to show Americans that the attraction to go along with a new score written by Joel McNeely. Finally, Barrack Obama was added to the attraction where he delivers a speech recorded by the President would use force in order "ensure domestic tranquility"himself <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>.

The scene once again shiftedOn January 17, now to South Carolina some 40 years later. 2017 The Nullification Crisis is feature and a picture Hall of an angry crowd is shown as a speaker addresses them. The speaker informs Presidents closed for the mob that, "The Federal Government's Tariff Acts are hereby declared null, void, and no law in the State addition of South CarolinaPresident Donald Trump <ref> http://www." The Speaker then says that any use wdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of force by -presidents/news/26jun2017-the government will lead to the succession -hall-of South Carolina. President Andrew Jackson, however is determined -presidents-to keep the union together, and with the support of Congress puts an end to the Nullification Crisis politically-reopen-late-2017-featuring-a-speaking-role-for-trump. It is apparent however, that the Union is in dangerhtm </ref>.

The On January 20, 2021, the next image on Hall of Presidents closed for the screen shows a debate in 1958 rural Illinoisaddition of President Joe Biden <ref> https://www. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglasorlandosentinel. During com/travel/attractions/the debate, Lincoln says that he knows slavery is wrong, and "this government cannot endure permanently half-slave and halfdaily-freedisney/os-et-disney-hall-of-presidents-closed-refurbishment-biden-trump-20210120-6wj6u5q2hrafriwqw2laljgasm-story. A house divided against itself cannot stand"html </ref>. Although he is being heckledOn August 3, 2021, he continues on saying that if the people do not believe in the words attraction reopened featuring America's newest President. Outside of the Deceleration addition of IndependencePresident Biden, then they should go and destroy itthe Hall of Presidents show remained unchanged. The crowd admits that he is rightUnlike President's Clinton, Bush, Obama, and although Trump however, President Biden does not give a speech at the narrator tells us attraction's conclusion, instead he looses simply recites the election, his words are not forgottenPresidential Oath.

==Building Exterior and Waiting Area==The scene then cuts to the now President Abraham Lincoln Hall of Presidents is located in [[Liberty Square]] and is housed in a colonial hall. The Hall's architecture takes its inspiration from the White HousePhiladelphia and Boston colonial meeting halls used during the time of the American Revolution. He The building itself is alonered brick, but says that he knows he needs with a peaked tower serving as its highest point. Above the entrance to protect the Union. He continues on saying that he knows there is a Godhall, and that that God hates slavery. He says that with Gods help he will end slavery and win the wardate 1787 can be read (an obvious reference to the year the Constitution was signed).

As whimsical The Hall of Presidents presents the story of America through images, music plays, images from the century following the and Audio Animatronics. The first part of the Civil War appear attraction is a film shown on a 180 degree screen. Images Thomas Edison, This is followed by the Wright Brothers, auto racing and nickelodeon movies appear on climax of the screen. The montage attraction, when all of American progress ends with the Saturn V launching from Cape Canaveral to the moonPresidents appear on stage together.

After ===Original Incarnation (1971-1993) <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8NeVAQUuaU </ref>===The first Incarnation of the film ended, a curtain behind Hall of Presidents began with guests entering the screens theater and hearing various Americans speaking lines from the Declaration of Independence. The attraction’s narrator would rise then begin to reveal all tell guests the story of America, as the curtains opened and the film started. [[Image:Lincoln3.jpg|350px|thumb| Abraham Lincoln as he appeared at the end of the Hall of Presidents (prior to 1993)]]The Hall of President’s film began with the United StatesConstitutional Convention in 1787. A roll call would be taken and a spotlight would shine on each indvidual George Washington (the presidentof the Convention) and Benjamin Franklin were heard trying to persuade their fellow delegates to sign the Constitution. FinallyAlthough the founders admit that the Constitution is not perfect, Abraham Lincoln would rise all but three eventually sign the document and give a finals speechthe states agree to ratify it.

[[Image:LincolnLeaving the Constitutional Convention, the story moved forward to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1789.jpg|thumb| Abraham Lincoln Here, newly elected President George Washington faced one of his first challenges as President when Pennsylvanian farmers began to riot over federal taxes. Washington and Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin could then be heard arguing over whether or not Washington had the power to use armed forces to stop the rebels. Washington said that the Supreme Court affirmed his authority, and he appeared at was then shown on horseback leading federal troops towards to Pennsylvania. Fortunately, the end of narrator informed guests that the Hall of Presidents prior riots ended without bloodshed, and Washington was able to show Americans that the President would use force in order to 1993"ensure domestic tranquility".]]

{{Quotation| This government must be preserved Once again moving forward in spite of the acts of any man or set of men. Nowhere history, guests next found themselves listening in on the world is presented a government of so much liberty 1858 debate between Abraham Lincoln and equalityStephen Douglas. To During the humblest and poorest among us are held the highest privileges and positions. What constitutes the bulwark of our liberty and independence? It is not the frowning battlementsdebate, or bristling seacoastLincoln declared that he knew slavery was wrong, our army and navy. These are not our reliance against tyranny. Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in us. Our defense is in the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands everywhere.Destroy that "this spirit government cannot endure permanently half-slave and you have planted the seeds of despotism at your own doorshalf-free. At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify A house divided against it? Shall we expect some transatlantic giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Neveritself cannot stand". All Although he was being heckled by the armies of Europecrowd, AsiaLincoln continued on, and Africa combined could saying that if the people did not, by force, take a drink from believe in the Ohio or make a track on words of the Blue Ridge. At what point then is the approach Deceleration of danger to be expected? I answerIndependence, if then they should go and destroy it ever reach us, it must spring up among us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lotReluctantly, we ourselvesthe crowd admitted that he was right, must be its author and its finisher. As a nation of free menthe narrator told guests that although Lincoln lost (that) election, we must live through all time, or die by suicide. Surely God would his words were not have created such a being as man, with an ability to grasp the infinite to exist only for a day. No. No. Man was made for immortalityforgotten.}}

From 1971 until 1993Following Lincoln’s speech, the only changes to scene once again cut. Guests then saw (the Hall of Presidents were now) President Abraham Lincoln in the additions of newly elected presidents beginning White House. He was alone, contemplating his responsibility to protect the union. Lincoln claimed that he knew there was a God, and that that God hated slavery. He then resolved that with Gerald Ford in 1974God’s help, he would end slavery and win the war.At this point, images of the American Civil War flashed on the screen and the narrator said:

==Second Incarnation (1993-2009)==In 1993 {{Quotation|"After four weary and wounding years, the Hall of Presidents conflict ended. The Union was overhauled and given a new scriptsaved. Columbia professor Eric Forner convinced Disney executives including Michael Eisner, that The Constitution had survived the show did not pay enough attention to slavery fiery ordeal. America was one nation, finally and raceforevermore."}}

When Following the Hall of Presidents reopened in October of 1993summary, triumphant music would begin to play and images from the attraction had a completely new tonecentury following the Civil War appeared on the screen. The film was now narrated by poet Maya AngeloImages of Thomas Edison, and once again began with the Constitutional Convention. Now howeverWright Brothers, instead auto racing, and nickelodeon movies all flashed before guest’s eyes. The montage of arguing about whether or not American progress finally ended with the Saturn V launching from Cape Canaveral to ratify the Constitutionmoon, delegates could be heard arguing about slavery and whether or not to include it in ending the new countryfilm portion of the attraction.

The Whiskey Rebellion scene that had once followed After the Constitutional Convention was removed from the new filmended, a curtain behind the screens would rise to reveal all of the Presidents of the United States. Instead next came A roll call would then be taken, and a spotlight would shine on each individual President as they were introduced. Finally, Abraham Lincoln would rise and give a final speech.[[Image:Presidents.jpg|450px|thumb|All of the Presidents of the United States together on stage.]]{{Quotation| This government must be preserved in spite of the acts of any man or set of men. Nowhere in the world has presented a government of so much liberty and equality. To the humblest and poorest among us are held the highest privileges and positions. What constitutes the bulwark of our liberty and independence? It is not the Nullification Crisisfrowning battlements, where once again or bristling seacoast, our army and navy. These are not our reliance against tyranny. Our reliance is in the issue love of slavery liberty which God has planted in us. Our defense is in the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands everywhere. Destroy this spirit and you have planted the seeds of despotism at your own doors. At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect some transatlantic giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Never. All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined could not, by force, take a drink from the Ohio or make a track on the Blue Ridge. At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up among us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we ourselves, must be its author and its finisher. As a nation of free men, we must live through all time, or die by suicide. Surely God would not have created such a being as man, with an ability to grasp the infinite to exist only for a day. No. No. Man was interjectedmade for immortality. Now }}Following Lincoln’s speech, the crowd who supported nullification also voiced their approval Battle Hymn of slaverythe Republic played as the curtain closed and guests left the theater.

Like in From 1971 until 1993, the previous incarnation of only major change to the Hall of Presidents, were the next scene featured the Lincoln Douglas debateadditions of newly elected Presidents: Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, during which Lincoln gives his famous "House Divided" speechand George H. The Civil War portion of the show also remained mostly the sameW. Bush.

Another change however was done to the post Civil War scene===Second Incarnation (1993-2009) <ref> https://www. Instead youtube.com/watch?v=duo5Svjl92g </ref>===The 1993 version of focusing on American technological achievements after the Civil War, Hall of Presidents once again opened with the film Constitutional Convention in 1786. Now however, instead focused on of debating the civil rights struggles merits of womenthe new Constitution, immigrants and African Americans. The film concludes with the narrator saying "We the people should mean all delegates could instead be heard arguing about whether or not slavery had a place in the peoplenew country <ref name= "dated"/>. The film ended just as its predecessor did with [[Image:BushClinton.jpg|450px|thumb|In the launch second incarnation of the Saturn 5The Hall of Presidents, Bill Clinton and later George W. Bush gave speeches (Photo: Lauren Javier)| alt=Bill Clinton George Bush Hall of Presidents. ]]

In this Continuing on, the new version of the attractionHall of Presidents omitted the Whiskey Rebellion scene that had once followed the Constitutional Convention. Instead, Bill Clinton (the President in 1993) film jumped straight to the Nullification Crisis, where once again the issue of slavery was given a speech at interjected. Now the end South Carolina crowd who supported nullification also voiced their approval of slavery. Like in the previous incarnation of the Hall of Presidents, the film next then featured the Lincoln-Douglas debate, during which Lincoln gave his famous "House Divided" speech. The Civil War portion of the showalso remained mostly the same as the previous incarnation <ref name= "dated"/>. This tradition would continue for Clinton's successor George WAlthough the portion of the film that focused on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War remained intact, the post-Civil War scene was radically altered. Bush Instead of focusing on the American technological achievements in the century after the war, the film instead focused on the civil rights struggles of women, immigrants and African Americans. The film then concluded with the current President Barrack Obamanarrator saying "We the people must mean all the people" and the Saturn 5 launching into space <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/presidents.html </ref>.

==Third Incarnation Besides featuring a brand new script, the second incarnation of the Hall of Presidents also include a speech by the (2009-Presentthen)current President of the United States, Bill Clinton. Clinton’s speech was given before Abraham Lincoln (who was now voiced by Peter Renaday) addressed the audience <ref name=="dated"/> Although the Hall of President’s script remained mostly unchanged from 1993 until 2009, the attraction was altered slightly in 2001. During this renovation, President George W. Bush was added to the attraction, and J.D. Hall replaced Maya Angelou as the Hall’s narrator <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_hop.htm </ref>. Like his predecessor, George W Bush recorded a speech for the attractions finale.

With the Inauguration of Barrack Obama, the Hall of Presidents went under another major change===Third Incarnation (2009-2016) <ref> https://www. The tone was once again shifted, and it now focused on the Presidents relationship with "we the people"youtube.com/watch?v=4vHOng0vm8o </ref>===

Like In 2008 to coincide with the previous incarnations election of the President Barrack Obama, The Hall of Presidents, the current version once gain starts with the shadows of Americans repeating the Deceleration of Independenceagain underwent a major refurbishment. Morgan Freeman, who is At this time the attraction received a new narrator of script which focused on the film, then shifts relationship between the Presidents and the scene back to American Revolutionpeople. Scenes of Valley Forge, Other altercations included a re-programmed Abraham Lincoln Audio Animatronic who now delivers the Gettysburg Address. George Washington also now stands and America winning Independence are showngives a speech. The narrator then says, that from Barrack Obama was added to the beginning the dream of "We the people" was already facing attraction where he delivers a threat. Images then depict speech record by the colonies President himself.[[Image:ThePennselvanystatehouse.jpg|thumb|400px|The Pennsylvania State House circa 1778 as bankruptseen in the Hall of Presidents |alt= Hall of Presidents painting]] Furthermore, and soldiers as unpaid. Some American veterans can be heard calling for an end 130 new images were added to Democracy and for George Washington the attraction to be crowned kinggo along with score written by Joel McNeely <ref> http://www. Washington then speakswdwmagic.com/attractions/hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>. Finally, saying that he believes in at this time the Democracy that he fought forattraction's rotunda was also changed, and so that it now showcases many artifacts that belonged to the unrest amongest Presidents themselves. When the solders is quelledattraction reopened, it was renamed Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty’s Leaders.

Like the previous incarnations of the Hall of Presidents, the third version started with the shadows of Americans repeating phrases from the Deceleration of Independence. The scene films narrator (now voiced by Morgan Freeman <ref> http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/walt_disney_world's_magic_kingdom/hall_of_presidents/ </ref>), then changes shifted the scene back to American Revolution. On the Constitutional Conventionscreen, where the Founding Fathers agree guests then see images of Valley Forge, and of Americans eventually winning their independence. The narrator then told guests that George Washington should be America's first Presidentfrom the beginning, the dream of a government run by "We the people" was already facing a threat. Washington once again speaks saying:

{{Quotation At this point, the film moved to a time after the Revolution. Due to the war, the colonies were bankrupt and soldiers unpaid. In the background, some American veterans could be heard calling for an end to democracy and for George Washington to be crowned king. Washington then spoke, saying that he believes in the democracy that he fought for. After hearing his words, the unrest amongst the solders was quelled.[[Image:DeclerationSigning.jpg|450px|thumb|"I fear my country will expect too much from meDeclaration of Independence" by John Trumbull. I walk on untrotted ground, there is scarcely any part | alt= Deceleration of my conduct which may hereafter Independence painting Hall of Presidents ]]Following Washington’s speech, the scene changed to the Constitutional Convention, where the Founding Fathers agreed that Washington should be drawn into precedentthe country’s first President."}}Washington once again spoke, showing the audience some of his trepidation:

The narrator informs guests{{Quotation |"I fear my country will expect too much from me. I walk on untrotted ground, that Washington set an amazing there is scarcely any part of my conduct which may hereafter be drawn into precedent. "The man who could have been king, stepped down after two terms".}}

The Nullification Crisis scene has been altered in Like the new version previous incarnation of the Hall of Presidents, the Whiskey Rebellion scene was omitted from the film. Instead, the film moved on to the Presidency of Andrew Jackson. Instead of focusing on nullification Nullification Crisis (as previous incarnations of the attraction had), the scene know talks about now focused on President Andrew Jacksonand his relationship with American people. The narrator says informed guests that Jackson was not an aristocrat (as previous presidents Presidents had been, ) and that instead he was "one of us". A new image shows then appeared on the screen, showing 20,000 Americans descending on Jackson's inauguration. As a A women staff member of the White House comments commented that if they had not put free punch on the lawn, "commoners " would still be in the White House. The new scene focuses on the President Jackson's relationship with the people as opposed to the Nullification Crisis.

Moving forward through history, the narrator then begins began to discuss how in the mid-19th century slavery had begun to tear the country apart and . He stated that a new President was needed to rise to the challenge. The At this point, the Lincoln-Douglas debates are were once again shown, and Lincoln gives gave his "House Divided" speech. An image of Lincoln being elected in 1860 followsfollowed, as the narrator talks talked about how we needed a leader who could hold the country together, even as it was seemingly falling apart.

The next image shows to appear on screen showed Abraham Lincoln alone, and talking to himself. He sayssaid:

The next scene shows the beginning of the Civil War and Fort Sumter. The Civil War is depicted through images of Union and Confederate soldiers, while cannons boom in the background. The narrator then tells guests that after 500,000 Americans had died, America needed meaning to come from all the tragedy.At this point, the film screen rises rose to show and an Audio Anamatronic Animatronic Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg AddressesAddress.

The After his speech, the narrator says said that with the Civil War over, America was united at last. Images of the Continental Railroad, and the Western Frontier are were then shown as , representing the idea that America grows had grown and moves Westmoved west. Teddy Roosevelt then appears appeared on the screen, as and the narrator comments informed guests that although he was born an aristocrat, Roosevelt fought for the working class. He In fact, Roosevelt was the one who refused to call the Executive Mansion by its name, instead just calling it a "White House". The next president mentioned is was Franklin Delenor Roosevelt, who is guests were told was called upon to the lead the nation through its darkest hours since the Civil War. The Depression and the Stock Market Crash of 1929 are were then depicted, followed by WWII. The narrator says said that when America's confidence was shaken, FDR was their there to reassure us. A fireside chat is was then heard , with FDR saying:

Various Following his chat, various Americans are then were heard writing letters to FDR thanking , to both thank him and explains explain their situations.  The next President who is shown is John F. Kennedy 16 years later. A video clip of Kennedy is shown:

The narrator then says film noted that Americans were Kennedy inspired Americans into new civic activism, as an images of Martin Luther King Jr. appear and other activists appeared on the screen. Then The images then changed to a large picture of the Lincoln Monument appears Memorial as the narrator gives gave a short speech.

A montage of Presidential speeches is was then shown which includesincluding:

* Lyndon Johnson after John F. Kennedy was assassinated- "All I have, I would have given gladleygladly, not to be standing here today."

* Ronald Reagan after the Challenger explosion- "We mourn seven heroes, ; we mourn their loss as a nation together."

* George W. Bush at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 attacks- "I can hear you! I can hear you, ; the rest of the world hears you!"[[Image:Obama.jpg|400px|thumb|A close up of the President Obama Audio Animatronic (Photo: Lauren Javier)| alt= President Obama Hall of Presidents]]Finally , the narrator gives gave one final speech as the Space Shuttle Columbia is was shown launching for the fist first time.:

[[Image:Presidents.jpg|thumb|All of As the Presidents of narrator was finishing, the United States together video screen on the main stagerose, revealing Audio Animatronics of every United States President.]]A Presidential roll call was then taken, where each President was introduced and spotlighted. After the roll call George Washington began to speak:

As the narrator is finishingAfter Washington was finished, Barrack Obama began to recite the curtain on Oath of the main stage rises, revealing Audio Anamatronics of every United States President. A Presidential roll call is then taken, where each President is introduced. After the roll call George Washington begins to speak:

{{Quotation|"My fellow citizensI Barrack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States. And will to the best of my ability, no event could have filled preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me with greater anxiety God."}} Barrack Obama was then that notification on introduced by the 14th narrator before he gave the final speech of the attraction: {{Quotation|"The American dream is as old as our founding, but as timeless as our hopes. It is born every day in the heart of April 1789every child, who wakes up in a land of limitless possibilities, in a country where "We the people" means all the people. We may come from different places and believe in different things, but what makes us Americans is a shared spirit. A spirit of courage and determination, of honor and generosity. It is a spirit grounded in the generations that you had selected me have gone before us, but open to head our nationthe unimaginable discoveries and possibilities on the horizon that lies ahead. But Let us enjoy it, cherish it, defend it, and pass it on to our children as the bright and beautiful blessing it is . This enduring American Dream"|}} As the curtains closed and guests exited the attraction, the Battle Hymn of the Republic plays. ===Fourth Version (2017-Present)===The current version of the Hall of Presidents begins with a brief dedication to Walt Disney. The show itself then opens on large screens with a scene depicting the confidence end of my fellow citizens that I took an oaththe Revolutionary War. After briefly recapping George Washington’s victory over the British, 35 simple words that have it then cuts to Philadelphia in 1787 where the Constitution has been repeated completed. As part of the new government the narrator states:[[Image:HallofPresidentslobbyexhibit.jpg|thumb|400px|Curators working on the new Hall of Presidents lobby exhibits.]] {{Quotation|"They imagine something new in the history of the world. A leader not born to power like a king or queen, a leader who has not ceased power through conquest. A leader who is not seprate from the people, but elected by every the people, from among the people. We the people. This is a new idea, an American idea, the idea of a President throughout history". }} As long images of George Washington crossing the Delaware River and fighting the British flash on the screen, the narrator notes that although the American people don't fully know what a President will be, they know Washington will be the first one. The military leader had not used his victory to create a dictatorship, but instead resigned from the army and went home to Mount Vernon.  When he receives the notification that he has been elected as the first President of the United States of America, Washington states, "Integrity and firmness is all I can promise". Despite these reservations, Washington is perfect for the role, and almost every move he makes is set as precedent. Perhaps most importantly, Washington steps down after two terms in office. At this point, the film begins to quickly show the Presidents that oath America elects to succeed Washington. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan all briefly appear on screen as the narrator points out that America chose very different Presidents in its infant years. After 15 Presidents however, the country finds itself in crisis. [[Image:YoungLincoln.jpg|400px|thumb|A young Abraham Lincoln as shown in the Hall of Presidents.| alt= Young Lincoln Hall of Presidents]]As images of slavery appear on screen, the narrator notes that the institution continues within the new republic. As the country pushes west, there is takenbitter debate about whether slavery will be allowed to spread with it. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln appears on the national scene and solemnly fulfilledgives his famous "house divided" speech. With his election however; the United States does divide. As the bombardment of Fort Sumter is depicted, the Civil War begins and eleven states succeed from the Union. With images of the war flashing, the narrator notes that the inner strength and character of Abraham Lincoln was tested. The 16th President was raised on the frontier and suffered many personal losses in his childhood. Despite his struggle with depression, he is determined to rise above it, and leave the world a better place. In the midst of the war, the narrator tells the audience that Lincoln fights to keep the Union together and end slavery. The scene then cuts to the battle of Gettysburg, six months after which Lincoln gives his famous dedication. At this point the middle of the screen rises to show an Audio Animatronic Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address.  Following the end of the Civil War, slavery was ended and the country exploded west. As the nation approached the 20th century, immigrants poured into the United States and the economy tripled. As cities emerged and the county became a superpower, a young Theodore Roosevelt moved west to escape his personal troubles. As images of the industrial revolution and the conflict between labor and management appear on screen, the narrator notes that change was needed. With this unrest as background, Theodore Roosevelt became President, crusading for workers’ rights and promising a "square deal for every man and every woman in the United States". At this time, Roosevelt and his commitment to the natural parks is also briefly shown.[[Image:TrumpHall.jpg|400px|thumb|The Audio Animatronic of President Trump delivering his speech.| alt= Hall of Presidents Donald Trump]]Moving forward to the 1930s, images of the stock market crash of 1928 and the beginning of the Great Depression appear on screen. In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt is elected President. After showing Roosevelt's fireside chats, the narrator notes that even with the Depression going on, Roosevelt must guide the country through WWII. As images and video of the American Dream will enduremobilization effort play on screen Roosevelt declares: {{Quotation|"We must be the great arsenal of democracy. This is an emergency as serious as war itself."}} After the end of World War II, images of the 1940s and 50s America are shown. Brief speeches of 20th century presidents are then played. Including:  * Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Speech before the General Assembly of the United Nations on the Space Race (1960) * John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961) * Lyndon B. Johnson's We Shall Overcome Speech (1965)

After Washington is finished, Barrack Obama begins to recite * Jimmy Carter signing the oath of the President.Camp David Accords (1978)

Barrack Obama is then introduced by the narrator. President Obama then gives the final * Bill Clinton's speech of following the attraction:Oklahoma City Bombing (1995)

* George W. Bush's speech at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks (2001).[[Image:ObamaBidenHall.jpg|400px|thumb|A close up The Audio Animatronic of President Biden delivering his speech in the Barrack Obama Audio Anamatroniccurrent version of the attraction.| alt= Hall of Presidents Joe Biden]]* Barack Obama's speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches (2011).

{{Quotation|" The American dream is as old as our foundingMy fellow citizens, but as timeless as our hopes. It is born everyday in no event could have filled me with greater anxiety than that notification on the heart 14th day of every childApril, who wakes p in a land of limitless possibilities in a country where "We the people" means all the people. We may come from different places and believe in different things1789, but what makes us Americans is a shared spiritthat you had selected me to lead our nation. A spirit But it was with the confidence of courage and determination, of honor and generositymy fellow citizens that I took an oath—35 simple words that have been repeated by every American president throughout history. It As long as that oath is a spirit grounded in the generations that have gone before us, but open to the the unimaginable discoveries taken and possibilities on the horizon that lies ahead. Let us enjoy itsolemnly fulfilled, cherish it, defend it, and pass it on to our children as the bright and beautiful blessing it isAmerican dream will endure. This enduring American Dream"|}}

As After Washington’s comments, President Biden repeats the curtains closeoath of the Presidency. At the conclusion of President Trump’s oath, and guests exit the attractionnarrator reinforces that the Presidency is entrusted to the President by "We the people". Following these remarks, the Battle Hymn of curtains lower and the Republic playsshow ends.

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* Bill Clinton's speech was written by lyricist Tim Rice==Watch the Show!==To watch the Hall of Presidents click below. The picture gets much clearer about 40 seconds in.

==Fun Facts and Trivia==[[Image:blainegeorgebush.jpg|thumb|400px| Blane Gibson working on the George W. Bush sculpture| Blaine Gibson George W. Bush Hall of Presidents]]* The Presidential roll call must be re-recorded Disney Legend Blaine Gibson sculpted every time a new President is addedin the Hall of Presidents, except for Barrack Obama and Donald Trump <ref name= "facts"> http://www.disneyfanatic.com/10-monumental-facts-about-walt-disney-worlds-hall-of-presidents/ </ref>.

* The Audio Anamatronics of Presidents Lincoln, Washington and President Obama are some of the most technologically advanced Anamatronics in Disney Worldwas sculpted by Gibson's protegee Valerie Edwards with oversight by Gibson <ref name= "facts"/>.

* Bill Clinton's speech was written by lyricist Tim Rice <ref> http://www.yesterlandomniluxe.comnet/presidentswyw/hop.htm </ref>.html

* First Lady Hillary Clinton got the final say about how her husband's Audio Animatronic should look <ref> http://waltdatedworldwww.bravepageswdwradio.com/id2232007/09/hall-of-presidents/ </ref>.htm

* The Presidential roll call must be re-recorded every time a new President is added <ref> http://wdwpensieve.com/wp/2015/08/010-august-26-2015-the-hall-of-presidents/ </ref>.  * The Audio Animatronics of Presidents Lincoln, Washington, Obama and Trump are some of the most technologically advanced in Disney World <ref> http://www.wdwradiowdwmagic.com/2007attractions/09hall-of-presidents/news/27jun2009-hall-of-presidents-offically-reopens-july-4.htm </ref>. * John DeCuir was in charge of Art Direction for The Hall of Presidents <ref name= "Sklar"> Sklar, Marty. Dream It! Do It!: My Half-century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms. Disney Editions, 2013. Print. </ref>. * During his Presidency, Donald Trump gave the following speech in the Hall of Presidents final act:{{Quotation|"From the beginning, America has been a nation defined by its people. At our founding, it was the American people who rose up to defend our freedoms and win our independence. It is why our founders began our great constitution with three very simple words: we the people. Since that moment, each generation of Americans has taken its place in the defense of our freedom, our flag, and our nation under God. These are the achievements of the American spirit, the spirit of a people who fought and died to bring the blessings of liberty to all our people. Above all, to be American is to be an optimist, to believe that we can always do better, and that the best days of our great nation are still ahead of us. It's a privilege to serve as the president of the United States, to stand here among so many great leaders of our past, and to work on behalf of the American people."}} ==References==