That flag didn't exist in Sept 1861. It wasn't adopted as Lee's battle flag until a couple months later (in Eastern Virginia), and didn't see widespread recognition as a national Confederate symbol until much later.
Actually, that flag, known as the Beauregard flag was adopted by the Confederacy on Oct 1 1861. Since this is September 1861 there is a slight possibility that the Beauregard flag could be flying. Think of it as a prototype
Viewers in the full 5 minute scene, take in the meaning not the small details. Grant was not belligerent to noncombatants/ citizens, they were still American citizens, and he instructed his officers to treat them with no harm . This man knew disappointment and humility and didnt want to create more unrest
It would have been the early 'Stars and Bars' flag-which resembled the US national colors. It caused confusion on battlefields and so slowly changed into the St. Andrew's version pictured here.
I believe I'm right with saying Kentucky was not part of the Confederacy no doubt they had families final both sides but Kentucky was not part of the Confederacy
The show here leans in on the unfortunate trope that everybody in Kentucky was a bigot and therefore inherently southern sympathizers. The truth about Paducah was that it was mixed in its loyalties. Grant was hoping to galvanize the significant Union support in Paducah. He was successful in that attempt. The region generally along the rivers near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio was arguably more supportive of the Union than the Confederacy (e.g. Union City Tennessee, 30 mi south of Paducah)
Kentucky was a boarder state. They had representatives in both the Confederate Congress, and the US congress. They gave troops to both sides, but most of the state was loyal to the Union. After all, it was under Union control for most of the war.
Yes but the other flags wouldn't be as instantly recognizable to the regular public. While it is a mistake, it is a purposeful one so the vast majority of those watching, people who might only recognize that flag, can instantly recognize. Now normally I am against inaccuracies of any kind, but when small adjustments such as the flag are made in order to more effectively convey the message of the piece of media, small inaccuracies are somewhat permissable
In truth, Kentucky was a divided state, with rather more men going into the Unin army than the Confederate (just enough formed to make the Orphan Brigade, but no more).
On this spot, September 6, 1861, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant read proclamation to citizens of Paducah announcing that the Union Army was taking possession of town "to defend you" against Confederate attack. Once safe they would leave. . “From the occupation of Paducah, Kentucky, may be dated the warm and unswerving friendship of Abraham Lincoln for General U.S. Grant,” recalled Colonel Absalom H. Markland, a Washington postal official connected to Grant’s army. “Other friends may have wavered in their friendship for General Grant, and even recommended his removal from command, but Abraham Lincoln was faithful to General Grant through evil and good report.”
The flag shown here is incorrect for September 1861, the Confederate "Battle" flag" had not yet adopted fully by even the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia for it's military regiments and then with only twelve stars. This is an extremely ignorant error. The flag flying would have been either the Confederate provisional national flag, the Stars and Bars (a blue union like the US flag in the corner with seven, nine, or eleven stars in a circle or some variant of of it and and and three bars of red white red. This is an egregious historical era. The Confederate Government did not even use a battle flag emblem on their national flag until the Spring of 1862 when they added it to a pure white field. .
It’s not a history lecture or museum. They’re communicating a story and communicate more effectively when they use symbols that people actually recognize.
The flag of the Army of Northern Virginia, but in Paducah Kentucky. If I'm not mistaken, the army of Northern Virginia didn't fight in Kentucky. I could be wrong. Or somebody didn't do enough research.
It's not that they didn't do research, it's that the documentary was made for the general public who likely wouldn't recognize other Confederate flags, so a small allowance was made to more effectively convey the message of the scene
Is it? The naval flag I know had a blue background The one shown was neither an official falg of the confederate states(maybe shortly before the end?) Nor a battle flag. The battleflag had it as a aquare in the top left and the rest was white (also used later in the war) But they changed it quite often so I am not that sure about it all.
Its wild that we are seeing enactments of living breathing currently living people's great-great-great grandparents. Funny how the appleth stayeth neareth the treeeth.
I am from Europe (Sweden) and my knowledge of American history is limited.My question concerns Missouri,Kentucky,West Virginia and Maryland after the Civil War.Was there alot of fighting there between neighbours who fought on diffrent sides? I am grateful for any answer.Best Greetings from the West Coast of Sverige (Sweden) 🏄♂️🇸🇪
@MrWatchyourtoes Nope they lived in a different area. They lived in the southeastern woodlands of America. The Dutch colony was flanked by 2 British colonies.
They literally plainclothes assassinated the president and the remnants of the Reba became the klan and southern league who hid amongst the civilians and tried to ruin reconstruction
What? But confederates literally worn civilian clothing the confederates never adopted uniforms because they didn’t have the ability to equip the whole army so most men wore what they came in which was civilian clothes. Are you stupid?
@@lasselippert3892 The Confederate States of America used three national flags during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, known as the "Stars and Bars" (1861-1863), the "Stainless Banner" (1863-65), and the "Blood-Stained Banner" (1865).
If he’d move any slower the wind would have blown him backwards. Jeez Louise, did they spike the whiskey with adderal for this show? I’ve seen livelier corpses
This show is so woke I could only watch it for 30 minutes. I used to teach history. The stuff that passes for history today is too much cultural Marxist pap.
That flag didn't exist in Sept 1861. It wasn't adopted as Lee's battle flag until a couple months later (in Eastern Virginia), and didn't see widespread recognition as a national Confederate symbol until much later.
a flag representing a most repugnant and evil cause
Good call. Most libterds are unaware of history
I thought the same, my only gripe with this show
It would have been nice if they were accurate but it was probably a conscious choice like a visual shorthand for confederate.
Looks like a surrender flag to me.
Great general. Advocate for peace and reconciliation after the war. Good president. Wanted a unified country for all Americans.
Actually, that flag, known as the Beauregard flag was adopted by the Confederacy on Oct 1 1861. Since this is September 1861 there is a slight possibility that the Beauregard flag could be flying. Think of it as a prototype
Aye the Confederacy went thru a number of flags.
Great Grant the hero of the Civil War, the best of the best . He saved the Union with Abe Lincoln. ❤ Grant should never be forgotten
Viewers in the full 5 minute scene, take in the meaning not the small details. Grant was not belligerent to noncombatants/ citizens, they were still American citizens, and he instructed his officers to treat them with no harm . This man knew disappointment and humility and didnt want to create more unrest
Grant was a soldier’s soldier, while being fair, just and compassionate in the end.
It would have been the early 'Stars and Bars' flag-which resembled the US national colors. It caused confusion on battlefields and so slowly changed into the St. Andrew's version pictured here.
U.S. Grant: The man who saved the Union and ushered in Reconstruction.
Grant by History
I believe I'm right with saying Kentucky was not part of the Confederacy no doubt they had families final both sides but Kentucky was not part of the Confederacy
You are correct and gave sons to both sides. Literally, brother against brother.
it was undecided, sent to both, saw some battles but not many
The show here leans in on the unfortunate trope that everybody in Kentucky was a bigot and therefore inherently southern sympathizers. The truth about Paducah was that it was mixed in its loyalties. Grant was hoping to galvanize the significant Union support in Paducah. He was successful in that attempt. The region generally along the rivers near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio was arguably more supportive of the Union than the Confederacy (e.g. Union City Tennessee, 30 mi south of Paducah)
Kentucky was Union to keep their slaves as only slaves in Confederate states were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation
Kentucky was a boarder state. They had representatives in both the Confederate Congress, and the US congress. They gave troops to both sides, but most of the state was loyal to the Union. After all, it was under Union control for most of the war.
Great video
Epic_Inputs thanks, I still know you, your the original Aziair commentator
@@RealDannyHelmer thanks yea I’ve been commenting for a while
Small bits of inaccuracies here and there, but as a basic (decently clear and through) telling of history; it's a good show.
Honestly, nice work❤ 🤭☕
Lord this series has some glaring inaccuracies. Yes, details matter
Yes but the other flags wouldn't be as instantly recognizable to the regular public. While it is a mistake, it is a purposeful one so the vast majority of those watching, people who might only recognize that flag, can instantly recognize. Now normally I am against inaccuracies of any kind, but when small adjustments such as the flag are made in order to more effectively convey the message of the piece of media, small inaccuracies are somewhat permissable
I’m not fussy.
How is it inaccurate? Wasn't the Beauregard flag adopted by then?
@@Klaaism my god sir! Look at the uniforms, how, the depiction of drill, battlefield combat! May I suggest a stronger prescription for your glasses.
@@ClannCholmain only the nitpickers are.
"Those are yankees"
Lady was scared like Omar from the wire showed up
Ummmm yeah. Look how they manage their cities. Scum all.
In truth, Kentucky was a divided state, with rather more men going into the Unin army than the Confederate (just enough formed to make the Orphan Brigade, but no more).
And orders colonel sanders from his retinue to immediately open the first kfc to amuse the troops
Secession flags would not be this ones. The ladies of Richard had not yet created this battle flag!
We are ALL Yankees. The First Nations gave the name to all immigrants. It morphed from the the word English…ingey …..yingy ….Yankee.
On this spot, September 6, 1861, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant read proclamation to citizens of Paducah announcing that the Union Army was taking possession of town "to defend you" against Confederate attack. Once safe they would leave. . “From the occupation of Paducah, Kentucky, may be dated the warm and unswerving friendship of Abraham Lincoln for General U.S. Grant,” recalled Colonel Absalom H. Markland, a Washington postal official connected to Grant’s army. “Other friends may have wavered in their friendship for General Grant, and even recommended his removal from command, but Abraham Lincoln was faithful to General Grant through evil and good report.”
Live in Paducah currently, read all about it
Where can you watch this?
On Amazon Prime Video, it's called Grant by History
Even Grant was confused by that naval jack battle flag. Someone from the future put that cheaply made flag so Grant could see it.
The flag shown here is incorrect for September 1861, the Confederate "Battle" flag" had not yet adopted fully by even the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia for it's military regiments and then with only twelve stars. This is an extremely ignorant error. The flag flying would have been either the Confederate provisional national flag, the Stars and Bars (a blue union like the US flag in the corner with seven, nine, or eleven stars in a circle or some variant of of it and and and three bars of red white red. This is an egregious historical era. The Confederate Government did not even use a battle flag emblem on their national flag until the Spring of 1862 when they added it to a pure white field. .
The 5th grader in charge of this production should be applauded.
amazing talent.
Some amazing choreography and camera techniques. but yep, a 5th grader made it just because a flag is inaccurate
All the most wonderful choreography and cinematography can not fix bad scripts, acting, and historical inaccuracies.
It’s not a history lecture or museum.
They’re communicating a story and communicate more effectively when they use symbols that people actually recognize.
The flag of the Army of Northern Virginia, but in Paducah Kentucky. If I'm not mistaken, the army of Northern Virginia didn't fight in Kentucky. I could be wrong. Or somebody didn't do enough research.
It's not that they didn't do research, it's that the documentary was made for the general public who likely wouldn't recognize other Confederate flags, so a small allowance was made to more effectively convey the message of the scene
@@DTOStudios I don't know why I think of that. But that makes sense.
Wich movie is this? Could someone tell me please 😊?
Grant documentary
What series is this? History Channel? Hulu?
Grant miniseries
Are those soldiers reenactors like in the Gettysburg movie?
They had pretty good cameras back then
What movie is this?
It’s not a movie it’s a documentary called “Grant” it is three episodes
Yes Grant documentary by History on Amazon Prime Video
@@Orangeman2024 You have to pay for this in the UK. Shame, looks interesting.
What's this show?
Grant documentary
What is this called? Can someone please tell me
What movie is this?
Grant miniseries
What movie or series is this from? I would like to watch the whole thing as opposed to these snippets.
Grant miniseries on Amazon Prime Video
Wrong flag. That's a Conferate Naval Jack.
Maybe the bastard redneck who live there was serving in a steam boat.
Is it? The naval flag I know had a blue background
The one shown was neither an official falg of the confederate states(maybe shortly before the end?) Nor a battle flag. The battleflag had it as a aquare in the top left and the rest was white (also used later in the war)
But they changed it quite often so I am not that sure about it all.
Whats name of the movie ?
What show is this?
Grant documentary
@@RealDannyHelmer where can I find it?
What is this from?
Grant documentary
If you notice!! In this video 69th Irish Brigades are here! Barbara
Its wild that we are seeing enactments of living breathing currently living people's great-great-great grandparents. Funny how the appleth stayeth neareth the treeeth.
That's the Virginian Battleflag
What is this movie called please someone take the time out of your busy lives to let me know
106 years later, i am born!
Like Empire strike back
If he is in Paducah KY he entered KY more than a few miles back unless maybe he entered from illinois
I am all for good stories but when it comes to this part of American history - please get it right
I am from Europe (Sweden) and my knowledge of American history is limited.My question concerns Missouri,Kentucky,West Virginia and Maryland after the Civil War.Was there alot of fighting there between neighbours who fought on diffrent sides? I am grateful for any answer.Best Greetings from the West Coast of Sverige (Sweden) 🏄♂️🇸🇪
Nope. Only low quality fighting between neighbors in the same city the resulting in jail time
@@attiepollard7847 Thank you for the info.
Whats the film please?
Grant documentary
Yankees is derived from the Dutch names Jan and Kees.
Typical Dutch names 😊
Actually it more than likely derives from the Cherokee word eankke, which means coward.
@MrWatchyourtoes Nope they lived in a different area. They lived in the southeastern woodlands of America. The Dutch colony was flanked by 2 British colonies.
Wrong flag this is supposed to be the History channel right what the heck
The History Channel lost its credibility a long time ago starting with Ancient Aliens.
It IS the History Channel! It isn't known for historical accuracy.
Winners of wars write the history - right or wrong! never forget this
Hell yeah lets go union boys!
Better than Kentucky entering Ulysses S Grant
His beard was not that short when he had a single star.
Oh the nit picking. J/k these movies should be accurate.
@@CLoak183 The long beard was freakin epic
So funny telling the Americans the Yankees are here.
Above Adverage General, Very, Very Mediocre President
Thdy didnt have color film or sound in 1861
Silly movie using flags that didnt exist and were not used in that capacity.
History is written by the victors. I have a dream.....
Not always...remember the 'lost cause"
At.LEAST THE CONFEDS WERE NOT HIDING IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES AS HAMAS IN GAZA
Idiotic comment
Back to your hole
They literally plainclothes assassinated the president and the remnants of the Reba became the klan and southern league who hid amongst the civilians and tried to ruin reconstruction
What? But confederates literally worn civilian clothing the confederates never adopted uniforms because they didn’t have the ability to equip the whole army so most men wore what they came in which was civilian clothes.
Are you stupid?
Hey moron, coward and treator like you same like zionist
The old Stars and Bars!! Save your Dixie cups boys the South will rise again!!
Go back to school. That flag is not the Stars and Bars.
@@lasselippert3892 The Confederate States of America used three national flags during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, known as the "Stars and Bars" (1861-1863), the "Stainless Banner" (1863-65), and the "Blood-Stained Banner" (1865).
@@lasselippert3892 perhaps it is you that needs to go back to school.
@@davidcunningham1863 yes, but that doesn't change the fact that the flag in this video is not the Stars and Bars.
If he’d move any slower the wind would have blown him backwards.
Jeez Louise, did they spike the whiskey with adderal for this show? I’ve seen livelier corpses
Today’s MAGA trump flags
Typical Hollywood pap.
I'll glad to stand corrected, but I don't think there was a official CSA national flag because the emphasis was on States sovereignty.
Meanwhile a random fat tomcat crosses the street in some other place.
This show is so woke I could only watch it for 30 minutes. I used to teach history. The stuff that passes for history today is too much cultural Marxist pap.
Abortive surgery is a right
And should be treated as such
Go to bed grandpa
Why did they have the battle flag of northern Virginia flying 😂
War of Northern Aggression
War of ignorant democrats.
War of the Southern Traitors
It was the south that fired the 1st shot
I suppose those Ohio and Boston boys were just a little too hard for you Southern boys.
@@iplayfoofee3547 so the Founding Fathers were traitors for leaving the British Empire?
Yeah love the Confederate flag hanging there like it's the calling card of the devil smh
My family fought in the civil war they buried in confederate graves right here in KY.
One of mine was MI Sharpsooter, may he helped fil it.