First Blood: The Battle of Lexington | History Traveler Episode 260
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." We're going to where the lead started flying at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775. In addition to walking in the steps of Captain John Parker and the 70 patriots who stood up against the British regulars, we'll be looking at some things that aren't typically covered on the Battle of Lexington. Definitely one to watch to the end!
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I have lived for 64 years much of it near Lexington, when I drive through there the history smacks you in the face and says wake up.
Amazing place.
I also lived my college years and many after in Waltham and then Woburn. Massachusetts will always have a piece of my heart. The history is there and cannot not be appreciated
Unfortunately the people who live there now have tory spirits
@@docjohnson1 it's so true I'm from North of Boston myself and it's so weird that they can so embrace our history yet they're voting the Outlook is so far from what it should be
I live about an hour an a half away in the small town, lebanon maine. I've never been there but I need to, this place looks so amazing
I am so happy you are doing a series on the American Revolution. With the current atmosphere in our nation we need to be reminded of our beginnings and the sacrifices made by the citizens of those 13 colonies. Hopefully, people will be encouraged to learn, or re-learn, about our real history and those special documents that served as the foundation of the greatest nation on earth.
Thanks! Very important to learn about our roots.
Agreed 👍 make sure to share this with everyone ~pretty sure the censorship at RUclips communist HQ will try to hide it. Let’s break to algorithm!!!
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Indeed. This is truly sacred ground.
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I love that you visited some graves. It’s very special that these heroes never be forgotten!
Yeah, I was glad to visit them. Don't know that there are many videos on RUclips that show those graves.
@@TheHistoryUnderground no, not really. Frankly stated the same idiots who pressure RUclips to censor videos pressure educators to “tone down” truth.
As an avid reader of first hand accounts, memoirs diaries etc. truth is stranger than fiction for sure
When your camera panned down to the grave at the base of that monument, the chills hit. When you explained that these were the first men of the American Revolution, it only got chillier. Thank you for researching, producing and sharing some of the best videos on RUclips.
Many thanks! Appreciate that more than you know.
Awe in the history you shared in what should be reaching others who are confused about our Freedom and the sacrifices made to obtain it. On our list to share and visit.
I too felt it. Spidey senses tingling.
As one of your UK subscribers I was touched by the solitary grave of the unknown British soldier being there too. I've been to Boston a few times and been to many of the Revolutionary War sites there but never made it out to where it all began so thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable tour. Your videos are always so thoughtful and well presented and what I really like is you take the time to allow us to really see what it is you're explaining. For example It's great to be able to read the monuments you show. Looking forward to the next one!
Limey's are okay.
Thanks! I thought that was pretty moving as well. Got some more British graves that I'll be showing in the next few episodes.
As an American 🇺🇸 I was touched by that. England has always been an ally in my lifetime, I have no reason to hold any animosity toward them. Quite frankly, I appreciate this grave, because the people who buried this man had many reasons to hate him…they were at war, he was the enemy, yet they set that aside in death and properly buried him. A lot we can learn from that
One of my very best friends is a Brit. We joke with each other quite a bit, most often about how slow the Americans were to enter WWII. I especially love when he and his family here celebrate the 4th of July.....Independence Day.
@@davidwillis4839 that’s hilarious! I have British friends ~same! I have always believed the USA was shamefully slow to enter the unfortunate but necessary WW2. But honestly the leadership of the day had not kept our military trained and ready, they needed equipment etc. I’m for staying ready in times of peace myself!
Still, I’m so grateful to have British friends in my life!
Lexington Green. You're on hallowed ground right there. Thanks for your coverage of the American Revolution and specically this first fight.
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It's so important to remember our history, not to condemn and erase it. Thank you for this great video. 👍
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I never knew about Prince Estabrook -how many times can you blow my mind in one episode? Loving this one! Might be my new favorite ❤️
I was pretty thrilled to learn about that too.
Great lesson as usual. The fall colors are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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After every video, my bucket list gets bigger and bigger. I get chills when I get the opportunity to stand where such important history happened!
Ha! Thanks.
Same here! I would love to see Gettysburg and Lexington sites, along way from England 🏴 though. Have been to DC a few times and even visited George Washington’s home.
Just mentioning that they were all British citizens definitely puts your head in a different place. This isn't something that just happened overnight, but was the result of a lot of previous events.
Great video JD 👍
Exactly. People tend to frame it as two different countries fighting one another but that definitely was not the case.
Another excellent video! I’m loving the focus on the Revolution.
Thanks so much!
I was an instructor with Project Appleseed (which you all should check out!) and we taught about the battle of Lexington and Concord, so this is a great video. Even more than that, I am originally from the east coast and have been to many of these places. I haven’t been back on 15 years, but seeing these sights again and the surrounding buildings and environment makes me feel nostalgic. Great video my friend!
Thanks!
When you said chances that Paul Revere most likely did not say "The British are coming" brought back memories of my 7th grade history teacher....she is the first teacher to make that same statement...she also taught us how the men & women felt about the King & all his rules. She made us sign a paper that said "we give up all our rights & we must follow all her rules" she was a awesome teacher. Just like you JD...sure hope your students know this. Loved this video ❤️❤️❤️
How great was that. You had a teacher that made an influence on you. Sadly many are just there to do the minimum and pass everyone along. Education can be exciting, just need special people to make it so.
Thanks!
Growing up in Boston we were always taught that he said “the regulars are out”
Our history needs to be remembered, we as a people need to remember this tyranny and not be afraid to stand up against it. They stood for Freedom, at any cost.
It took guts for those men to stand on that green facing British soldiers bayonets fixed . Brave men
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As a descendent of one of those patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War (wounded in two different battles of that war, I might add), I am very appreciative of how well you have excellently documented what a few brave souls gave in the birthing of this country, soon to become a great nation. It makes me extremely proud to see the places my Great+ Grandfather would have walked and have it all explained in such a respectful and educational manner. Thank you so very much.
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I noticed the old headstones. They are beautiful! Thank you for another outstanding video. 👍😁
Love the artwork on those old stones.
I live in a town settled in 1646 where the original men marched to Lexington. History is amazing.
Wow!
Getting choked up here,man.
Amazing men.
Loving this!! Grew up in NJ surrounded by revolutionary history. We’d frequently go over into PA to Valley Forge to picnic. Also visited Boston, Yorktown, Mt Vernon, etc. Very blessed to have grown up in a family that valued our history and took us to places where these events happened.
Don't forget Fort Ticonderoga NY. Lots of battles fought in NY. Fascinating place to visit is Sagtikos Manor on LI, NY where George Washington visited.
@@jackiemack8653 to my dismay, I never made it to fort ticonderoga even though I lived in the Adirondacks for a couple years as a young adult.
@@wesleyfinch1574 yup I can talk but me neither however I am originally from LI NY and the Fort a good ride. Crazy though been to a lot of places and always wanted to go there. Now can't cause of health issues. I went to Custers last stand in Montana. Go figure didn't go to Ticonderoga. I'm kicking myself. Did get to Sagtikos Manor on Long Island. Washington was there and there are some musket ball holes upstairs. Indian maiden grave and small cemetery out back.
@@jackiemack8653 Fort Ticonderoga is an interesting place. I've been there a couple of times. The last time was at least a decade ago. What surprised me most about it was that is was designed and built by the French to defend against the British coming from the south on the lake. It doesn't work nearly as well defending against attacks on the lake from the north by the French from Quebec. It changed owners a bunch of times.
@@SmedleyDouwright Thanks for info on Fort Ticonderoga.
Love these Revolution videos!
Glad you like them! More to come.
Such an interesting video! So much to learn. Can’t wait for the next one to drop
Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way.
Riveting video! The tavern, battle common, and the graves rounded out the story! I was fascinated by the monument where the soldiers are buried. Thank you for reading the inscription. I am truly thankful for their sacrifice!
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American Revolution is one of my favorite periods in American history. This series is awesome
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J.D., you are an incredible teacher. You really know how to draw your audience into the story you are presenting. Your dialogue is so interesting and well-paced (some history presenters talk so fast I lose half of what they’re saying). And your video shots are so well done. I truly feel the atmosphere of the historical event you’re sharing. I’m such a fan of your history lessons!! Thank you for all your efforts to inform & inspire us! 😊❤️
Wow, thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
Beautifully done.
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Excellent video, as always! Thank you for adding Revolutionary War content to your channel. And thank you for your dedication to spreading our history to everyone and making it enjoyable.
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A British subscriber here 🇬🇧 . Great work again! 👏🏻 thank you for showing us all these great historic places . I bet it was a tense stand-off the early hours of April 19th 1775 on that green . I imagine Gage was expecting to capture a big weapons supply at Concord sending 700 soldiers , light infantry and Grenadiers if I’m right? to get to the objective faster . I heard there are conspiracies surrounding the Lexington shot heard around the world , one is it was one of the Sons of Liberty who fired a blank expecting the British soldiers to react with real ammunition planning on a Boston Massacre situation to drum up support , unfortunately only the people there on the day truly know . Looking forward to the next episode . 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Interesting. Never heard that.
@@TheHistoryUnderground It's possible it's nonsense . If you believe in the conspiracy theories or not they are interesting to look in to and discuss/debate . Personally I think when the first box of tea hit the water in Boston it was war 😉🧐🫖lol
You seriously think with only 70 soldiers one of them fired a blank so they could be massacred by 700 Redcoats? Yeah right suicide mission eh what?
@@jackiemack8653 No I heard the Sons of Liberty in the area witnessed the stand-off on the green and planned to kick off a Boston Massacre incident where British soldiers attack civilians , the Sons of Liberty propaganda would then spin the situation to drum up support from outside of Boston because people outside of Boston at the time were on the fence with the idea of revolution/rebellion. The conspiracy theory I heard was one of the Sons of Liberty fired a blank not from the militia on the green but nearby knowing the British soldiers would react and fire real ammunition in to the armed militia men facing them making it look like the British soldiers were out for blood because there was no British dead or wounded because a blank was used. This distraction on the green was also planned to give the militia at Concord time to finish removing weapon supplies and for the hunted Sons of Liberty members to go in to hiding. Like I said it's one of countless conspiracy theories/debates I've heard about the American Revolution I don't know if it's true.
@@13JAMLAND Thanks for clarifying. Sorry. Thought at first you meant guys on the green that seemed so ludicrous. Heck I guess anything is possible. Like you said we will never know. How could we? Even in the heat of battle or a crime situation everyone has different story to tell. Again thanks and have a great night/day.
So much of American foundational mythology begins during the revolutionary war. It seems to many Americans that this war occurred in isolation but it is really one event in a complex geopolitical struggle. That said the founding fathers took advantage of this event and created an exceptional political experiment.
Pretty amazing story.
Great episode thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Thank for giving us another great history lesson. It's great that you always visit the graves. You're a good man. 👍👍 👍
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I wish I could give this video more than one thumbs-up... 😉👍🏻
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Now that I’m off work today I’m binge watching your video’s! This is such a wonderful series! Thank you for all of these such a great history lesson!!
Awesome! Glad that you're enjoying it!
Thank you J.D. for another great video. The American Revolution is not being taught as much as it used to be in school. It is good and proper that people remember all who fought for our freedom, and to the British soldiers who fought for their country.
This video was terrific. As in all your videos, your cinematography is amazing. So many of those shots are so beautiful
Glad you like them!
Glad to see the content on the American revolution . I too agree it gets overlooked and without it what would the basis be for everything that followed that gets covered more in popular history. Thank you for shedding more light on this and the work you are doing really is inspiring and wish we got our history this way (raw and truthful) vs what people want to hear about history .
Agreed. Far to little is known about this conflict.
"So stinking fascinating"! Couldn't have said it better myself!!
Ha!
Great video as always, you definitely picked the right time of year to visit that part of the country. Beautiful there in the fall when the leaves change color and the weather is good.
Really wish that I'd had more time there. It was beautiful.
I really enjoy this series. Great job.
Glad you enjoy it!
I love old cemeteries. I could spend a full day in that one.
I hear ya.
Awesome video. Keep them coming!
More to come! Thanks!
Excellent! Thanks so much. I appreciate seeing the headstones, and some back ground on the person memorialized.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm glad to see the story of the American Revolution being told. I hope y'all come South and explore the story down here (Charles town, Camden, Waxhaw, Brattonsville, Kings Mountain, etc...
You are such a great narrator with obvious love for your subject and our county. I will never have the opportunity to visit these sites but thankfully, through you, I can see our history come alive. As a subscriber, please keep up the great work. Thank you!
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I have witnessed Lexington and Concord. I must that you telling of the events of these sacred grounds is very moving to me. Well done Sir. I am a huge fan of your work. Thank You.
Thank you! That means a lot.
I am actually a descendant of captain John Parker, very cool you went over this important part of history.
Wow!
Watching this again, and really tearing up as we visit the graves. Thinking how valuable our freedom is, these brave men shouldn’t ever be forgotten it’s beautiful to see them memorialized so well.
You are the man. Story about Prince was my favorite part of this video. Can’t wait to see what you have coming next for us to enjoy. Appreciate you
Yeah, I was pretty moved by that as well.
Many thanks for this excellent video. My 6th gr-grandfather, Samuel Sanderson (1748-1803), was a corporal in Capt. Parker's Company & fought as such at Lexington Common 19Apr1775. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to visit this site & if I never do I can at least have seen what it looks like thanks to you. Keep up the good work - it's appreciated by many of us!
Extraordinary. I had no idea these treasures of history still existed. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I think this may be my favorite of your videos.
I’m gobsmacked with emotions! We, so many owe so much to such an amazingly brave few. Only by the lottery of birth can I claim the incredible honor of calling myself an American ❤.
I thank those that stood fast against overwhelming odds and risked all.
Think of it. Would you risk your home. Your fortune. Your very life??
It boggles my mind to put myself in their place - I’d like to kid myself that I could do the very same.
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It was 58 years ago that I last read in my third grade history book, the "Stand your ground" orders in given by Capt. Parker. I didn't even remember his name all these years. But while watching this video, I was truly impressed by Capt. Parker and his words to his men.
John Parker was my ancestor! I got to go to Lexington for the first time when I was very young and my Dad showed me the battlefields and his statue. I didn't know that he was dying. What a brave fellow.
I love this channel-I have learned so much. Thank you 🙏🏻
So glad!
Hi JD. Its amazing how much I have forgotten that I learned in elementary school about the Revolution. I never really knew the details of Lexington-Concord that I can remember. I can't wait to see your video about your visit to Concord. Side note: You were giving me the chills walking on those creaky wooden floor boards. I would have been afraid of falling through them! LOL ~~ Lynne
Ha! Loved the sound of those floorboards.
I'm just so excited we have so much history in the USA and that I get to continue to enjoy you sir and your work!
Glad you enjoy it!
Really enjoying these revolutionary war videos! Thank you for covering them.
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Excellent as always! Thanks JD for what you do!
Thanks!
Great vid! Pretty cool that those 8 men are buried right there on the green, where the shot heard around the world was fired. Can't wait to see the next vid about Concord 👍
Pretty cool.
Both inspirational and moving. Great video, great series. 🇺🇸
You sure have a knack for explaining history. Your passion for the subject really relates in your videos. Thank you.
I appreciate that!
Easily my favorite episode!! Thank you JD for including the American Revolution in your ongoing history essay. Bravo!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can’t wait for the new episodes! Thanks, JD! 🤗
Glad you like them!
GOD bless those people. They refused to live under tyranny and fought back.
Pretty amazing.
Very brave to take that first step and risk everything for principles and ideas.
Thanks for another outstanding history lesson JD. Next stop Concord. I do hope you happened to see the Historical Marker for the Jethro Tree. The “6 myles of land squared” that became Concord was purchased from the Indians by my 9th Great Grandfather Major Simon Willard.
Oh dang. Missed that. Hopefully, we'll have a few other cool things to show though.
I recently found out that I have numerous ancestors who fought in the revolution. Fathers and sons all going out to fight the British and a few them went on to serve in their local government. Hopefully sooner than later I can visit New England and see these sites for myself. Love your videos.
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It is definitely worth it.
I am so happy that you made it to Lexington and Concord!
Me too!
Mind is blown! There’s so much in this episode! Gonna watch this numerous times to be sure!
Quite a bit to take in.
Thanks for the video.
I'm REALLY enjoying the American Revolutionary War content.
Can't wait to see more.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Got a few more on the way.
I agree Great content looking forward to many more
Excellent JD, when we visited Massachusetts we ran short on time and would have loved to go to Lexington and Concord so thanks for taking us along for the lesson.
Thanks! Got some more on the way.
I had absolutely no idea that the tavern where they met was still standing. Absolutely incredible. I imagine it's pretty difficult to cram an entire day's worth of exploring into one 20 minute video. Appreciate the hard work!
Thanks!
I toured the tavern. Twice. Worth the trip.
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Very cool video! I like these longer videos but no matter the length I always learn something new. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
A whole history lesson written on the monument that a lot of people have forgotten about. This words speak volumes about what our nation was willing to do. Die together for a cause. FREEDOM
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As a MA resident (who hates living in MA these days) this made me proud. So we’ll done, great production!!
You ain't the only one that lives here while thinking about what it would take to move to NH, SC, TX or any of the other states that doesn't suck as much ass as MA does.
Incredible!! I’m running out of words to describe my appreciation of this series! Thanks JD!! 😊🎉
Glad you enjoy it! Got more on the way.
To arms, patriots. Let us not, forget. To protect, and defend, both foreign and domestic.
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Outstanding video, JD. I am really enjoying this series. Lexington/Concord is hands-down my favorite Rev. War site, and Buckman Tavern is my favorite stop there. Excellent content. Loving it.
Appreciate that. Really enjoyed the stop at Buckman Tavern.
Awesome that you included the Prince Estabrook bit. When I was there I had very limited time and missed that (and probably a great deal else), but still very grateful that I got the chance to go.
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Great video, such an important point of world history. How much of our world history changed because of this one event by a group of patriots who believed in a cause and were willing to do something about it. ACTIONS NOT WORDS!
Exactly.
Excellent presentation as usual! I never had heard of Prince Estabrook. Learn something new with each of your videos. Keep up the great work!
Yeah, Estabrook was a new one on me too.
Loving these revolutionary war videos. Thanks JD
Thanks!
Thanks JD! I didn't make it as far as I should have out of Fort Devens. I got as far as Concord where I visited the Battle Park Museum where they let me watch one of the videos as the only tourist in the room. Instead of continuing on to Lexington, I went to Waldon Pond (so much history in that area). That day didn't start so well for the militiamen, but the tide turned fast and they made the British Regulars feel guilty for leaving the safety of Boston. I saw a video somewhere, where they did some battlefield forensics and found where parts of the battle was actually fought. Looking forward to your next!
Thanks! Love that part of the country.
JD as a proud Englishman, that was very good, at the end of the day, a soldier is a soldier, which ever side he's fighting for, and we must respect that, which the people of Lexington did, thank you Lexington
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Always a fantastic video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, loved your coverage of The Civil War and was excited to see you finally cover The Revolution!
Thanks! Got a few more before this one and a few more on the way.
As always, completely blown away by the content of your videos, great job !
Thanks!
I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning of your channel and have watched almost every episode. Out of all the places you could go to, this was the place I hoped you would visit the most. The American Revolution has always been a favorite of mine and I’m happy to see that you’ve made it full circle to see where it began. Learned some cool things in this episode I never knew! I’d love to visit myself some day.
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Fantastic !! The birth of freedom this is your best video yet, thank you!!
Wow, thank you!
When men were men and stood up for freedom!
That is SO COOL! Thank you JD for all that you do to bring us SUCH WONDERFUL historical information about our great country!
My pleasure!!
Love this channel. The history you bring to life is uncanny.
Thanks!
Love this series can't wait for more
Thanks! More on the way :)
I always feel well educated after your videos.
Glad to hear that!
Funny thing is, I think he leaves stuff out so we can do a bit of knowledge sharing.
@@zachv1942 I enjoy looking into the history and stories he shares and finding out even more details about events I thought I knew.
This is amazing I felt so lost at times during history class on the american revolution.
The educational programf in the US are much to be desired.
Glad that it is proving helpful!
Thanks, JD, for the valuable information, enjoyable video and most of all your respectful remembering of the war dead. Really appreciate your work.
Appreciate that. Thank you.
I've been there and did the Lexington/Concord tour. Nicely done video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for these videos JD! Love history and it refreshed my memory on a lot but I also learned a lot! Keep these great videos coming!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent production. I look forward to the next episode.
Much appreciated!
In his testimony of the events, Paul Revere stated that he warned the residents that "The Regulars are coming out".
Thanks!
Outstanding that is so correct.
So happens that I was born on April 19, and I grew up during the Bicentennial era. My entire childhood was steeped in Colonial history. Yet it wasn't until 2018 that I finally visited Lexington. When I first glimpsed the minuteman statue that morning, I honestly felt chills. For somebody of my generation, ignorance of the Revolution is inconceivable. Thanks for this video -- I hope it helps educate a new generation.