Valley of Life | Online Memorial Blog

Perhaps one of the most well-known poems in American history, popularized in modern culture by its reference during the dramatic climax of the movie Dead Poets Society, Walt Whitman’s “O Captain! My Captain!” is a metaphor regarding President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. As a metaphor, the poem has been used to honor other great leaders as well, and can be a fitting tribute for those passed away who were well respected by many.

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