Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair of 1831

[@kirtliedahl]

To paraphrase Ronald Reagan: “Politics is the second oldest profession, though I find it bears remarkable similarity to the first.”

[@JTA1961]

Just say no.

[@jic1]

Baking?

[@gregmiller9710]

i believe it was Mark Twain ....

[@kirtliedahl]

Greg Miller I believe you’re right, but I remember Reagan saying it 😉

[@gregmiller9710]

@@kirtliedahl haha...curse me the blabed lip...i'm from Missouri..^^

[@jamesharp3445]

I have an incredible story for you. My father was part of the 206th Coastal Artillery Arkansas National Guard prior to WW2. It was an air defense unit. It had about 20 sets of brothers...my dad and his brother included. They went to Ft. Bliss for ADA training. At the end of training, his unit and another unit were in competition for where they were to be sent. One would go to Alaska and one would go to the tropics. Obviously, nobody wanted Alaska. In the end, the commanders flipped a coin...and my father's unit lost...they were going to Alaska. The other unit would make fun of them yelling "mush" and act like they were on a sled. My dad and his unit were not happy. However, the flip of the coin saved my father's life. The other unit was sent to the tropical paradise of the Phillipines where 90% of the unit was killed during the Bataan Death March. My fathers unit only had minor losses during the Battle of Dutch Harbor in Alaska...which most people dont know about. They also shot down the first Zero...which was taken to CA and reversed engineerd. Hope you find this interesting...take care.

[@rabbi120348]

Great story, but I thought the Americans with Disabilities Act came much later.......

[@billysolhurok5542]

James Harp- my father was 82nd Airborne 52-53. At the last day,before deployment,the men were told to form two lines. One line went to Korea. My dad and his line,went to The Canal Zone. and we're here to talk about it... "A simple twist of fate"

[@thunderchief7]

Arkansas Coastal Artillery? Nice. I was a member of the Florida Mountain Division.

[@ParkerUAS]

@@thunderchief7 , a little research before posting would help. The 206th Field Artillery Regiment is part of the Arkansas Natl. Guard and they were trained for Coast Artillery. Dutch Harbor, AK was protected during WW2 by the 206th. There is nothing in the OP's post to dispute. Many states host military groups who are trained to fight elsewhere. Look at the landlocked states with Naval Installations.

[@dougearnest7590]

Joe Rock, If you knew the National Guard, that wouldn't seem like such a strange thing.

[@karlbrundage7472]

I always chuckle when I hear someone talking about "how mean-spirited and partisan our politics has become". A perusal of any newspaper from 1798-1861 would make the reader blanch, yet sadly, history is only useful in revision, now.

[@annebradley6086]

The History Guy on KZbin has relayed facts on events which really corrects the general perspectives, socially engineered by MSM.

[@scotsmith2391]

Hey fellow vet and surface puke. Although I have dolphins and not a sw pin.

[@sophieruby5893]

So many people today look at history through rose colored glasses.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

Are you still of this opinion four years later?

[@R182video]

The more things change the more they stay the same...

[@terryboyer1342]

Mark I'm thinking the same thing! Ridding Washington of corruption (draining the swamp) a partisan biased press etc. Just the same shit, different day...

[@davidharris6581]

Often true but honestly I do not think by any stretch you could compare Jackson to the current occupant at 1600. I think HG said it well and believe I saw his tongue firmly in cheek.

[@usedbrickie9166]

True !

[@terryboyer1342]

@@davidharris6581 Are you of the orangeman bad genre?

[@hshs5756]

Love trumps hate, unless titillating gossip makes hate more socially acceptable or politically profitable.

[@virginagobetz4756]

I saw an old(1936)movie starring Joan Crawford about Peggy Eaton a while back it was called "The Gorgeous Hussy".Lionel Barrymore played Andrew Jackson,very interesting antique.

[@twigstudios]

I could literally watch this channel all day and I as a matter of fact I have. As a history buff this channel pleases me to no end. You're the history professor I wish I had had in college. I wouldn't have fallen asleep as much. Thank you for opening my eyes to events I've never heard of and shedding more light on events I have. Wonderful channel! Subbed!

[@nevik9199]

i literally live 10 minutes from The Hermitage, beautiful house and property. He was very much in love with Rachel. did you hear about the time he was shot during a duel and still killed the other guy? or about when he was judge and took a loaded gun away from a criminal who was too afraid of Jackson to shoot him? so many stories, very fascinating man. definitely worth a visit if you ever come to Nashville.

[@robertrichard6107]

His Mexican War Grant hated, and killing, and Trail of Tears of the Indians must've been why he's not on Mt. Rushmore. If only Woodrow Wilson (another Southern president) hadn't brought back central banks. Jackson knew what he was doing with banks. This show should be in school so kids can understand a Federal Republic. Same ol' muckity mucks today!

[@Basu770]

@@robertrichard6107 If only Wilson wasn't one of America's worst racists maybe his ideas & history would be taught more. But man he was racist.

[@robertrichard6107]

@@Basu770 I just re-read what I said, I meant Jackson knew what he was doing about banks! Wilson undid what Jackson got done about banks, and we're falling apart because of it. (Economically besides fellow man-wise)

[@johnkelley9877]

I remember learning about the Jackson administration and the various controversies in school but it is amazing how hostel politics were then. And I thought they were bad today! Thanks for sharing this.

[@billysolhurok5542]

My favorite President Jackson quote- "I killed The Bank"

[@mikemcnamara1986]

Wow. You are so adept at finding slices of history that are illustrative and relevant today. This is an absolute grand slam! You are another reason to be thankful this day.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

WOW!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Is that an AWARD FROM YOU TUBE ?!!! You more than earned it. We love learning all the cool stuff you teach us. I've said it many times, I would have stayed back a few times if you had been my history teacher. You would have loved to have met my English Head Master in private school. He brought his classes to life too ! Not just,,"Turn to page blah blah, blah, he made his subject come to life, JUST like you do.

[@theonlyantony]

I love the irony-soaked pre-amble. Another sterling bulletin! Hussah!

[@Miata822]

I knew this story but it was great to hear it so concisely framed. It also illustrates that everything old is new again in DC.With luck we will be retelling today's headlines as interesting tidbits almost 200 years from now in a happy, successful United States, but that is never guaranteed. Only by learning history can we hope to avoid the pitfalls of the past.

[@Miata822]

Also, I've always found it rather odd we print "Angry Andy" on our $20 bills. He's a conflicted figure. But then so was Ben Franklin, my favorite dollar decorator.

[@lornaginetteharrison414]

Whoa! That photograph of Calhoun at 8:45 is a little terrifying! Although, I think Willem Dafoe could definitely do an excellent job of portraying that wild-eyed (& wild-haired!) look of John C. Calhoun in a movie biopic. Great upload, once again!

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

LOL! You are so right! 👍😉

[@javierdenardo2607]

Willem Dafoe is a spittin image of Calhoun

[@jamestralston]

Congratulations on the new desk accessory!!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Thank you!

[@jackdernorsek5310]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannelForget the desk accessory.... where's your wife?! LOL, again, I love the history that is between the lines or never mentioned in history books. I'm sure this is covered in a book somewhere but who would be able to find it?! Thanks for the obscure but delicious history lessons.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel I missed the skull dude wearing the hat. I suggested a video on Morgan & his banking system thanks to the sinking of the Titanic you might consider if you would.

[@timacrow]

I saw that in the back and actually shouted "Yeah! Awesome!" even though I was alone. :)

[@garykerkstra1067]

You are the best!! And we think today's political climate is so volatile!! Too bad this isn't taught in today's school system, it would promote so much more understanding and calm the firestorms going on in the minds of our future leaders

[@jic1]

8:44 I'm pretty sure John C. Calhoun was a werewolf...

[@tobingallawa3322]

He was definitely an a-hole

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

Must have had ADHD. He could never quite finish shaving...

[@redjirachi1]

He looks like Abraham Lincoln's creepy uncle

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Poor Rachel. She didn't deserve such horrid treatment. Another great video! 👍❤️🤗 BUNGA! BUNGA!

[@bigblue6917]

mom2wyatt And when we look at Trump we see how little it has changed.

[@Miata822]

Neither do so many politically engaged women today deserve so many petty and hateful attacks. If anything, today's rumor and innuendo against women in government are more destructive to our nation.

[@bigblue6917]

@eclemensen I truly hope it all ends well for you.

[@rabbi120348]

Look at what his accusers had to deal with, and now what we all have to deal with.

[@thunderchief7]

You mean Rachel made a major decision but should not have suffered the consequences of that decision? Sorry. I disagree. If women want full equality, they must accept full responsibility for their decisions. Perhaps you think a man should have intervened to protect her?

[@michaelcerkez3895]

I had heard of The Petty Coat Affair in passing but never studied it being I was never a student of U.S. history. Thank you for the education.

[@groermaik]

Wow. Politics have ALWAYS been petty and nasty.

[@thedarkchild86]

I was thinking the same damn thing ....smh

[@subduedreader5627]

At least the don't tend to shoot each other or beat each other (nearly) to death anymore. Unless I missed something.

[@rogerdavies6226]

@@subduedreader5627 There rumors that Hillary has been instrumental in the death of more than one person who displeased her. Now mind you, these have not being proven, but they do exist

[@terrygrossmann2295]

Scott Gr so very true. I never cared much for Trump. However I will say much of the daily attacks are uncalled for, has gotten very boring, and counter productive proving the democrats could careless about this country or its citizens. I have always been an independent voter and although I don’t like some things supported by the republicans I am finding the behavior of radical liberals and Democrats to be very hateful, childish, and in my opinion causing violence to occur. To me, the actions of the radical liberals and democrats in turn is causing the radicals on the opposite side to become more violent. In honest perspective I find the Democrats and Republicans to be equally corrupt and dishonest. Frankly we the people deserve far better.

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@Scott Gr - Naa-ah, almost everyone who has had the dubious pleasure of doing business with him doesn't love him at all.

[@sarjim4381]

Ah, yes, Andy Jackson and his threats to anyone who said a bad word about his wife. When he made a death threat, he wasn't kidding.

[@ronfullerton3162]

@Chris Collins And that differs from some of our politicians today how? We need some level headed people in Congress so bad that are not afraid to tackle and fix our problems. For one thing, how does a politician see a debt of over $20 trillion and remain unconcerned. Especially when big amounts are held by our enemies. How many identities have continued to operate in the red financially and survived? Food for thought.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

@Chris Collins You said that twice. Why do you believe he was a psychopath?

[@virginagobetz4756]

@Chris Collins Why do you phrase your statement like Yoda from Star Wars?

[@virginagobetz4756]

@Chris Collins Please double check your spelling before you post anything else.Thank you.

[@redjirachi1]

He shot and killed an expert duelist(Charles Dickinson) for threatening her honor. He had a bullet that was just inches from his heart for that. Say what you will about Jackson, but the man truly loved his wife. The problem is he also has serious anger issues

[@bhaddock9277]

Paintings and period photographs well used as it puts a face to a name. Very well put together and thought out video :-)

[@andrewsawyer7337]

Incredible! I’m currently reading a biography of each president. I’ve studied Jackson’s life a lot but never truly understood the Petticoat Affair. I did not realize Van Burens significance either.

[@richardmourdock2719]

The sarcasm of the first 40 seconds of this shows us a new side of H.G. funny, only to be outdone at 8:00 in remarking about an "unfair and unscrupulous press." Yeah, you think? Good episode and that Ms. Peggy helped put off our Civil War is no small thing. It certainly helped define John Calhoun....

[@rabbi120348]

I prefer Algonquin J. Calhoun myself....

[@deathdoor]

You have an amazing memory. It's to much story to be remembered every week, almost every day I agonizes seeing a new update in this channel and I can't find the time to watch it!

[@dennyhensley7762]

It sounds like the same old song and dance from our friends in Washington D.C. today. Thank you and BUNGA BUNGA!!! I nominate you for the History party president ! YOU and your Mrs are the best !

[@maryfranco3810]

Fascinating piece! As an idea for future episodes, I am curious about WWII glider pilots as I had an uncle, now deceased, that served as one during the war. He and his brothers who also served in WWII didn't talk much about their service, so I am curious. Glider piloting sounds quite dangerous, which intrigues me even more!

[@huntnwabbits8150]

Another excellent video as always. I am looking forward to a future video with Mrs. History Guy narrating.

[@drcovell]

I too am a history guy, with a degree in history (undergrad). My doctorate is Higher Education/Statistics, but I've always loved History and don't miss your shows. Have authored/co-authored books of my own on the cultural history of Korea and Japan. I find your reporting of events to well-balanced and fun--please move into education formally and teach HISTORY TEACHERS how to teach history. History shouldn't be just a bunch of cold facts about dead people. You bring them to life again, so that we can relate their lives to our own. I'd like to suggest that you license these programs out to educators to run in series, to (generally) match historical epochs and textbook chapters. I am quite familiar with the traditional way of teaching. As history was as presented to me in high school (Seagoville, TX), well, the only thing that kept me awake and eyes-front was that the teacher was a knockout! (She did try, but just reciting the alphabet would have kept the boys attention.) She was handicapped by a textbook was so dry it was a fire hazard and the delivery style that she had been taught, just cold dead facts. If you can catch the sense of wonder nearly all students have, their historical awareness might give us a much better-educated electorate, or at lest one that is on guard against the recycled BS politicians try to feed us at every election. In this episode, you've shown us that the more things change, the more they stay the same--what would have happened if they'd had Cable News back then, hounding Rachel 24 hours a day. Old Andy would have called out the CEOs for a duel! Keep up the good work!

[@PNurmi]

Thanks for the video on Pesident Jackson. A relative of mine asked me back in the summer of 2016 as to what I thought of then candidate Donald Trump. I told them he was the modern equivalent of Andrew Jackson. The reply I got back was that Trump hadn't been a General, a Senator, etc like Jackson. Their meaning was clear that I was mistaken. However, your video makes my point showing Jackson's popularity with the common citizen, his fighting back against the slurs & political attacks, and willing to defend his supporters as being so similar to Trump's attitude and outlook. I still see the parallelism between the two even though the settings are different.

[@PNurmi]

@@AndyDramm You are mistaken. Words matter. He is popular with the common citizens. His approval ratings and the size of his rallies demonstrate and support my observations. This has nothing to do with the "popular" vote. Those who hate Trump should not overlook these facts.

[@PNurmi]

@@AndyDramm He is popular with all of the common citizens where i grew up snd went to high school. Plus look at map of the US showing all of the counties that went to Trump. Another point that helped inform my observations (which is a political neutral one at that).

[@PNurmi]

@@AndyDramm Never said I supported Trump or not, just stated my observations. You interjected politics with an offhand comment based on what is clearly your political bias. I will stick to what information is out there looking at Trump and Jackson. If you don't want to look at something factually, not my problem. Don't inject politics where it does not belong.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

@@PNurmi , Exactly, I would also like to add that prior to offically entering into politics, President Trump was a popular American figure. He was an American icon, if you will, at home as well as abroad. Like it or lump it, President Trump does channel some of the same spirit of Jackson and he, like Jackson is still able to capture public and/or historic interest. By the way, the Eatons could have at least waited at least one year before marrying. You know, show some respect for the husband/ friend. Smh. At least wait until the late husband's grave got cold before moving on. 8 months is too short a time frame to not attract unwanted gossip or commentary. The two were probably spending time together while the husband was away at sea and that probably contributed to the scandal too. Smh

[@oceanhome2023]

Andrew D. The Electoral College choosing the President shows that our Founding Fathers were divinely inspired . As they knew direct Democracy as the Greeks knew was Mob rule . We have a Republic not a direct Democracy. The brilliance our fore fathers had can be shown by preventing Hillary from driving the country off of a cliff. Imagine this woman who thinks Merkel is the ideal woman would have done to this country if she had gotten into office she would have been Merkel on Steroids but of course you might be OK with that as you seem willing to change the Constitution because you lost .

[@shamoy1000]

Good story. People need to know that the USA has been divided along party lines, scandals and political personalities many times in the past. Today is nothing compared to what the country has faced in the past. Somehow we always get lucky and a strong leader comes along and puts things into perspective.

[@redshirt5126]

chas sisom ......or a war starts in Europe.

[@dukecraig2402]

Social media is responsible for most of the division in this country and probably the rest of the world, it's an instant polarization device, it turns neighbors into enemies, it allows people to spread gossip (now known as false news) far quicker and to a much wider audience than ever, it's actually causing genocide in certain regions from people creating false news stories about rape and other horrible crimes committed by people who they don't trust in the first place, Frontline did a two part story of the effects of Facebook and social media on the world, people need to watch it, it's on youtube, I don't Facebook and have always told everyone I know from day one that they're crazy for doing it, from the outside I've watched how it's affected people and the world, when I saw that Frontline special I told someone that I watched it with that I've known for a long time, "I told you that whole thing was no good from day one, all it does is make it easier for troublemakers and scam artists to do their thing", that Frontline special is proof that what I said about it 10 years ago was right, I'm sorry but I think this country and the world are both in worse shape because of what it's done.

[@wlewisiii]

They also need to remember there were Anti-Americans out to destroy this nation out of greed from day one as well. Calhoun in this case, plenty of others. They also need to be reminded that the southern traitors though the Union would be a cake walk too. It won't be that way this time either.

[@wlewisiii]

@@dukecraig2402 Oh please child. Wahwawah! I can't control my impulses because of ebil twitterz!!!! Teach a child real morals instead of greed, grifting & bigotry - what Republicans really worship - and you'll see that crap go away.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@wlewisiii I wasn't talking about raising children, I was talking about people like you, you can take child and shove it, that's the other problem with social media, I allows punks like you to run your smart mouth in a way that you certainly wouldn't do face to face, yea, someone obviously did a good job of raising you smart mouth.

[@southernbreeze3278]

I appreciate History Guy not injecting his own politics into the vids

[@tarlach1280x960]

Well that wouldn't be history. Would it 😉

[@timmyr6862]

ky le But he does...

[@donc2446]

@@timmyr6862 Well, he's human. Obviously, this one was a play on Trump. Apparently, Trump himself identifies with Jackson. This kind of subtle reference to current events doesn't bother me. It is comforting to look at history and realize that things were worse and we lived through it.

[@norml.hugh-mann]

@dirt man thats the mark of the loser....turning to obscenity and ignorance.....hope the crayons you had for breakfast dont give you the runs

[@ALLDAYKPOP]

Basically you mean "Thanks for not posting an opinion contrary to my own." 🙄

[@beachchell9449]

This is one story I grew up hearing. I grew up in Virginia with a grandmother who loved history, especially little known facts.

[@charlesphillips1468]

Harry Truman: "The only thing new under the sun is the history you don't already know."

[@revkenordquist]

This short video taught me more than the U.S. History class I had in Jr. College (way back when they were stilled called that!) at LEAST about those elections and that decade or so

[@C.O._Jones]

Ah, the Good Old Days, when men acted like creeps, women were catty, and the innocent were blamed. Just like today. Will we never learn?

[@homefront3162]

C.O. Jones I heard what you did

[@C.O._Jones]

Homefront Huh?

[@rokuthedog]

There is nothing new under the sun

[@dinascharnhorst6590]

I think it's not that we haven't learned as much as we have refused to change!

[@craigkdillon]

Oh, we have learned. We are so much better at all three today.

[@briensullivan5148]

Excellent all the way around. Is excellent curriculum material.

[@dfbess]

You and your wife are awesome, love your videos!

[@bhaddock9277]

Loved reading the short history books on Scottish history many years ago in high school. Very short single topic books. Great format as you weren't swamped by 300 or 400 years of history in one book.

[@tarlach1280x960]

Thank you so much for the bit of history. Especially the parts on Martin van Buren I had to do a large report on him as president and at the time I didn't have access to anything but it's old set of encyclopedias as this was long before anything like Google existed it was so hard and I was so depressed at having to do the report on one of the least know presidents. there was only about a page-and-a-half in the encyclopedia on him so it was very hard to get a 10-page report I had to embellish a little bit thank you to showing he really did have a place in our history.

[@guyhays3432]

Great insights and illumination of the continuing human frailties of political life. It never changes. The development of communication just makes it more noticeable.

[@TheStevenp851]

When ever people l know complain about the events and politics of today I tell them about the events you just described

[@678friedbed]

as an American with a love for history i love how you talk about American History.

[@-.Steven]

11:59 Ah yes, the Nullification Crisis and the war of northern aggression known as the Civil War. Everyone should study the Nullification Crisis. Even without 20/20 hindsight, it's easy to see what was coming. Great video History Guy!

[@willdwyer6782]

I grew up in Eaton County, Michigan and currently live in Calhoun County.

[@JoelWelter]

Fascinating and contemporary theme. I wish I could jump ahead a hundred years to see how today's "history" is interpreted.

[@lilivonshtup3808]

I'd be happy to just know that the U.S. was still a democratic republic.

[@ScribblyPoppo]

Church is close, but the road is slippery, pub is far, but the road is easy.

[@kathykapsner3897]

Wow! I would definitely need a second viewing to even attempt to follow the story😏

[@larrypesek8818]

Wow! Sooo much 'soap opera' historical facts in such a short time! Ya just can't make this stuff up... Well done!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

The reason for the Electoral College is that the Founding Fathers wanted to prevent regionalism and the big states from having to much power. A party has to appeal outside its region.

[@JonathanMoosey]

I hope you can do a video on Christopher Latham Sholes and his creation of the modern QWERTY keyboard. I would think that a keyboard layout that has endured for nearly 150 years is history is history that deserves to be remembered. Just an idea.

[@nickjung7394]

I reckon that your short sharp presentations of historical events could be an excellent template for the teaching of history in schools. My attention span is, along with most males, rather short and your videos are just the right length. Thank you.

[@TacitusR]

Clearly "Mean Girls" isn't solely a contemporary phenomenon.

[@EvilDataTV]

I love this channel... the type of content that this site should have!

[@michaelfraser4396]

What a tremendous and insightful story and what an impact this scandal had on our history. It shows how evil and spiteful people can be as they chase after power. It is hard to imagine how devastated Jackson must have been at the loss of his wife and how hard it was for her to bear all the mudslinging.

[@an-tm3250]

ALWAYS enjoy your History bits. Thank you!!!

[@laserbeam002]

This is a fantastic channel. Thank you for all you are doing

[@GenghisVern]

that was more history in 10 minutes that I'd never heard of. fascinating.

[@markbyrum4743]

Excellent story. Superlative introduction! Good job!

[@DarkElfDiva]

The sarcasm in the first 30 seconds of this video is palpable and I love it.

[@RobertMCroft]

Best, and funniest opening to one of your stories yet. Bravo.

[@tomalexander4327]

There is a cracking 1936 film "The Gorgeous Hussy" starring Joan Crawford that is about Peggy and is well worth a watch.

[@mountainmanws]

A darn good book on President Jackson is The President's Lady written by Irving Stone.

[@dennistate5953]

"That's bigamy! Yeah, it's big o' me too, but i love you, cousin!"❤😂😊

[@simplyamazing880]

I really love your history videos. I have a suggestion for one. You might consider John R Mckinney. You'll find his story very compelling as he was probably the least likely fellow to be awarded the Medal of honor in WW2. A book is written about him called Phantom Warrior. Thank you for keeping memories alive that might otherwise be lost.

[@davidlavalle]

Have you ever considered an episode on the Middlesex canal? I believe the first taking of the land by eminent domain by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock.

[@LePrince1890]

There is an old Joan Crawford film from the 1930s, "The Gorgeous Hussey", co starring Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Robert Taylor, and James Stewart. Barrymore was Andrew Jackson.

[@rollinwithunclepete824]

As they say, history doesn't repeat, but sometimes it rhymes.

[@jonathanjohnson2427]

Suggested episode- changing identities in the wake of the world wars. I grew up in a small town in Nebraska knowing that my great uncle or great grandfather had worked for a German newspaper in west point Nebraska. My understanding is that there was a change in attitude around that time (understandably) to not be associated with German things and so the paper stopped publishing. In a small town nearby, Oakland the Swedish reformed church stopped preaching sermons in Swedish. I know this was a trend of that time, but nobody ever talks about it or gives a name to it. All these various ethnic groups decided to all try to be “American” what did that mean? Radio defined it? Papers, Media? Seems to have been just before TV and then they could see it and mimic it. Not sure how much reaching I am doing but I’d love to hear more about this topic where people in America decided to submerge their ethnic identities and try to be more American. Even in rural farm country. Enjoy your talks very much, I wish you great success. -Jon

[@johnbrock1602]

Thank you for your time.

[@elvisjohnson1208]

I love history! Every school should have history classes, but they don't. My grandson's class studied the Constitution.

[@1hillbilly]

Old Hickory was a badass .

[@robertrichard6107]

He just wanted to put his thing in her thing-thing.

[@georgecromarty5372]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you very much. Please do future videos on these key mid-19th century figures - especially Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster. In general, it would be of interest to learn much more about 19th century political and influential figures.

[@hopehodgson6298]

Your channel is fantastic. Thank you! I love history, and generous teachers , like you

[@MarshallLoveday]

Just want to 'THANK YOU' for your great channel - one of my favorites. You ask for episode suggestions..... I'm intrigued by unsolved mysteries, mostly because I was indirectly involved in one - a little 6-year old girl named Ilene Rebecca (Becky) Scott disappeared from in front of her mom's mobile home on December 20, 1980, and has not been seen since. My wife and I lived right next door to the family. I don't expect you to make an episode on this, but there may be other 'mysteries' that could be interesting to viewers.

[@stephenburgess5109]

Here is a forgotten part of British WW1 History you may be interested in making and is also part of my families history, in 1914 the British Army launched the "Your Country Needs You" campaign for Volunteers and hundreds of thousands of men came forward including my Great Uncle Benjamin Hughes but because he did not meet the minimum height of 5 Feet 3 Inches he was rejected he would not have to wait long to" Do His Bit For King And Country"as in late 1914 the Birkenhead Member of Parliament Alfred Bigland sought permission from the War Office in London to form a Battalion of men who had failed the minimal height requirement and permission was granted as long as the volunteers where not less than 5 feet and no larger than the Armies minimal height requirements, amazingly enough men volunteered including my Great Uncle Ben not just to fill one Battalion but two, the 15th and 16th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment Called by the press "BANTAM "Battalions named after the Cheshire Bantam a breed of fearless small chicken, Seeing the amount of men wanting to join up other Battalions soon formed throughout the UK keeping the BANTAM nick name. On the 26th of July 1916 after serving as attachments to the regular Army Bens Battalion moved south and fought there first action in the Somme offensive. On the evening of the 28th of July 1916 while helping to defend the right flank near the village of Guillemont my Great Uncle was killed along with three of his friends by a German shell he was 18 years old. Ben is commemorated on a small memorial inside our village church in Shropshire England and on the Thiepval Memorial in France which commemorates the 73,000 men who have no known grave. Every Remembrance Sunday along side my poppy i wear the Cheshire Regimental pin badge to remember my Great Uncle 19806 Private Benjamin Hughes and the Battling Cheshire Bantams.

[@asully3006]

I was just thinking about your fine video's... Thanks THG!

[@tugginalong]

Great episode. You should do a video on John Tyler’s family including his living grandson which is incredible considering Tyler was the 10th president.

[@caramia4143]

Older men marrying much younger women. Not really incredible.

[@nanmagrath5564]

Well played, History Guy, well played.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Love the campaign pins!

[@johnlogan9431]

That was the best , of all your stories ! Thank you !

[@davidstewart6571]

Another fine episode..

[@heimowitzfamily]

thumbs up! great job, very enjoyable, educational and time worthy.

[@DHMenke]

It seems like you have a lovely collection of hats.

[@stefanschroeder1421]

Another great part of history. May i suggest the Battle of Karánsebes of 1788 as a topic for a short glimpse in history and one of the weirdest battles ever fought.

[@DongusEddy]

Love the series. It is engaging, encouraging, and motivating. Can you recommend a single or two volume history of the USA that covers the expanse between Plymouth Rock and the present century with some but not exhaustive detail. I am interested in something that will help identify events and circumstances that would inspire further reading and deeper research. Thank you.

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

You are doing an amazing job, just discovered your channel and I have a feeling I'll spend many hours discovering it. TY

[@rustyshackleford5060]

Keep up the good work!

[@flagmichael]

I was struck by the mention of the Civil War looming only four decades after the ratification of the US Constitution. I had no idea the deal was going sour so early. (However, it did beat the Articles of Confederation for longevity!)

[@mazaradie1119]

man that playbutton looks great on your shelf!

[@cookman2k]

I'd love your take on the Toledo war !

[@downbntout]

I faintly remember something about a flirty lady who roiled Washington. Thanks for this, it's fun

[@jesushatesyoutoo]

History Guy, do a video about the Battle of New Orleans. You know the battle that made Jackson famous! Include that the War of 1812 was over at the time!

[@nobodyspecial6881]

Andrew Jackson killed a man (Charles Dickinson I think was his name) in a duel because he accused Jackson of cheating in horse racing, and he insulted Jackson's wife Rachel. I think it was in 1806. I would like to know just what he said about Jackson's wife.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Reportedly he called her a bigamist and called Jackson a scoundrel. Dickinson shit Jackson in the chest, but Jackson remained standing and killed Dickinson.

[@nobodyspecial6881]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel thanks, wasn't as bad as a was thinking. Sometimes, on the good ones, I am going to slow you down to .75 . Hope you don't mind.

[@PNurmi]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel As I recall, Jackson carried that round in him for the rest of his life.

[@kevinbarletta7741]

You can’t move forward with out knowing the past 🤔 thx I enjoy your videos🇺🇸

[@nomore9203]

Wow I never known this this. Thank you. By the we is The History Gal going to be doing any more in front of the camera work? She did a great job..

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

She will- we haven't decided how much.

[@nomore9203]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel You two make a good team.

[@geoben1810]

And here we are a year later 7/7/2020, and the current political climate is amazingly similar. Though today our Country is at stake.

[@LurreOfTheSilveryMoon]

I recently saw a video on Herculine Babin. It’s an interesting (and heartbreaking!) story that I hadn’t heard before and I’d love to see you bring it to life!

[@Brian1Graves]

...and so history repeats itself.

[@robertfleming387]

Ty. Great view...