Abraham Galloway, Spy for the Union
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- While we remember black leaders of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, many others are largely forgotten. An indisputable hero who risked his life spying on behalf of the Union, Abraham Galloway was, in his time, one of the most dynamic and popular of the Black Southern leaders. The History Guy recalls the remarkable life of an escaped slave who fought for the future of his people.
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This isn’t just black history- it’s OUR history. It’s people like him that have made this country great.
Sad part of our history, but we fought a war to end slavery. We should remember and also forgive ourselves
well said
A couple years ago, an african in france saved a baby. In an interview after, he or someone else said in frustration "When we do something good, we are French but the rest of the time we are just africans in france". I believe the president tried to grant him citizenship.
A couple years ago, an african in france saved a baby. In an interview after, he or someone else said in frustration "When we do something good, we are French but the rest of the time we are just africans in france". I believe the president tried to grant him citizenship.
@Run, Jack. Run. What is a J.O.B.?
Did you mean job? Is working your life away to build someone elses dreams cracking your fragile eggshell?
Im coming to realise thats its important to have people like you and jobs. Keeps the world turning.
Just stop being so angry at people like me that dont want your money - just our absolute freedom.
I appreciate your videos pertaining to often overlooked African-American history that deserves to be remembered during Black History Month. Your channel is one of the finest on TH-cam. Thanks once again for your objective and insightful content! If all history teachers were as gifted as you at providing engaging lessons, America would be better for it. Please keep up the outstanding work!
and yet, youtube suppresses history channels on TH-cam by demonetizing them.
I second Jon's statement.
Best reply I have seen.
I agree but of course it’s a white guy who is tickled. Your one of the good ones lol.
@@tahkilla that's honestly a wonderful compliment, thank you.
No joke here. I would go back to school if you taught classes.
I have a bachelor's already but I don't care. Thanks for your videos.
Quite a good soul! His life was too short. I'm glad you brought him from obscurity! Thank You!
Wonderful. I never would have known about this great man. Imagine what he could have accomplished if he'd lived to his elder years. In only 33 years he accomplished many times as much as many do in their full lives. Thank you for bringing his story to a wider audience.
Unusual ending! This story touches my heart in a way I wasn't expecting; in the next room, my grandson, of mixed race, is playing X-Box on his last day of Winter Break.
I'm thinking about the accidents of time and birth that mean he will have a chance at a life that Abraham Galloway (and millions more) couldn't fathom, and that I would not have been able to provide for him, were we transported back in time.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Perhaps our failures as a nation was that we did not truly hold those truths to be self-evident. May we hold them thus today.
Peace be on your household.
What a beautiful comment. I could not have said it better myself.
Beautiful sentiment, Papa Pat. That child
is blessed to have someone like you.
Abraham Galloway should never have been forgotten; Many Thanks to the History Guy for helping to revive his memory!
When you look at people like Martin Luther King Jr you realise that one of the reasons they stand so tall is because they are stood on the shoulders of others, such as Galloway. This is not to detract from what Martin Luther King did, but it does show that the path people like him followed was one that others had also walked.
Thank you these videos are great. If schools could make history as interesting as you do, many more kids would enjoy learning about it.
The folly of underestimating those whom were considered a tool, like a rented mule, is history that deserves to be remembered. Thank you for teaching me about a man I had never known existed.
There is Black History Month which more and more seems to be a celebration of just one or two historically almost over-noticed modern civil rights era Black Americans and a whole litany of Black athletes who do not know any history PRIOR to the modern civil rights era.
It takes The History Guy to, more than "celebrate" a truly notable Black American, but to literally educate about, as he so aptly puts it, History the Deserves to be Remembered.
We aspire to remain true to our focus on relatively obscure or forgotten history.
Not a great black American. A great American. Full stop.
Over the past 20 years I've noticed that the civil rights movement has been short changed in how it's taught as well. Just MLK, and a few events are talked about now. Not the large number of patchwork organizations, and individuals, of a divers background, that worked together for a cause. Then in part unraveled in the mid/late 70s.
"It takes The History Guy to, more than "celebrate" a truly notable -Black- _*American*_, but to literally educate about, as he so aptly puts it, History the Deserves to be Remembered.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Please cover the history of the
Métis. While Canada has recognized us, we are still second class citizens here in the United States. Since Donald Trump was elected we are hated even more by his ignorant MAGA Hatters. My favorite was being told to "deport yourself" by one, as should I take a boat to Europe or walk across Beringia ???
This was really interesting. Thank you so much.
This wasn’t just history that deserves to be remembered, it was history that needs to be known. Superb work.
Being a history buff, I feel blessed to have found this channel a couple of years ago. Being an American of African descent, it has been wonderful to have learned about Abraham Galloway and Jesse L. Brown, neither of whom I’d heard of before this month. I found out about Brown from another source, but you filled in the details; Galloway I learned of just now via this channel. Home run History Guy! Thank you.
nothing better than making my breakfast and sitting down find something to watch while I to see a brand new video by The History Guy
Another great story HG. I'm sure that if Mr. Galloway had lived a full life, he may have been the cornerstone of many positive changes for the minorities of his time. It's too bad that he did not get a chance to see his dreams come true.
Much like the late Dr. King
Thank you for this video. It is a shame that this man, who was an important part of our countries history, is forgotten.
Thank you for presenting the story of Abraham H. Galloway. His story and so many others deserve to remembered.
Imagine not being literate yet doing so much regardless. Thanks for sharing this story.
worse, imagine being literate and educated and not having enough gumption to not live in poverty.
@@lawnfascist4890 Do you consider "almost being killed by a habitual drunk driver" to be "having enough gumption" ???
What an interesting person. Thank you, History Guy.
Those last words of course said it all. A fitting salutation.
I grew up around Lowell Mass. where Ben Butler lived . We knew he was a Civil War general but never learned about his connection with Abraham Galloway. Thanks for elightening me as to the background of history that gets lost along the way. General Butler had a mansion in Lowell that some people tried to save as it was abandoned and getting run down in the 1970s. The city didn't have the funds and it was sold and razed for new houses.
Thank you for resurrecting the memory of this exceptional man that history conspired to bury.
I'm glad I can count on you to do more for black history month than the History Channel. What a powerful story of this amazing man!
Dunno if he did more or not. But he has certainly done a bang up good job with it. Terrific stories!
They need to make a movie or series about this man. He’s a true hero.
I would agree, but given Hollywood's track record, Hollywood would screw it up some how.
Thank you
Nice treat for the morning!!
This was a fascinating eye opening lesson about a brave, determined brother doing very good work. Great lesson!
Thank you for bringing this brave and remarkable man some of the acknowledgment that he richly deserves!
No trailer, but I did click that "Like" button.
Maybe the sudden cut-off was a purposeful statement about a life cut short.
Our analytics show that no one was watching the "outtro," so we removed it.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel I must confess that I didn't watch it but I aways let it play through to th end. How would they know where my eyes were!?!?!?
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel I watched it! I really liked the ending, as I always watch the credits of any movie out tv show. Regardless, I love this channel and all that you do!
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel After so many videos and a dedicated fan base...the sudden ending of the video makes it feel unfinished and off brand...i would suggest some sort of shorter outro
hyfy1970 we appreciate the feedback
Yet another excellent tale of a remarkable person - well done HG!
Very good. Thank you so much for bringing Abraham Galloway's life to our attention. Cheers, Russ
The tragedy is that all Abraham Galloway fought for is still under attack.
the tragedy is that you actually believe that victimhood narrative
What a guy. The only fitting monument to his dynamics would be to have an airfleet carrier named after him. I am grateful to come to know this man's name and meaning from oblivion. Thank you, mr. History Guy.
One aspect of the slave trade that is often forgotten is that slavery was practiced by all West African Kingdoms. The majority of slaves were victims of internecine warfare. Europeans industrialised the process. West African kingdoms were mostly only subject to Imperial colonisation after the advent of the repeating rifle and breech loading artillery.
Thank you THG.
Wow. What a way to start my Friday morning. Absolutely amazing stuff. The courage and intelligence that man showed in the face of savage racism white supremacy is simple astonishing. A true hero and real American.
It would be illuminating if someone who hit the dislike button for this fine video provided some insight into their rationale.
We're probably better off not having our time wasted.
Probably part of the History Deserves To Be Rewritten wokerati that find it inconceivable that Mr. Galloway was neither a victim or a Democrat.
Speak of the moronic and they appear...
Illuminating ? They're just cowards not worthy of their citizenship 😠
There is no “insight”…
Thank you for helping to revive the memory and deeds of this great man.
Your Black History Month content always delivers, THG. Thank you for sharing this story.
Excellent - as always! Thank you!
Thank You for your work--another awesome story that would help us all to take note of.
Really amazing - see this is way better then typical history class I took back in the day, its about the people, not just places and dates, thus its more relatable.
I've made one too many comments. On this one but a while back on TH-cam they said if you could be on an elevator with anybody. Who would it be? I said Benjamin Franklin. I've changed my mind. I like this guy. I would like to be in an elevator with him. He was a badass. A true American Hero🇺🇸🦅
I'd like to get the two together for beers. Would be an experience.
So much of the history that is taught in schools is just rudimentary, and does not capture the imagination of students. I was one, but I came to love it in college. Thanks, THG, for making history more relate-able and sharing your love of history. Godspeed.
Thank you so much, History Guy. This is appreciated.
THG delivers another glimpse in history. Thanks brother.
EVERY second of your show is important, including the outro. Shouldnt remove the outro
I spent some time in New Bern, North Carolina, 40 some odd years ago. I learned that the locals pronounced it as one word, NewBern, rather than as two distinct words. An outsider's pronunciation of that and a few other place names in North Carolina made people smile at me before they corrected me.
...simply beautiful. Thank you for helping to keep Abraham Galloway's memory alive; it is significant and worthy.
Yet again marvellous content, told well. Thank you
Thank you for reminding us of things that so many have forgotten ! This man really should have been remembered for his merit of helping his people ! Thank you again !
Dear History Guy: I subscribe to a lot of YT channels. I enjoy all of them. But yours is, BY FAR, the best one. And the highest quality. I hope that you get as much enjoyment (and a few bucks) out of making them as I do out of viewing them. Please keep up the fantastic work! Merry Christmas, 2021.
Brilliant - what a shame the poor chap died. Who knows what he would have accomplished if he’d survived to old age. Some people are truly awe inspiring. Thanks for bringing him to our attention
Excellent story. Another worthy contender for one of your videos could be William Edward Hall, a former slave who won the Victoria Cross while serving in the Royal Navy. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for posting this. I shared it with my 2,000-some friends on FB. Great story!
13:10 Supposedly it was Oleander or arsenic was used to poison him. There was other people in his inner circle who died or was sickened near death. They did a cursory autopsy with the smell of almonds
I can see I'm not the only one to suspect poisoning.
@@erynlasgalen1949 Great minds think alike!😉
@Charles Coley For Shizzle Player!
I wonder what an autopsy today would turn up. Of course there is no value in doing one except possibly for historical purposes because anyone that could be accused of murder, if murder was discovered, is also quite dead.
@@clausewitz41_plus_1 #12 Former President Zachary Taylor was exhumed it took nearly 160 years ! But that was because of public outcries and people in power. Plus descendants. I'm not sure about Abraham Galloway's next of kin!
I'm just finding this channel and I love it! I appreciate the way you're talking about this great man's life without mythologizing or otherizing his story. So much of our discourse fails to have this level of tact and perspective, especially on Black issues. Thank you for an amazing video!
Thank you for sharing the untold stories of history.
This is a great story about a remarkable person. Somehow this story is more relevant now than ever before. Please do what you can to gain it more publicity. Thank you.
Great video ! I live in North Carolina and knee nothing about this man! Tremendous! Thanks History Guy.
I have my grandchildren following this site.
What are you, 30?
With grandkids? Dont worry bubba ... history, unless ancient; likely won't be big concern. Lol
@@MtnTow You missed the point kid, history like this isn't being taught in our public schools. It's painfully obvious it isn't being taught where you went either, or you just flunked out of kindergarten and never went back to find out.
I didnt miss the point any more than you missed the holes.
At least my kindergarten had sex ed. 🤣
@@MtnTow You accomplished that through inbreeding.
Thank you so much for providing accurate and non biased real history, especially for this particular era of forgotten heros. I have always try to find the less popular but just as important black or white people in this era in history that made a positive difference for the poor, oppressed , native Americans or blacks. Thank you.
I'm not surprised the union had free blacks as spies. This was a great upload! Fun fact: native Hawaiians (kanaka maoli) fought on both sides of the civil war. If you go to some of cemeteries, especially the one on nuuanu in Honolulu, have grave markers that state that
I love spy stories. Mom and dad were spies overseas for a certain information association. Dad was never outed or found out in his 34 years. He was also a gurilla warfare instructor and leader in many of the small, unknown brush wars from 1950 onward. Ha! When translating for some of Lao and Hmong refugees that came over as Boat People, I heard about dear old dad's exploits in the Laotian Civil War, which he was first involved in from 1954 until 1971. I never met a braver man nor a kinder, gentler man than my dad. He and mom are buried in Arlington.
Excellent
One should note that few Union Doctors would treat Black soldiers who helped North fight .
It was not just the South who held evil racist beliefs.
Then we have the trail of tears incident.
Here’s yet another American hero who’s story has been obscured by prejudice and the passage of time. Thank you for bring the contributions of Abraham Galloway to light. Please tell me that the fact that he stowed away on a ship doesn’t mean that he was a pirate.
I'm glad you fixed your tie. I was gonna say something.
I encourage any young person who sees this to use and some research to present a presentation on this heroic man's life. He surely deserves to be remembered.
Excellent. How is this not a movie already? This dude personally sacrificed and risked a lot more than Lincoln. John Browns Dream and the devil was dead.
November 3, 2020. Another reminder that history is yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Just a brilliant exposition of what I was never taught in any school. The legacy of commitment to equal rights for blacks at peril of death (and women which my mother and wife have experienced first hand), can not be understated. Black contributions to every major conflict simply can not be underestimated - but are clearly STILL kept under the radar of the the average citizen. Thank you!!!!
Entirely new information - thank you! This amazing man was truly a man before his time.
History Guy I love how you bring history to life. There is a little know story out of WW2 I am hoping you will cover. It is of 4 Chaplains that gave their lives in service to their country. I came across it while researching the Medal of Honor. Their story and the Medal they where awarded is known as The Four Chaplains Medal. Thank you.
Thanks for this, THG! What an amazing champion for equality and humanity. I'm only saddened that in my 60+ years, I had never heard of him before. The fact that he did all of this before dying at age 33 makes me feel like a grossly inadequate human being.
Thank you HG
Abraham Galloway was about that life
This is some great history of equity.
THANK YOU HISTORY GUY!!! I’m glad I found you!!!
Suggestions of topics I’m interested in: advancements in garments/fabric/sewing techniques that changed history. History of garment modesty (as point of fact, not pro or con)
More women inventors, scientists... maybe 2 in 5 videos???
Thank you for this presentation.
Such a stirring and inspiring story. Thank you for presenting this.
Holy shit. Only 33 years and he did all that! Can you imagine how much better the world would be now had he lived even longer?
It's sad how people of the past worth remembering are often forgotten. We aren't worth remembering and will suffer the same fate.
And it took almost a hundred years before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.
150 in the evil South.
@@MitzvosGolem1 ......keep up with the stereotypes.....and they will stay true
hate speech is for the small minded
Very proud to be a relative of Mr. Galloway. May his legacy live on!
That's profound and can easily be used for today.
Great bio. Thank you.
As always, well researched and developed - love me some THG. Jewels from history...
I visited Ft. Pillow state historic park some time ago. I noticed that the rangers and locals pronounced it as "Fort Pie-low". Also, personal family lore from the Henderson, NC region purports that a relative died in the massacre - my great uncles relating that lore also referred to it as "Ft. Pie-low". Never occurred to me to ask why the difference in pronunciation from the apparent spelling - my bad...
Your a great part of YouTub. I know this is off the wall, as well as off topic, but could you find time to do a episode on the infamous "Oak Island" myth. It seems absurd to me that a group of Nights Templar sailed to the new world and had the technology to defeat modern excavating equipment.
Excellent find History Guy; I did not know.
This is quite an amazing story about frankly, an amazing man.
Forgotten history. Thank you!
A great nation first needs great people to be part of it. Abraham Galloway was such a person. Thank you for your video THG
Here in Brunswick County NC we are SO happy to enjoy the largest Civil War round table in the USA!!
Thanks once again. Cheers, Mark
Thank you for showing this video
Robert Smalls is a hero. His story is worth researching.
th-cam.com/video/A4Jqp3REwrw/w-d-xo.html
@@stevedietrich8936 Thank you sir!
Wonderful episode. This man was a hero and an integral part of both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.
I mean, technically, the Civil Rights Movement was the 1950's and 60's, but still, he mattered as a forefather to it. A hero. I should've heard about him before.
I particularly enjoyed this episode about a fellow North Carolinian who did so much to help others. He was a great American and I am proud to have grown up in the same areas as he: Raleigh, Wilmington and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (near Smithfield). Unfortunately, at the end of the Reconstruction Era, Wilmington, NC became the location of the only coup d'état in U.S. History.
Great history. Thinking that the story of author Tom Clancy - from insurance agent to world known author - would make a story worth to be remembered
All that and only 33 when he died. We can only imagine what he would have achieved if he had lived to a greater age.
A story that kind of ties in to this is The Wilmington Racial Massacre of 1898. It is the only successful coup d’tat in U.S. history. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
Like the ww1 benefit riots...
Excellent video
I'd love to see you do a bit on either Ruben Rivers or Warren Crecy from the 761st Tank Battalion... real heroes that broke the color line in World War 2