Who was Jefferson Davis Really? (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

@madiantin hace 4 años

I love how you just present the facts, treating each person as human deserving of respect and compassion. No grandstanding, no sensationalizing, no politicalization. Fantastic.

@melancholymonkey1880 hace 1 año

Simply fascinating story I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE southern history. Thank you,!!!

@fredjklein hace 4 años

A beautifully done treatment - revealing the humanity behind the confederacy. I played many times on the grounds of Davis' home Beauvoir, but never once realized the history. I recall seeing the Confederate widows - three surviving at that time - rocking on the porch of one of the grounds' houses - decked out in their long dresses and sunbonnets - in the sweltering heat. Oh, if I only knew then - what a wealth of history they could have shared... Thanks for this piece...

@badguy5554 hace 1 año

Little known tid-bit of information about Jefferson Davis: As a young military officer he is credited with the exploration of the now famous Wisconsin Dells. What a beautiful family he had. What a tragedy his children passed so early in life.

@melodyjordan6052 hace 4 años

This was a very difficult time in American history. The history of the confederacy should never be erased. There was a loyalty to the state you were born and raised. One can learn from the history of times gone by but we should never judge these times we never lived. I do not and never will call the people from the South traitors. They were loyal to their states, their people, and their beliefs. This is more than we can say about the people of our times.

@rongendron8705 hace 4 años

Being age 73 & a lifelong history & trivia buff, i really love how you are able to get so much new & relativlely unknown facts about celebrities! You also present them in an unbiased fashion, letting the viewers decide for themselves, what to think about the personality! Thanks again!

@scottpeterson4802 hace 9 meses

Great job Jerry. You are able to tell the historical stories with such honor and honesty. You tell the important details we are never taught in school. It's the details shared that shed a completely different light on everything.

@duoneswart4989 hace 1 año

A story worthy of being told

@jasonskinner1555 hace 1 año

Jerry I wanted to thank you personally for all the time you spend on the videos and how much I listen to them.

@glucausa625 hace 4 años

Born and raised in Italy and recently became a Proud US Citizen, I have thad say, although my allegiance is to the United States of America and its Flag, I highly respect the men who had fought for the Confederacy. Although, I don't share the same beliefs, people from the South should have the right to wave the Rebel Flag. God Bless America 🇺🇸

@seawynd99 hace 4 años

From a long line of CSA Vets,we honor and applaud your tribute to this good man.Deo Vindice,sir!

@georgeorwell4534 hace 4 años

Jefferson and Winnie Davis left a legacy on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, leaving their property for a home for homeless Confederate Veterans who had no other home. Over 2,000 soldiers lived and died there, with the last 2 widows leaving there in 1957. Behind Beauvior, the graves of those veterans lie there. When Katrina devastated the Coast, the Ohio National Guard posted an honor guard at the cemetery, a respectful and honorable gesture to those soldiers.

@junkyarddog47 hace 8 años

After watching this video, I as a black man came away with a complete different view of Jefferson Davis. I can't explain how this can be. The story was told in such a manner that you could not help but feel the pain of this man. Many died believing in Jefferson Davis and what he truly believed. If President Z.Taylor told him that his daughter has more wisdom than he did about him, them he was a man that truly believed in principles. RIP Jeff

@prof2yousmithe444 hace 6 años

Jerry, you do such a wonderful job with these stories. You gave me a different appreciation for him, his family, his tragedies, and his life. Thank you!