John Paul Jones: The Father of America’s Navy
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@Biographics 2 жыл бұрын
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@PleiadianDreams 2 жыл бұрын
Dear friend, I work for the Aliens.
@ryanedwards7487 2 жыл бұрын
Have you done an Biography on Decatur yet? Also, maybe Henry Clay or John Calhoun? I think the US needs to remember we are capable of compromise for the greater good.
@bigdkenergypodcast 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is crazy, an American Revolutionary icon AND the bassist for Led Zepplin. Man’s talented
@rastusbojangles 2 жыл бұрын
Im glad I wasnt the only one!
@GhastlyCretin 2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea JPJ was even in the navy hundreds of years ago. Definitely a man of many talents.
@sirandrelefaedelinoge 2 жыл бұрын
I liked his keyboard input on Stairway ...
@gryfon_gamez8184 2 жыл бұрын
Dude gets around
@PeachM0de 2 жыл бұрын
You’re all aware that people can share the same sir name, and have ZERO relation to each other, right?
@JC-ks3yk 2 жыл бұрын
Contemporaries: "I hate talking to that John Paul Jones guy. All he ever talks about is how much of a badass he is." History: "John Paul Jones was a complete badass."
@caractacuspott4581 Жыл бұрын
People get jelly when you get stuff done.
@painvillegaming4119 Жыл бұрын
@@caractacuspott4581 motherfucker took on the entirety of the British naval force Am surprised Napoleon didn't kidnap the man to get him best up that darn navy
@caractacuspott4581 Жыл бұрын
@@painvillegaming4119 I named my ship on Sea of Thieves Bonhomme Richard. Just waiting for someone to understand the reference. 😀
@TheAnnoyingBoss 6 ай бұрын
The man would just sail into the deep back when They didnt even have gps or know the tides and hed land where he intended on tbe other side of the ocean and operate a suprise attack and survive 🤡 guy didnt even have a wristwatch bro 😂😂😂😂 no google maps.
@manuelacosta9463 2 жыл бұрын
John Paul Jones bringing the Revolution directly to England's shores sure was a feat. Parliament must've been shocked when word of Whitehaven came about. Jones truly earned the the dual titles of father of the Navy and all around badass.
@iainballas 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if he'd been a WWII sub commander. The man had the mentality and intelligence to carefully plan attacks, conduct raids deep behind enemy lines, and operate without support of any kind.
@hapymine9632 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if he was in command of a U-boat.
@iainballas 2 жыл бұрын
@@hapymine9632 Nah, I'd prefer to keep him on the side of uncle sam, rather than make him a Nazi.
@ravenzyblack Жыл бұрын
He would have been a badass Navy Seal.
@hapymine9632 Жыл бұрын
@@iainballas I mean I not saying I want him to be a nazi but how u boat where fighting he would have been a very excellent commander of one.
@alwayscurious3357 Жыл бұрын
Well, there's the USS Barb.
@caesar3311 2 жыл бұрын
From bassist to seaman. He could do it all. And still playing with LZ after all these years
@MetalMouse67 2 жыл бұрын
I knew these were coming 😆
@jacobmontoya7172 2 жыл бұрын
As a former, U.S. marine, and, by proxy, a part of the U.S. navy...I salute this man.
@FDSixtyNine Жыл бұрын
The USMC is a department of the Navy. You /are/ part of the Navy lol. And isn't it 'Once a Marine, always Marine'?
@srm946 Жыл бұрын
@@FDSixtyNine once is enough
@jamesteegardner2273 Жыл бұрын
@@srm946 lol
@mcfarofinha134 8 ай бұрын
sup sand baby, we blue boys don't like to admit it, but we actually really like you crayon eating killing machines.Hooyah, and oorah
@theoz-zone7470 2 жыл бұрын
The British Navy: Exists. This severely angered John P. Jones, who punished them severely. Jokes aside, this man was an Boss, absolute Madlad & an utter legend. He carved his own story & crafted a legend that's persisted centuries later.
@milliondollarmistake Жыл бұрын
he truly was the greatest child rapist of all time
@theoz-zone7470 Жыл бұрын
@@milliondollarmistake Um...What? Any evidence to support that? Quite a hefty claim, especially when there's so many contenders in world history.
@milliondollarmistake Жыл бұрын
@@theoz-zone7470 Katerina Stepanova was a 10 or 12 year old girl who accused JPJ of beating her unconscious and raping her. I don't think Michael Jackson beat anyone so yeah John might be the second best. instead
@theoz-zone7470 Жыл бұрын
@@milliondollarmistake This is a "his word against her's" scenario so is there any other evidence that proved he did? If he beat her unconscious, then surely there were bruises found on her or markings, etc. While beating her, surely her screams would've been heard depending on location. There's too much to consider to just assume.
@milliondollarmistake Жыл бұрын
@@theoz-zone7470 He didn't pummel her, he hit her once. A doctor did examine her and did find evidence for rape. JPJ also changed his story; first he said she was actually 12 and that he paid for sex several times in the past but then he said he never met her before. Then you had Catherine the Great who seemed to believe the girl's story.
@jamescampbell6724 2 жыл бұрын
This is John Paul Jones. He was handsome, Scottish, and absolutely insane.
@erikdefibaugh9348 Жыл бұрын
I understood the reference
@zacharykeller9725 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I can see these quotes on this video.
@brokenfeather1667 Жыл бұрын
Keep rep'ing in heaven John Paul Jones. You're an angel now.
@marygoround1292 2 ай бұрын
I also understood that reference
@achillesholmes3622 2 жыл бұрын
As a current US Navy Sailor I remember studying the battle of HMS Serapis for my warfare device. Truly a great Captain and his impact to our Navy Service is always felt.
@Lupinthe3rd. 2 жыл бұрын
They should posthumously promote him to Fleet Admiral. his influence on the United States Navy is still felt to this day.
@prussianhill 2 жыл бұрын
Another American Revolutionary to consider making a video of is Nathaniel Greene. A bookstore owner who managed to rise through the ranks from private to one of George Washington's right hand commanders. His brilliance and tenacity were instrumental in the Americans prevailing in the conflict.
@NobleKorhedron 2 жыл бұрын
Artillery commander Lt. General Henry Knox also owned a bookstore.
@prussianhill 2 жыл бұрын
@@NobleKorhedron For some reason I thought Greene owned the bookstore and Knox was the patron... I must have gotten them mixed around. Still an awesome story though; their friendship (and mutual love of military history) would go on to have profound effects on US and (by extension) world history.
@nickolaiorlov4732 2 жыл бұрын
pretty sure this guy also pioneered guerilla warfare as well as one of the people who started the trend of shooting the officers.
@NobleKorhedron 2 жыл бұрын
Who d'you mean, @@nickolaiorlov4732? Nathanael Green?
@dadbot8480 2 жыл бұрын
One of my ancestors was a Brigadier under him in Connecticut
@ethanramos4441 2 жыл бұрын
“If fear cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery” John Paul Jones
@DSUSN127 2 жыл бұрын
US Navy Hospital Corpsman here. Love seeing US Naval history covered. Makes me proud to be a sailor
@johnathancena5067 2 жыл бұрын
one of the most important people in the birth of our nation yet he gets talked about so little... thank you for this and all glory to the founder of the US navy and a true scottsman
@juancana457 2 жыл бұрын
He was an intemperate brute, in my opinion, his behavior would've earned him a fragging, not too long ago. I, and other sailors, hated serving abusive NPDs. In today's U.S. Navy, I strongly assume he'd of been summarily dismissed for such reckless acts. Serving in the military provides a young person the ability to gain a great deal of experience, while assuming a large amount of responsibility, early in life. That type of experience, if success is met, will offer you and others confidence.
@AverageJoe483 Жыл бұрын
@@juancana457 yeah and Alexander the great would be considered a brute . War is ugly not done glamorous thing .
@juancana457 Жыл бұрын
@@AverageJoe483 Democracy demands civility towards those you don't like. In my opinion, a price I pay every moment, and during my Navy gig.
@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Жыл бұрын
@@juancana457 even the founders knew direct democracy and populism is a farce, no one likes the boss and no one likes getting things done.
@juancana457 Жыл бұрын
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Beg to differ, as a retired U.S. Navy vet, I served under, while ordering others. The difference is how you treat your 'fellow man'. Rude narcissistics demand and scream, and are reasonably hated, yet mature bosses deliver and include. I remember, allegedly, how rude Naval pilots got their shot 'NOT' recorded by accident and being, unfortunately, forced to repeat them; oh whoa is them😐.
@matthewsmith4483 2 жыл бұрын
Keep Ripping In Heaven John Paul Jones your an angel now.
@TJDious 2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@ohbhai4102 Жыл бұрын
Oversimplified....
@MrStretchification 2 жыл бұрын
I heard of Joh Paul Jones when I was 10 and decided right then I was going to join the Navy. 8 years later I was a Naval Corpsman
@skaldlouiscyphre2453 2 жыл бұрын
I heard of John Paul Jones when I was 10 and decided right then I was going to learn bass.
@TheDirtyKenzo 2 жыл бұрын
DIDNT SEE A SINGLE WORD ABOUT HIS TIME PLAYING BASS IN LED ZEPPELIN! 🤣🤣🤣🤦
@rimfire8217 2 жыл бұрын
Could you do an Episode on Toyohiko Kagawa? He was a Japanese Christian Pacifist who opposed the Empires actions during WWII. We rarely talk about the Atrocities committed by Japan during this time. We talk about the Japanese People who Stood up to those atrocities even less so. I believe this man has earned a Video about his life.
@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Жыл бұрын
Him and the German diplomat who saved Chinese civilians from Japanese pursuers both need some attention.
@Pals420 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact; I'm from Whitehaven and we still have a pub called Jon-paul Jones named after him
@davidpumpkinsjr.5108 Жыл бұрын
"John Paul Jones is handsome, Scottish and completely insane." - Oversimplified
@ignitionfrn2223 2 жыл бұрын
1:20 - Chapter 1 - Early years 3:15 - Chapter 2 - A new home and a new name 5:50 - Mid roll ads 7:10 - Chapter 3 - Revolutionary fervor 9:15 - Chapter 4 - An american in Paris 11:45 - Chapter 5 - Tweaking the lion's nose 14:25 - Chapter 6 - I have not yet begun to fight 18:45 - Chapter 7 - End of the cruise - Chapter 8 - - Chapter 9 - - Chapter 10 -
@nolaw03 2 жыл бұрын
John Paul Jones was a fightin’ man a fightin’ man was he! He sailed to the east and he sailed to the west and he helped set America free!!
@el_p3nguin078 2 жыл бұрын
HE FOUGHT IN THE RAIN AND HE FOUGHT IN THE SUN AND HE FOUGHT IN THE MOONLIGHT TOO~
@theloverlyladylo9158 2 жыл бұрын
So my family has a story about JPJ. Supposedly, our family, the Jones, took in a young sailor who had no family and came to America. He was an adult, but came to see them as his own family, and took their last name as a tribute to them, thus becoming John Paul Jones. Totally apocryphal and we have absolutely no evidence, but it’s a fun story.
@kimmogensen4888 2 жыл бұрын
As long as story’s with no evidence are not directly harmful and not claimed to be absolute fact it’s okay. I always loved a good story. In Scandinavian culture we have sagas that might not be 100% true but very entertaining and a way to keep the culture alive 😊
@bungersinyourarea Жыл бұрын
Even if not true, it's still super neat
@heartsgoing 2 жыл бұрын
That will a brilliant piece of history, Simon. Centuries later, many of my family were in the Navy, no doubt with memories of John Paul Jones. Well done!
@christopherkopke7593 2 жыл бұрын
Great Britain “we have the most powerful navy in the world” United States of America “we have a John Paul Jones”
@williamstocker584 Жыл бұрын
He’s Handsome,Scottish and completely Insane
@bentley4446 2 жыл бұрын
The bass intro to Dazed and Confused was his greatest contribution by far 🎸
@tkskagen 2 жыл бұрын
If I was taught History like this in High School (1990-93), I would of absolutely loved the class! Thanks Simon, -T🖖 Western Washington State, USA
@isaacbenrubi9613 2 жыл бұрын
Man. I knew Led Zepplin's remaining band members were getting old, but JPJ is really getting up there!
@cpegg5840 2 жыл бұрын
Loved his mandolin playing with Led Zeppelin
@prussianhill 2 жыл бұрын
Finally! I've been waiting for/requesting this video for awhile. Thanks Simon!
@j.a.weishaupt1748 2 жыл бұрын
Please do one about William of Orange
@translucentchaos4296 2 жыл бұрын
Damn Led Zeppelin's Bassist was the father of the American Navy... Who knew?🤷♂️
@ayushsuyayush 2 жыл бұрын
A seaman and a multi instrumentalist for one of the greatest bands in history? JPJ is one of a kind.
@ctmetsfanmike9262 6 ай бұрын
Keep rippin in heaven John Paul Jones… your an angel now 😇
@samanthaw2049 2 жыл бұрын
Every time Simon said Solway Firth my Slipknot radar kept going off 😂
@fredbeach2085 2 жыл бұрын
British fighting British over thier two versions of freedom and to be honest I prefer the American version of freedom, which they won, patriots or traitors who cares, the outcome created a 20th century superpower and still our most trusted ally. Oh and I`m English by the way
@hughmiller9839 2 жыл бұрын
Just came for the Led Zep comments. Was not disappointed
@RoGueNavy 2 жыл бұрын
Hoo-yah, Simon!! I'm a veteran of the US Navy, and I love the history of Jones!
@fod2011 2 жыл бұрын
Jones got a shoutout on Colbert last night I am not from the US and had not heard from him before today
@CradaOC 2 жыл бұрын
@Gerald H Agreed, thats what I was wondering
@angela_eric Жыл бұрын
This is why I love listening to folk music. I gives just enough information to make you want to learn more about the event, or person it talks about.
@whiplash1994 Жыл бұрын
British Navy: *exists* JPJ: “And I took that personally.”
@mattt233 11 ай бұрын
You can see his Crypt at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland.
@rexburman48 Жыл бұрын
USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), best ship in the Navy and star of the movie Battleship
@DrNothing23 2 жыл бұрын
...and a fantastic bass player!
@drunorthodox 2 жыл бұрын
When John Paul Jones was a little boy he pointed to the sea🎵
@lady_peri_of_nohr 2 жыл бұрын
Said when I get to be a man a fightin' man I'll be, I'll leave my mark on the ocean and my name in history~
@itsowlright2476 2 жыл бұрын
"Come out, you old rat!" I humbly submit Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys.
@craigchristian344 2 жыл бұрын
Great Bassist
@PaulJWells-ud2eq 2 жыл бұрын
Well done. You made me cry at the end. Bravo! Thanks
@pathtoredemption6643 2 жыл бұрын
That suit jacket 👌😁. Great vid.
@SeoulMan 2 жыл бұрын
Keep RIP-ing in Heaven, John Paul Jones. You're an angel!
@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 2 жыл бұрын
John Paul Jones is an under appreciated American hero. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben and John Paul Jones should be household names in this country.
@thcdreams654 2 жыл бұрын
After reading the comments your going to have to do a Led Zeppelin biographics video now.
@leftymcnally6913 2 жыл бұрын
I fly the Serapis Flag during the 4th. Few years ago a neighbor down the street accused me of defacing the flag, so we sat on my stoop, and I told him the tale Had a Beer, made a friend
@SkunkApe407 2 жыл бұрын
As a USN veteran, I love seeing ol' Serapis flying in the breeze. JPJ is a hero to every Squid.
@Primetiime32 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon !!!
@RoGueNavy 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love a video on William Barker Cushing, the first unconventional warrior in US Navy history....literally, the first Navy SEAL.
@ArielBerdugo 2 жыл бұрын
Bring It !! Go Navy !!!
@RoGueNavy 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArielBerdugo Hoo-yah, Brother.
@_davis435 2 жыл бұрын
Great subject and video, Simon. The story of the "Serapis Flag and arguably the first US flag" is fascinating.
@Nk-cz4ur Жыл бұрын
Did a report on this mad lad in the 4th grade. Truly is a bad ass
@runiccurse990 11 ай бұрын
I'm sure he would have loved to meet you then, just don't get to close
@jamesmartin6050 2 жыл бұрын
Future Video suggestion - Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent figure in Irish history.
@ciaranmulroy9325 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a presentation on Edward De Vere Simon! Whether you believe je was Shakespeare or not, the political intrigue of his relationship with the Cecils and the Essex rebellion is worthy tale in itself
@stephenelder3162 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite zeppelin member
@rickgubala830 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite American heroes.
@rothnirtull4254 2 жыл бұрын
All I can hear is Johnny Horton singing his heart out when I think about John Paul Jones
@PeachM0de 2 жыл бұрын
I love your sport jacket, Simon. Where do you get yours from?
@mpetty93 Жыл бұрын
I wish it would go into detail about how he captured a ship and took it too the Netherlands iirc and they made a flag base off a description. Cause it needed colors to port
@BruceKnouseMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I must have glossed over the part when you talked about his days in Zeppelin
@victorglaviano 4 ай бұрын
Well, they did mention prostitutes!!
@pensepf49 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done!
@TheEvilCommenter 2 жыл бұрын
Good video 👍
@phoenix777q5 Жыл бұрын
amazing bassist too!
@miqslol 2 жыл бұрын
Hes got a good song too
@gaius_enceladus 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Goooooo *NAVY!*
@small-el1990 2 жыл бұрын
About time
@williamhardway6436 2 жыл бұрын
the song about this guy by Johnny Horton is fun
@davidshields4273 2 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a Bio on Led Zepplin’s piano wizard…not mad either
@hookedentertainment9089 2 жыл бұрын
I like when you pre record and chuck the ad in. The difference in jacket makes it easier to skip
@TheBIGBOSSCROSS 2 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS!
@jessejames6687 2 жыл бұрын
Hells yeah thanx biographics I actually suggested this topic just a handfull of weeks ago i dont know if it was my suggestion but when i saw the video pop up in my suggestions i was like hmmm how bout that!!!
@ScienceGet 2 жыл бұрын
Simon. Your beard is even more majestic than it was in 2020. What have you been treating it with?
@Russo-Delenda-Est 2 жыл бұрын
Beard blaze of course, his own premier line of beard oil. I myself had a bottle gifted to me last Christmas, and it changed my life. I'm now a foot taller, twice as fit, and have dozens of beautiful women wooing me. Allegedly.
@sunwukong798 2 жыл бұрын
Finally! A John Paul Jones video!
@m.j.vazquez4720 Жыл бұрын
oh man i cant believe i missed this ive been waiting
@Jonnydeerhunter Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I have no idea why I had never heard of hime before. Thank you for sharing.
@richardlew3667 Жыл бұрын
The Royal Navy must have been kicking themselves when they realized that a lack of family connections prevented John Paul Jones from sailing under their flags.
@thorpeaaron1110 2 жыл бұрын
You guys should do one on Emperor Meiji
@kmart67620 2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video! Weirdly enough was thinking of JPJ today
@nayfepacewell8923 2 жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for a bio graphics on JPJ ❤
@top6ear 2 жыл бұрын
He was a great drummer too.
@skaldlouiscyphre2453 2 жыл бұрын
No, that's Admiral John Bonham.
@Number19sProductions 2 жыл бұрын
My second favorite American ever!
@theawesomeman9821 2 жыл бұрын
A video on British Admiral Thomas Chronchan, would be appreciated. His story has been portrayed in the film "Master and Command".
@v.emiltheii-nd.8094 2 жыл бұрын
Ceaușescu when (not his building)? Also John Paul Jones is my spirit animal... ♋
@WSNO 2 жыл бұрын
do a vid on Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
@JohnnyOTGS 2 жыл бұрын
"Keep RIPing in Heaven John Paul Jones, you're an angel now."
@ilduce5874 2 жыл бұрын
Letters of marque to privateers sounds like modern defense offshoring to private contractors
@jamesofcordova Жыл бұрын
Also a great bass player.
@goodchessactor 2 жыл бұрын
I have not yet begun to see Biographics!
@raven_of_zoso455 2 жыл бұрын
He's definitely a great man and a very talented musical genius. But to call him the father of the American Navy might be a bit misleading. Even though he did manage to glue together the wild bluesy licks of Mr. Page with the heavy hammer of the Gods from Bonham, and co-write some of musics finest pieces. Nice to finally see Zeppelin's most underrated member get the recognition he deserves! Oh, the OTHER JPJ? Who?
@skaldlouiscyphre2453 2 жыл бұрын
We're lucky he wasn't hanged for treason for his involvement with the Yankee traitors otherwise Led Zeppelin would have sounded quite different. 🧐
@simontide6780 Жыл бұрын
Go back to crying room, hippie. Real men are here.
@Redbirdgangipad 2 жыл бұрын
1:12 Go Army, Beat Navy!
@starkilr101 2 жыл бұрын
Legend
@JulieCB1983 Жыл бұрын
I came here to learn more after learning he is my ancestor
@multiyapples 2 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting.
@Mike-ht6rf Жыл бұрын
I loved this video and John Paul Jones is a gigachad.
@mgtowdadYouTubeSucksCoxks 2 жыл бұрын
As a US Marine, l was stationed on the Bonhomme Richard. It's decommissioned recently, l think. Semper Fortis, shipmates.
@mgpars01 2 жыл бұрын
A sailor set it on fire, it was so damaged its being scrapped.
@scottkrater2131 2 жыл бұрын
Learned about J.P. Jones during the bicentennial, but I'm pretty sure we just learned about the fight with H.M.S. Serapis, and that he was the father of the American navy, I have not yet begun to fight is still a pretty common expression here in the US.