Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St. Louis | History Traveler Episode 4

[@jbeusmc]

I was a combat engineer in the Marine Corps and army. I’m glad to see this place is displaying artifacts from our time in the service. I can verify that IED’s were made of many different things. Lot of memories.

[@trillsp9873]

Guns, guns, guns 😂😂 dude always cracks me up when mentioning guns and “holy smokes”

[@robertcornman6406]

Thanks for your love for our Armed Forces. I served in the Army, Navy, Been to Vietnam 1968,1969.

[@michaelbruce6190]

What an amazing museum, will definitely have to check it out.

[@cliffright1142]

There will be a special place in heaven for you for your efforts to bring history to otherwise unappreciative younger people. It so sad to see how history has been relegated to elective status in our education systems.

[@marklane3247]

Thank you. I lost a family friend, PVC Sam Huff. Newly 18 yo (enlisted and served as MP at 17 w/parents permission). Her name was "Sam" and not short for anything. Gave up a modeling career to serve. Died in April 2015, when an IED exploded under the HUMVEE she was driving heading back to Bagdad Airport.. Interesting to see an IED on display.

[@StrokerStevens]

I inherited my Great Uncle’s side arm from his time in the USMC WWI, he carried a M1892 .41. As well as his helmet, and both of his covers. Unfortunately I have lost both covers, but Fortunately I still have his WWI helmet and M1892 sidearm!

[@daniellebennis2126]

I agree they definitely need to put that picture of the 3 brothers out on display. Love how you get so excited about guns it makes me laugh.

[@beadahm8733]

Amazing place. Section WWI very cool and interesting !

[@benjaminrush4443]

Great Museum. Thanks.

[@susangibney3805]

Would be very interested to hear your personal story and how you became so drawn to history and most specifically the military. Wonderful videos. Many thanks.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad that you're enjoying the videos. My interest in history in general and military history in particular probably came from my grandpa. He was in the Korean War and used to tell my brother and I stories about his experiences there and growing up during the Great Depression. Human nature is fascinating to me and to see what people are capable of (both good and bad) in the most extreme cases fascinates me even more. All of that led me to becoming a history teacher, which is mainly why I started doing these videos. I also think that we've lost a bit of our national identity so if I can do a small part to help reconnect people to who we are and where we came from, then I'm glad to do it. Again, thanks for the kind words and for watching. It really is humbling to me. If you have a few videos that you like more than the others and wouldn't mind sharing them and encouraging people to subscribe, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[@susangibney3805]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Thanks for the reply! My father was a Korea Vet as well as my step-father who was a medic. Two of my father's brothers served in WWII. My uncle Dick (Richard M. Gibney) was a combat artist for the Marine Corps. (they were all marines of course lol) He was honored by the Corps in the 90's for his contribution and service and his work of 52 paintings were displayed all over the country ("The Odyssey") He also designed all the stained glass windows in the Marine Corp chapel on Parris Is. SC. My father was a speaker and I my uncle's work was displayed at the (I believe) 225th Anniversary of the Corps in San Francisco It was the first time I had seen his war art. I was stunned. They were large paintings and though I could see some similarities to his post war work - they were extremely different. It was an emotional experience and brought home for me the excruciating toll war can take - especially on the soul of an artist. PBS did a special in which he was featured called "They Drew Fire", I will try to link here .www.pbs.org/theydrewfire/artists/gibney.html I believe, but am not sure, some of his work is displayed in the Marine Corps museum in DC. These stories are important and worth remembering. And I thank you.

[@daniellebennis2126]

@@TheHistoryUnderground how long have you been a history teacher?

[@yesitreallyisme]

Your peace Rattle 11:50 Was originally used to warn that gas was on its way, soldiers who brought them home then used them at their home city soccer team matches.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. thanks!

[@wanderluster4241]

Just came across your channel and am enjoying “traveling” along with you!

[@darthvadersith514]

Thanks for showing Soldiers Memorial! I’m actually a volunteer there, so it’s good to see it attracting attention!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Absolutely. Thanks to you for volunteering and making the whole thing work. It's an outstanding museum that everyone should see if they have a chance. Love what you all are doing there.

[@Ray-vv4ey]

JD, if it's permitted, you might consider a clip on the museum at Rock Island Arsenal, Arsenal Island. It's an active Army post, so may take jumping through a few hoops to access. Also, as I expect you know, Rock Island was a Confederate POW camp during the CW, and Arsenal Island has both a national cemetery, and a Confederate cemetery, with over 1000 graves. Might be worth a look see. I've been there a number of times. As they ( the post) manufacture weapons and armaments, the associated museum is chock full of weapons, and accouterments. Interesting aside, the Arsenal produced up-armor during the early Gulf War years, as Humvees in the early years were easy prey.

[@mig1017]

Your commentary on these tours are exemplary. Thanks for sharing. Learning a lot from your videos. From the UK

[@troymilton9885]

Come out here to Virginia Beach and see the pungo aviation museum

[@karld888]

@3:33 that is a Chauchat LMG, 30-rd 8mm Lebel magazine, issued to the first US troops to arrive in theater and it was despised for jamming and being all but impossible to load a new magazine into the weapon. FYI.

[@TheCAPtaiNCheeto]

Very interesting

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I think so too! I'd guess that not many know about this place.

[@romulopartoza5598]

Nice to visit all this war museum but unfortunately no enough budget to support it....luckily for featuring these war episodes which up to now i patiently following it !!....From the Philippines..

[@marksmith9466]

Check out a little town called Muskegon, MI... Here in Muskegon we have the Uss silversides (ww2 sub)... LST 393 (Landing ship turned into a museum) as well as a place called Veterans Memorial Causeway... Some amazing history that would be fun to explore.

[@MrThebirddog]

My Great Uncless name is on the memorial. John Richardson. I also visited his grave at the Argonne Cemetary

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow!

[@2009Berghof]

Scullin Steel also produced the 'Earthquake' bombs for the RAF during WWII. This too is mentioned in my book, A BRIDGE TO TIME, A Re-enactor's Journey - Amazon. Born in St. Louis and founder of the WWII Historical Re-enactment Society, I put on the World's very first organized WWII re-enactment May 17, 1975 at the Weldon Spring US Army Reserve Training Center. The center was the Weldon Spring Ordnance Plant, the world's largest explosive factory during WWII. There is an interpretive center their today. Go there, it is in my book. Come by and visit during St. Louis' WWII Weekend held every last full weekend in April at Jefferson Barracks County Park. My grandfather worked at Emerson Electric during WWII. Years before the MO Historical Society took over the memorial, we militaria collectors would both drool and shake our heads regarding how poorly the artifacts were displayed before Ralph Weichert took over running the place. Ralph upgraded and reorganized the displays. Prior to Ralph's arrival, I spoke to the head man back in the 1970's. He told me how the city was thinking of taking over the memorial as another courthouse. This man asked the question, "What would the city do with all the artifacts in the collection?" The city's answer? "Toss it all into the river!"

[@HaydenMZ79]

I’m just diving into all your videos and love what you’re doing! Have you been to or thought about doing a piece on Fort Zumwalt in O’Fallon Missouri? Jacob Zumwalt is my 4X great uncle and I would love to see the fort in more detail. Stay safe!

[@KevinMaguire-c7i]

Thanks

[@biffmifflin1829]

When you were in Saint Louis you should have gone to Bellefontaine Cemetary where Maj. Gen Sterling Price and Don Carlos Buell are buried along with 10 Medal Of Honor winners.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I didn't realize those people were all there. I go through St. Louis from time to time and will have to stop there. I did another video from Calvary Cemetery (episode 6, I believe). Thanks for the heads up and thanks for subscribing and watching!

[@TopGJP]

@@TheHistoryUnderground have you went to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis??? I believe it has one of the biggest cemeteries in the world …

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@TopGJP - Yep. Got a few episodes from there. Check the Cemeteries playlist. 👍🏻

[@greghartman6660]

👍👍👍❤️

[@CoachBulldogJohnny]

Have you ever been to Hollywood Cemetery which is the cemetery of all The confederate people and you should also come to Montgomery Alabama and visit the 1st White House of the confederacy

[@carlosagosto7915]

I love you video, you serve in the military.?

[@zachv1942]

@Brandon_F would like to have a word with ya 9n the bayonet