John Paul Jones: The Father of America’s Navy
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Dear friend, I work for the Aliens.
Have you done an Biography on Decatur yet? Also, maybe Henry Clay or John Calhoun? I think the US needs to remember we are capable of compromise for the greater good.
This guy is crazy, an American Revolutionary icon AND the bassist for Led Zepplin. Man’s talented
Im glad I wasnt the only one!
I had no idea JPJ was even in the navy hundreds of years ago. Definitely a man of many talents.
I liked his keyboard input on Stairway ...
Dude gets around
You’re all aware that people can share the same sir name, and have ZERO relation to each other, right?
Contemporaries: "I hate talking to that John Paul Jones guy. All he ever talks about is how much of a badass he is."
History: "John Paul Jones was a complete badass."
People get jelly when you get stuff done.
@@caractacuspott4581 motherfucker took on the entirety of the British naval force
Am surprised Napoleon didn't kidnap the man to get him best up that darn navy
@@painvillegaming4119 I named my ship on Sea of Thieves Bonhomme Richard. Just waiting for someone to understand the reference. 😀
The man would just sail into the deep back when They didnt even have gps or know the tides and hed land where he intended on tbe other side of the ocean and operate a suprise attack and survive 🤡 guy didnt even have a wristwatch bro 😂😂😂😂 no google maps.
Imagine if he'd been a WWII sub commander. The man had the mentality and intelligence to carefully plan attacks, conduct raids deep behind enemy lines, and operate without support of any kind.
Imagine if he was in command of a U-boat.
@@hapymine9632 Nah, I'd prefer to keep him on the side of uncle sam, rather than make him a Nazi.
He would have been a badass Navy Seal.
@@iainballas I mean I not saying I want him to be a nazi but how u boat where fighting he would have been a very excellent commander of one.
Well, there's the USS Barb.
As a former, U.S. marine, and, by proxy, a part of the U.S. navy...I salute this man.
The USMC is a department of the Navy. You /are/ part of the Navy lol.
And isn't it 'Once a Marine, always Marine'?
@@FDSixtyNine once is enough
@@srm946 lol
sup sand baby, we blue boys don't like to admit it, but we actually really like you crayon eating killing machines.Hooyah, and oorah
John Paul Jones bringing the Revolution directly to England's shores sure was a feat. Parliament must've been shocked when word of Whitehaven came about. Jones truly earned the the dual titles of father of the Navy and all around badass.
The British Navy: Exists.
This severely angered John P. Jones,
who punished them severely.
Jokes aside, this man was an Boss, absolute Madlad & an utter legend.
He carved his own story & crafted a legend that's persisted centuries later.
he truly was the greatest child rapist of all time
@@milliondollarmistake
Um...What? Any evidence to support that?
Quite a hefty claim, especially when there's so many contenders in world history.
@@theoz-zone7470 Katerina Stepanova was a 10 or 12 year old girl who accused JPJ of beating her unconscious and raping her.
I don't think Michael Jackson beat anyone so yeah John might be the second best. instead
@@milliondollarmistake
This is a "his word against her's" scenario so is there any other evidence that proved he did? If he beat her unconscious, then surely there were bruises found on her or markings, etc.
While beating her, surely her screams would've been heard depending on location.
There's too much to consider to just assume.
@@theoz-zone7470 He didn't pummel her, he hit her once. A doctor did examine her and did find evidence for rape. JPJ also changed his story; first he said she was actually 12 and that he paid for sex several times in the past but then he said he never met her before. Then you had Catherine the Great who seemed to believe the girl's story.
From bassist to seaman. He could do it all. And still playing with LZ after all these years
I knew these were coming 😆
This is John Paul Jones. He was handsome, Scottish, and absolutely insane.
I understood the reference
I’m glad I can see these quotes on this video.
Keep rep'ing in heaven John Paul Jones. You're an angel now.
I also understood that reference
Another American Revolutionary to consider making a video of is Nathaniel Greene. A bookstore owner who managed to rise through the ranks from private to one of George Washington's right hand commanders. His brilliance and tenacity were instrumental in the Americans prevailing in the conflict.
Artillery commander Lt. General Henry Knox also owned a bookstore.
@@NobleKorhedron For some reason I thought Greene owned the bookstore and Knox was the patron... I must have gotten them mixed around. Still an awesome story though; their friendship (and mutual love of military history) would go on to have profound effects on US and (by extension) world history.
pretty sure this guy also pioneered guerilla warfare as well as one of the people who started the trend of shooting the officers.
Who d'you mean, @@nickolaiorlov4732? Nathanael Green?
One of my ancestors was a Brigadier under him in Connecticut
As a current US Navy Sailor I remember studying the battle of HMS Serapis for my warfare device. Truly a great Captain and his impact to our Navy Service is always felt.
They should posthumously promote him to Fleet Admiral. his influence on the United States Navy is still felt to this day.
“If fear cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery”
John Paul Jones
Keep Ripping In Heaven John Paul Jones your an angel now.
🤣
Oversimplified....
DIDNT SEE A SINGLE WORD ABOUT HIS TIME PLAYING BASS IN LED ZEPPELIN! 🤣🤣🤣🤦
one of the most important people in the birth of our nation yet he gets talked about so little... thank you for this and all glory to the founder of the US navy and a true scottsman
He was an intemperate brute, in my opinion, his behavior would've earned him a fragging, not too long ago. I, and other sailors, hated serving abusive NPDs. In today's U.S. Navy, I strongly assume he'd of been summarily dismissed for such reckless acts. Serving in the military provides a young person the ability to gain a great deal of experience, while assuming a large amount of responsibility, early in life. That type of experience, if success is met, will offer you and others confidence.
@@juancana457 yeah and Alexander the great would be considered a brute . War is ugly not done glamorous thing .
@@AverageJoe483 Democracy demands civility towards those you don't like. In my opinion, a price I pay every moment, and during my Navy gig.
@@juancana457 even the founders knew direct democracy and populism is a farce, no one likes the boss and no one likes getting things done.
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Beg to differ, as a retired U.S. Navy vet, I served under, while ordering others. The difference is how you treat your 'fellow man'. Rude narcissistics demand and scream, and are reasonably hated, yet mature bosses deliver and include. I remember, allegedly, how rude Naval pilots got their shot 'NOT' recorded by accident and being, unfortunately, forced to repeat them; oh whoa is them😐.
Fun fact; I'm from Whitehaven and we still have a pub called Jon-paul Jones named after him
Isn't there a statue of him in one of the places he raided too?
US Navy Hospital Corpsman here. Love seeing US Naval history covered. Makes me proud to be a sailor
I heard of Joh Paul Jones when I was 10 and decided right then I was going to join the Navy. 8 years later I was a Naval Corpsman
I heard of John Paul Jones when I was 10 and decided right then I was going to learn bass.
Could you do an Episode on Toyohiko Kagawa?
He was a Japanese Christian Pacifist who opposed the Empires actions during WWII.
We rarely talk about the Atrocities committed by Japan during this time. We talk about the Japanese People who Stood up to those atrocities even less so.
I believe this man has earned a Video about his life.
Him and the German diplomat who saved Chinese civilians from Japanese pursuers both need some attention.
"John Paul Jones is handsome, Scottish and completely insane." - Oversimplified
John Paul Jones was a fightin’ man a fightin’ man was he! He sailed to the east and he sailed to the west and he helped set America free!!
HE FOUGHT IN THE RAIN AND HE FOUGHT IN THE SUN AND HE FOUGHT IN THE MOONLIGHT TOO~
So my family has a story about JPJ. Supposedly, our family, the Jones, took in a young sailor who had no family and came to America. He was an adult, but came to see them as his own family, and took their last name as a tribute to them, thus becoming John Paul Jones. Totally apocryphal and we have absolutely no evidence, but it’s a fun story.
As long as story’s with no evidence are not directly harmful and not claimed to be absolute fact it’s okay. I always loved a good story. In Scandinavian culture we have sagas that might not be 100% true but very entertaining and a way to keep the culture alive 😊
Even if not true, it's still super neat
Great Britain “we have the most powerful navy in the world”
United States of America “we have a John Paul Jones”
He’s Handsome,Scottish and completely Insane
That will a brilliant piece of history, Simon. Centuries later, many of my family were in the Navy, no doubt with memories of John Paul Jones. Well done!
If I was taught History like this in High School (1990-93), I would of absolutely loved the class!
Thanks Simon,
-T🖖
Western Washington State, USA
Man. I knew Led Zepplin's remaining band members were getting old, but JPJ is really getting up there!
1:20 - Chapter 1 - Early years
3:15 - Chapter 2 - A new home and a new name
5:50 - Mid roll ads
7:10 - Chapter 3 - Revolutionary fervor
9:15 - Chapter 4 - An american in Paris
11:45 - Chapter 5 - Tweaking the lion's nose
14:25 - Chapter 6 - I have not yet begun to fight
18:45 - Chapter 7 - End of the cruise
- Chapter 8 -
- Chapter 9 -
- Chapter 10 -
British Navy: *exists*
JPJ: “And I took that personally.”
The bass intro to Dazed and Confused was his greatest contribution by far 🎸
Loved his mandolin playing with Led Zeppelin
A seaman and a multi instrumentalist for one of the greatest bands in history? JPJ is one of a kind.
Every time Simon said Solway Firth my Slipknot radar kept going off 😂
Just came for the Led Zep comments. Was not disappointed
Damn Led Zeppelin's Bassist was the father of the American Navy...
Who knew?🤷♂️
Finally! I've been waiting for/requesting this video for awhile. Thanks Simon!
Please do one about William of Orange
USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), best ship in the Navy and star of the movie Battleship
Well done. You made me cry at the end.
Bravo!
Thanks
Hoo-yah, Simon!! I'm a veteran of the US Navy, and I love the history of Jones!
Jones got a shoutout on Colbert last night
I am not from the US and had not heard from him before today
@Gerald H Agreed, thats what I was wondering
This is why I love listening to folk music. I gives just enough information to make you want to learn more about the event, or person it talks about.
Great subject and video, Simon. The story of the "Serapis Flag and arguably the first US flag" is fascinating.
John Paul Jones is an under appreciated American hero. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben and John Paul Jones should be household names in this country.
Thanks Simon !!!
I'd love a video on William Barker Cushing, the first unconventional warrior in US Navy history....literally, the first Navy SEAL.
Bring It !!
Go Navy !!!
@@ArielBerdugo Hoo-yah, Brother.
British fighting British over thier two versions of freedom and to be honest I prefer the American version of freedom, which they won, patriots or traitors who cares, the outcome created a 20th century superpower and still our most trusted ally.
Oh and I`m English by the way
When John Paul Jones was a little boy he pointed to the sea🎵
Said when I get to be a man a fightin' man I'll be, I'll leave my mark on the ocean and my name in history~
After reading the comments your going to have to do a Led Zeppelin biographics video now.
Great video! Goooooo *NAVY!*
Keep RIP-ing in Heaven, John Paul Jones. You're an angel!
I'd love to see a presentation on Edward De Vere Simon! Whether you believe je was Shakespeare or not, the political intrigue of his relationship with the Cecils and the Essex rebellion is worthy tale in itself
"Come out, you old rat!" I humbly submit Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys.
Keep rippin in heaven John Paul Jones… your an angel now 😇
...and a fantastic bass player!
I fly the Serapis Flag during the 4th. Few years ago a neighbor down the street accused me of defacing the flag, so we sat on my stoop, and I told him the tale
Had a Beer, made a friend
As a USN veteran, I love seeing ol' Serapis flying in the breeze. JPJ is a hero to every Squid.
That suit jacket 👌😁. Great vid.
Hells yeah thanx biographics I actually suggested this topic just a handfull of weeks ago i dont know if it was my suggestion but when i saw the video pop up in my suggestions i was like hmmm how bout that!!!
Future Video suggestion -
Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent figure in Irish history.
Great Bassist
Very well done!
I love your sport jacket, Simon. Where do you get yours from?
Good video 👍
I like when you pre record and chuck the ad in. The difference in jacket makes it easier to skip
You can see his Crypt at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland.
YES!!!!!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS!
Very interesting. I have no idea why I had never heard of hime before. Thank you for sharing.
oh man i cant believe i missed this ive been waiting
I've been waiting for this video! Weirdly enough was thinking of JPJ today
Did a report on this mad lad in the 4th grade. Truly is a bad ass
I'm sure he would have loved to meet you then, just don't get to close
Finally! A John Paul Jones video!
Definitely my favorite zeppelin member
amazing bassist too!
A video on British Admiral Thomas Chronchan, would be appreciated. His story has been portrayed in the film "Master and Command".
Have been waiting for a bio graphics on JPJ ❤
About time
Simon. Your beard is even more majestic than it was in 2020. What have you been treating it with?
Beard blaze of course, his own premier line of beard oil. I myself had a bottle gifted to me last Christmas, and it changed my life. I'm now a foot taller, twice as fit, and have dozens of beautiful women wooing me.
Allegedly.
The Royal Navy must have been kicking themselves when they realized that a lack of family connections prevented John Paul Jones from sailing under their flags.
I must have glossed over the part when you talked about his days in Zeppelin
Well, they did mention prostitutes!!
I thought this was a Bio on Led Zepplin’s piano wizard…not mad either
Can you do a video on John marco allegro??
One of my favorite American heroes.
do a vid on Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
I am descended from the Paul family. I believe John Paul Jones was my great, great, etc, uncle. His name was crossed out of the family bible but still legible and I'm starting to understand why he was disowned. I'm proud of being related to him, but it appears he wasn't very lovable and brought dishonor on the family.
I have been to the naval academy where John Paul Jones is at. I always thought it was wild how well he was preserved. Although, there is one thing I don’t think Simon mention about ho well he was preserved. I remember the guide telling me and my class that he was in a lead coffin filled with wine. Maybe that was some BS told to kids or what. I dunno but I still remember that odd thing about that trip.
The man was such a bell end everyone he met went out of thier way to ruin him, regardless of his accomplishments.
All I can hear is Johnny Horton singing his heart out when I think about John Paul Jones
I wish it would go into detail about how he captured a ship and took it too the Netherlands iirc and they made a flag base off a description. Cause it needed colors to port
You guys should do one on Emperor Meiji
He's definitely a great man and a very talented musical genius. But to call him the father of the American Navy might be a bit misleading. Even though he did manage to glue together the wild bluesy licks of Mr. Page with the heavy hammer of the Gods from Bonham, and co-write some of musics finest pieces. Nice to finally see Zeppelin's most underrated member get the recognition he deserves! Oh, the OTHER JPJ? Who?
We're lucky he wasn't hanged for treason for his involvement with the Yankee traitors otherwise Led Zeppelin would have sounded quite different. 🧐
Go back to crying room, hippie. Real men are here.
Can I suggest a video? One about the GREAT and MYSTERIOUS, SIMON WHISTLER! Also when he narrates his glorious life story he must refer to himself in 3rd person. Thank you.
I loved this video and John Paul Jones is a gigachad.
Learned about J.P. Jones during the bicentennial, but I'm pretty sure we just learned about the fight with H.M.S. Serapis, and that he was the father of the American navy, I have not yet begun to fight is still a pretty common expression here in the US.
Also a great bass player.
I have not yet begun to see Biographics!
Legend
Ceaușescu when (not his building)?
Also John Paul Jones is my spirit animal... ♋
We need a video on John Barry too! He’s also regarded as father of the USN. He quelled mutinies single handedly!
My second favorite American ever!
Extremely interesting.
the song about this guy by Johnny Horton is fun
As a US Marine, l was stationed on the Bonhomme Richard. It's decommissioned recently, l think.
Semper Fortis, shipmates.
A sailor set it on fire, it was so damaged its being scrapped.
He was a great drummer too.
No, that's Admiral John Bonham.