Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down Over Obama Connection | Who Do You Think You Are

Kelly reminisces on the sacrifices her great great great grandfather made, which helped shape America, as she reflects on her connection to Obama.

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It saddens me that many of those who still wish to divide this great country fail to realize the sacrifices that were made by hundreds of thousands. That the freedom of millions were paid for in blood and suffering and the sacrifices of several generations.
Thank you Kelly for reminding us that those who sacrificed were human and their actions hold a lasting legacy for us all.

[lspthrattan]

Wow, this one was personally interesting to me; my great-great-grandfather, and one of his brothers (both from Alabama), died as POW's at Andersonville, while the rest of their brothers marched with Sherman across the South. After the war, one of the surviving brothers returned to Winston, Alabama, to become the sheriff there during Reconstruction. He also raised my great-grandfather after the young boy's mother also sadly passed at a young age. As a fellow Texan, I understand how Miss Clarkson might have felt to find out that her ancestors fought for the Union, not the Confederacy. For me, it was excellent news. I'm proud of my Southern Unionist heritage.

[pamelaleannefreeland]

Tears. My four times great grandfather, Edward Freeland, fought in the Civil War, from an Ohio division. And he, too, was captured (although he was captured during the Wilderness Campaign) and imprisoned at Andersonville. He was released, but unfortunately he died just months after returning home from the effects of Andersonville. It truly is an American tragedy what happened there. I wish more Americans knew about it and understood what our ancestors fought and died for all of those years ago. They deserve respect, and the best way we can honor them is to uphold our democracy and continue to fight for equality in the United States. God bless Kelly and her big heart for grasping the seriousness of it all. 💜💜💜

[cynthiacopland]

Rose 🌹 is Kelly’s daughter’s middle name! Way to honor your beautiful family. ♥️♥️♥️

[maureenwagg]

This is why Kelly is so loved by her fans. She is such a lovely person to her heart and soul.

[jsp]

A little-known fact that approximately 1800 POW’s that had been released from Andersonville died onboard the SS Sultana when she exploded and sank April 27, 1865 on the Mississippi river. This is considered the worst US maritime disaster in history to this day.

[LPnerd]

konw what I'm most proud of, that this young Texas woman get's it. Good for you Kelly Clarkson.

[janicehoffman]

Luv Kelly Clarkson she has abeautiful soul and a awesome singer

[aroblopez]

I watched this out of order hahaha. But nice I had a hard sob at the end 😭😭😭

[downhilltwofour]

God bless all of the "Roses"" of America and of the world.

[maryschiff]

Kelly Clarkson is a very sweet, special young woman.

[mollywatson]

Morgan's Raiders attacked Corydon Indiana during the civil war because there was rumors that escaped slavers were hiding there. They didn't find any slaves so they pillaged and burned homes. Corydon was a SAFE place in the underground railroad. Escapees were hiding in the caverns. My dad was born and raised in Corydon.

[bobapbob]

My great grand uncle escaped from Andersonville, through death. Died at age 16.

[heatherloesch]

My 2x Great Grandfather is laying in Andersonville's Pow cemetery.

[roseamberzine]

My Mulatto third great grandfather and third great uncles were also Civil War Veterans.

[james]

Thats quite a bold claim, connection in the loosest sense of the word possible

[shannonflaherty]

i would love the opportunity to do this with my family i know some family stories...would love to know more of the history behind them

[kelliehorn]

My new goal is to be described as "fairly indestructible".

[stacy]

And she named her daughter River Rose. Excuse me while I go sob.

[erichgreengrandparitchie]

NICE THAT YOU FEEL SUCH A DEEP DESIRE TO KNOW WHERE YOU CAME FROM'''