Abigail Adams, Ardent Patriot - A Woman Before her Time | AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Peter finishes sheeting the roof on his gun smithing shop and takes a break to talk about Abigail Adams, one of America's most influential figures during the Revolutionary era. Known as "Mrs. President," Abigail was not only the wife of John Adams but also a passionate advocate for women's rights and a staunch opponent of slavery. We discussher profound influence on the social and political landscape of early America, highlighting her intellectual partnership with John Adams and her enduring impact on the nation’s history. As we sit by the hearth in our nearly completed Gun Smithing shop, this episode provides a blend of historical insight and personal reflection, offering a fresh perspective on a remarkable woman who shaped the course of American history.
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[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for the bit of history, she was definitely an amazing woman. It's good to see the gun shop coming along so nicely as well!

[@marieleopold1625]

GO ABIGAIL!!! W O W...I don't recall any history lessons about this most amazing woman! Methinks the 'unleashing' of her brain upon the abundance of her Father's library, unleashed a wealth of endless possibilities. She used these 'stores of possibility' and put them to use rather than allow them to accrue dust. I would also imagine that the beauty of learning and knowledge, was something she saw as a Great Gift, that ALL should enjoy.= women = abolishing of slavery. When a heart that is pure embraces good knowledge, they birth the means to betterment of self and others (if not selfish). This is my take of Abigail's character...a well-formed one at that. Her husband must have dearly enjoyed the growth of shared ideas...imagine the dinner conversations at which the children became 'empowered' and ignited in thought? The gun shop just 'pops'! Thank you Emperor Peter, for acquainting us with the 'women of yore...the mighty ones'. And thank-you Empress Catherine for this fine piece of filming/editing. health and blessings dear ones. Yes, get out of the sun as much as possible...for in these times...she bites. “To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.” (This quote is noted to both Abigail and in similar words by John Adams). = like minded (my take). :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

If only our word would live by the intent of that quote. Imagine how different the word would be if we’d educated so right from the start. Sadly we seem to be going back to that era. As always, Marie, we thank you for your thought provoking comments.

[@rhondavedder8896]

Thank you for your adamant love of true history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you for both the kind words and your interest in our endeavours.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Beautiful intro, very enjoyable. MS. Adams is one of my favorite American personalities. Strength and a lady in the most classic sense.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Couldn't agree more!

[@patriciavanlouwe6636]

Definitely a woman before her time Peter. A fascinating look at a brave, forward thinking woman. Beautiful photography, as usual Cathy.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Just like you Pat when it comes to bravery … you’re a trooper!

[@dhession64]

Fast forward at bit to Teddy Roosevelt in the timeline; he conferred with his wife Edith (Edie was her nickname from him) on numerous subjects and issues. He stated that if he discussed a situation or issue with her and did not follow her counsel or advice, he usually regretted it. The ladies you pointed out at the end were no less impactful on early American statesmen and presidents, or the issues of the time. There is a wonderful miniseries about John Adams with Paul Giamatti as Adams and Laura Linney portraying Abigail. It's very very well done, and showcases these two brilliant actors doing what they do. I highly recommend it if folks don't want to read a book lol The station is looking great, Peter. I've been watching your videos for almost two years and have enjoyed all of them. Your teaching style is refreshing and enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious. I'll keep badgering you to come to the Feast of the Hunter's Moon until I see you there lol........until then, you can Cathy stay healthy, hail, and hearty. I'll keep watching. Thank you for what you do.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Edie could just as well had the nickname, Mrs. President! I quite enjoyed that series both for the acting , but also the authenticity as it stuck very closely to the timeline of events. I sincerely thank you for your kind words and I’ll keep your event in mind. You are also very welcome to visit Kelly Station.

[@garyrichardt1496]

She is one of my favorite people from that time in history and the shop looks great thanks for sharing this.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Mine too! I’ll soon be moving in, lol!

[@kathymoll7010]

I have a book all about Abigail Adams. What a woman to be admired. Loved the video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, Kathy, one of the best!

[@Blrtech77]

Peter, The gun shop is looking good and I really enjoy the history lessons and talks that you give. As I've stated I learn something new each and every video and I Thank You From the Bottom Of My Heart! Keep up the great work and Be Safe.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Encouraging words, thank you.

[@WilliamSims-yf5wq]

Another great history lesson from woodland escape. hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, you too!

[@hayward434]

Good Day Peter and family. Today's video has one of the best intros yet. Thank for all the work you do to bring such fine entertainment to all of us.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like them, Hayward.

[@beverlymichael5830]

I never read about the women in my history classes. Great wee bit of history. I had mentioned before the focus was remembering dates and tests were all About dates. The shop looks amazing. Beautiful hearth.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Time they got some credit. Thanks for watching.

[@richardofsylmar]

What an amazing bit of history. I thank you both so very much.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobboyer9440]

Always look forward to the history lesson. I am so sorry that history was not taught properly when I was in school.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is improving I do believe.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

She was absolutely remarkable, and I appreciate your coverage of one of the most influential women in our nation’s history. Imagine if all women of the time were afforded the education she was. The world would be a remarkably different place today. Wonderful video ❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I both thank and agree with you. Lack of or poor education is still a major problem in the world, even right here at home.

[@jeffersonspace]

Enjoy these videos each week. Thanks.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like them!

[@JanTrewhitt]

Thanks, Peter for this video and its change of pace! Always nice to hear a different side of history! Blessings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RaysNewLife]

Your videos are always the best! ❤❤❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! A couple, a pair, a matched set, and complimentary to each other. Unfortunately, most don't think of their unions as this any longer. Life has become too easy, therefore making it too easy to dismiss something as important as family. We each have a role to play and a place to keep that makes a family work. Women were and are just as important as men. Sometimes, a woman can be a man's better judgment. A smart man seeks a woman's counsel to have a better balance. Where would we be without women? Letters are so important to give a glimpse into the past. In the past, you didn't have to remember to hit save or send, and it was done with intension. I'm rambling. Thanks again, and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ramble away my friend as you’ve always something to say … always appreciate your feedback. Watch yer top knot.

[@markhill8276]

loved every bit of this and all your videos

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I thank you.

[@jamesmanley9521]

The Adams were not only patriots they were beloved and not afraid to share their faith in God!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed!

[@asyed1995]

Hostory a great memories

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed!

[@johnlea8519]

Peter it's great to see Kelly's Station getting more and more complete you must feel pretty proud. Fascinating wee bit of history and some beautiful nature to start the episode, each and every video is 100% enjoyable. Thank you so much.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’re flattered by your kind words.

[@jerryjones188]

Very nice. Thanks.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@Dan_TheMedievalGuild]

I wish I would have had a history teacher with as much passion as you have. I might have become a historian if so. They never taught us about the first ladies in school nor most of the entertaining tidbits you offer in your videos. Thank you for the video and the history lesson my friend. You are truly awesome.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am flattered by your kind words, sir.

[@vickistevens423]

Outstanding video. Very dear to my heart, as Abigail Adams is definitely my favorite 18th century heroine.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you very much! Abigail was indeed an amazing woman.

[@robdixon7732]

Always love the nature footage. How lucky you must feel to live where you do. I can look at those views and think, this could be 200 years ago and I'd never know the difference! Very good info on Abigail Adams. She is often overlooked, but she really did set the tone for what a first lady should be.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are lucky to live where we do. We’re actually heading out for a week or two canoeing in September.

[@eastcoastartist]

Very interesting. Enjoyed the insights. Thank you. Can you talk about Dolly Madison next.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is food for thought, thanks for planting the seed.

[@shoot2win506]

Mrs. Adams certainly was an amazing person. Loved the mini series John Adams. With all those great buildings in your fortification, how will you ever find the time to use them all...blacksmith shop, gun shop, and so much more! Stay well Mr. Pete!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

One project at a time, lol!

[@petrimurphy6152]

Greetings from the off grid cabin. Nice work on the shop. Man the fort.

[@AmericanImperium1776]

I remember watching HBO’s John Adams and she was a great character in that show. Great to learn more about her. 👍

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A great series, I loved the historical accuracy to the timeline of events.

[@smoothvern165]

It must be so satisfying to build the structures that you’ve made. Looking good! This was a particularly interesting wee bit of history, too. Thank you for helping to educate us. Fascinating stories!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You always have a kind word, sir and I thank you.

[@dougm5341]

We named our daughter after Abigail Adams. What an amazing woman.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And a fine name indeed! She most certainly was an amazing person.

[@johnclarke6647]

History is my degree, so I am very familiar with what you say, dates, events, etc. I can still regurgitate most of them. My wife is related to the Adams Family of Boston, John, Samuel, John Quincy, etc. My wife is very similar to Abigail in her demeanor. Her Ohio family was anti-slavery, while mine was not generally, not. We have been married 53 years and a lot of it has been filled with turmoil, primarily due to our different attitudes, values and beliefs. However, we have stung together through all of our differences. A lot can be said about that.

[@lundysden6781]

she saved a painting of Washington from burning when the British burned the Whitehouse in 1812/13 too. Very brave!

[@davidglanville2274]

That was Dolley Madison not Abigail Adams.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was Dolly Madison, but I totally agree with you, Abigail was a very brave woman!

[@will76888]

Hello, Peter! Another great video! Your knowledge of American history amazes me, as does your boundless energy!! I see hanging on the wall over your right shoulder, a wonderful bag that I previously owned. I still have a very similar one made by our friend in Maryland. Cool to see it in your cabin! Loved the video! Being from Louisana, and South Carolina, I may have some views that differ from yours concerning a long ago institution that was a major factor in this country's ability to ship certain goods to the Northeast, and to England and France. Perhaps we can have a discussion regarding this at a later time. Thank you, as always for your most informative videos!

[@ianandresen2326]

Good video! My dad use to say" if momma isn't happy, nobody is happy!"

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your dad sounds like a very wise man!

[@Orefan1]

I think Abigail Adams was one of the best First Ladies and such an amazing woman.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I most certainly agree with you … wholeheartedly!

[@rebeccaback3287]

Appreciate the history lesson on Abegil Adams! You bring history to life! I have been watching your videos for 2 months now.David Back from Menifee co KY USA.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hello David, I thank you for your interest and support of our endeavours .

[@paulfrizzell31]

👍great video

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍

[@lancehenderson7249]

Great video and a wee bit of history, gun shop is coming along nicely and Kellys Fort is authentic from whistle to well. Great job. Keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, we are getting close. Watch yer top knot, Lance.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! Thanks for the reminder that The Founding Mothers were just as important as their spouses! If you haven't seen it, the musical "1776", would be well worth the effort. Her portrayal in it is delightful! One of John Q. Adams' nicknames in DC was, "Old Man Eloquence". High praise indeed from folks who made their living by speaking! Way to go Abby! Take care & I'll see you down the trail!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I did see 1776 and like you, quite enjoyed it.

[@jamesvatter5729]

The sound of those loons is definitely something I miss about visits to Parry Sound. Even in Alaska, the "chorus" didn't seem as peaceful.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a haunting lovely sound!

[@Mike-wc1ns]

They were made for each other for sure. If only we had that type of strength in mind, body, and soul again.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed!

[@joannerodgers5205]

Thank you! I’ve read everything I could find about Abigail and feel she is often underrated. Now for a wee bit of history: Elizabeth Drinker was a Quaker living in Philadelphia 1735-1807. Although not as famous as Abigail, her volumes of diary give us a close look at every day life during an important time in American history. “Remember the ladies.”

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Elizabeth was indeed an interesting and important character, perhaps I’ll have to do a follow up. Thanks, Joanne for planting the seed!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

I can see a fine gun shop among those boards around that hearth. And the first historical story springs forth from the Master of the shop and I get to hear it! Lovely! Those times during that period are amazingly incredible! And every move for independence was totally dangerous. If things had been lost those traitors to the crown faced not just the rope but a great deal of torture of that good ole fashion kind. When it’s said, a fate worse than death, it is why. It was a minority seeking independence but those that were, tho odds of success was nearly impossible. And in the middle of it all was Abigail. Those that signed that Declaration signed a death warrant and some did indeed lose everything. And you think of those good women behind the good men, in my opinion a very true statement. Like the song Dig A Little Deeper in The Well, a line says, A good man needs a good woman, she’s the rock that will keep him strong. And she’ll be there to lean on, when the whole world’s done him wrong. Ain’t it so? Women may not have been able to vote but also had a huge influence on their men who did have. My Grandmother was born in 1893 and died in 1985. I remember her saying how angry she got when she couldn’t vote while women’s lives were under the same decisions made by government as the men. Then in the 1920s their right finally happened. My Grandmother said how many of her women friends were afraid to go to the poles because many men were not in favor of such a radical new law. But she almost stomped into the poles with many men scowling at her as she proudly and defiantly cast her vote! My Grandparents met in college, which was two years for a degree and both teachers. My Grandmother taught until she married but could not after that. She gained many books through community spelling bees and boy oh boy, she rarely ever lost at scrabble, the Scrabble Master! Both my Grandparents were avid readers and well versed on many topics. My work consisted of much restoration of period antiques furniture and during the years I did work for Wheatland, home of the 15th President James Buchanan. Not known as one of the top Presidents, more on the bottom but very eager to turnover his position to Lincoln during a very turbulent time. Pennsylvanias only President, he was also the only bachelor one. So his neice Harriet Lane served as First Lady. I restored furniture belonging to both she and her Uncle Buck, as he was known to his friends. I’d restored a table and made a reproduction of a small Federal Period mahogany table that belonged to Harriet. Before returning it to Wheatland I took it to my Grandparents house and set it down in their living room. To have this historical artifact in their home they were delighted! In their late 80s they didn’t get around much except family events but were quite happy in their home. My Grandmother touched this table with reverence, as she’d read much about the Presidents and knew our history very well about Presidents and their Wives. Both of them often read the same books, especially historical ones. Those uncertain and turbulent times in history we all experience to some degree. But in the 18th century I believe that’s it hard for us to conceive of this brand new everything time! Going to Williamsburg Virginia with all the beautiful architecture and shops and crafts, taverns and historical atmosphere we can get a lovely romantic view of this all so delightful image. But that’s only a tiny taste of styles of the day through modern eyes. So people like Mrs. Adam’s are the Giants of those times that we only have an idea about. There is always those frequencies of such times that we can’t read about except to imagine. Now at Kelly’s Station we don’t see the tremendous amounts of work behind the bits of progress videos. Wow, Peter did all that in just 24 minuets! But we certainly have a pretty good idea of the great efforts to bring this part of our history to life. And to give us that same reverence that my Grandmother felt when she touched a piece of history. And so it is that Kelly Station does the same. And when you make a rifle for all your fans in that new gun shop, Boy Oh Boy, will you be busy and we fan happy! Seriously, I’m very grateful for Kelly’s Station in the Woodland Escape! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings, Good Shootin and take it easy cuz ya know how ya are! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I swear, sir, you should be an author. Your wee bits of history always fascinate me. Perhaps you should start a KZbin channel, maybe a name like, “ Wee Bits of History from South of the 49th Parallel!. Your grandmother sounds like a person I would love to spend an evening by the hearth with. Once again, I thank you for sharing.

[@jamesomalley4556]

The place looks great Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@jackcook8613]

Thanks for the wee bit of history, Peter. A fine woman she was. The shop is looking good. Can't wait to see the final product. And then some fine flintlocks.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍. Getting closer alright. Looking forward to break from it when hunting season arrives.

[@Gidaddy55]

Hello friend Peter a wonderful source of a wee bit more on Abigail Adams would be David McCullough's novel John Adams and the HBO miniseries based on that book. Take care !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I absolutely loved the series. The book might just end up on my winter reading list.

[@deniscaron1306]

Thank God you si down some times to do us a wee bit of history. Where in the world do you find time to read with all the things you do?! Wish I had your speed in everything!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m only looking busy when the cameras running, lol!

[@randybrown140]

"WE THE PEOPLE" loved our country then and most of us STILL DO 🗽🇺🇸🦅🙏

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

ABSOLUTELY 100%

[@AmericanImperium1776]

Long Live The Republic! 🫡

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Boromir was right. "Gondor has no King. Gondor needs no King!"... and neither does the USA.

[@AmericanImperium1776]

@@martinmeltzer2696 I agree that we’re a Republic, but Boromir came around to having a king at his death and proclaimed Aragon: “My brother, My Captain, My King.” So, not a good example.

[@tomritter493]

Amen

[@hobbyfarmer62]

She has always struck me as an amazing person and many of her ideas were far ahead of a times. And John hit it way out of the park because she was far out of hir league, and we are blessed by the survival of their letters.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I totally agree!

[@bigal7454]

I believe Eleanor Roosevelt was the best First Lady we've had in the U.S. but Mrs. Adam's is right at the top of the list, too.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She most certainly was a fabulous First Lady.

[@NeTxGrl]

I read the letters of Abigail and John Adams in a book called My Dearest Friend. I'm a distant cousin of John Adams, 3rd cousin 6 times removed.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’d love to get a copy of that book, sounds like fine winter reading material.

[@NeTxGrl]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I ordered mine from Amazon. Another good read is the Revolutionary War Lives and Letters of Lucy and Henry Knox.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@NeTxGrl Thank you.

[@57WillysCJ]

Great quotes. I have wondered if when they said all men are created equal if they meant mankind/humankind. At that we know that it meant different things even to those at the time.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I think that in our modern world of political correctiveness, we might want to think that, but it’s my opinion that when those words went from quill to parchment they meant men and white men at that.

[@cliffelliott7300]

Hear! Hear! I'm glad someon else hated the scrubbed clean " George Washington couldn't tell a lie" or Paul Revere's famous ride the "made history". So many interesting, influential people, and dates. Yes some dates are very important to pinpoint and put into perspective certain eras and their importance. But it be ame so formalize that in the end as a student we learned very little real history. I wish that they would have given us a name and said do the research. Who was say Samuel Brady, or Deborah Sampson. What they contribute? Thank you Peter (and you lovely wife) for.your contribution!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

So many interesting and important characters that certainly have not become household words, but deserve to. I’ll keep trying to dredge them up and tell their stories.

[@AndreaWillers]

What a lovely lady

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

She was indeed!

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

Good stuff, my friend. The wife and I just visited.Montpelier the Home of James and Dolly Madison, it was gorgeous. James and Dolly Madison were married at Harewood, Samuel Washington‘s outside present day, Charles town West Virginia A descendent Wallace Washington still owns the property. by the way, the gun shop looks fantastic.!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s a cool bit of history, thank you. Gun shop is coming along.

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Yes Abigail Adams could have very well been the first female US of A president but even so a very remarkable woman of her time for sure

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ahead of her time for sure!

[@victortuten4399]

A good woman is a true blessing! It seems people were a bit different then though. They seemed to care more for the country, and others, than themselves. To me history shows more of a "what can we do" attitude than the "what's in it for me" attitude we often see today. I guess the writers may slant it a bit, but it sure would be nice if we acted for everyone's interest and not just our own.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hear, hear. You bring up a very distinctive difference in our society of the then and now!

[@markhill8276]

question; i know that you mention English, Fench, Scottish, Americans, native american persons but was there any impact during this time from other european countries either directly impacting the wars or by helping those established in the new world doing the fighting?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many countries, but one that you didn’t list that was significant was Germany . A huge percentage of Americans were of German decent. After the Revolution there was actually a vote to see if the language of the new country should be English or German … English narrowly won.

[@markhill8276]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you for sharing with me. i really enjoy your talks of history, i believe there is not enough remembering how things were done in this day and age; and what got us to where we are today. Also, there are still a lot of things those earlier pioneers learned we should still practice today. May God the father of Jesus Christ richly bless you and your wife's efforts.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@markhill8276 Indeed, many of the old skills work very well in our modern world without all the modern trappings and tools.

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊

[@kevinwhite4101]

Is that a Windsor chair you where sitting in?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed and a fine chair it is.

[@alpetterson9452]

She certainly looks like a formidable woman. (re Gilbert Stuart portrait)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That she was!

[@bookwormaddict3933]

I must be one of the weirdos. I liked memorizing dates and spitting them onto an exam because it helped me focus on the other facts of the time I was studying.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That most certainly works for some. Sounds to me like you were a lover of history.

[@jimplummer4879]

Massachusetts as in choo.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, my poor Canadian pronunciation has been corrected by many. Thanks for the feedback.

[@kevindevine5102]

Mass a CHOO sits

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@larryreese6146]

If Abigail is one of my favorite historical ladies, John is one of my least favorite founding fathers. In my mind I picture him as a status quo, pinch nosed, tight a..Ed puritanical conservative, more interested in keeping a ruling elite than distributing an equal voice to the common people. It was under his administration that the alien and sedition acts were passed, curtailing rights to free speech and press. If Abigail was the more clear thinking member of the family it appears that John was more interested in going his own way and following the proper norms of the time which feared mob rule most of all.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

He was a stubborn sod, indeed. The alien and sedition act was probably his low point. He does warrant credit for his tireless effort to create a new Nation.

[@larryreese6146]

@@TheWoodlandEscape it is no wonder that he and Franklin didn't work well together.

[@outdoorlife5396]

I see where you are coming from. I think Civil Rights movement would have been avoided if Lincoln had lived, Johnson had not given the former confederates back their citizenship. They just had a toned-down version of what they had going on, except with the exception of slavery.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Johnson’s attempts at Reconstruction was horrible.

[@outdoorlife5396]

@@TheWoodlandEscape True, I think his problem was a southerner and democrat. I studied American history, and it laps into Canada and European history from time to time. I grew up in the south and two of the biggest problems are dems and the lost cause. The south is slowly going away from the democrat party and becoming a lot less racist. They had Dixiecrats to hold on to the old south in the late 40's/50's. It held on till the early 80's believe it or not. You could not get elected dog catcher, sheriff, town council unless you belonged to the Democrat party. It seems crazy, now, but I lived through it.

[@a1971-d6d]

John 3:16 Context 13And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

[@Shaden0040]

yeah someone that lives in the state of Massachusetts i'm going to give you a proper pronunciation. basra Q sets MASSACHUSETT S Massachusetts don't pronounce it as Massachusetts wanted to offensive and two is disrespectful for the people that made this state what it is today. I'm not berating you i'm just giving you a proper pronunciation. none to call out you missed pronunciation but to make sure that you don't disrespect the state and the people that made it or the P and or the people that live here now. How's it help you prevent you from embarrassing yourself.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I appreciate your feedback. As to being embarrassed, in rather used to it , lol!

[@shawn4387]

Jesus calm down that was a total berating

[@hobbyfarmer62]

Have always though we are blessed by their writings being around for us to study, but I have always felt John was hitting far above his station she was way out of his league.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting perspective, I always considered them intellectually equal.

[@davidglanville2274]

I absobloominlutely love your videos. But. (There’s always a "but" ain’t there…) Please, please, please it’s Mass-uh-chew-sets. Not Massa-two-shess.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ll work on, lol!