MOST CORRUPT SERIES: Abraham Lincoln - Part I - Forgotten History

Every American knows about Abraham Lincoln; lawyer, politician, president, and icon of freedom. Or do they? Lincoln ascended the presidency during the darkest period in our domestic history and faced challenges no other president had before or since. In this two part presentation we will examine the highlights of some of his greatest mistakes and illegal actions. Hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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[kgib]

“It says here in this history book that luckily, the good guys have won every single time. What are the odds?” -Norm MacDonald

[orangecrate]

The fact that YouTube refers viewers to Wikipedia as a source for historical context says EVERYTHING about their ineptitude.

[Icybones]

History is not forgotten, only hidden and skewed by people that want the truths hidden.

[francesrude]

Thanks again for posting. I am 80 yrs. old and would like to say, "Forgotten History, " could be called hidden history. Hidden from public.

[kmin]

You should do a video on the Alaska Scouts from WW2, also nicknamed Castner's Cutthroats. They were a special Army unit comprised of hunting guides, trappers, miners, prospectors, and fishermen. After Japan took a couple Alaskan islands, these guys were dropped off via submarine and rubber rafts to establish beach heads and airstrips in order to facilitate the air bombings of the Japanese held islands. They lived off the land and operated in areas where 99% of the conventional Army would've failed or been held stagnant by the conditions.

[ForsakenKingOfMurrica]

The fact he and his best friend would try to decide who had the best argument that day is awesome.

[jamessimon]

A lot of people don't understand that nuance exists and the people that you learn about are not perfect human beings.

[davidrice]

My Great (x4or5) Grandfather was the Gentry who owned the Gentry General Store where Abe worked as a young dude in Southern Indiana

[carlmontney]

As a member of the baby boomer generation and growing up going to public schools. I can remember how we were taught that Lincoln was basically one of our greatest presidents to ever hold the office. Good old Honest Abe.

In reality he sidestepped the Constitution when needed in order to justify certain actions. He is not the only president to have ever done that.

In fact I'd say you would be hard pressed to find a president who hasn't violated or sidestepped our constitution in one way or another as needed. Some such as FDR did that almost every chance they could.

It is good that you post these videos. We all need a reminder now and then that the history we have been taught may not be 100% accurate, as history seldom is. Seeing as how it's always written by those who control the narrative at that time.

In fact I would go so far as to say that right now in order to become a politician you must be not only a lawyer but a constitutional scholar as well. But not to obey your oath to defend and uphold our constitution, but rather as a way to understand it so you can exploit it or do an end run around it as needed.

[TherealJesseLivermore]

lincoln went from one of my favorite presidents, to least favorite after reading “creature from jeckyll island” by g edward griffin. dude didn’t start the war over slavery only pivoted to that message after losing support, he violated the constitution in so many ways i can’t even mention them all. forced young men into military conscription, arrested citizens who politically disagreed with the war, sent in the military during a riot after the names were posted in the draft and ordered them to shoot into the crowd, financed the war through legal plunder robbing the americans of the purchasing power. The list goes on and on. The heroic portrayal of him in school, and in mainstream sources is extremely odd to me.

[mikenixon]

Thank you for this detailed lesson. It is a shame that contemporary generations seem to ignore the past and repeat the worst parts of history. I will be watching for Part II.

[OptimalBlueberry]

I can't wait to see whats in store for part 2. I've learned more about american history from your channel than all of public schooling taught combined. Thank you for the hard work you do to provide these historical events and people.

[thekrakeninggames]

Some people believe he expanded slavery to monetary instead of racial.

[blumobean]

How many people know that cotton was selling for around 15 cents per pound in 1850-1860. That is about $4.00 in today's money. At least 80% of world production was in the American South. The Northern mills wanted it cheaper. You figure out the rest.
During and after the war Egypt had a great increase in slavery to produce cotton. Who could have guessed?

[afrikasmith]

I had no idea he wrestled when he was young. School almost always ignore all the cool parts about history. That's why it was so hard for me to pay attention.

[dangreene]

A house divided cannot stand, that is truer today then anytime since the 1850's

[christopherdavis]

Thank you for the work you put into this. Every time I watch a video of yours I feel like I went to class and learned things I didn't know. I appreciate it very much.

[boatman]

Excellent story. Yay :-) Having been a history major in college i've always loved a good story. Can't wait for the rest of the Lincoln episodes. Thank you

[clownworldtimes]

Colin, thanks for another great lesson. Your impartial commitment to the truth is poorly lacking in our country. Many thanks.

[John.]

"Honest Abe!"

"Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." - Luke 6:26 KJV