Your third sentence is profound and true: "No one has been able to take our freedoms from us; the danger is from time to time we've managed to give it away." Great job.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+CAROLVS Thank you Carolvs, good to hear from you. i have intended on getting back with you but been out of town. Jerry
@nunya29544 жыл бұрын
@Imperium Europa - Yes and if we don't do something about it, future generations of children will grow up to be more enslaved and without rights or jobs than what is happening right now.
@BlackAnvil474 жыл бұрын
Republicans have surrendered it to to trump and putin
@floriotj3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackAnvil47 You're proof brainwashing works!!
@2hotflavored6662 жыл бұрын
@@BlackAnvil47 You mean the Democrats.
@randallwatson87607 жыл бұрын
Mr. Skinner, your videos should be shown in all US history classes in this country. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn bit more about the history of our great nation I did not know before. Makes me look foward to my days of from work so I can get some more education. Thank you.
@swingrfd3 жыл бұрын
English teachers would also find his videos useful in teaching grammar, as in this is bad grammar.
@greyeaglem7 жыл бұрын
Apparently he liked power, but didn't equate that with money. Instead of lining his pockets, it seems he spent the tax money the way it was intended and maintained a nice city. I guess he was a dictator in a way, but I wish we had more "dictators" like him that were focused on actually doing the job they were elected to do instead of stealing the money.
@portugal56985 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. My man over here was a trailblazer, and despite being one of the first to make way for civil rights movement, appears to get swept under the rug as a “controversial” figure!! Bs, is you ask me.
@whatsup8167 жыл бұрын
I was born and have lived my whole 38 years in Memphis,Tennessee and if you were from here you know who Boss Crump.There also a major street called EH Crump.
@gomphrena-beautifulflower-80435 жыл бұрын
whats up • Crump, TN is named for him too! About 100 miles east of Memphis. A few miles north of Shiloh.
@elwin384 жыл бұрын
Which turns into Lamar, then US 78(now I-22).
@seaofblends67998 жыл бұрын
"He would never steal a dime, only elections". Thanks Jerry
@HerbWalker8 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry! Another great story you have done. As soon as I saw this title ,"Crump" I recognized it as a street in Memphis. Around 1969-1971 we lived on Lamar Ave. and myself and some friends used to visit Overton Park a lot. I'm pretty sure I would have seen that statue. With these you do from Memphis, you bring alive my old memories of those times, and it is a real pleasure. Thank you - Herb / Texas
@jimbeck32307 жыл бұрын
Jerry, Whenever I watch your videos, I am always entertained, and I always am educated. Mr. Crump was an amazing man and it goes to show that not all dictators are bad. This man did more to integrate Memphis than the civil rights advocates of the time. Thanks very much. Maybe Trump will do some of the same.
@rogerwilson36338 жыл бұрын
Another good one,love history. Thanks Jerry
@wynonabieneman79858 жыл бұрын
History is enjoyable with your style. Thank you Mr.Skinner for taking the time to inform all of your viewer's ☆☆☆
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Wynona Bieneman Wynona, thank you for taking the time to watch them. Jerry
@goldtentee8 жыл бұрын
Always thought Memphis was a wild crazy place with it being known for it's music. Thanks for letting us know that Bosses can be decent people and not thugs.
@bethbartlett56926 жыл бұрын
WhatsItAllAboutAlphi It was in the 60's-70's Slowed some in 80's-90 And has been "different and crime ridden" since the 90's
@SamSung-ww3rp5 жыл бұрын
You have got to be kidding!! Obviously anyone who uses their position to rain retribution on someone who disagrees with them, to only do things within their job for personal gain, is the very definition of the word thug!
@CG-vf9he10 ай бұрын
You need to look up battle of Athen tn 1946 and look up Georgia Tann and the ties EH crump had with that. This story left out all the corruption eh crump was in!! I am birth and raised in memphis Tn. So please go look this up for yourself. Memphis police and sheriff department was his personal thugs!!!
@jonathankenton718210 ай бұрын
Crump was not a decent man.
@denaballsewing66018 жыл бұрын
Great and wonderful story. Love the story. 👍👍😀😀
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Dena Bandsma Thank you Dena. Jerry
@denaballsewing66018 жыл бұрын
+Jerry Skinner. Ur welcome Jerry! 😀😀👍👍
@jfnuyen8 жыл бұрын
Another great historical story. I never knew about this man; but, he must have had a lot on the ball to end up so powerful and with a statue left to honor his name. Great job of narration, as usual, Jerry. Can't wait till your next video.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+jfnuyen Thank you very much. Jerry
@portugal5698 Жыл бұрын
Tbh, this man may come off as corrupt, but the more you think of it, leaders like this that cared about their communities are very much needed now more than ever!! These are guys that went above and beyond for the people, especially the poor!
@Ammo083 жыл бұрын
My maternal grandfather worked for Mr. Crump at one time. Memphians always refer to him as Boss Crump. My Dad's people did not like him at all. They were from another county and apparently found him hard to deal with. According to my mom, Boss Crump had her great uncle beat up for daring to go against him. I grew up right around the corner from Crump Stadium.
@rogerhoward71044 жыл бұрын
I don't know about you but I LOVE AMERICAN HISTORY. The best experience that I had was to go to the National Smithsonian museum in Washington D.C.. Going there lit a fire in me for learning American History. Thank you Mr. Skinner for you voyages back through our history.
@JerrySkinner19434 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger for watching. Jerry
@helenheeney22844 жыл бұрын
At least he looked after his community cant decide if I approve of his integrity and never heard of him till I discovered this video well done
@normahird16598 жыл бұрын
Another expertly produced historic video. You are the best history professor I have ever had. Thank you Jerry!
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Norma Hird Just sit down and do your homework, Norma. Just kidding, thank you Norma for such kind words. Jerry
@aloehawk582 Жыл бұрын
@@JerrySkinner1943 white supremacy is a sin
@gregmiller97108 жыл бұрын
good to see you again Jerry, good job.. and thanks...
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Greg Miller Thank you Greg and good to hear from you again. Jerry
@Mr.NiceGuy700658 жыл бұрын
Finally a new one!!! I love your videos Jerry!!!!!
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Verna Selander Verna, thank you for waiting on my videos. Jerry
@ehrldawg8 жыл бұрын
I bet he wouldn't be happy with how Memphis looks today.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+ehrldawg ehrldawg, good to hear from you again, keep trucking. Jerry
@stevied88558 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, Another great one from you. Its so interesting to learn about American people which we in the UK find very interesting. There are so many Americans that have made an impact on history. I personally believe that America has produced the most interesting characters. Although not relevant to this video, i also believe that America has the greatest filmstars in the world. There are too many to mention here, but i hope to visit your wonderful country one day to experience all that there is to offer. Brilliant Jerry, Steve in Fife, Scotland.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Stevie D Steve, i hope you get to come over some day. Maybe i can show you Mississippi. Jerry
@shirleythompson95164 жыл бұрын
A very, very nice story. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you Mr. Skinner
@vanscoyoc8 жыл бұрын
He fixed the football games too.
@emeraldgypsyheart4 жыл бұрын
So many people with fascinating stories! Some I’ve heard of and find the stories interesting and see the historical perspective.
@josephwilson66515 жыл бұрын
Another stunning portrayal of the America of yesteryear where a political "boss" would be a positive influence ,not a criminal one
@katherinea.rodgers83666 жыл бұрын
What an interesting character. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you.
@mooliparsnip9264 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, Jerry, I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful videos you make. I'm from the UK, and American history is always fascinating to me. The fact that you have such a beautiful accent and calm voice only enhances your videos. Thank you, sir, your efforts are massively appreciated.
@rogercook82776 ай бұрын
You learn something different every single day. Back in the day you couldn't hold one office and run for another office till you let the one you currently have go. Blowing your car horn could get you a ticket 🎟. Thanks for this video my brother in Christ. I really enjoy watching all of your documentary. 2/13/2024
@memphisleftovers3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this one. I wish you would make one about the Ford family, it would shock most viewers.
@edmcguire61332 жыл бұрын
You ain't the only one...lol! I would love to see that
@SkilledKill7 жыл бұрын
seems to me that he cared for Memphis genuinely and the people of the city actually voted for him to be there... I think it's unfair to label him a dictator. look at the city of Memphis today. I wish we had more men like this today
@kittyrichardson688 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of him. Another great video, thank you Jerry
@QuatreMasques7 жыл бұрын
First time I ever learned anything about Memphis political history... thank you. FYI, your zoom-in on Crump's footstone showed he died on October 18 (my birthday!), not October 16, 1954.
@geneballay95908 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the work, Jerry. Grrrreat video.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Gene Ballay Good to hear from you Gene. Jerry
@jimkey9208 жыл бұрын
Always done right and interesting! I was stationed at NAS in Memphis 1957~1958. There was a company there that made the best Fried Pies! I was busted for underage drinking and threatened with the Shelby County Prison Farm! I went to court , the waitress said I had shown her false IB. I didn't. The jusge a wise old white haired senatorial type said. That boy looks younger than my Grandson, who is only 15! So I got off that judge was probably appointed with the backing of Mr. Crump! Your Aunts experience is uplifting.
@robertortiz-wilson158810 ай бұрын
Wonderful job! I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this topic from you!
@KountryStateOfMind8 жыл бұрын
Jerry where was you when I was in school? I sure could have learned a lot from you! Great video and History Lesson!
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+swampmammytheone Thank you swampmanny, good to hear from you again. Jerry
@swingrfd3 жыл бұрын
When you were in school Jerry was still in diapers.
@StevenTorrey4 жыл бұрын
And thanks to the likes of Crump--we have term limits on politicans.
@johnscott-harley98568 жыл бұрын
Once again thanks for an informative enjoyable video 'Crump a benevolent dictator'
@TheSassy7774 жыл бұрын
Another good one Jerry. Thanks
@villanovakid848 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ! I never heard of this man until now
@discontinued54917 жыл бұрын
Why am I not surprised he was from Tennessee....
@swingrfd3 жыл бұрын
He was born in Mississippi.
@carlmontney79164 жыл бұрын
Another great history lesson. So glad I found your channel. Excellent story as usual.
@steveshoemaker63475 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Jerry u are the best...!
@coffeeisgood1028 жыл бұрын
We need more Crumps. Thanks for sharing.
@Alfamale-xs4ev3 ай бұрын
@coffeeisgood Hopefully you will join the Racist E.H. Crump in Hell Mr. M.A.G.A thank goodness T.M.H. judgement is finally here for you Esua!!!
@Alfamale-xs4ev3 ай бұрын
Yeah i agree we need more Racist like this former KKK member, may Crump Rest-In-Hell, he made Black Memphisans life a living hell!!!
@TunTavernWarrior28 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always Jerry. I would love to see what you could do with Boss Pendergast in Kansas City.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+TunTavernWarrior2 Thank you and maybe i will get around to him when i can. Jerry
@BuddyLee237 жыл бұрын
I came into this expecting to see a video about some industry baron or something, came out wishing my city had someone half as efficient running it...
@karenolson40005 жыл бұрын
In those days, there were a lot of politicians that had tie-in requirements for people who wanted to do business with a city. If you wanted to do business with a city, you had to purchase items from the politician's business. Unfortunately, this happened all over the country and created wealthy families as a result.
@pigoff1238 жыл бұрын
I agree. They are like mini christmas presents.
@rickyhogan27497 жыл бұрын
thank you for another great upload
@MrMac51508 жыл бұрын
Nice video, excellent job. Crump is the type of leader we need today.
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+MrMac5150 Thank you MrMac. Jerry
@MrMac51508 жыл бұрын
Jerry Skinner Looking forward to your next video.
@KountryStateOfMind8 жыл бұрын
+MrMac5150 Vote for Trump then if you want strong leadership
@MrMac51508 жыл бұрын
swampmammytheone Strong borders.. Keep out anymore foreigners
@portugal5698 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Always thought this man was evil, but honestly, your video made me change my views towards the man as more of a tragic hero who initially intended to do good (AS HE DID PLENTY OF) and ended up corrupted by the influence of those around him. This man actually gives me “wise, nostalgicly remembered” grandfather vibes.
@richarddismore59018 жыл бұрын
Another Gem Jerry. Thank-you so much!
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Richard Dismore Thank you Richard. Jerry
@christophereaves8624 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Jerry Keep them coming
@JerrySkinner19434 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris. Jerry
@elizabethcantarell50944 жыл бұрын
People (some) could not write their own name but they sure learned to write "John Richmond" Epic!
@wolvesinwolvesltd8 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Cheers from the UK
@cynthialinaweaver774 жыл бұрын
Great story thank you
@guitarrlp69698 жыл бұрын
great vids, gool ole days
@PhillipHall014 жыл бұрын
Jerry I especially enjoyed this. My Great Grandfather was friends with Mr Crump. Actually he named one of his sons after Mr Crump. Dabney Crump Looney. When uncle Dab was born, Papa told him of his decision to name Uncle Dab after Mr Crump. Mr Crump showered the baby with gifts. Phillip Hall
@JerrySkinner19434 жыл бұрын
phillip did you go to school in Memphis?
@PhillipHall014 жыл бұрын
No, I was born in Memphis, grew up in DeSoto County.
@PhillipHall014 жыл бұрын
However Jerry, I spent a lot of time in Memphis. My Daddy was in IBM and their office was the 1st and 2nd floor of the tall building that sits on the corner of Court and Main. I can not remember the name of the building . There was a park there. I believe it was Court square. I could be mistaken. It was the park where Santa would sit each Christmas season and brother he knew your name when you walked up! Lol On Saturdays I would occasionally go to the office with my daddy. Sometimes we woluld be the only ones there being it was Saturday. One Saturday, in the sixties and being a very young boy. I noticed the streets were oddly quiet. Looking from the second floor window I could see many folks, a large group of folks coming slowly down the street. Actually they were coming up the street from South to North on Main. Carrying signs and singing. (We shall overcome) we shall overcome some day. I ask my daddy what was this about and he told me the people were marching for equal rights. Looking back, I wonder if I may be one of few kids who witnessed this first hand. 😊
@cocomaan5 жыл бұрын
Very cool video series! Crump was a crook, but an interesting crook.
@mariavandenelsen93103 жыл бұрын
Crump the opposite of Trump. Thank you Jerry for showing this man with caracter, empathy and a conscience. Guess what, he looks more happier than Trump. Maybe because they loved him for who he was and the good things he did.
@carleavesceo7094 жыл бұрын
He was in cahoots with Georgia Tan, Judge Camille Kelly with the illegal adoption that took place in Memphis Tennessee.
@timbarnett72034 жыл бұрын
Wow never knew Memphis of being a quiet town . Learn something new everyday
@33joiner7 жыл бұрын
Boss Crump new how to run the city to bad we don't have a man like him now. memphis is a sad town now with punks running it. have a uncle who was on the pd over 35 years when he retire he was just under the chief of police
@daniellebullman25774 жыл бұрын
You're crazy, Tennessee is a republican led deep red State
@LucasJWilikers4 жыл бұрын
Danielle Bullman Memphis city government is democrat like most major cities even in red states
@sonnyblack716 жыл бұрын
So many people from the great state of Mississippi?
@h20overdose4 жыл бұрын
Except their man protected Georgia Tann that’s why I will never respect this man he let that women steal children and my uncle killed one of there henchman when they came to take my family away for talking.
@swingrfd3 жыл бұрын
More people should be made aware of Georgia Tann's atrocities.
@victoriakennedy54535 жыл бұрын
These are my kinfolk 😊
@calwianka5 жыл бұрын
Jerry these are superlative videos! Keep up the great work. Do you do interviews?
@robertgiles91247 жыл бұрын
That's not what you call a headstone; it's an obelisk memorial.
@patriciafreeman29863 жыл бұрын
You’re so good at what you do.Keep up the good work 👍
@33joiner7 жыл бұрын
overton was a old memphis family and in west tn some of the first people in west tn
@gomphrena-beautifulflower-80435 жыл бұрын
33joiner • Surely there is good history there. Overton Square, Overton Park/Zoo, Overton H.S.(well, that may be in Nashville, but still!) I’d like to know more about these families, myself.
@stoveboltlvr37987 жыл бұрын
Maybe the inspiration for Boss Hogg?
@johnellington70575 жыл бұрын
How About doing a video on John Christmas McLemore one of the lesser known founders of Memphis.
@daniellebullman25774 жыл бұрын
And John overton too
@jasoncrump18864 жыл бұрын
Boss Crump in da house.
@1954crc Жыл бұрын
Interesting video about a person I never heard of.
@portugal56985 ай бұрын
My guy became Vince McMahon and turned the role of “Mayor of Memphis,” into the WWE World Championship, holding record w/ most reigns 😂
@johnlawson5308Ай бұрын
Good Show
@elizabethcantarell50944 жыл бұрын
Very interesting story. I think a man to be admired for he was wise. How fitting for the City of Memphis to erect a monument of thanks. Great job Jerry I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
@RichardMilhousNixon-uo8ws5 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the background song ?
@rickgreen6268 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry
@JerrySkinner19438 жыл бұрын
+Rick Green Thank you Rick for watching. Jerry
@Farrah3002 жыл бұрын
N.J. Ford's grandson is none other than former Congressman Harold Ford Jr.
@JerrySkinner19432 жыл бұрын
You are so correct. Jerry
@Farrah3002 жыл бұрын
@@JerrySkinner1943 I must confess that I looked that one up. When you mentioned the Ford family of Tennessee politics, Congressman Ford immediately came to mind. So, on a hunch, I looked it up on the internet, an there it was. I truly love your channel as I have learned so much about some interesting people, even those that I had never heard of prior to your channel.
@edmcguire61332 жыл бұрын
Any way we can get a video presentation on the Ford Family of Memphis?
@DrewSohl5 жыл бұрын
Interesting fella,Crump was good for Memphis.Did his 3 sons amount to anything?
@triggstreetphilltriggstree86385 жыл бұрын
Their all on heroin
@jimmyroberts7244 Жыл бұрын
WOW, Memphis used to be a nice place!
@jimmyp91055 жыл бұрын
Watched a different video about how he was complicit in thw adoption scandle.
@austriagermany57314 жыл бұрын
Memphis beautiful town
@jennyfranklin5143 жыл бұрын
Boy. Boss Crump would roll over in his grave if he saw Memphis nowadays.
@t.j.m39875 жыл бұрын
Memphis was in sad shape when I visited😢
@daniellebullman25774 жыл бұрын
I grew up around Memphis in the 80's, was a great city back then
@reedhryals70075 жыл бұрын
He did a lot of good for Memphis.
@alfonzoholmes92754 жыл бұрын
No mention of the 1929 riots in Memphis ..wow
@AdrianBroadnax7 жыл бұрын
Sadly, our fair city has been in a steady decline for quite some time.
@1950484 жыл бұрын
With leaders like this guy, I can understand why you would feel this way.
@rogercook82772 жыл бұрын
For years I thought that E.H. Crump Stadium belong to Central High School, only to find out later that wasn't true. Once the Liberty Bowl Stadium was built, Memphis State started playing there games there. So when Crump came in the stadium everyone was expected to clap? The hell I would. Oh, I forgot, my people were not allowed to come to the game. SMH 9/29/2021
@villanovakid845 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on Leander Perez.
@decker52822 күн бұрын
I can't decide if he was good for Tennessee or just incredibly corrupt. Probably a little of both
@figracula18 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Did his children ever go into politics? Maybe his grandchildren?
@kimberlythornton35627 ай бұрын
Can you do one on how Evil Crump really was. You to include what he did to Robert R Church Sr. If he was that mean to Church he had to do all kinds of things to others also.
@grantwalker90596 жыл бұрын
Generally, Ive come to enjoy many of Mr. Skinners well researched documentaries, but this is an odd one... I find it interesting that the title of this video is titled "American Dictators: E. H. Crump". Benign Dictator ? Followed by a genteel and "charming" description of this man who used every dirty lowdown trick to maintain an iron fist over the naive and craven people of Memphis. Has anyone else noticed how Mr. Skinner failed to mention Crump was a hardened Democrat. The North, led by Republicans, defeated the southern Democrats during the Civil War. The South harbored a deep hatred for the Republicans and the North and still practiced racial discrimination and mob lynchings for decades. The South's hatred for the North was such that they would have voted for Satan himself if he ran as a Democrat. But now the times have changed, and Southerners are a different people who have come to see the light, and most of whom are now freedom loving Republican conservatives, who no longer are slaves waiting for public handouts from the corrupt Democratic machine. As the Bible says about bad times: "...and it came to pass..."; it didn't come to stay. Yes, Mr Skinner, old times die hard, but thank God they do die ! Just like benign old man Crump did.
@thomaswatson17395 жыл бұрын
You missed a great deal of opportunities for this series. There’s a lot more people you could do.
@almeggs32473 жыл бұрын
This man needs to return and clean up the entire country! Start with DC!
@litoneup7 жыл бұрын
I thought he family was connected to the Athens vote revolt.