Martin Luther King Jr: The Many Trials of America's Civil Rights Icon
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MLK Biographies:
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spartacus-educational.com/USA...
www.academia.edu/5370158/Mart...
First assassination attempt:
www.washingtonpost.com/histor...
MLK on Vietnam: www.jstor.org/stable/274976?s...
FBI surveillance and disclosures:
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...
standpointmag.co.uk/the-troub...
www.archives.gov/files/resear...
FBI Archives on MLK:
vault.fbi.gov/Martin%20Luther...
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www.archives.gov/files/resear...
The KGB and MLK:
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The thing about Dr. King that always blows my mind is his age. He was so young when he accomplished things most of us would never dream of doing.
what a man
Furthermore he sounded far older than he was.
@@LeoArmada men dont rape women
@@stover14 press x to doubt.
@@michaelterrell5061 that's unfortunately stress, look at any political leader who started young or especially civil rights leaders and all of them aged 20-30 years in like 5 😔 look at Obama before and after his presidency. You wouldn't know he was the youngest president looking at him after
Hoover calling King a sexual deviant is just beyond ironic.
You're not even kidding. Hoover was a misogynist who had delusions of godhood.
@@Calla-sl8gd no hoover was a closeted homosexual/transvestite , racist and corrupt offical. who was hiding the fact that he was the product of a incestuous relationship between a brother and sister, one white male and his half sister who was half black and white. Don't believe me look it up.
I hope we get a Biographics video on him.
@@--enyo-- something to look forward to oh yeah
I have ZERO idea Hoover did that. It makes me happy insider to know how much of a hypocrite Hoover was.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King Jr
Tell that to the Critical Race Theorists.
(aka Racist Critical Theory).
Thorfinn19 Skullsplitter19
Leave your right wing echo chamber bro.
Critical race theory isn't racist
said the man who witnessed a rape and did nothing
@@ThorfinnSkullsplitter-fz7ff You reactionaries would be condemning Martin Luther King as an anarchist criminal for his socialist beliefs. I mean, you'd be branding him as a woke SJW for his civil rights activism alone.
@@gagetomerlin9822 because racism against white peoples isn’t possible, and everything should be looked at through the lense of race. Take a step out of your echo chamber.
A few tidbits not covered in this video:
1) As a boy, King used to run around with a white boy his own age. One day when he went to the boy's house asking for him, his mom called off their friendship saying that he was black and her son was white. That was one of King's first real experiences with racism.
2) King is a graduate of Morehouse College, having gained admission while still attending Booker T. Washington High School (which not only did he not formally graduate from but was also able to skip grades 9 and 12.)
3) Portions of his doctoral dissertation while studying at Boston University were determined to have been plagiarized. However, his Ph.D has never been revoked due to the unplagiarized parts being good enough to stand out on its own.
4) King was a great fan of the original Star Trek. One day while partaking in an NAACP event, Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura, had a significant conversation with the good doctor himself where he convinced her to stay on the show because of the importance of her character and how African-Americans could be seen as equals in some way. She would up staying through the show's run and for many more years to come.
I too read the wikipedia page
@@jebthegodemperor7301 so most videos ive seen from this dood are well informed and researched but after watching this one makes me doubt all the others cause this was very lacking
Could you cover George Carlin? A philosopher with a sense of humour.
I'm here to support this. I bring up Carlin once every few videos
I add my support.
Absolutely
I'm here for the seven words
Add another voice for a Carlin vid, would love Simons treatment of one of my heroes growing up
Thank you for respecting centennial of the Greenwood Massacre and MLK this month. You're doing great work, Simon and Biographics
Which video did he cover Greenwood? Id like to see
@@grammaticalchainsaw7318 Why don't you check MLK life warts and all people should be shown for how they really were.
I firmly believe He knew they were going to actively take him down. That his life was in danger. He still stood up & spoke out.
A brave & principled man.
Thank you Dr King.
Malcolm X was also open about the fact he knew he was a dead man and that he would be assassinated eventually. I think both were brave & principled and definitely felt at peace because of their strong faiths. Malcolm X especially probably had help in his strong will because of the rewards for martyrs in Islam.
He absolutely did. The fbi and CIA were actively trying to get him to kill himself. When he wouldnt they murdered him.
He was also a plagiarist. I mean, a prinicpled plagiatrist.
nemeczek67
No one is perfect. Lmao
Brave, definately. A cause that we know is right, no doubt. Principled? Another Man of God and Polititian that could not keep his trousers zippered.
0:45 - Chapter 1 - Civil disobedience 101
2:15 - Chapter 2 - Bus ride to equality
3:35 - Chapter 3 - A sneeze away from death
5:40 - Chapter 4 - Criticism & defeat
7:55 - Chapter 5 - A letter from birmingham
10:00 - Chapter 6 - The dream
12:15 - Chapter 7 - MLK vs The Bureau
16:40 - Chapter 8 - A bridge to voting rights
19:10 - Chapter 9 - "The bombs explode at home"
21:30 - Chapter 10 - A promised horizon
Thank you.
Thank you!
I am very surprised that this channel had not already done this video yet!
Honestly so am I.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King Jr.
Nerd
@@bigbrown6947 no he's wise.
@@Infamous1892 Thank u 🙏
I wish the modern 'progressives' would actually take this to heart.
No he is nerd
That is why I love this channel, Simon tells it like it is and keeps these people, who we highly admire, human, all faults included.
It is better to appreciate a man when there is nothing to hide, only the facts (not just the "truth")
Pleeeeease just let this comment section be civil. We’re all here to learn.
I’d like to hope, but I saw enough of the comments on the Tulsa video to be able to.
People don't wanna know the Truth about MLk. For example. He didn't write The Dream speech. And he had a history of plagiarism.
People Worshipping MLK without actually knowing what else he is. A list, a cheat, a manipulator of young women
@@EbNorth well, a man can be a hero among many, while a villain among some.
I remember studying even just a fraction about his impact when I did a paper in high school. A couple of years ago I had the privilege of going to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. I stood literally feet from where he was when he was assassinated. It was an exceptionally...emotional I guess is the best way I can describe it? experience for me. The impact of what we still need to accomplish is something that I think most people still don't understand the scope of.
My husband and I went there last December and it is very emotional. Every single part of the museum has so much history and so much to learn from.
I really hope the stuff in the FBI file were untrue. If he had extramarital affairs that’s one thing but that one account is bizarre to say the least. MLK is an Icon and a part of me doesn’t want that tarnished.
I know there’s a chance this may unfortunately be true. But I’m inclined to believe that they released what best fit their agenda, especially thinking about the recent BLM movement. People already don’t want to listen to black voices, so it’s a huge blow when one of the most influential and trusted figures in their fight for justice is suddenly made suspect. And this wouldn’t be the first time the FBI has made activists out to be monsters.
I get that, Hoover was mad with power but damn. A lot of icons have a complicated history women.
We can hope that we can "split the man from his work"...but since this coming from the FBI 🤨🤔
I go with the assumption that most people are assholes. Then if I discover they're decent I can be pleasantly surprised.
Plenty of "good" people in history and present have bad parts too.
Example I love the actor Gary Cooper. He typically played the "good guy" in movies. He cheated on his wife for years and when he got his mistress pregnant made her get an abortion. Still love his movies, but I accept he was very flawed on his personal life.
Maybe you should rethink your "hero worship" if you cannot accept they are human, and make mistakes.
For example: I detest Ghandi, but respect how he accomplished his goal.
The man was powerful. An amazing speaker who's words inspire wonders. He was taken to soon. May he rest in he peace.
He also liked to plagiarize others peoples work. Google it. From college to the dream speech that he didn't write.
Then we get into the powerful mans manipulation of women, getting them to sleep with the man they respected. A powerful man indeed. And all that's without the yet to be released rape tapes.
@@EbNorth Hey didn't they also say this very thing about JFK🤔
@@EbNorth Please take your meds, uncle
@@PRTZN why does truth both you? Truth bothers you so much you attack me, the speaker of truth. Go educate yourself about MLK. Enjoy your rapist hero.
I didnt realise until now that MLK didn,'t have his own video on this channel yet.
One thing people should not forget that he was also starting a poor people's campaign he was seeking for things like health care for all and the minum wage to be raised. At the time of his death about 40% of people thought that he deserved it.
Yeah, it speaks volumes to the political climate of the US how much that side of him has been pushed to the side and covered up.
MLK accomplished so much at such a young age. His speeches are so moving. We definitely still have a long way to go.. it's a shame we don't have him now. Great video Simon!
His speeches go against a lot of modern "liberalism", which pigeonholes people into groups without regard to them as individuals.
We do, indeed, have a long way to go; that's because these days we're going backward instead of forward.
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So absurd to see how awful things were even less than seventy years ago. Still much progress to be done.
Stop teaching CRT then. It's the exact opposite of his dream.
Wow every comment here is actually sensible. I was not expecting that.
@Artichoke22 not like that we have to use our heads be civilized & disciplined. People who are doing things like that aren't in it for the right cause.
@@eodyn7 you have no idea what you're talking about, it's exactly what he talked about throughout his life. Watch literally any of his interviews.
@Artichoke22 what city was burned down?
MLK Jr. is rolling over in his grave right now. All that talk about “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” has gone right out the door for many. 😔
Sadly values, morals, respect high character are all gone.
When did those actually exist in the first place?
He had dream and that dream has yet to be fully realized.
The history of humanity is marked with strides forward and steps back. Regardless, the only direction we choose is forward. His Dream is here, but it has yet to achieve the ultimate victory.
@@googlefashists4986 If it was realized racial profiling would not still occur, Islamophobia would not exist, there would not have been a rise in hate related crimes. There has been progress for sure, but MLK would not be surprised as to what is happening today because people today because he warned us about it
This would’ve really helped 4 months ago :(.
Good luck to anyone else doing the civil rights movement!
Yeah, do a video during "Black History Month" so people don't have to think about it for the rest of the year, right? I fucking hate all this "month" crap for just that reason...
He is and will ever be one of the most impressive, kindest and inspirational characters ever walking on this planet. I wish there were people like him today. There are few ideals and examples today and people have become indifferent to their surroundings.
Thank you Simon for doing a Biographics on this great man! Martin Luther King Jr. Is a very important man to history!
For a British man who claims to not care about US politics, your timing could not have been better with these videos. Thank you for this.
Can you do a video on John Lewis? He march with King across the Edmund Pettus Bridge as a young man, was beaten and arrested, then grew to become the conscious of the House. He was an amazing man.
Great stuff 👏 Simon. I did not know about the letter opener attempt on his life. I learned something new today. 😌
Everyone remembers him for his civil rights, though I admire and remember him for his worker rights, and education on the wealth gap within America ( he was gunned down while at a worker/union protest.)
These biographics videos are always so fascinating. Keep it up!
Finally! I've been waiting for this one
Long overdue for this channel. Thanks BTW
His speeches still gives me goosebumps!
I made sure my kids listened to the whole thing.
When we see pictures of George Floyd ✊
MLK is my hero he’s not perfect but I love it
I have a dream is one of the greatest speeches by MLK. Even Edgar Hoover, director of FBI's predecessor tried to frame him with sexual assault charges, but he came out clean.
Really mr supreme leader?
He didn't come out clean. And he didn't write that speech. Google it. He plagiarized. Like he did in college
This came at a perfect time just watched one of his interviews yesterday.
Excellent job to you and your staff Simon. Over 50 years later and you provided information I never knew
I suggested this subject a while back. Thank you for finally presenting it.🤗
Thank you for all these great, well-researched documentaries! I have enjoyed learning so much!
Ooh!! Très bien! I never really knew much about Martin Luther King's life other than what the general public probably knows. Another great video about a great man by another great man! Good job, Simon!
So are we gonna have to “me too” MLK in 6 years? That’ll be……awkward.🤔
I have already added him. We should also remove the statues.
Not looking fwrd to that. Still, every hero has done something fucked up. Im sure there are Metoo activists that have skeletons that if they came out we be asking the same questions. We have such a hard time accepting that ppl are human
@@jessmith7324 true..but watching your friend rape a woman and cheer it on is another level of evil.
I like the way you look on it. Everything always reflects on us as individuals, and as a collective. It’s that kind of rational Thinking that’s going help us when we have to cross that bridge.👍
@@EbNorth if its true. We will find out.
Beautiful and informative as always Simon ❤️
Please do a biographics on Ida B. Wells. Thank you.
Oh, ABSOLUTELY!!! She needs one more than most!!! That woman was AMAZING!!!!!
You should do a biographic on John Mcafee. He’s lived a pretty wild and crazy life
YES!!! I’ve been waiting for MLK’s biography since so long. Searched it up on other channels too but Mr. Simon just hits different. Going to save this in my watch later as my treat for after I’m done with my homework :D
Thanks for this Simon! I was surprised by just how many things I didn't know about MLK.
Please do one on his predecessor: Vernon Johns. Thank you.
*“We must not seek to defeat or humiliate the enemy but to win friendship and understanding”*
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Great work, great channel, congratulations, keep up the good work
I’ve always had major respect for Dr. King
I've been waiting for this video!
I was 8 years old when King was shot in Memphis…my mother was a Social Worker and Community Activist….we lived in Memphis. My mother marched with King . She took us down to meet Dr King at the Lorraine Motel in South Downtown Memphis. I lived history …have you???
"We have deluded ourselves into believing that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor-both black and white, here and abroad."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Fitting words from a communist
@@Dominknows He was a socialist but he wasn't exactly a communist. Although he was staunchly anti-capitalist, he disagreed with the Atheist nature of Marxism among other things. In his words,
"In short, I read Marx as I read all of the influential historical thinkers-from a dialectical point of view, combining a partial yes and a partial no. Insofar as Marx posited a metaphysical materialism, and ethical relativism, and a strangulation totalitarianism, I responded with an unambiguous no; but insofar as he pointed to the weakness of traditional capitalism, contributed to the growth of a definite self-conscience of the Christian churches, I responded with a definite yes."
Ya i feel bad for Lebron James Capitalism really screwed him it looks like. Ha!
@@heyphilphil what are you talking about?
@@kiaandavids755 it's called sarcasm
Here are some suggestions for another video - all interesting people
April Ellison/William Ellison Jr. (1790-1861) - a freed slave from South Carolina who became a successful slaveowner and planter himself before the civil war.
Anthony Johnson (1600-1670) - a former indentured servant who became one of the first African American property owners in America and a successful tobacco farmer.
Lord Mountbatten (1900-1979) - Prince Philip’s uncle and Queen Elizabeth’s second cousin once removed who was assassinated by the IRA
Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) - Japanese poet, author, playwright, actor and nationalist who committed seppuku after a failed attempt to overthrow Japan’s 1947 constitution.
Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - British politician who was the first prime minister of Great Britain from 1721 until 1742 under King George I and King George II.
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/prime minister) 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 Irish figure and one of the most important in Irish history.
George Eastman (1854-1932) - American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company. He was a pioneer of photography and a major philanthropist. He commit suicide at the age of 77 because of chronic pain from health problems.
Emile Zola (1840-1902) - French novelist and journalist who is an early practitioner in the literary genre, naturalism. He was involved in the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal in France. He died in 1902 at the age of 62 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
ryoichi sasakawa (1899-1995) - Japanese businessman, politician, sports administrator, philanthropist and was criminal who helped Norman Borlaug with his Green Revolution.
Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) - Irish poet, playwright and translator who won the 1995 Nobel prize for literature and wrote a poem about The Tollund Man comparing his cause of death to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
W.B. Yeats (1865-1939) - Irish poet, dramatist and writer with an interest in the occult who helped found the Abbey Theatre and was a senator for the Irish Free State. He is one of the most important historical figures in Irish history.
Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) - husband and consort to Queen Elizabeth who served in the navy as a young man, serving in the Second World War. He died recently so it would be a good choice.
Jordan Belfort (born 1962) - former stockbroker, author, motivational speaker and convicted felon who committed fraud via stock market manipulation. His book was the inspiration behind the film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013.
Andrew Cunanan (1969-1997) - spree killer responsible for five murders before his suicide via gunshot. His victims include Gianna Versace and Lee Miglin.
Lee Miglin (1924-1997) - American business tycoon, real estate developer and philanthropist who was spree killer, Andrew Cunanan’s third murder victim.
“The Count of Saint Germain” (1691 or 1712 -died 1784) - European Adventurer who achieved prominence in high society in the 1700’s. His real name is unknown while his background is obscure. He claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rakoczi of Transylvania. He was arrested for suspicion of espionage during the Jacobite rebellion but was released without charge.
Julia d’Aunigny (1670 or 1673 -died 1707) - 17th century French opera singer who was known for her flamboyant lifestyle. Her father was a secretary to the master of the horse to King Louis XIV. She was a keen sword fighter, cross-dressed and tried to run away with a female lover after killing a man in a duel. She died at the age of 33.
Past American presidents, British prime ministers, monarchs and Roman emperors would be good as well.
Can you do a video on Ataturk and his drive to secularize Turkey?
Yes please
YES that would be awesome. Mustafa Ataturk is such an underrated historical figure - at least to countries outside of Turkey - yet, he was easily one of the greatest leaders in history. Definitely one of my favorite historical figures along with Napoleon and Caesar.
To this day his speeches make the hairs on my arms rise and my heart swell... and even knowing about his marital indiscretions, I think of all the good works he had done. And think "many other great men of history haven't been husbands"... But this was the first time I heard that MLK was in the presence of a rape, allowed and/or encouraged such actions against a rape victim, it left me agape and not wanting to wait until 2027. I need to know now, or I don't ever want to know... I am sincerely sorry for what happened to any and all victims, but I've lost so many heroes that kept me inspired throughout my youth in Chicago, I hate to lose 1 more, one whose words and recounting of his life, allowed me to gain the friendship of so many black people.
I rather not know his sins.
I rather prefer to be ignorant and be apologetic for not knowing.
I guess I am older than I thought.
No matter. I still think MLK was and is a great American hero ⚖
People are complicated -- sadly many brilliant minds also can be cruel and deviant. Look at how many artists, musicians, actors, directors, etc. are brilliant at their art, but are really horrible people, or at least people who did horrible things. I generally like to separate the art from the artist.
Um. I don't want to take away from the horrible actions this alleged action is.
But even if so, does this take back all the good he did? And all the inspiration he caused? I don't think so. People change and are complicated. Yes. It's bad. Sure, he like so many other men, white and black, Asian and Latin, cheat on their girlfriends and or wives. That doesn't bother me as much. The rape thing is shitty but he still did good
@@delfin7461 that's the best way to do it. Never put a man or woman on a pedestal because they will fall. Falling is how we learn in most cases so you have to expect the fall. The best thing to do is to look at the work that people do.
Martin looks to have had numerous affairs outside of his marriage and it is not above reasoning that he may have been in the company of sexual deviants from time to time.
Once those tapes are released in 2027, if those allegations are true, then it will be a hell of a blow on the legacy of a great man.
As for the victim of the rape itself, I wonder why she never spoke up? Did something happen to her? And does she take some solace in the fact that King was assassinated even though he was not the one that actually assaulted her.
@@tyrfree5733 How do you know she didn't speak up? People are not always believed.
very well done, good research.
FINALLY! I’ve been waiting for this one for a long time!
Why?
@@ThorfinnSkullsplitter-fz7ff
Because with this channel I always learn new things about famous people.
Good video 👍
So Dr. King looked up to Ghondi, for inspiration...Weird...At least he had no idea how racist his model was towards blacks.
Gandhi's anti-black views were well known. MLK would have known of Gandhi's racism and perversity.
@@owenshebbeare2999 then why did he pay homage to the guy?
@@theawesomeman9821 Because MLK was a lapdog for others.
He really was the man of the people. May his dream lives on, and may his soul Rest In Peace.
Thank you for this
Free at last
They took your life
They could not take your pride
before Bono unleashes the chorus
IN THE NAME OF LOVE 💘
Please do Michael Collins. Irish revolutionary
Thank you for posting this, even tho Juneteenth has passed its still relevant 👍🏿
Another oustanding job, thank you so much.
There are people who say that America is in decline. That today empty pop music, pessimism, bad fashion, and political division are what defines this country. As I see it, this man was a defining part of the era of America as cultural superpower. There were the Moon Landings, and there was Martin Luther King, and they go hand in hand equal in greatness. The greatness of this civilization came as much from cultural vitality as from military victory in World War II.
Great video and I'm not the only one amazed that MLK jnr hasn't been done already. Been to the Lorraine motel while visiting the US from England. The civil rights museum attached should be a compulsory visit to all people. Sad to think we still have a way to go to reach his dream.
@Mable's Fatal Fable yep. Because Fox News and QAnon are the true champions of racial equality 😅
@@rd0676 No one even mentioned those? He's correct anyways, leftist, socialist identity politics made a resurgence in more racism. Next time dont do whataboutism and stop liking your own comment aswell.
@@lacciful You reactionaries would definitely be labeling Martin Luther King as a bloodthirsty Bolshevik for his socialist beliefs. I mean, you'd be condemning him as a woke SJW for his civil rights activism alone .
I am only 20 minutes away from MLK's first church since it is located in my hometown. It currently sits directly across the street from Montgomery Police Department.
😳😳
Excellent work, as usual. Minor typo on MArch 7th, 1965.
The wait for 2027 might be more frustrating than waiting for Cyberpunk's release now.
He plagiarized the dream speech. We already know his character. We also know for sure he had many affairs and used his power to get women into bed. The rape tapes is the only unsure thing. Probably true.
Perfect time to put this out.
Great video.
Since you're covering important black leaders, any chance on a video on Booker T. Washington and/or W.E.B. Did Bois and their idealogical differences?
Can we get one on Huey Newton or Fred Hampton, or Stokely Carmichael?
Agreed
MLK was such a fascinating man!! Thank you for producing and posting this one!! BUT--you've just GOTTA do a Biographics video on my hero, WW2 Holocaust diarist Anne Frank. (Note my TH-cam profile pic.) :) :) :) :)
Do one on Fred Hampton or Huey Newton
Yay, i eagerly awaited this video for over a year Haha
I would love a video on Cassius Clay. The abolitionist that the boxer was named after.
Audio is a bit lo on this one for some reason.
Fascinating video, certainly learned a few things.
Great Video. Now do one on Calvin Coolidge
Thanks Dude
I genuinely hope that him laughing as that woman was raped is fake.
Guess we can only wait for the full truth
Love your videos, i think it would be special if you make an episode about paul robeson. He was a black singer and activist, that was largely forgotten because he opposed war with Russia dooring makarthism. Hope you'll proside Inraching our life. (Sorry for my language, English is not my mother tongue).
Yay! I've been waiting for this for a long time! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of my daddy's heroes! He's my hero too! Thanks to him and other civil rights leaders, we are able to live in a more equal environment! Thank you Dr.King! ❤ But we aren't done yet, we must continue to fight for Dr.King's dream! ❤
And yes, I'm well aware that he isn't a perfect man. But he made a big difference.
Dr King was smart much like Gandhi he understood that peaceful protest was more effective that violent ones it’s a shame he was taken from us when he was desegregation could have went way better
I love watching these but the music/sound between segments is so much louder than Simon talking that it’s jarring.
I swear this is a device-dependent thing. I never have this issue, but on a variety of videos (not just Simon’s) I see this complaint.
an H.L.Mencken episode would be great
Rob DeSatan doing all he can to push us back to those days of injustice
Do a biographic of Charles Siciliano, better known as Charles Atlas. He created a system of exercise that gave him the same measurement and 65 that he had at 25. He used no equipment, just gravity
The last Maharaja would be a good biographic for you to do Simon , a very interesting tale indeed
Nice
About time
Ha! Knew he was coming at some point on this channel, Classic! Very nice!
Hmmm interesting scandal we never knew about....
now do Scott Joplin possibly first black musician-pianist who's music was featured in countless 1920s movies.
YES!!!
Now we're doing the complete opposite of what MLK dreamed. Insane.
Can you do a biographic on Rosa Luxemburg?
Also one on Simon, lol.
I found out not long ago that Izola Curry at one point did time at the Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane located in Fishkill, NY, not far from me! It's a small world after all. Today, it's Fishkill Correctional Facility, but the buildings that made up Matteawan are still standing. You can see it as you drive by I-84! Could you at some time cover J. Paul Getty? Christopher Plummer really hit a home run with his portrayal of him in "All the Money in the World." I didn't know until after he passed away that he won an Oscar for best supporting actor for that role! What a testament to his talent! Also, the crew had to reshoot all scenes that originally had Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the month before the movie's theatrical release! That is one of the most appropriately named movies I've seen. He, LITERALLY had all the money in the world being the world's richest person in 1973. He FIGURATIVELY had all the money in the world to get his grandson freed. The movie's title also provides us with a PROFOUND message: All the money in the world can NOT buy you happiness.
martin luther king was a socialist.... some of his best speaches were socialist in nature in his later days he preached economic socialism, while he wasnt a communist or markist.
That's b/c he was economic illiterate which is understandable b/c people don't see the unseen as Frederic Bastiat put it. King used to get into it with AG Gaston, a self made multi-millionaire, who basically bankrolled the civil rights movement in B'ham.
@@JK-gu3tl I'm going to have to strongly disagree there, Frederic Bastiat was a nut, who's economic philosophy has only helped furthered inequality and poverty around the world.
@@tenaciousgamer6892 Wut? Liberalization of economies in the 19th century helped reduced poverty significantly in places like USA and Europe. He's far better than Karl Marx, that's for sure.
@@JK-gu3tl No it was industry and technology that did, and only really in the cities the general poverty rates stayed about equal. There was only a increase in wealth with in cities. Even then the data isn't particularly reliable. Even modern calculations exclude people who haven't held a job in many years. So modern rates of poverty are much higher then many governments want to acknowledge.
Karl marx how much do you understand about what economics he wanted humanity to achieve ? Because I can tell you its not anything like what you saw in any communist country or fascist regime.
No what he wanted was democratizing work places, workers elect their own leaders with in a company and vote on working standards. I am not a fan of our little kingdoms that we call corporations and conglomerates, just like fascist governments they are bound to fail and the people under them suffer the most from the fall out not the CEOs.
Yeah, it speaks volumes to the political climate of the US, how much that side of him was pushed to the side and covered up.
I would be curious to see what some of the civil rights icons of the 60s like MLK think about everything that is happening today in the U.S.
Just a personal guess, but I would say that probably some would be right on the front lines, more energized & legendary than ever before - whilst others would have made a full turn in the other direction, fallen from grace for using one struggle's platform to oppose another's, or become disenchanted & given up all hope. This is not to say anything about the character of individual activists, nor the nature of the movement, but is rather my observation on human nature: that we all change as we age, & that different people change in different ways.
The generosity of the victor.
Gorbachev and Brezhnev?
April 4, 1968, the start of the Summer of Blood. I was born in September of the same year. Thank you for this video, Simon. Cheers.