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The 1989 film Dead Poets Society there are repeated references to this poem, especially when English teacher John Keating tells his students that they may call him "O Captain! My Captain!" if they feel daring. At the end of the film, the students show their support to the recently-fired teacher (Keating) in defiance against the school's headmaster, by calling the phrase in the classroom.

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While watching this scene from the Dead Poet's Society, try to focus on the following questions.

1. Who is the "Captain?"

2. How does this poem pertain to the concept of leadership?

3. Are there followers?

4. How does this video bring Whitman's poem "to life?"

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While watching this short biography about Abraham Lincoln, focus on the importance of leadership and the risks involved.

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To determine what characteristics made Lincoln a great leader, take a look at this short excerpt.

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While looking over this excerpt, focus on the impact Lincoln had on Walt Whitman.

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Watch this short biography about Walt Whitman and focus on his story as a whole.

1. What was his life like?

2. Where did he live at the end of his life?

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Watch this short video. While watching, focus on the following:

1. How did the USA announce the death of Lincoln?

2. Why did so many people go to mourn him?

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln  PBS America.mp4

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Continue your research, by looking over this short excerpt. Focus on Whitman's admiration for President Lincoln.