Fort Monroe: America's Largest Stone Fort And Its Civil War History | Erik K Swanson

Fort Monroe in Virginia, nicknamed Freedom's Fortress, is the largest stone fort in the United States. This historic fort played a crucial role in the Civil War and served as a prison for Jefferson Davis. For more information and additional content, please visit my website: eks.tv/
In this video, you will learn about:
The strategic importance of Fort Monroe during the Civil War
The Fort Monroe Doctrine and its impact on escaped slaves
The architectural and historical significance of Fort Monroe
The fort's transformation into a national monument
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Fort Monroe is famous for its contraband decision and the Fort Monroe Doctrine. This action taken by the commander at the fort stated that escaped slaves from the Confederacy would not be returned.
Fort Monroe was also the location of several artillery schools for the U.S. military. This short documentary gives an overview of the fort's history and how it got the name Freedom's Fortress.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The Construction and Structure of Fort Monroe
01:30 Fort Monroe's Role in the Civil War
02:30 The Fort Monroe Doctrine and Freedom's Fortress
03:30 Post-War Uses and Modern Significance
05:00 Conclusion and Reflections
This video concerns Fort Monroe: America's Largest Stone Fort And Its Civil War
History. But It also covers the following topics:
- Fort Monroe Contraband Decision
- Fort Monroe Artillery School
- Historic Fort Monroe
Video Title: Fort Monroe: America's Largest Stone Fort And Its Civil War History | Erik K Swanson
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[@johnspangler6699]

I’m proud to say this was my first US Army fort I was assigned in 1974. As a military policeman I was one of 6 selected to be color guard for 4 star general Depuy, the commander of all training for the army which was also stationed at Ft Monroe. Quite a memory

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks for sharing. I bet the fort had a much more lively feel back then

[@johnspangler6699]

Probably the best thing while stationed there at Tradoc headquarters, the General was giving out awards for Drill Sergeant of the year. My drill sgt in basic training, Sgt Higginbotham, won the award. I wore an 1812 uniform in the color guard and was proud to shake his hand.

[@ErikKSwanson]

@@johnspangler6699 very cool! Those 1812 uniforms were great!

[@toats-mcgoats1833]

Exactly the kind of content I love to watch thanks Erik!!!

[@wayne2091]

I was stationed there in 1969 before I went to Italy for 3 years.

[@ErikKSwanson]

very cool. It's a really interesting place

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I grew up in Va Beach, VA and Chesapeake, as a child Fort Monroe was not open to the public. The Army had control and was a closed Fort. So much history could have been shared. As for private residence’s on the Fort that should never have been aloud.
Thanks for the video.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@McLKeith]

Yes, the British burned down Washington DC. But don't forget that before that happened, American troops burned down York, Upper Canada (Now downtown Toronto).
Thomas Jefferson told President Madison "Taking Canada [sic] would be as marching." However, Madison's army failed to take Canada.

[@invisableobserver]

This star fort was built much earlier than 1819. by a civilization that is more advanced from a much earlier time, people of the 1800's did not have the technology to build a star fort, it is another one of the older inherited structures that someone falsely claimed to have built.

[@sosadub]

Yessur u already know

[@ErikKSwanson]

What technology are you referring to? Stacking rocks? Do you really believe people in the 1800s didn't know how to stack rocks? Construction of the U.S. capitol was begun even earlier than this fort and has a more complex design and construction... not to mention we actually have the hand written journals from many of the people who built these "star forts." I'm all for a good conspiracy theory, but this one is just stupid. At least find one that is semi plausible, and can't so easily be proven false by historic record and common sense.

[@terenceheesch8351]

i call DIBS on Fort Monroe as my zombie fort during the apocalypse!

[@ap47ල්]

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