Tracy Morgan just shared a rare moment of vulnerability with fans after learning his great-grandfather fought in World War I.
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00:00 Tracy Morgan just shared a rare moment of vulnerability with fans after learning his
00:04 great-grandfather fought in World War I.
00:07 SNL and 30 Rock alum Tracy Morgan is most known for his ability to bring a laugh out
00:12 of any audience.
00:13 But while appearing on PBS' Finding Your Roots, a show that traces star's family trees,
00:19 Morgan got emotional over learning more about his great-grandfather.
00:23 Your great-grandfather Julius registered for the draft.
00:27 And you know what was happening at that time?
00:29 World War I.
00:30 So, my great-grandfather fought in World War I.
00:38 Your great-grandfather was not only drafted, he got shipped out to France.
00:43 How does that make you feel?
00:44 It makes me feel proud.
00:45 It makes me feel proud.
00:46 One word, just proud.
00:47 Just proud.
00:48 I wish all the males in my family could hear this.
00:49 That he was there.
01:01 He was there.
01:02 On his duty.
01:03 Risking his life.