British Couple React America Dismantles Pirate Nations For Touching Their Boats - The Barbary Wars

[@robashley8216]

Some country touches our boats US: "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man?"

[@kylejohns2288]

This was the first time and people have not learned

[@cgilleybsw]

@@kylejohns2288 so you remind them. And again. And again.

[@gregleal9586]

"now he's gonna kick my butt!"

[@steventyler3582]

When it happened in ww2 we turned that nation from the "land of the rising sun" to the "land of the rising suns"

[@fantasticmrmonk]

⁠​⁠@@steventyler3582more like the “land of dropped suns”

[@JIMBEARRI]

NOTE : One of the six frigates that was ordered in 1794 is now the oldest warship still afloat -- the USS Constitution.

[@grumblesa10]

..and still in commission

[@billfilios2677]

...and; it's homeport is here in Boston harbor, at the Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown MA. It's worth a visit!

[@markmontagna7637]

Isn’t the victory the oldest commissioned ship?

[@garysexton344]

Been there seen that loved it but hated the people... So rude if your not a local... Probably my worst visit on leave... In uniform just because my southern accent I was constantly disrespected Boston is not the city of brotherly love...

[@linkerthejedi2575]

@@markmontagna7637yes its the oldest ship but the uss constitution is the oldest vessel sill in commission and sailing

[@johnstockley6976]

Pasha: "he won't dare..." Thomas jefferson:"FETCH ME THEIR SOULS!!"

[@soulreaver8466]

And the enemy fell prey to the hounds of hell.

[@sweettantle8455]

This

[@BoJo5066]

I feel like the sinister laugh is needed here: "Muhahahahaha" 😈

[@TheSchultinator]

*Doom deathmetal echoes through time*

[@Norbrookc]

One of the other historical coincidences is that it seems that when someone touches our boats, the "find out" ship turns out to be named USS Enterprise.

[@A_Name_]

Even the Klingons... I'll see myself out now

[@terrimobley6067]

​@@A_Name_ best comment. 😂

[@cornbread12987]

ENGAGE

[@elaniarkady7351]

​​​@@A_Name_i needed that laugh today. Thank you. 😂🖖

[@steeljawX]

Well I'm just a little disappointed more of our main ships haven't been named "Democracy" and "Freedom". . . . You know, because that's what 'Murica's all about. "We're gonna bring 'Freedom' and 'Democracy' to your doorstep. They just happen to be also packing 32 pdr cannons/16 inch guns/a 90 plane attack wing/an assorted suite of 150 vertically launched missiles of varying levels of destruction and the preface 'USS'."

[@donaldwantola5800]

The Barbary War was the first time the the US demonstrated "Peace Through Strength".

[@jhilal2385]

Si vis Pacem, para Bellum

[@marybarnes6407]

my dad got a shirt that i have now "peace through superior firearm's" with a Ak-47 on the bank. he serve through desert storm and the berlin wall falling. i have most of his military's stuff.

[@DytchWytch]

​@@marybarnes6407gawd, that makes me feel so fkng old. I was out of college a year, when the Berlin wall fell, and you're talking about your old man's war gear like its ancient relics. Fs.

[@ishnifusmeadle]

​@marybarnes640i have a modern version. Says peace through superior firepower with n a10. As well as an ak version

[@scpatriot5270]

Hell yes!​@@marybarnes6407

[@johncentamore1052]

In the early days of our presidential elections, the winner became President, runner up became VP. Needless to say, they didn't often see eye to eye, and there was no official loyalty. So an election challenge by the VP was pretty much expected. Because of this, it was changed to loser goes home, winner picks their own VP, which stands to this day.

[@robert-cd4nd]

Good example Johnson after Lincoln.

[@darkamora5123]

The process had changed by the time Lincoln was president. Andrew Johnson was his chosen VP. So, what did you think it was an example of?

[@RaderizDorret]

@@robert-cd4nd Andrew Jackson is the one who started the Spoils System in use today for Presidential Elections.

[@joshsmith4512]

​@@darkamora5123burst his bubble😂

[@Kosen88]

Good times

[@revjohnlee]

Your Admiral Nelson was actually quite impressed with what Decatur accomplished.

[@davechristianson1802]

And said so out loud. I believe he called it the smartest cutting out operation he had heard of. Well, he should have known!

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

America entered both world wars because someone messed with our boats

[@gregdavidson670]

And Spanish American War.

[@Rhett_Kierbow]

And it will be the same thing for the third

[@dillbill2A]

@@Rhett_Kierbow If that were true we'd have demolished Israel when they attacked the USS Liberty in 1967 and never even said so much as an "oops, my bad".

[@Googers503]

@@dillbill2A ​​⁠Israel thought it was an Egyptian ship they were at war with Egypt during the six days war when the event took place. and they also paid us a couple mil to the families of those who passed. I believe what they paid us is the equivalent of 30mil in todays money. They then Also paid a couple mil to those who were wounded. No one else that has touched our boats have done that. We are cool with Israel.

[@michaelsmith2123]

@@Googers503Israel knew it was a US ship 1 hour before they attacked it.

[@priscillamoore5736]

This reminds me about the time that Somalian pirates held the captain of a U.S. flagged ship hostage. (April 2009, Maersk Alabama) and the Somalians *actually* thought they were going to "negotiate" with the U.S. Navy. When I heard that on the news, I thought, "They *REALLY* think the U.S. Navy is going to negotiate with them??? *They* just bit off more than they can chew."

[@Marky-Mark1337]

Didn’t they make a movie based on that?

[@priscillamoore5736]

@@Marky-Mark1337 - Yes; the movie is, "Captain Phillips", with Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. It came out in 2013

[@SeaWitchUSN]

I was there for that on USS Boxer. “Negotiation” was never on the table 😆.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

@@Marky-Mark1337 they also made a South Park episode based on it named Fatbeard if I remember correctly.

[@priscillamoore5736]

@SeaWitchUSN ~ I just read up on the USS Boxer, and your huge role in the rescue! I don't think the role of the USS Boxer was well publicized in the U.S media, IMO. Although this may not be politically correct, when I heard the pirates actually thought the U.S. Navy was going to negotiate with them, I also remember thinking, "Bless their hearts. This will not end well for them."

[@gk5891]

Someting I like to point out in reactions to this video... Seventeen cities in the USA are named Decatur. Now you know why.

[@wmason1961]

I've been to many of them. I never knew why.

[@JustPraiseHim09]

Now we know. And knowing is half the battle

[@alaxbird4954]

9:18 thats the USS Constitution. its still around in Boston Harbor

[@charlesmayberry2825]

Indeed, Old Ironsides is very much still there, and part of the second largest navy in the world... the fleet of American Museum ships lol

[@maxr4448]

I had the pleasure to go aboard the USS Constitution! The Navy crewmen were polite, and cordial. They are actual NAVY! Which I didn't know, dumb me. It was really hot that day in the '90's. Those Navy crewmen were sweating their bodies off. I asked one of the crewmen who was a Female. (mind you they are dressed is actual 1900 US Navy attire, (wool), Aren't you hot?) She said>>>"Sir, it is my privilege to serve aboard US Constitution". I learned later in the US Constitution Museum; you are granted to serve aboard the US Constitution. You must be the best. I also learned that US Constitution IS an Active Navy Ship! It sails completely the entire globe, every year! Every American needs to see the US Constitution! One last thing... the Constitution looks like NEW! You could your lunch off those wooden decks. Makes me proud of the Navy!

[@charlesmayberry2825]

@@maxr4448 about the same time, I also got to go aboard it. It was definitely in the 90s, makes me feel my age a bit realizing it was that long ago lol

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

I was aboard a few years ago. I got a flag flown on the ship and a cool metal coin thing. The ship really is worth a visit when you are in Boston.

[@jackcrisci2957]

She's not only the oldest commissioned warship still afloat in the world, but retains the honor of ceremonial flagship of the United States Navy. A living reminder of what happened the first time someone messed with America's boats.

[@GardenFolklife]

Fun fact - In 1777 Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah of Morocco wrote letters informing European nations that United States ships were recognized by his country. One of the first nations to recognize the US, in 1836 both countries signed Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship which is still in effect today and are considered a major non nato ally of the United States.

[@animefool22]

I had no idea we were friends with morracco, wait are we friends or just allies?

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@animefool22 probably allies since they where the first country to recognize us. it probably doesnt get highlighted as much because Morocco isnt really in danger from other countries

[@kylesummers1565]

Barbary pirates took over a million slaves from the "West" during the ages. That topic gets buried. Peace, Love!!

[@davechristianson1802]

Yep, more than western nations (by a lot) took out of Africa.

[@six-gunsound1145]

But somehow the two nations which used their active duty militaries to shut slavery down get blamed for the practice of slavery, which predates both of those nations. It's almost like only the nations which can afford reparations are guilty...

[@DytchWytch]

​@@six-gunsound1145there's an estimated 40 million + people enslaved, today, right now; more than were ever enslaved, throughout recorded history, but nobody talks about them.

[@FLANG3265]

And most from Europe

[@christophermckinney3924]

The US Marine Corps hymn starts with the lyrics, “From the halls of Montezuma” to the shores of Tripoli. This is a part of American history that doesn’t get a lot of attention anymore.

[@NoESanity]

because the department of education wants to teach that america was founded by a bunch of racists who were evil. support politicians who want to get rid of the department of education so we can bring education back to schools.

[@jibbel-ff5sf]

i remember my father used to sing that when i was a kid. vietnam vet with 2 purple hearts.

[@landoeugenesatt5845]

As a Naval Veteran I can assure you that if you even come close to our ships while we are underway you’ll find out quickly.

[@helenaj9436]

While we expect Naval personnel to be upset, please know, when one of our ships is targeted, the Army & Marines take it real personnel too.

[@KingPonchoNut]

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. Never has there been a plan that survived the first round of combat. Seper Fi!

[@twylanaythias]

In one of my Business Communications courses, I had to give a presentation about how to give a presentation. A big part of that presentation - both the presentation itself and how the presentation went - included the same sentiment as expressed by Helmut Von Moltke the Elder: "No plan of attack ever survives first contact with the enemy."

[@Psalmster023]

Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome is standard Marine Corps Tactics…

[@WookieWoman]

Semper Gumby. 😂

[@marieneu264]

His videos are my absolute favorite history lessons EVER!!!

[@valeriegiunca6018]

Where can I find more of his history videos?

[@nickjohnson198625]

​@@valeriegiunca6018 he has his own channel. The Fat Electrician. He's started making way more history related videos. He used to do military equipment, vehicles, weapons etc. But his running commentary and jokes make them all entertaining. Lol

[@cornbread12987]

The U.S. Navy should make their motto "Don't touch our boats"

[@johnvaccaro7022]

And... "Don't tread on me!"

[@cornbread12987]

@@johnvaccaro7022 well, unless your Jesus then your not gonna walk on other peoples boats. I need to go back to church. I hope he liked my joke.

[@kylenathe8041]

I think it's emplied

[@morganrowell1373]

​@@kylenathe8041yes it's very implied with the amount of corpses and sunk ships the Navy had sent to the other side.

[@keithcharboneau3331]

I prefer, "Go ahead and touch our boats, PLEASE,"

[@DavidEckard]

The first two lines of the Marine hymn. From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; The Marines to this day honor those battles. And they took place more than 200 years ago.

[@stanshearer7343]

He said that the Mameluke sword was the sword used by the Marine Corps, and it's true for officers. The enlisted uses the cavalry sword style. Another fact about the battle of Montezuma concerns the origin of the red stripe wore by Corporals and above. During the battle in Mexico City, all of the Corporals and above were killed, and the battle was continued and won by Lance Corporals and below. That's why the red stripe is referred to as the "Blood Stripe".

[@augustcanyon3438]

Keep in mind that quote at 7:02 mark is exactly how they think today and exactly what they are doing to western countries. Let that sink in.

[@JoeBoKnows]

That's not how all Muslims feel. That is a bastardization of islam

[@skyhawk_4526]

Enemies of the West for hundreds of years. Nothing has changed except the people in charge. If Washington and Jefferson were in charge now, we might see better results. I can only imagine how they'd deal with the Houthis in the Red Sea compared to Biden and Blinken.

[@jamesplymire5342]

💯 😡

[@GimbleOnDew]

Really needs to be taught in school. Why do I know more about American history because of a fat electrician than from my public education.

[@brandonthedestroyer7649]

​@@GimbleOnDew Because public education isn't about teaching you anything other than how to listen and follow directions.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

This whole story was great, but I especially liked how he made sure the pirates would get snitty by sending a super speedy insulting insta-message to precede the "tribute" to ensure a fight.

[@_maqpie_]

You're calling - refusal of extortion - an insult 😂😂🤣

[@RipOffProductionsLLC]

​@@_maqpie_ to people running a protection racketeering operation, telling them "no" is a grave insult.

[@Hakar17]

​@@_maqpie_I mean it was basically "COME AT ME BRO" so...😂😂

[@_maqpie_]

@@RipOffProductionsLLC absolutely 👍

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

NEVER TOUCH OUR DAMN BOATS!!!! WHY DO WE HAVE TO KEEP TEACHING PEOPLE THIS LESSON??!!!! If you see an American boat….. don’t touch it. You can look at it. But don’t touch it.

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

Look at it from a distance they don't like when you get close either

[@hiddenInsight486]

*except the houtis

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

@@hiddenInsight486 depends on the president, Adams with the Barbary pirates Clinton with the bin laden and potato Joe with the houtis

[@saureco]

If you pay admission, you can touch it... delicately.

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

@@saureco 😂

[@Kemp1730]

Although I've watched all of his videos I do enjoy watching your reactions, much love, and cheers

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

This is the main lesson in Marine Corps Boot Camp history class. Presley O'Bannon and his Mamaluke sword and all that.

[@gregdavidson670]

The names of some of those boats have been passed on to our ships today. Like the Big “E” Enterprise in WWII. Also for you Brits on space ship Apollo 15 was named after your Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour. Even spelling it your way in Cook’s honor.

[@Dan-ASICPlug]

STOP TOUCHING AMERICAS BOATS

[@gregorysiegel1178]

It always starts with the damn boats

[@wallybismarck4328]

In the treaty Lock made with the Pirate king, we give him 60,000 and they give us the Philadelphia. The same ship we destroyed by fire?

[@George-ux6zz]

That seems to be a common theme over the centuries. Dont mess with American boats. 🤣🤣

[@skyhawk_4526]

Another common theme over the centuries involves the hubris of the followers of a certain religion in a certain part of the world. Just move this history lesson from the 18th century Barbary Coast to the 21st century Red Sea and it's very obvious that nothing has changed in that part of the world except the technology now being used to commit their barbary.

[@George-ux6zz]

@@skyhawk_4526 I agree! Their goal is to rule the world and rid the world of any other religion.

[@bethm5791]

As an American even we don’t know why we get so mad about our boats. But we do. Just don’t touch the boats 😂😂

[@PALINDROMA.]

We love our boats!

[@neoroland952]

They are our boats. No one gets to touch our boats. Why would we let anyone mess with our boats?

[@EnigmaSixx]

Idk why but I'm thinking of that scene from finding Nemo where they're all scared and say oh no he touched the butt.

[@MentalMeds]

Probably because the boats was out ticket here when we fled from Britain

[@neoroland952]

@@MentalMeds that's actually a really good point. Didn't think of that lol

[@christophermckinney3924]

In the early days of the US, the second place candidate became vice president. This was always the person from the other party. Which is why Jefferson ran against Adams almost immediately. For many years both men despised each other, but they ended up reconciling in their old age and both men died on the same day July 4, 1826. The 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which Jefferson wrote and Adams edited.

[@toddpurcell26]

There were no "political parties" in the first election under the Constitution. It was a forgone conclusion that Washington was going to be POTUS under the new government. They asked John Adams, one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence and leaders during the Revolution to serve as VP. HELL, JEFFERSON WAS SECRETARY OF STATE. In fact, Washington in his farewell address stated "However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion." Washington was against political parties

[@toddpurcell26]

Jefferson and Adams served in Washington's administration. It was Jefferson's dislike for Hamilton and some of the policies that favored New England industries implemented by Adams that pushed Jefferson to run.

[@michaelschemlab]

10:30 There have been several Vice Presidents who have become the President later on: John Adams (George Washington’s VP) Thomas Jefferson (John Adams’ VP) Martin Van Buren (Andrew Jackson’s VP) John Tyler (William Henry Harrison’s VP)* Millard Fillmore (Zachary Taylor’s VP) Andrew Johnson (Abraham Lincoln’s VP) Chester A. Arthur (James A. Garfield’s VP)* Theodore Roosevelt (William McKinley’s VP)* Calvin Coolidge (Warren G Harding’s VP)* Harry S. Truman (Franklin D. Roosevelt’s VP)* Richard Nixon (Dwight D. Eisenhower’s VP) Lyndon B. Johnson (John F. Kennedy’s VP)* Gerald Ford (Richard Nixon’s VP) George H. W. Bush (Ronald Reagan’s VP) Joe Biden (Barack Obama’s VP) *William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Chester A. Arthur, William McKinley, Warren G Harding, Franklin D Roosevelt, and John F Kennedy all died or were assassinated in office, so their VPs succeeded them under the Presidential Succession Act

[@sqrlmonger]

And the vast majority of them have been terrible presidents with some notable exceptions.

[@NoESanity]

another big thing to note is that first few Presidents and Vice presidents were not running mates, but opposition.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

This is what happens when the orders are vaguely remembered as "go there and break stuff if anyone looks at you funny."

[@Ameslan1]

U.S. Navy has had to help International cargo ships to fight against Somali Pirates today!

[@benjamies4136]

It's amazing because these people live in immortal in city names so across america. I didn't know that Decatur was someone until this though. So many of our cities are still born from the greats only a couple hundred years ago

[@garycamara9955]

Really, you didn't know who Decateur was. Didn't they teach history to you guys.

[@beegee1960]

I knew the story. We learned about it in American History. I am sure I learned about Decatur, but since I am 82 years old, that was a LONG time ago and I guess I had forgotten.

[@Pops-km8xt]

I actually live on Decatur st.

[@quentinboswell6720]

Like to point out those people who've said we didn't used to be like this. YES WE HAVE!

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Yeah we've always defended ourselves just like every nation.

[@quentinboswell6720]

I meant more about the role our special operations have played in our interfering in other governments who annoy us and our willingness to spend astronomical amounts of money on defense. @@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo

[@scotthill1600]

@@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooonot every other nation defends itself

[@brigidtheirish]

@@scotthill1600 The ones that survive do.

[@jishani1]

@@brigidtheirish idk, in the case of poland and france post ww2 it seems like they resist, gave up, got saved by other people and then rebuilt by other people. but your right, no country has ever survived when they couldn't defend themself, right?

[@anlydaly5726]

As an American I send this message to everyone who sees this comment. DON'T MESS WITH OUR BOATS, TRUST ME YOU WILL LOSE. AND WE WILL ENJOY THE COUNTLESS DOCUMENTARIES THAT WILL BE MADE ABOUT HOW EXACTLY YOU LOST.

[@vindigregorio6697]

This story would make an amazing Limited Series to watch.

[@LibertyWolf1]

@2:45 And that's why you watch his ad reads. Believe me. I dislike some ad reads also. Love you guys! Have fun and stay safe on your trip!

[@tersse]

America was a new nation in the world, it had to do something like this to secure the respect it thought it deserved.

[@annfrost3323]

There are plenty of books about the wars of 1812. There was the War in Europe against Napoleon that kept the British more concerned than fighting a minor war with the US over the invasion of York in Ontario Canada. In 1814 with the defeat of Napoleon the British freeded troops that were sent to the East Coast of the US. The British entered Washington burned several federal governments buildings and burned down the White House. Also continued to the port of Baltimore and attacked Ft. McHenry where the National Anthem was written during the battle.

[@anthonybasile6079]

The British Royal Marines burned most of DC but left the official house of the Commandant of the Marine Corps alone (US Marines are descended from the BRM) out of respect.

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

One of the ships that was a part of this is still around today. The USS Constitution which is the oldest floating commissioned warship in the world. I was aboard a few years ago and got a flag flown on the ship and a cool metal coin thing. The ship really is worth a visit if you are in Boston. The ship scared a British vessel into backing down from a fight and it managed to completely disable a British ship in battle without taking any damage. The cannonballs shot at it bounced off the sides doing no damage leading to its nickname Old Ironsides.

[@rtek777]

History lesson to teach your kids. Stand up to bullies or they will keep being bullies. Always hit 10x harder and never give up.

[@azeizolnope4329]

That electrician guy is a funny dude.

[@jbcoker]

I think we should add a motto to our flag, " DO NOT FUCK W OUR BOATS!"

[@Steve-hq4fm]

I mean, we couldn't have done it without France, but the pirate nations didn't need to know that!!

[@SeanP7195]

To me, this is one of the Marines three greatest triumphs. Along with Guadalcanal and 1 division of Marines essentially fighting the entire Chinese Red Army for 8 months.

[@srsmedic8285]

My great uncle was at the Chosen reservoir

[@IcyMan143]

Our first war as a country ended up almost overthrowing a country… then go back to threaten it years later. 😁foreshadowing😁

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

I always enjoy these.

[@snickle1980]

I DO like it when the brits tell us we're doing a good job.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

It’s like at the end of Babe where he says, “That’ll do pig.”

[@Benilife444]

Nic, I'm from San Diego living in Spain. Nothing but Brits and Spanish.. I showed this episode at pub.. Killed it brother.. I love history.

[@rondanakamura2655]

I would have paid money to have been there to see that! I'm so glad you had that experience.

[@revjohnlee]

Now, the US vice president is chosen as a running mate with the presidential candidate. That is a relatively recent innovation. Originally, the vice president was the person who came in second place for the presidential election. Of course, this meant that the president and VP were usually political opponents. This was.... awkward.

[@prettybullet7728]

Sounds like a political disaster. Can you imagine how that would work now? They would be at each other's throats.

[@NoESanity]

it's not "relatively recent" it was the put in before the 1804 election, the 5th presidential election in US history.

[@hiddentruth1982]

It took place along the Barbary coast is why it's named the Barbary wars.

[@shaynestein9982]

I love the discussion between the two of you. Great video.

[@joshczwalina2373]

Just want to say it’s really awesome that you shout out the original creator and let his advertisement play that’s really awesome a lot of people don’t even give a shout out or credit

[@mikesuch9021]

That Barbary Coast episode where they formed the United States Navy is actually on Death Valley Days.

[@wesrrowlands8309]

Diplomats are some of the most dangerous traitors you can have.

[@BrandyMarshall-p9j]

Interesting fact the president didnt always get to pick there vice back in the day, it was the secound runner up who became vice president

[@Adiscretefirm]

24:00 no plan survives contact with the enemy

[@w.p8960]

Marine Corps Hymn has the phrase “to the shores of Tripoli” commemorating this.

[@ClantonTomlin]

The whole nine yard actually is derived from a phase fighter pilots in WW2. The amount of rounds held in the wings were on a belt feed design, which we laid out flat measured 9 yards so to give them the whole nine yards initially meant that a fighter pilot had fired all his rounds at an enemy.

[@afreeman5609]

Hey guys, I enjoyed your video... I'm also a subscriber over at the fat electrician. He's a great laugh.

[@billsturm9225]

If you notice, the Navy was formed in 1794 to combat the Algerian pirates. He completely missed that in 1790 Alexander Hamilton as the Secretary of the treasury passed a bill to form the Revenue Cutter Service (which was later renamed to US Coast Guard). The purpose was the fight the pirates in the Caribbean because they were attacking our boats. Washington already had a template when the Navy was created.

[@pointermom7641]

You should research the Battle of New Orleans, the last battle of the War of 1812 - actually fought AFTER the war was over. General Andrew Jackson commanded an American force composed by of soldiers, Cajuns and pirates (pirates are ok when they’re on our side) defeat the British army.

[@DavidEckard]

The wife's burn gets the thumbs up 😅😅😅

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Hurrah for my favorite British couple reacting to another awesome video from my favorite American historian! 😀 And an ouch for the sickest burn I've seen Mrs. Electrician drop on TFE. 😀 They may be scripted exchanges, but they are awesome anyway. 😛 Also, most cargo pants now come standard with a cellphone pocket, so they are my preferred pants.

[@FrogmanAnime]

Okay, the deal with the president and the vice president back when America was founded was that the loser of the previous election became vice president so essentially you had the presidents opposition as vice president. It was only later that they chose a running mate to become vice president alongside their president.

[@CaptainFrost32]

I am glad that you took the note to watch it the whole way through TFE's videos. Cheers!

[@kizunadragon9]

Japan: "We messed with their boats once.. and they dropped the sun on us twice" From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. We fight our countries battles in the air on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine" - 1st verse of the Marine Corps Hymn 18:53 the birth of the idea for the Green Berets

[@phl_knives]

I love the reactions to The Chubby Electron guy. He's hilarious and his history lesson are great.

[@gwenwells2286]

Decatur was a serious badass. Ended stupidly in a ridiculous duel with an completely unworthy opponent. But still a badass.

[@donnafrey1404]

Do you know, Mr. Beesley, if you didn't pause the video every half sentence to make a comment, I and probably everyone else, would enjoy this interesting video you picked out a lot, lot more.

[@djj9675]

You should do the one on the “angry old man takes on 700 red coats”

[@George-ux6zz]

The War of 1812 was when our Star Spangled Banner was written. Theres another song about the War of 1812 called, The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton. Its satirical song , the lyrics are quite funny. Check it out.

[@notimportant3820]

I love that song. Used to listen to it with my dad. ❤

[@George-ux6zz]

@@notimportant3820 COOL 😎

[@Hakar17]

In 1814 we took a little trip along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty missisp...

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

We fired our guns but the British kept a-comin There wasn’t quite as many as there was a while ago We fired once more and they began to runnin Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico Yeah, They ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles They ran through the bushes where a rabbit wouldn’t go They ran so fast that the hounds couldn’t catch ‘em Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico

[@merafirewing6591]

​@@Hakar17 and we took a little bacon and took a little beans.

[@kylebarton778]

I've alrady watched this quack bang video but i had to see you two react. Semper Fi.

[@KTKacer]

For me, many, many, many times....

[@RaineJT]

As a Marine I can tell you one thing: It doesn't matter how many planes, tanks, or infantry the US has. The favorite branch of the US military has always been and will always be the Navy.

[@mikef2813]

Now you know the reference in the Marine Hymn: From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.

[@mikef2813]

I typed that before the end. Lol

[@Darth_Lunas]

That's right. Don't touch our butts...wait...boats.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

😅😅

[@KaiHouston-m6j]

Both! lol

[@amazinggman4353]

Thats why you need good leadership that can think on their feet, just remember no plan ever survives contact with the enemy

[@jmh1189]

Vice presidents used to be the guy who got in second place... till they realized that was a bad idea and started having the victor select his own.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

America:: "Dont Touch Our Boats" England:: "Dont Throw Our Tea In The Harbor"

[@Lexicologist1971]

The Fat Electrician is AWESOME! All of his stuff is fantastic. His storytelling is hilarious!

[@tdstellar5218]

There’s another Cajun (Louisiana) song from war of 1812- here’s partial lyrics, don’t know artist Weeee fired our guns and the British kepta coming, There weren’t quite as many as there were a while ago! We fired once more and they began to runnin, on Down to Mississippi (river) to the Gulf of Mexico! Full song with cute graphics⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HCmoV_mN2msJI&pp=ygUQU29uZyB3YXIgb2YgMTgxMg%3D%3D 🎶well they ran though the thickets and they ran through the briars, they ran through the bushes where a rabbit wouldn’t go😂😂😂 Thank you for learning about American history. Very interesting to see your reactions!!

[@rebrock76]

1812 war was when Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem.

[@almaaudio5804]

My family is military and as kids, and even the grandkids if they’re throwing a tantrum gets told “I don’t negotiate with terrorists” and it’s cool to see where that came from 😂

[@bobprivate8575]

Prior to passage of the 12th Amendment in 1803, whomever received the most votes was President, and the runner-up was Vice President. So, Thomas Jefferson actively campaigning against John Adams isn't surprising, as they had always been political rivals.

[@jandecoleman1]

You guys need to do more Fat Electrician's reactions! This guy is the G.O.A.T. of American history!

[@DebiB53]

I love Fat Electrician!! Best history story teller ever!!!! Greetings from Colorado Beesleys!

[@AlanRogers250]

Stephen Decatur, Actual First Avenger!

[@andrewshaughnessy669]

The Barbary pirates were the territories of Northern Africa from Morrocco to Tripoli in the southern Mediterranean sea.

[@adaelion3772]

I love that the siege was started off by "Ramming fire" (firing the ramrod) lol

[@AlanRogers250]

When that "guy", (I don't want to use a swear word), negotiated that peace treaty, part of the deal was the return of the USS Philadelphia. Which has already been burned to the water line by the US forces.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

Much as I love watching The Fat Electrician, I love watching your reactions to his videos.

[@AbsentCoffee]

"cut this out" lmfao shes amazing

[@juliahines3617]

The Early American Boston Frigates were notorious for being swift and deadly to the pirates.

[@PenguinBooHelix]

How is there a peace treaty? There was no Philadelphia left, it was burnt, right?

[@richardmartin9565]

The 6 frigates were built to reduce damage from cannon balls. Many sailors were killed or injured from flying splinters.

[@KTKacer]

"olden day shrapnel!"

[@WeldonKilburn]

He leaves out the fact that Adams wanted to build a bigger Navy before going to war. Jefferson rented support ships from Italian city states and committed 100% of our largest ships to the war. What if some country had attacked our shipping in the Atlantic. Wait, that would be the British who started doing this leading to the war of 1812.

[@doncacique2769]

we still actually have a naval ship from them days to this day, the usss constitution still exist

[@aurisaptientiael4938]

It's not uncommon for a former vice president to run for president. The difference is that the sitting president, in this case, had only served one of his potential two terms.

[@gk5891]

True... of course this was when the VP was just the #2 finisher in the Presidential Election and not a running mate. This election was the reason for Amendment 12 which was passed and ratified during Jefferson's first term.

[@larrydlam]

At this point in history, there was no limit to presidential terms. The current President could be elected indefinitely.

[@beegee1960]

America at that time was an unknown quantity around the world,