The Story of Ona Judge - George Washington's Runaway Slave
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2024
- Ona Judge was born into the misery of slavery on George Washington's Mt. Vernon Plantation. After being called to serve as Martha Washington's personal servant, she traveled with the Washingtons to Philadelphia to work in the first President's house. When circumstances became too unbearable, she ran away to the north. The Washingtons tried to recapture her several times. Would Ona be able to avoid them and remain free?
Thank you for sharing Ona’s story. Her bravery and determination to live as freely as she could considering her circumstances in those harsh times was remarkable.
Thank you for watching. She certainly was braver than I am.
....still one cannot help but feel sad for how her life ultimately ended.
After all she had been through she DEFINITELY deserved, better!!
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We don’t want to get it twisted, “Better living conditions” were often hellish and plagued with brutality, rape, humiliation, and constant contact with violent psychopaths. “Better living conditions” was simple geography & nothing more.
Good point.
Thank you for stating this, I've been stating this forever!😞 House slaves was still SLAVES & treated as such, nothing romantic about it🤨
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Much more than a mere point was made. Learn and do better. Your channel white washes over the brutality of slavery in only the way a white man can.
Ona Judge’s story should be included in every American history textbook and emphasized because she was both an enslaved person AND a woman. What an inspiring story!
There are those who want to rewrite history and call slavery "unpaid labor".
@WindDancer435, that is exactly what slavery should be called. The slaves were not paid any wages or salary. They worked very, very hard under terrible conditions, for free. What a disgrace! Thank you so much for sharing this information.
@@Mathilda5xp Slavery and unpaid labor are two entirely different things and those who seek to call it "unpaid labor" are just minimizing the horrors of people who endured branding, shackles, lynching, the Fugitive Slave Act, whippings and denials of basic things like decent food, clothing, shoes and learning how to read and write.
And servant to the 1st First Lady...whose filthy drawers she washed.
You would think it should be right along with people from other races who sacrifice and tirelessly fight to achieve the promises of this country for those who look like them, but apparently some -idiots like that deplorable clown running Florida- people think the truth of the topic assaults the ever so delicate psyche of certain students. Best option is to keep them poorly educated ignoramuses with alternative, nervous system friendly history.
“Good living” conditions did not make life for a slave desirable, freedom did.
I wonder if Ona felt safe
Great documentary. I appreciate that you went to New Hampshire to the cemetery
I agree with your comment 100%. Prisons with better living conditions are still prisons.
That was my favorite part. Thank you, and I appreciate your comments.
You are right. What seemed comfortable for those enslaved indoors, pitted them against those outdoors!
What an amazing man you are. I am a 60 year old black woman who grew up in Philadelphia PA within walking distance of Independence Hall as well as the home of George Washington. I have never heard these stories. Nor have I met someone like you who has taken great care in the telling of these Black history; American history events. God bless you. For sharing the story.
My #1 favorite comment. :) Thank you. I'm glad you found the story.
As someone who does research in Genealogy, it's amazing the amount of work that went into supplying all the information for this full length video. Your skills as an Orator reeled me in and I had no idea I was watching for almost an hour and a half! WELL DONE SIR! 🕵♂📚📰📜✏📓🗣
Thank you, Bonnie! I spent about a year working on it. :)
@@wickyvanhistory I've also been doing a genealogical project for the past year... recreating the lives of one family, and quite surprised at everything I have been able to unearth (on some). I also do side projects on things of interest at the time to help keep their lives in context. It is fascinating. My research focuses more on the second half of the 19th century.
I'm not quite halfway through your video yet, but totally enjoying the story! Your research does justice to such a courageous young lady! Thank you for all your hard work!
For anyone wondering the TRUE background of this story.....
I'm sorry to burst everyone's bubble. However, there's no way this story is ' new ', ' unheard of ', or some surprise ' discovery ' by this channel. NOT when you consider the fact that someone else had already, previously discovered / uncovered her story for the first time more than a decade ago !! Nobody. Not even mainstream writer's / nor armchair historians knew, much less had even heard of the name, "Oney Judge" before the creation of a book. Her story was uncovered by happenstance by someone who came across (I believe) a reference to an old newspaper clipping from that, era.
There's no way the book, "Never Caught: The Washington's Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave Oney Judge", written by Erica Armstrong Dunbar wasn't known to a degree by the creator of this video.
This book came out in Jan of 2018. It was debuted and reviewed by, scholars and the public at the GW Estate. It has since been named, a National Book Award Finalist and recognized as an intriguing literary work.
@@manuellubian5709 what bubble are you bursting? I think It’s pretty obvious to everyone that the creator wasn’t the first person ever to uncover this story. I never heard him claim that he was. Have you never seen a history video on UA-cam before?
My sentiments exactly. Well done.
Love your commitment to visiting the location where she thrived and was buried. Please continue your work. You'll become one of the great ones❤
Thank you so much. I will definitely tell more stories. :)
I am a carpenter and worked several times mid late 80's through early 2000's for a historian who studied George Washington's life for the Library of Congress to aid both Senators and Congressmen in fact finding. He shared stories and had acquired over the years several antiques that belonged to George including the chair that traveled many places through the long fought battles of George. I have always been intrigued by this part of American History which seems to be purposely lost over time. A CRIME for a country without history is not a country at all. Thank You for this ever so important story and your diligence to affirm its authenticity. So glad she evaded capture and wonder if US citizens will be able to do the same in the near future. God Bless America and all who fought and died for FREEDOM...🙏🏻 🙌🏻
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Most dont know he was a general on british side..born here..
I'm afraid u are right about our future 😢
There arent any slaves in the US today .😂
That’s who we are as people. All of us want the same things.🙏🏽
@@cathyt144 What do you mean to say?
What a wonderful work you have done on a difficult, difficult story.
Thank you so much!
Bless you for taking us on this journey with you to honor the life, bravery, and determination of Ona Judge. She was amazing. As are you.
Ona was a journey worth taking for me. Thank you for watching and for your comment. :)
Never heard this story before. Good story telling.
Thank you.
What a great story, she was free from the moment that she left out the door. What an amazing woman. Sad that her kids passed so young.
A great... and sad... story, indeed.
But.... Amazing and Wonderful that Oney and her Family.....are Truly Home and Safe in the Arms of The Lord Jesus 🦁🙏 The Ultimate Freedom......🙋 Love from Scotland
What a story of courage, will help me appreciate and be grateful more, born free because those before us faught so hard....thanks for sharing this with the world ❤
Ona is a valuable reminder to be grateful for the present, for sure. :)
Great job telling this story! Olna Judge was an amazing woman. I’ve never heard of Olna despite visiting Mt. Vernon, Philadelphia and New York many times. Human beings should be born free and equal in rights and dignity.
😮not "should",
But-->MUST
Thank you! :)
We're Definitely born free...and then we encounter the idiocy of this world we're born into.
You mean ona right? I don't think it's olna
Hunans😢are born free; but the white system said otherwise of blacks including those which were stolen from Africa and trafficked into bondage servitude
I would rather live in squalor than to be a slave. I don’t care how comfortable I am or how well I’m treated as a slave. I doubt that they treated their slaves well enough to equate to freedom. Sugarcoat it however you please. I still appreciate the info though.
I agree!
The idea that living/working in the Big House meant better treatment is laughable! Close proximity meant higher risk of SA from the men and physical assault from the women mad about it.
The idea of living in the Big House meant a better life is laughable. Closer proximity meant more opportunities for SA from the men and physical abuse from the women mad about it.
@@YUWannaKnow3 Good point.
Right
Wow. Ona Judge [Stains]. Perhaps the first true American born in what would become the United States. She certainly understood the concept of freedom, at least what the lack of it meant. Fantastic presentation of such a fascinating, but difficult, life. R.I.P. Miss Ona.
What a wonderful tribute to a strong black woman
Intelligent and brave Black woman..with a decent husband! Yet...they would gladly destroy her family and think nothing of it.
Yes, strong indeed.
"Give me liberty or give me death" -Patrick Henry
Washington,the General, fought the english for liberty of his countrymen/women,could not conceive Ona Judge felt this deeply. She wanted to be free no matter the cost.
Good quote for Ona. She was courageous, indeed. :)
Washington was a brit soldier,he was fighting against us..see documenentary on s3ries..u will see...born in this country,,a gen e ral,,want3d 2 fight..his superiors held him back..look on history channel..u 2ill see..whst story is..how he b3came 1st pr3sident.....
...he felt shame /fear that his decision to rely on slave labor may be one nation news. Also I believe he felt it's better to be his slave and part of a family by force than to be free or to be a slave for some worse plantation. Such amazing details. Sd that none of her children survived this courageous woman.
Freedom for me and not for thee was the motto back then.
Thank you for sharing , we need to hear this and taught this..
Most definitely!
Lord, please let this become a GREAT MOVIE!!!
Definitely!
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Doesnt matter who owned her. She was a slave and wanted freedom. Nothing wrong with that!
Can you wrap your head around being owned by one of your parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Handed down staying in the family like an heirloom. The what’s man slept with generations if black women and had many many children. Now those children eventually become white enough to pass as white and escape scrutiny. Now 2024 so called maybe white Americans have the nerve to fear the browning of America. What a joke. George and Martha were aware that many of their slaves were related to them
Why not leave her alone. Why was he so hell bent on finding her, who did they want her to have kids by. The mixed races began as soon as women of color became the sexual property of white men. So horrible. Remind me again how many people did George and Martha own? And who sewed the American flag? Betty? Onas mother. Many many black women were desperate to not be used sexually by white owners
This was evil
Black slaves were not allowed to know love and affection while owned by white people. They only knew the r word have white babes who were also owned by, and sometimes sold or traded. American history geez a lot to be atoned for…
Speaking of child birth black womenfolk had more survivors.
🌹🌱 As a black woman, I say thank you so much. THIS WAS EXCELLENT !!!
I agree. 🙏🏽
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Thank you :)
Im getting frustrated with the black white divide. I've never met anyone white, never met anyone black. I'm butter cream frosting, my nephew is chocolate syrup, my granddaughter is pink peaches. Why be stuck with descriptions that someone set up for nefarious reasons, especially since they aren't accurate.
To many freedom was more precious then life itself. For even the threat of death or servere punishment would not stop some slaves.For many slaves a life without freedom was no life at all.I thought your documentary of Ona was excellent. I learned a lot.🙏🌹🌹
It's appropriate that she ended up in New Hampshire, where the state motto is, "Live Free or Die." I am glad you enjoyed her story. :)
The horror! Of being in a house under their evil eyes...yeah... you'd run and I would too.
Thank you so much for this well researched accounting of Ona Judge's story. This is the most complete telling I have come across so far. Her mother's background and life, the political atmosphere in the northern states, the personal ideals of those involved - all add to a well-rounded history. Not just Ona's history, but our country's history. I particularly appreciate that you ended on the site of the Jack home. Very appropriate and respectful. Thanks again!🙂
Thank you for watching the video! I tried to keep it well-rounded, and I'm pleased you appreciated that. I'm still struck by the experience of standing where these women all once stood.
" The Black's in this family" preferred freedom instead, President Washington! !!!
REPARATIONS NOW!
thanks for sharing, Wicky Van 👑💯♥️
Thank you for watching, and for the comment. :) Freedom first, indeed.
Stop it. You were not born in the 1700s.
O please, ever hesrd of holocaust or trail of tears or what the Irish have been through
great job telling the story of this amazingly beautiful soul 💖
Thank you for watching. She was fun to learn about. :)
How dare he say she had no knowledge of freedom.. or political conversation.. it was all black slaves talked about.. and she knew everything that was spoken in that house .. she just couldn't speak on it in mixed company..
Those with power, always denied ordinary people (men and furthermore women) can have whatever knowledge of freedom/ politics/ health/...etc
It is the reason why when men got the right of votes/election and instruction, women didn't get it : women had to fight.
And still have to fight......
These people really believe that there were nice slave masters what a terrible oxymoron
Yes. Wording is very important. I appreciate the story telling but the sanitizing of slavery is an abomination. Slaves did not have consensual relationships with white men. She was called to service? No, her masters took their Slave with them to NYC.
They're so certain that we're dumb...that wouldn't occur to him.
@viv4843 THANK YOU! That's what I was saying but people got "butt hurt" about it. No the narrator doesn't have/need to show "vitriol" towards HIStories villians, but it's time to showcase the slaves pov over and far and above the slave masters!
Surviving Washington would be a great documentary.
Was in Portsmouth, NH and learned this story. Bought a book that told her story. POV on slavery always amazes and upsets me. How could people think it was okay to own another person? I still don’t get it.
thank you for this fantastic and well researched essay of love. I cried at the end, but in power.
Ona's life is powerful. When I was standing near those gravestones, I felt it too.
@@wickyvanhistory Thank you for letting us be involved in that moment! I'm sure I speak for many when I say that it impacted us through the screen
I never thought about George Washington having slaves. He seems to see their kind attitudes as children needing adult protection. Well he sure did value his freedom! Glad it's over!
I loved your narration
and presentation ❤🙏🏽
I'm blushing.
I read the book. Changed my whole perspective on President George Washington. Kudos to Ona for her bravery and determination!!!
Yes!
Great story Ona was a strong woman. Im very happy she stayed free.❤
Yes!
It is just demonic and inhumane to be a slave owner. . . . God will avenge all evil 👍🏾!👍🏾!👍🏾! Amen 🙏
Thank you for your hard work and journey to tell the brave story of Ona Judge. I took a tour of Mt. Vernon but at the time was not aware of the brave enslaved woman. Thank you for sharing and I hope you share more of others lives.
Thank you. I first learned about Ona while on a history tour in Portsmouth, NH.
She most likely wasn't the only one to get away. I also read that Washington once sold a male slave for a bottle of liquor.
Thank you for sharing her story... ppl dont realize the fact that these ppl and events are real.... great story...
She is a good example of what make history worth paying attention to, for sure.
I read the book ‘Never Caught’ all about Ona Judge. It came out in 2017.
I read that book too. Its a good one.
No matter how comfortable her life is viewed, she wanted her freedom. The comforts of chains is questionable.
To me, that is what makes her heroic. Freedom first.
Thank you for Honoring Ona Judge, you did a FANTASTIC job!!
Thank you, so much. :)
Great research and reporting on thank you!
Thank you for watching the video!
How terrifying life choices were for Ona. One can only imagine the heart-pounding moments after she snuck out the back door. I applaud her courage to pursue life and family on her terms, such as they were, but I'm sorry living free was such a struggle for her. Had she landed in a more cosmopolitan city she might secured gainful employment as a seamstress.
So true.
Great story teller you are! Love it❤
It's a great story to tell!
I truly enjoyed every minute of the video I've learned a little bit more of truth history as a black African American freed man thank you for sharing such great power and determination of such a young black woman of those times,IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SO GREATLY NEVER GIVE UP OR IN DETERMINATION AND FAITH AND BRAVERY GO A LONG WAY,THANK YOU!!!🙏✨☀️😊
I can tell that you are a good man! And, you seem to always enjoy learning, like me.
Thank you. :)
Thanks so much for sharing Ona’s story. What an incredible life she had. How very brave & resilient she was. Much less respect for the Washington’s now.
It's my pleasure to share her story... brave, indeed.
Excellent presentation.
Thank you for watching. It's an excellent story to present. :)
I had never heard this story before… Thank you so much for telling it!!! It’s hard to imagine that things were that difficult.. I know they were…and your telling of the story made it come to life!!! My heart ached for these people… but we still have a ways to go.. even in todays world… Keep the stories coming.. A wonderful presentation!!!
The story definitely tugs the heartstrings. I am glad you found it worthwhile.
This would make a great movie
No doubt!
No, no, no...enough slave movies. The conversation has to advance.
Absolutely amazing! What a brave, strong woman! So glad that she escaped, like so many others...I can't help being angry at the Washingtons though. Good treatment in slavery is still slavery. Thank you for investigating this story. Sad that she had no descendants to celebrate her, but glad all of us do! Just a magnificent story. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio...a strong stop on the Underground Railroad. I feel positive that God called people to help rescue slaves and pass them along to free lives. Thank you for your time and knowledge! Glad I found you and I will follow.
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By the same time, the so-called "god" allowed Bad people, who were also Christian people, to own slaves.
Contradictions, no??? 😂😂😂😂😂
All of your comments... spot on!
This is such an interesting story!
I was fascinated and intrigued by this story and surprised that I hadn't heard of Ona Judge's life story before.
You did great research.
Thank you
I'm glad you found the video. Thank you. :)
Thank you for this recount of history, I didn’t know it and it’s so hard to imagine what she went through. How any human being can be alright with owing another, will never cease to amaze me. When she passed away, I know she went home to rest.
Hard to imagine, indeed.
Wow, what a brave lady Ona Judge was and you tell her story so well. I understand her desire for freedom. I could never be a slave either.
What a choice she was forced to face! Thank you watching the video and for your comment. :)
Very grateful to hear once again of Ona Judge, her family and friends.
I love this. So educational.
Thank you for watching my video. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Ona can teach us so much. :)
I agree that the clear, concise factual information is..let's just say it..excellent. My issue is the "framing" that emphasizes too much the P.O.V. of the slave masters dilemma to the detriment of the narrative of Ona, her escape, and why. It actually gets frustratingly annoying as I was trying to focus in on the revealing details shared. HIStory much?
G.W. wrote daily diaries, ledgers, and letters. Unfortunately, there isn't much of a historical record from Ona's perspective.
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Yes. That is an unfortunate fact(re: historical record). It is also a fact that hindsight is 20/20 and by now, looking back on HIStory of slavery in the U.S. needs all its "whitewashing" removed.
Just sayn'.
Otherwise,real nice work. I learned lots of new things and I appreciate!
I found this to be well balanced, presenting the point of view of each person involved. A well-told story does not have to be presented with vitriol against persons the reader considers villains. Never once did the author justify the institution of slavery.
From a black woman
Yep...that self importance is relentless. Thanks to New Hampshire in this instance.
A very moving story! May the world thank you for showing the resilience of the human spirit. We speak your name Ona Judge! We Speak Your Name!!!
Yes :)
Love learning about Ona Judge. You did a beautiful job !! Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much!
Geo Washington man of his times, but should have been a better person! Fighting for independence for all human beings not just one color 😢
Definitely true.
This documentary is one of the best I’ve ever seen. This man told a story I had never heard before, and he told it with historical accuracy and deep emotion, both. I hope he made some money off what is clearly a labor of love on his part, but he probably didn't. Thanks to him for conveying the life and times of so worthy a person as Ona Judge.
Thank you for watching and for your comments. If there are piles of cash somewhere, I can't find them. :)
Never heard of Ona Judge. Definitely heard of Richard Allen, Ll resident of Philly. Did know he was a cobbler. It's nice to learn something new, thanks
Yes, he founded several churches in Philly, I believe.
I now have a new "shero!" Thank you for posting Ona's story. I am flabbergasted and amused at George's and Martha's "offense" to Ona's desire to be free!
Those were the times. Can you imagine what they would feel and think if they popped into our world as we did theirs.
Me too!
@@irenemagill4890In certain parts of the states, they would feel very welcome.
So enjoyed your narritive and history of a runaway slave...
There are many people still in slavery all over the world...unfortunately!
Exactly. That's what orphans is all about...and wars and chaos makes so many orphans that they use like slaves.
One of the very best history I’ve ever read in my life.well written.
Thank you.
Deepest gratitude for sharing Ona’s story. 🙏💙
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Slavery gave great wralth to these men and women of America in the past. Thank you for sharing such a moving story of history.
Very well done
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Thanks. This story is awesome.
The movie would be all about them and little pieces of Ona...
He had teeth made out of ivory wood and human teeth! How is this a good thing? No slaver was a good and just person. Period. His teeth are on display at Mt Vernon. Also he moved Ona and the other 7 including Hercules back to virginia to keep them in bandage. How is this just?
Thank you for this story. It came to me on the very day I was notified that the man who killed my husband died in prison. My husband was John Langdon. The universe heard me saying that name and .....both he and I are finally free.
So very sorry for the loss of your husband! 😥🌹
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 Thank you, it has been a long time waiting for the ultimate justice.
God bless all concerned ❤
It seems that John Langdons tend to be good men. I am happy you found this video (or the video found you) on a day that it would have special meaning. The universe knows you and is on your side.
Thank you for sharing Oney Judge life and connecting her history.
How interesting and so very common which is why I look the way I do and my father could pass but never did. My question is this, why is this stuff just coming out when more people know about this than will tell the truth.
Thanks for watching my video. I think UA-cam is allowing many stories that aren't as well known come to light. There are so many interesting stories about people that offer insight into what, how, and why we are all as we are today. :)
@@wickyvanhistory Thank You so much for having the insight to bring this to our attention. We need more people like you because the truth has to be told.
I grew up in Mount Vernon Va..just a walk from the plantation. What a great area to learn.
I interviewed for a job in Williamsburg once. I didn't get it, but I was thinking the same thing!
Wow 👌 beautifully done. Very interesting. Glad she could share her life with the abolitionists. She might hav remained with the Washingtons forcthe rest of her life but when was given as a wed gift to Washington gr daughtr....that was the breaking point. Ona then believed it was time to flee.
Thank you. :)
Wow. A story I never heard before. I did not know anything about Ona Judge. The Washington's feelings of being taken advantage of is sickening. It is disturbing on so many levels. Thank you for creating this great video.
What a story. Beautifully told. Thank you!
And, thank you!
Thank you. This was so interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This story of Ona Judge has caused me to reframe my visits to Mount Vernon.
Likewise, I am constantly learning and reframing.
I think Ona would NOT like to being described as a "Victim" - - She was in control of her destiny and lived a full life as a FREE woman and that is what she would want people to do, aspire to a higher path ...
Excellent!
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Beautiful story
Excellent story and masterly told. Thank you.😊
Thank you 🙂
Ona never was freed. How sad, it’s to listen to story of such. However, how gladly it’s to know more that everyone is carving out the truth’s. Moreover, how sad it’s in that in the 21th Century there are injustices in the job market with blacks people whose are still struggling to be freed. Thank you for sharing these stories.
Thank you for watching and for your comment. :) There are injustices for many people in this world. Thank goodness legal slavery in America is not one.
God bless to the descendants.
:)
An interesting view into the way life was conducted at that period of the seventeenth hundreds... Thank you Mr. Narrator... Your American accent is very acceptable. Valérie.
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Thank you, Valerie!
Thank you for this excellent documentary.
You have a new subscriber.
Thank you, sir!
Madame Ona Judge: defeated 1st U.S. president & his sycophants. Brava! Her name, imprinted into "Her-Story"[history]; Hope 'ol George & Cornwallis[ surrendered 2 Washington ] R spinning in their graves. Bravissima Ona!👍🏽👏🏽💪🏽
Ona resilience is inspiring. :)
It is amazing to see your vision of your home come into focus. AMAZING!!
Thank you for sharing this incredible documentary!
Thank you.
If slavery was still a part of American history, and Washi ton was still living; he would still be looking for her. My research revealed that he once traded one of his slaves for a keg of molasses.
Very good, very well done. What a great story. Thank you for doing this work, and sharing her story and her history with us. Inspiring.
Thank you
I love how you told Onas story. What an amazing one. I admire her so much. The Washingtons are a different matter, but you handled the subject very well, leaving us hope there was change made.
Thank you for watching and for your comment. :)
Hi Wicky,
If you ever passing through Northern California your welcome to stay for free. Not as much history as in the east. 😊
Love history! You did an awesome job!
Hi, Thank you! There's lots of great history there! :)
Wonderful! Truly enjoyed it
Thanks for watching the video!
Thank you for taking the time to tell this story. I truly enjoyed and learned .
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you sir for all of the hard work envolved in this extremely interesting story. I thoughly enjoyed it and you have a new subscriber from Spain.
Gracias, señora! Me encanta Espana!
What hipocrisy.
Like most all Plantation and slave owners he had no problems with his slaves looking raggedy and tore up as long as they were working for him back on the home property. However, the minute they moved elsewhere temporary or not all of a sudden his slaves got the best and the finest linens to wear just so that he can show off to the other gentry, in NY !!
I'm sorry to be so blunt but no amount of whitewashing (pardon my pun) would ever erase or diminish the fact that however benevolent of an image has been cultivated around the' Myth of George Washington ' the way he treated this young woman and the way he directed the "relentless" pursuit of this young woman says a lot about the true character of this man. It's really sad that our nation's school children have for decades and more than 200 years have been duped and lulled into this notion of this supposedly kind, sweet, benevolent and loving first president. When in fact nothing could be further from the truth!!!
At the end of the day he turned out to be no different than most men and plantation owners in particular of the time period.
Exactly, I lost my respect to George Washington after I heard this true story , It’s not the same again.
Washington did have a plan to free his slaves.
No other founding father did.
Not to mention that Washington was poor and most of the 200 plus enslaved, were passed down to Martha! What about the fact of living in Philadelphia? Lots of details missing from this account of his-story!!
That's why you should read the book. "Ona Judge" Amazon.
@@cherylnance-ali5824 who says that I haven’t read about Ona Judge? Try reading ‘Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar’. This video seems to go around pertinent points about GW. Why whitewash the truth? GW was not a good person as most of his contemporaries weren’t!
Thank you. This video was so good and historical. I could watch it again. It should be shown as American history in high school and college.
I have known a woman who was white. She pointed out her very dark freckles were her black heritage.
Thank you. I agree.
Wonderful presentation. I also enjoyed the presenter. What a great job! Thanks for this.
Thank you! :)
What a story--you really did a great job making this film. I was riveted. This poor woman--these poor people. I'm glad she had the guts and brains to get away but sorry their lives were so hard.
Loved the attention to detail that went into the making of this historical recalling of the adventures of Ona. I’ve never heard of her before watching this video. I appreciate the narrator’s perspective and the way he did his best to relay this story from her point of view. Thank you for this excellent video.
Thank you. I really loved telling this story. :)