Eugene Bullard, The Black Swallow of Death
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- The History Guy remembers one of America's forgotten sons, Eugene Bullard, the Black Swallow of Death. He served with distinction in both World War I and II. Generally considered to be the world's first black fighter pilot, his life is history that deserves to be remembered.
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Dear God I love your channel! Can you please do an episode on Henry Ossian Flipper, the first black man to graduate West Point. He is a forgotten soul in American history and most worthy of being remembered.
What a bloody hero he was. His life is worthy of a movie or mini-series in an effort to get the story out to the world. Great job France in your recognition of this marvelous man.
the tuskeegee airmen movie covers some of the story.
So they can see a real American Indian the storybook wooden much up to the claims
He was BLOODY?!? Was that from a war injury. Or did he come home-a-drinkin' with lovin' on his mind??? LOL
His story is out in the world.
You want more simply make a movie or write a book.
A truly great man that all people should look up to and praise his actions. May God bless this man.
I read his biography in, or about 1980. What impressed me was what he had painted on the airplane he flew for the French.
" We all bleed Red".
His life story should be suggested reading for all in a US Military Academy if it is not already.
rancid pitts
Hell no!!! His life, should be required reading.
Thank you for that profound detail. :_(
It seems like an injustice that we have not all heard about him. (This was the first I had heard.)
It should be required reading for some of our many college students who know the works of Stalin, Marx, Lenin, and Trotsky but no knowledge of people who not only gave all for this country ; but they truly loved what this country has always tried to be.
@@someguythatlookslikeme8306 Agreed. Well said.
I've never heard of him until today. Thank you.
He only told half the story there is a lot more. He served in WW 1 but his service in WW 2 was more important. Because of what he knew who he knew we were inspired to build the atom bomb before the Germans.. Robert Oppenheimer the guy in charge of building the atom bomb would have regular meetings with him. In fact the FBI treated him just like Tesla for years. During the war and after. Because of what he knew; we rushed to build the atom bomb.
@@thomasvanhorne4796 I got to read up on him more.
A great man indeed
Not surprised He's probably one of the greatest solders who ever lived but alas he was born in America when racism was in full affect.
@@ROYALP100 , it's in full effect now. Racism has never left the building!
I served in the Air Force as a black man and got a swallow tail with a French banner saying on it “ Petit a petit L oiseau fait son nid “ in honor of the BSOD
Meaning every little bit helps.
Literal meaning: Little by little, the bird builds its nest. Eugene Bullard still got to where he was going and is an absolute unit and inspiration. Helps me persevere 24/7 365
Pro boxer. Infantry war hero with severe combat wounds on multiple occasions. Combat pilot with dozens of combat mission (at a time when the life expectancy of combat pilots was measured in weeks). Served in infantry combat in two world wars. Gathered intelligence in his own night club. Spoke multiple languages. Eddie Rickenbacker was a bad ass. Bullard was unbelievable.
The unspoken legend
Merci Beaucoup!
Truly in the category of "Most Interesting Man in the World".
He may have inspired Screamin Jay Hawkins to try boxing...And become champ on the side.
He deserves nothing less than a movie . Reality is often more interesting than fiction .
vincent Lefebvre
Especially forgotten reality because of skin color.
He was a character in the movie Flyboys
@@MrBoxertwin Yep, he is in Flyboys. Not a great warmovie, but ok drama and adventure. I recommend to everyone interested about it.
vincent Lefebvre something even more important and of higher-value will be a monument and a building named after him in France.. 💯
I worked in Hollywood in the entertainment industry for many years. 20 years ago Iwas working on a television show on the 20 Century Fox lot. . A couple of my co-workers ran a small production company that had secured the rights to this story. It's apparent they were unsuccessful but at the very least somebody has tried to turn the story into a movie
This is the first time i heard the amazing story of Bullard. As a black American, it is such a powerful lesson. I feel such pride! Thank you! I live in a neighorhood that is virtually all white. I am 57. A neighbor gingerly told me i was the "first one" in the neighborhood. As a young adult i was told i was "one of the good ones". I say this because i was being judged by the color of my skin. Bullard, one of the most amazing, brave, fearless people i have ever heard of, was judged and pigeonholed by Americans. How wonderful the Europeans recognized him as the war hero that he was. I wonder if this is in any history books? Thank you for the the important history you share. You are a treasure!
His character is aptly played in the movie "Flyboys"
Dear Sir: Yes. There is a book that is required reading for all USAF enlisted personnel: the USAF Promotion Fitness Manual. In order to test for promotion, which happens once a year, you have to prepare for it by reading the book. In it, there's a chapter on USAF history, which includes history on the US Army Air Force, the US Army Air Corps, and the US Army Air Service, and the US Army Signal Corps, which were all predecessors of the USAF. There is a very good section in there on Eugene Bullard, what he did and what he did to overcome the prejudice and discrimination of the time that he was living in. It's a good read, if you have the time and it's very inspiring.
not the Europeans, but the French. Europe is not a country, and the French will never be European.
He was a french foreign legionnaire.
@@Happy_Culteurfrench will be never europeans ? So where is France ?
It's a damn shame Hollywood hasn't told this great man's story.
1. Let Spike Lee do it
2. If produced, black people had BETTER see it iin droves.
@@liecrusher3506 yep and yep
@Lando Calrissian SOMEONE needs to do the following movies:
1. Nat Turner
2. Mau mau
3. Haitian revolution
@Lando Calrissian But...thats not heroic.... That was Murder.....?
Hollywood does not like to tell stories about WWI. You almost never see WWI in Hollywood movies.
Bullard's pilot's license is on display at the the NCO Heritage Center at Gunter AFS in Alabama. An amazing man.
Wow, this man was more than a hero. Thank you for sharing this inspiring story. 🙏🏾
Damn straight. I hate that such people were so badly mistreated. It is a dark mark on the country that so values freedom, that we have treated a segment of our population so unjustly. It is worse that such unjust treatment continues, though we continue to improve, we can never pay these people back.
zislec, because of an injury I had as a child,, thus not being allowed to serve, I have a great deal of respect for our military. This story brought a tear to my eye & buddy, I want you to know I am a real man. This fellow was a true hero. It sounds like he was never bitter at the way he was passed over. Disappointed I am sure, but not bitter. THAT is a man. He should be respected for both his bravery & standing above the bigotry. He kinda reminds me of an old friend, Joe B. Scott. He was a black fellow. Loved to play baseball. Never allowed to play in the "big leagues" because of his race. Never bitter. I have his autographed Memphis Red Sox picture. I used to go to church with him.
@@erictaylor5462 Hence the continuing episodes of Reparations payments from slave days. While it may be shameful, most honorable folks of Color understand that on earth there are Judges, but, he whom judges righteously is not there. And still they trust him.
@@anonimous2451 "Continuing episodes of reparations?" Your use of "people of Color" makes you look extremely ignorant and racist. My grand parents used the term "Colored" but they grew up in the late teen to early 20's.
I grew up in the 1970's and 80's so I prefer "black" and frankly I dislike the term "African-American" because it seems to imply Black US Citizens as "not real" Americans.
Just look at the prevalence of "Pluto is still a planet." No one said it wasn't a planet, "Dwarf planet" is just a sort of planet, like Gas Giant or Terrestrial. Clearly people tend to think a "dwarf planet" is not a real planet.
As to the reparation you mentioned; slavery was outlawed in the US in 1865, so no one alive today was never held as a legal slave in the US, so no one alive today is entitled to reparations related to slavery, and the government has not paid any reparations in well over 100 years. Granted, Black American interest groups have been trying to sue for reparations, but as these suits have no merit, they keep getting thrown out.
@@erictaylor5462 You sure an an opinionated asshole that's for sure. Judging someone you do not know based on a comment is asinine, mostly like everything you said, Grow Up child. What you prefer is called a personal preference which does not make anyone else's comment inflammatory. It just triggered YOU. Seems to me you are still on Pluto or some other alternate world cause you a nucking futz.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. It touched my heart deeply. I had tears. His family needs to be located and honored on his behalf.
honor's my bro. from R.B.Bullard
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Sooo, go to Haiti and find them
www.cnn.com/2019/10/09/us/first-black-fighter-pilot-statue-trnd/index.html
@Ron no he was an American pilot in the movie.
France: decorated war hero
USA: elevator operator
Speaks volumes...
His loyalty and love for america confuses me - america scorned and detested Bullard, and others who look like him. How do you love something that offers you contempt in return? Nonetheless, Mr Bullard was a hero, and he had great courage and strength.
@@steemdup its called Stockholm's syndrome.
@Elvis Williams what is so wrong with HONEST WORK? I don't care what I would have to do to support my loved ones..(BTW -both White and black boys shined shoes...)
He Loved and fought for France...He should have stayed in France where he was honored as a hero... Why come back to a place he did not want or love our lifestyle...
@@steemdup Then why return?
This is one of the greatest forgotten stories you have ever made. Thank you so much for telling it.
Yes, i second that....
Yup
Yes I agree with that.
I think often Americans do not realize how unique their particular system of racism has been. They assume that Europe thought much the same way that Americans did about race. Certainly there was racism in Europe. But NOTHING was nearly as bad as AMERICAN RACISM. Even other White people across the ocean were not like terrible Americans. This is something that rarely sinks in when trying to defend and dismiss American racism, even to this day.
Please tell the story of the former black slave who joined the British army.Retired to Oakisland,Found millions in silver,and becane one of the richest men in Scandinavia. In the 1800's
Getting all teary eyed. A Red Tail before there were Red Tails.
He was such an amazing fellow. Not only was he so courageous in his service, but he was so humble in his interview on the Today show, and sincerely bore no grudge. How many people could do that?
The History Guy: Five Minutes of History I noticed his calm demeanor in the interview, I was impressed. There were 2 biographies on Kindle, do you know which is the better?
Exactly! A lone trailblazer!
I doubt any of the Tuskegee airmen had any knowledge of him.
@@kevintucker3354 not really the point.
The Black Samurai , Bass Reeves , The Black Swallow of Death - where are the movies ?
The talk about the black samurai and Morgan Freeman might be cast Bass Reeves
No movie for Bass Reeves, but Timeless had an episode featuring him.
They are making a movie about The Black samurai. Chadwick Boseman is playing him.
The lone ranger series from the fifties, sixties, was based on Bass Reeves. There is a statue in his honor, in ft Smith, Arkansas, but they wouldn't even serve him in the restaurants back in the day because he was black. He was a us Marshall, could shoot ambidextrously, never missing, n always got his man. . . Marsha.
HBO's new The Watchmen series highlights Bass Reeves as a hero, although not near enough attention is given him.
Every American enlisted Air Force airman knows about the first American Black pilot and his uniform resides at the USAF museum at Dayton Ohio.
@Lee Francis I will send you my picture I'm a black officer.
@Rico Exactly.
@Lee Francis are you trying to be insulting?
Lee Francis Visit any Historically Black College/University’s ROTC during their Commissioning ceremony. You’ll find your “unicorn” there.
Lee Francis you ding a ling the sergeant major of the United States Marines that retired a couple of days ago was black
amazing story. there needs to be a movie.
There is one, sorta. It's tile is "Flyboys." It came out in 2006. It only gives you a little of the man, but its better than nothing.
Yup, there should be.
Denzel Washington for Mr. Bullard.
agree!! Wonder how that could be made to happen?
There is a movie with the character playing him. I can't remember the name of it.
Wow... I stand very, very humble...
Likewise.....
Couldn't say it better than you did.
Hard to imagine all that courage wrapped up in one person. It should inspire us all. Just noted down thread it obviously doesn't.
Yup
jsfbr: very beautiful stated.
We were told of this great man and others at school in England in the 1960s.
they don't teach about black heroes in the school system in the USA. racism is even ingrained in the school system.
@@janethefriend-awakened33 I'm in the UK too and we learned about him when I was at school in the 90'S.The American educational system is in desperate need of modernisation.
@@Lilly-ud6qs not modernization, it needs new blood. Out with the same old racists and in with some new blood. Every so often the system needs a strong jolt. I would have done with that belated medal what Ali did with his gold medal. Deep six that crap. Don't believe in giving dead men medals when they should have received them while they were alive. If I'm not around, I don't need it.
@@janethefriend-awakened33 you're so woke...now go back to sleep.
@@SR-fb7yp you creatures disgust me
WOW! How many more Eugene Bullard, does history keep secret. These are the people that need to be known. Thank you for sharing.
My lord, what an amazing story! Tears abound, very touched! Thank God for this man, his memory, and the testament his life gives to all who have the pleasure to know it.
One hell of a HERO. Rest In Peace.
@Daryl Strawberry most good Americans want peace and harmony...No one I know wants to live in an UGLY DESTROYED SOCIETY(See Baltimore) I totally agree with your statement... It's sad but true...(except I don't feel guilt, nor does anyone else I know feel guilt for not wanting to live with animals that don't even care about themselves..)
I had never heard of this incredible human being. Kudos to you sir!
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It would have been nice to have honored him on a postage stamp.
At least France did Honour him.
Steve Pettersen they probably did, in France!
It's not too late.
That man had no equal....Eugene Bullard , remember that name and his sacrifice
Rkk O'Tilley .. Lot's of history of all races being hero's. Sorry but I think John Wayne would scold you for using his face.
Cynthia Gonzales
John Wayne probably wasn’t the racist you think he was...
@Cynthia Gonzales John Wayne was a coward who dodged service while other fellow actors fought in ww2. He was not worth of kissing the boots of heroes like Eugene Bullard.
Muhammad Brown ...Dayum takin a day off from anti-American protests ?...No gay pride parades today?...John Wayne never dodged shit , I take offense of your ignorance at him
There was a Portuguese guy who they called the million man soldier.
You can't say he had no equal but you can say he was one of the best.
What a man.
We need more of that type of guy.
casualobserver77 there are.. They are just not recognized due to the color of their skin, andd that's the sad moral point of past history..
You have many but again they refused to be recognized because of the hatred and the racism that follow my people no matter where they go
That was bloody cool! A man not asking for recognition or valor. Earned it with out chancing it braved it with out intent deserved it with out choice no greater thing that a man an do for a society shunned to him with un remorseful knowledge meant. You are an embarrassment to those who think them selves better then you. I bend a knee for the Good fight you have fought and for the unconditional courage you showed I am honored for having learned of you.
May the halls of heaven be your peace
Any my my LORRD keep you and show you to me that we may speak of things not of this. Good earth.
With love and most respect
Robert Maule...
Thank you, Mr.. Eugene Bullard, a real hero, yet a very humble man.✌❤ REST IN PARADISE ❤🙏
I learned about this hero while serving in the USAF, BUT ONLY THAT HE WAS THE FIRST BLACK PILOT. Never new anything else about his heroics. Seems some history was left out. Glad to FINALY learn who this man was. Thx
I was impressed at the point of surviving both the Somme and Verdun. He was a real-life Clive Cussler hero, and more.
Dirk Pitt had npthing on him. Rest In Peace My Brother.
The history an heroics of a black man is always left out....
Look at the documentary of Hubert F. Julian, The Black Eagle of Harlem, by Billy Tooma....who was also my father
Thank you for your service.
definitely worth making a movie from this story. he exemplifies bravery and dedication to the highest degree transcending race or creed.
I think the black pilot in *Flyboys* is partially based on this guy.
Jefferson, that's a great idea!
JEFFERSON, I agree this would be a great film So sad that the country he loved so much took years to come around and honor him.
Hollywood don't like stories where the USA aren't the good country.
@@ehrldawg u r right ..he was
Amazing story. I enjoy your posts? Very interesting and uplifting to my 83 years old spirit.
Thank you for this wonderful piece of history. I truly love history and being a Black American, I especially love Black history. And I am grateful for people like you who go and research history to bring us these great stories.
I bow,
Under the weight....
Of knowing I could not be as strong and humble as this Great Man.
Exactly the reason why such people deserve to be remembered. Their character sets a bar that one can aspire for and look to as a role model regarding aspects where we see opportunity for self growth. Seems to be an ideal role model based on this video.
Knut Der Große - neither could I man, neither could I
It took 8 minutes and 41 seconds to learn something new. Thank you History Guy. We shouldn't forget history. Keep them coming.
That was so poignant and painful to watch. Thank you History Guy, some history truly does deserve to be remembered.
Every time I hear one of your stories I think it is the best of your arsenal. Then I hear another and know I was wrong. And likely will be again. This man was fascinating and, in particular, I was struck by his defining the difference between his love for America versus France. If more people only understood that love is love even when different, they might be surprised by what they have been missing.
As a Pilot myself, the story you’ve told of Mr. Boulard is fascinating to me. He was an incredibly talented man and a true hero. What a shame how we used to be. Racism is a part of our history that’s taken too long to be rid of.
In the photo with his squadron everyone is looking at the camera but he’s standing stoic and looking off into the distance.
Great job Professor
Noticed that too. Made me sad.
Shawn McCrary - Used to be? Have you forgotten who is in your White House right now and what he represents? If you continue to blind yourselves to such an endemic problem, you will never grow up.
That pose was very common for that period. Don't feel sad. Those people are long dead. Rejoice in the Truth that what was true then is true NOW! . #blacklivesmatter
GLENN...look at Civil War photos, almost none of the subjects look AT the camera.
I had not noticed that. He was cool before cool was a thing. ✌
Wow...History Guy. This almost made me cry. I so wish that this man was held up as a hero...that his struggles with racism...real racism... and his eventual triumph over them were remembered more too. Thanks for doing your job so eloquently. Great vid...and thanks Lt. Bullard for your service and strength sir.
Amen brother
I was told by my Great Aunt that we are related to Eugene; my family also coming from Columbus, GA.
I am on a hunt to prove whether it’s true or not.
Stolen Valor! It’s not true.
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McCall Jones III
I just found out this year that my paternal grandmother was related to him... thru Ancestry....
Michael Who knows?
Lisa Hardy Wow! Let’s see what we can find!
You can find me via Facebook or via mjonesiii@me.com
I am on ancestry as well. Let’s see if we are connected. Thx!
Thank you, this is very important and timely....very much appreciated
Remember his mother was Indian
@@cowquinta3638 so what?
What an amazing, strong,smart Man. God Bless you Sir Knight Bullard.
He was not KNIGHTED...(TOTALLY DIFFERENT AND ACCREDITED HONOR)
@@lylerodriguez9415 Why the caps?
@@hlcepeda Why NOT the caps?
Love this. Needs to be a documentary on his life.
A movie.
THERE ARE SO MANY BLACK PATRIOTS. SO MANY HEROS.
SO MANY!!!!
What a great story to be told on the big screen. A true American hero that had served honorably in France and received the accolades he deserve. Great job France! I first heard of Eugene Bullard while studying for promotion in the USAF.
A French hero! The United States disowned him, while France took him in and celebrated him. He felt more French than American. So may he rest not as a child of America but rather as a child of France!
Awesome! Thank you for teaching us true history! What a magnificent man and hero!
I was vaguely familiar with his story. Now it is much more clear. I find myself deeply upset all over again by the injustice of it...
Well done sir!
Don't worry, the truth always comes out. Greatness cannot be hidden forever
Ghrey the past is the past. Stop having white guilt.
He was represented in the WWI movie 'Flyboys', as the character Eugene Skinner, played by Abdul Salis...
The movie had a dubious connection to history...
The History Guy: Five Minutes of History it's Hollywood history, so dubious, at best
The History Guy What a succinct observation.
Served in the USAF 23 years. Stationed Elmendorf AFB late 90s. Lived in base housing on Bullard St. I knew of this man from the manual I studied for promotion which included Air Force History. Mainly that he was the first Black Fighter Pilot.
Thank you for for going so much further in focus on his dignity, honor and courage.
Thank you for your excellent delivery without the hype and bias and sensationalism. I learned and was inspired more in 8 minutes than any Hollywood dramamentary could ever deliver.
This brought tears to my eyes. I've never known of this, and my step father was
an American history professor (Bernard Mayo) at UVa. So happy to watch it.
And because of the History Guy bringing forth the knowledge of Mr. Bullard his life will always be remembered.
Thanks for helping us remember.
This would make a great mini-series! A mere movie couldn't cover all the fascinating details.
This was a remarkable man about whom a film should be made to teach young people what it takes to be a Hero.
Thanks for the great post about our heroic and humble Military Servicemen. Sounds a similar to the story of the Fighter Group my father "Myron Wilson" was in, "The 332nd", aka the Red Tails aka The Tuskegee Airmen. Many of Myrons close friends didn't even know he was a former WWII fighter pilot because he was so humble about it.
I find that is common among WWII vets.
Thank you for your fathers service. We are deeply grateful for his, and ALL of his fellow service men, and women.
can't find the right words to honour such a man.
Another amazing, little known, story about the black man's condition in America.
This channel is my self-proclaimed, required viewing, for me, on a regular basis. It's all about knowledge and education.
What you can learn from little tidbits of history.
This has become a nightly tradition for me. This is the only "television" I watch.
What a shame for the US...thank you for the wonderful story
God Bless this Incredible Hero who Never Stopped Loving his Country of Birth. RACISM in all its forms is the WORST of human offerings!
Can someone write their congressman/woman and get a statue or something approriate for this gentleman. I live in France. This fellow ALSO DESERVES A MOVIE. What courage in the double sense of the word, one in face of the enemy and two to keep on fighting for people too stupid and racist(which is stupidity,) to honor and appreciate him...RIP Mr. Bullard...rr Normandy, Fra
Richard Rider Watch FlyBoys....... well they can make another movie about him.
A hero with great tenacity and character! An important figure! A knight of the legion of honor! He loved his country despite how he was treated. A final acknowledgement of his great heroism being recognized and promoted to LT in the US Air Corps. Thanks for sharing this.
🤦🏾♂️It's truly shocking how many people in this comment section didn't know this man.
I'm from Louisiana, where culture is thick and important. Because of his French heritage I was told about him.
Sad story is he really wasn't the only one.
Smh. America will always hate us.
At least we aren't being hanged anymore. 🤗
Much love for telling more people about this guy.💯
They hate "US" because we're Creole...that's the only"Us" I know...robbed of an identity and all glory forgotten.
As a white American I dont hate you. I'm in 318.
That wasn’t “America.” That was the Democrat Party led by the racist tyrant Woodrow Wilson. The Democrats hate you. They did then. They do now.
@@desylid5915 Then Im sure you'll support renaming one of the U.S. mlitary bases named after racist Confederate traitors in favor of this genuine hero right?
I don’t want anything named after racist Democrats
Eugene Bullard really deserves the Medal of Honor in my opinion. What a great American Patriot and Hero.
He would certainly be considered though he didn't directly serve for the US Armed Forces and thus doesn't qualify for the medal. All because it was still a darker time when only white pilots were allowed to serve. This is why his awards are from France, as he served the allies via France. A great man and indeed a great American Patriot and Hero.
@@aliceshaw8265 The French at times were the largest military power and were pioneers in firearms/ammunition(including powders)/tanks among other things. I understand your sentiment though regarding military failures. I would hope one could rely on one's statements as 'evidence', but I can appreciate your take on that as well. I'm fairly sure it wasn't as rosey as some unconditional 100% contentment with the state of affairs in the USA, though it was always improving.
Talk about a Great Man wow
This goes to show that no matter how accomplished we become, we will be overlooked. Especially in America, where it never truly fought for us.
It may not be much comfort, but I regard the famed Red-Tails of World War 2 to be some of America's greatest flying heroes. The legacy of bravery and sacrifice they left behind can and should be an inspiration to all Americans. Since my grandfather was a test pilot of that era, I have a bit more connection to World War 2 aviation than World War 1.
It is my hope that the generations of my child and her children will have the good fortune to hear about the people & events overlooked in the 20th century because of prejudice and hatred. The internet is a treasure of information, and I see that our children are already able to find better music than the bland, corporate pop that has been force-fed to America for decades.
true, true, true. racism is embedded in everything here.
I mean he served in France, not in the US. There is no real reason why he should be recognised there.
When I was coming up, in the 60s, my grandfather's household had a couple books on Negro History and Negro Cowboys. My point is that perhaps it is perhaps we as individual Americans have some responsibility for holding on to our history as well. We can't keep blaming "America" for everything.
Accidentally learned about him touring the aviation museum in DC, decided to pick up a copy of his autobiography and it was AMAZING.
wow, thank you! I had no idea.
What a shame "we" didn't recognize him for his outstanding achievements. That's a true American.
Allan The more you know🤠🤓
Thank you for this awesome account of a 'hidden' hero. Kudos to France for acknowledging what America brushed aside !!!
The sign of wisdom is to acknowledge one's mistakes and learn from them. To deny that racism exists and that people who have earned honors were denied them makes you just as delusional and wrong as idiots who claim enforcement of immigration laws is evil and that Israel is the equivalent of the third reich. Don't stoop to the libtards level by denying the obvious truth. Give Eugen Bullard and Henry Johnson and all the other heroes who were ignored because of race the credit they deserve. Now actors and athletes who think because they are overpaid that this makes their opinions intelligent, they are the ones who should be ignored. Kaepernick, Deniro, Whoopi, ect.
Oh yeah...yay France. The nation that was fighting to keep its foot on the throat of its colonies even into the fifties.
@@AGTtactical there wasn't segregation in the colonies !! the colonies were part of the french empire !
@@roms4154 Relax Francis. Go get an education...it is "the colonies were"...
@@AGTtactical where you from ?
This was a beautiful documentary. happy that someone found him important enough to speak of. Thank you.
Thumbs down is the thinking that is wrong with this country... it is amazing how many people will view this and still hate... thanks for sharing history guy... hopefully a Steven Spielberg or Tom Hanks could make a movie about him...
Just discovered your channel the other day and I have literally been binge watching ever since! This was an exceptional episode. Very telling and very moving. Thank you for all of your hard work in presenting these videos.
How sad. What a great man.
You do our society a great service by teaching us the stories of truly great heroes we often never heard of otherwise.
That was an absolutely beautiful story. I truly appreciate you keeping history alive. Thank you.
I am not a fan of the French but in regards to Eugene Bullard, honoring his service and burying him with Full Military Honors showed true class and a long memory. That is how any veteran, let alone the most decorated soldier of any war should be remembered for their service.
FlyRiverFly The French are way better than the USA, just look at their standard of living including free healthcare.
@@jenniferholden9397 Jennifer, while I would never wish socialism on anyone, I hope you get to live your dream life in France.
Frenchmen are the best! cultured and waay kinder compared to americans
Thanks unfortunatley our government doesn't feel the same way as well as the top yes men in the Armed Services.
@@muurisoras5878 As as a black American i feel a shame that i don't know much about my history,but I'm learning more and more ever day
This story brings a tear
I want to meet this hero when I die and tell him that America finally aknowledged his heroism and honored him greatly in books and history and that he is known as an unequivocally heroic individual world wide. Then I'll find a hat so I can take it off every time I'm near him. R.I.P. Black Swallow of Honor.
No mere words can describe the emotional affect of this man's great story. We need men like him today teaching how to live life well. I too am humbled.
What kind of jerks put thumbs down on actual history?
Hehe, I'm thinking maybe some salty Germans. 😄
Mr. Denton the same type that runs the country
An amazing history, too.
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1% of people.
At a time in America's history, when far lesser accomplished men hate others for far fewer reasons, it's inspiring to see a man like this man who did not follow down the road that leads so many to fear, hate and ultimately act against others.
This was for me the utmost fantastic history lesson. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the history update. I read about Mr Bullard years ago, but you moved me to tears in the way you told his story. I❤️it👍
what a man....to end up operating an elevator...oh the injustice of it ! but he seemed to be able to turn the other cheek so to speak....a model citizen of the world who we should all look up to...what a man .
Turn the other cheak? He had no other choice but to. That should break any one who feels, break ones heart.
His compelling life deserves to be more widely known. I am thankful of finding about his history. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing I have a BA in History and never heard of him while listening to lectures on Verdun and such. The educational system reflects the America that leaves out important details and historical facts.
Beautiful story of a beautiful human being. Many Blessings to you sir for you are a great human being.
He's famous to me now, I can't forget such a story, thank you!
One of your best episodes!
Thanx so much for the opportunity to know this story. Never a better time to share it.
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I guess he wouldn't or Couldn't considered a True Patriot. So Sad what real men and so many others had to endure just to be considered human..... Thanks History Guy for dropping real FACTS OF ENLIGHTENMENT ON US....
Depends on how the terminology is used. He was American and fought for the Allies to preserve and extend the freedoms that they stand for. He was certainly a true American Patriot/Allied Patriot, even if he served via France through the conflict.
@Djomo Khanasante Trump and his despicables are deeply deplorable, but we should not join Trump in hatred and prejudice. The Hutus and the Tutsis are an example of hating the "other," to the point of mass murder, despite being of the same "race," just as the Nazi Germans hated Jews, despite their many similarities.
To paraphrase Martin Luther King, people should be judged by their character, not their appearance. I'm a white American man, with a little native American ancestry, which is not apparent from my appearance, and I sympathize with the victims of hatred and prejudice, whatever their race, sexual identity, or creed.
The foundation of real morality is empathy, not a list of rules handed down by some alleged authority. Many humans can empathize even with animals, so we should be able to empathize with each other.
He was a patriot of France... You must give credit where it is due...
@ just because you consider us that do not agree with your politics deplorable, It makes us NO LESS PATRIOTIC! If anything, it makes us more so...Your thought process is what is divisive...This article was about honoring someone NOT politics...
@ The true foundation of morality is Christianity...You can have empathy for serial killer, and yet not want to relate with him.
Would've enjoyed listening to him tell about his story...had a uncle who fought in ww11 and Korea...nothing can replace hearing history from someone who was there sounds like a great man
That was absolutely beautiful and heart breaking. I'm honored to know apart of this man's story. Thank you sir.
Another really good video.
Thank you History Guy!
Keep in mind the Eugene was also part Native American. His is an incredible story. He is a man truly deserving of honor and respect.
It is unfortunate that more stories like Eugene's are not part of our traditional education system. We don't learn about folks like Bet Freeman, Deborah, Gannett, James Armistead Lafayette, James Beckwourth, Louis Sockalexis, Mary Edwards Walker, Earnest Evans, Woodrow Keeble, Ely Parker, Stand Waite, or Jack Wilson. American history is so much more than what we are taught. American history one of the most diverse histories in the world (given how short and compressed that historical time frame is in the context of the rest of the world) and should be remembered as such.
@ The History Guy: From one History nerd to another, keep up the good work!
When I read bashing comments about France it makes me so angry . Pure hypocrisy . Do people realise how France has been fair and honest towards this man ? France lost more men in this war than the US in their entire military history . But you still have people despising France for totally dishonest reasons . We must remember this fascinating man who went through terrible periods with incredible heroism .
vincent Lefebvre WHAT French bashing? I've no doubt read thousands of comments, and there's always a few idiots...but I don't seem to recall any bashing in numbers to comment on like you have.
I will mention[humorously] that it's said that all the French military victories after Napoleon can be written on the inside of a matchbook...but beyond that I seriously don't see any "bashing" out of the ordinary inescapable idiot or two. C'est la vie.
@@THE-HammerMan Crimean war ? Austro-France war ? Major french victories against powerful nations .
vincent Lefebvre And both wouldn't fill 1/2 a matchbook!
C'mon, man, laugh & move on.
I myself am not knocking you or France...But some of the resons could be for really bad things the French have done. One such example is: WW2, The way your citizens betrayed most of your Jews into the hands of those stinking Nazi's is one for starters.
@@captainarcher2Your jews ? What do you mean ? I am not even french by the way . French as you should perhaps know is an international language and is spoken outside of France . Also it is in France that were the best organised partisans groups , thanks to Jean Moulin and De Gaulle . Don't talk to me about Yugoslavia . It was total chaos over there . France had by far the largest population to be occupied by nazi Germany . You always have traitors everywhere btw .
I clicked on this title thinking about plagues, got confused and pulled into World War I, then welcome the story of Eugene Bullard. Thank-you History Guy
Thanks for the history of a patriot of the US and France. Ive read about an Aussie sniper in WW1 with some similarities. His name is Billy Sing and maybe your followers might like to hear his story
What a brave and courageous “MAN”!!!!!. I take my “ hat” off and salute him. Thx “ History Guy” for informing me.
This type of thing rankles me. A man shows the utmost in mortal determination, courage, and self-sacrifice, and how does Uncle Sam reward him? I really feel that you should take a high school history book and add stories like this to the text where appropriate. There are many stories like this one that need to be remembered.
Beautiful, brilliant and extremely moving. Thank you. The battle of Bamber Bridge is another story that deserves not to be forgotten.
My dad was in World War II and he used to tell us stories about when he was stationed in France and he said he got treated with respect over there and I asked my dad why didn't you stay over there he had no answer he was blinded in Japan when he came back to America one hundred percent disabled he had to fight for years to receive disability payments this country stinks
Typical attitude from you go back to the caves of Europe
@Robot dog it's always funny when people thinks about THEYR country is the best. best in what????