The History Connection Podcast

Unsung Heroes 8: Samuel Adams

In this episode of unsung heroes, we delve into the the story of Samuel Adams and some of the basic ideas that he defended as a founding father, or grandfather if you will, of the United States. He defended ideas that were uncommon at the time: the Enlightenment principles of the right to "life", "liberty" and "property". These are ideas that philosophers like Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu and Paine defended. These are the same ideas that were integral to the founding principles of the United States. I go through these ideas because I believe they are important especially in the society that we live in that abandons these essential principles. He was influential in the founding documents of the United States and also had a way with words that would make someone want to pick up a pen and write themselves. Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/samuel-adams [https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/samuel-adams] https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/samuel-adams [https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/samuel-adams] Music: Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA] Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ [https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/] Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]

Unsung Heroes 7: Robert Morris

This episode delves into the life of Robert, Morris, Financier of the American Revolution. There was a period in which he was on his own back essentially just using his own funds to give Washington's troops Money, munitions, ships etc. Because of his lucrative business, it allowed him to gain a seat in the Second Continental Congress and eventually become the Superintendent of Finance(Secretary of the Treasury) under the articles of Confederation. Unfortunately for having such a successful business and life, he eventually ran into financial troubles that finished his career and eventually he died, near penniless and left with a 5 line obituary. Sources: https://www.history.com/news/robert-morris-financier-revolutionary-war [https://www.history.com/news/robert-morris-financier-revolutionary-war] https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/robert-morris-financier-american-revolution [https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/robert-morris-financier-american-revolution] Music: Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA] Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ [https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/] Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]

Mao and The Great Leap Forward

In this episode, we are going to look at the lasting effects of the communist revolution that was started back in the 19th century, actually took physical place with the Russian Communist Revolution leading to humanitarian disasters such as Holodomor and now, we are going to take a look at another event in history that most probably don't know and that has to do with Mao and his communistic regime trying to advance China, causing the Great Famine. This lead to 45 million deaths(most historians agree on this number) and the implications of this really are still being felt today in some ways. You will also learn about the motivations behind the desire to progress China forward, Mao's support for Stalin and Khrushchev and finally failure to admit his error in the projections of production in the project. Sources: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/china_1900_mao_early.htm [http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/china_1900_mao_early.htm] https://alphahistory.com/chineserevolution/may-fourth-movement/ [https://alphahistory.com/chineserevolution/may-fourth-movement/] https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Great_Leap_Forward [https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Great_Leap_Forward] Music: Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA] Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ [https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/] Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]

Unsung Heroes 6: Desmond Doss And Hacksaw Ridge

This unsung heroes story goes into the details that were the life events of the World War 2 Hero, Desmond Doss. From his humble beginnings in Lynchburg, Virginia to his heroic feats on Okinawa, Guam and Leyte. Doss was a "conscientious cooperator" that, despite his faith, had the courage to risk his life for his men for the defense of American values in the second world war. He not only is credited with the saving of 75 men over a period of 12 hours without any weapons, and under horrible fire. Yet it was his faith he said that helped him make it through those moments. He not only earned 2 Bronze stars, he also earned Medal of Honor, the first as a conscientious objector and the only one in World War II. I really enjoyed doing this episode and I hope that you will enjoy it's contents as well. Sources: https://desmonddoss.com/bio/bio-real.php#:~:text=Desmond%20served%20in%20combat%20on,never%20considered%20his%20own%20safety [https://desmonddoss.com/bio/bio-real.php#:~:text=Desmond%20served%20in%20combat%20on,never%20considered%20his%20own%20safety]. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/private-first-class-desmond-thomas-doss-medal-of-honor [https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/private-first-class-desmond-thomas-doss-medal-of-honor] https://allthatsinteresting.com/desmond-doss [https://allthatsinteresting.com/desmond-doss] Music: Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA] Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ [https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/] Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]

Unsung Heroes 5: Alvin York

This unsung heroes episode goes into depth about the major feats of Alvin York, a decorated WWI soldier that essentially single-handedly captured 132 German Soldiers on an offensive in the waning days of WWI. From his early life to conversion and then combat, his life was known for his convictions that extended to not only being a patriot for his country, but also being true to His God. His life, that extended beyond World War I Service changed many and even led to the creation of the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. York is one of my favorite WWI heroes to speak of. I hope you enjoy the short episode as much as I do. Source: https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/alvin-c-york/ [https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/alvin-c-york/] Music: Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA] Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ [https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/] Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/]