Livestream Connection, July 4, 2024 – 24/7NSPC
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2:30-3 eastern time

Small crowd, but the prayers were loud! A blessed July 4th to you all. 🙏

https://youtu.be/isAhWxl59Vo

The founders of the United States, including James Wilson, John Dickinson, and Thomas Jefferson, are depicted in a heated debate over the decision to declare American independence. Pennsylvania's hesitation to support the motion causes tension, with South Carolina threatening to withhold support if the issue of slavery is not addressed.

The founders ultimately agree to support independence, with Wilson famously declaring, "A republic if you can keep it."

The video also explores crucial moments in American history, such as the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, faced the threat of being overrun by Confederate forces. Despite the odds, the Americans managed to retreat, thanks to the skilled naval men from Massachusetts.

Bannon emphasizes the importance of this event in American history and encourages listeners to learn more about it. Additionally, the video discusses the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War and General Grant's persistence in taking the city, which ultimately cleaved the Confederacy in half.

Bannon also touches upon the contributions of various military figures, including General Crook and Nelson Miles, and encourages viewers to read historian Patrick K. O'Donnell's works to better understand American combat history. Throughout the video, Bannon expresses gratitude for the team's hard work and encourages viewers to share the content over the weekend and celebrate the 4th of July.

He reflects on the significance of the American people's grit and determination in enforcing the Declaration of Independence and encourages viewers not to quit. The video concludes with the speaker singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," emphasizing the importance of answering God's call and living to make men free while God is marching on.

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00:00:00 The Congress is debating Virginia's resolution on Independence. Each state representative, including Caesar Rodney from Delaware, expresses their support for the motion, except for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is hesitant and asks for a moment to reconsider. South Carolina threatens to withhold support for Independence if the offending passage about slavery is not removed. Franklin argues that posterity will never forgive them if they give in on this issue, but Jefferson, the author of the Declaration, suggests focusing on securing Independence first. Pennsylvania eventually agrees to support Independence, but expresses regret for the inconvenience caused to Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson during the debate.

00:05:00 The founders of the United States, including James Wilson, John Dickinson, and Thomas Jefferson, are depicted in a heated debate over the decision to declare American independence. The pressure is on Wilson to make the final call, as the fate of the new nation hangs in the balance. Despite his reluctance to accept the responsibility, Wilson ultimately decides to support independence, while Dickinson refuses to sign the Declaration. The scene ends with Wilson's famous line, "Gentlemen, I say ye, John Dickinson, a republic if you can keep it." The founders' courage and determination are highlighted as they make this historic decision.

00:10:00 The speaker discusses the crucial moment during the American Revolution when George Washington and his Continental Army faced the threat of being overrun by the British Army and Royal Navy in Brooklyn Heights. A thunderstorm delayed the British attack, giving the Americans time to prepare for a siege. Washington made the difficult decision to retreat, but doing so under enemy fire across the East River was a daunting task. The Americans, with only a few hours' notice, managed to retreat with over 9,500 men and their cannon, thanks to the skilled naval men from Massachusetts, known as the "Marbleheaders." The retreat, known as the American Dunkirk, was a race against time, with the providential fog saving the Army from discovery. The speaker emphasizes the importance of this event in American history and encourages listeners to read about it in books such as "Washington's Immortals" and "The Indispensable War." The discussion then shifts to the role of July 4th in the Civil War and a commercial break for Birch Gold.

00:15:00 O'Donnell recommends watching Ken Burns's documentary on the Civil War, despite his personal disagreements with Maga, President Trump, and Stephen K. Bannon. The speaker then shares a historical anecdote about General George Meade, who received a message from President Lincoln in the middle of the night during the Battle of Gettysburg. Meade was under the impression he was under arrest due to the political turmoil in Washington, D.C., including Lincoln's cabinet and military commanders, who had relieved several generals following a series of disasters. Lee was planning an offensive move against Harrisburg and Philadelphia, and the outcome of the battle was crucial in the balance of the war, which continued until the fall of Atlanta in 1864. The speaker believes that the war essentially ended with the fall of Atlanta, but there were still six to eight months of fighting left.

00:20:00 The significance of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The battle took place during the summer of 1863, and after the defeat at Chancellorville, General Lee divided his army and opened up an opportunity for invasion through the Shenandoah Valley. John Singleton Mosby, a character in the speaker's book "The Unvanquished," played a crucial role in this invasion as he captured intelligence on Union troop movements, but his faulty intelligence led to a diversionary operation that deprived Lee of his eyes and ears. The South lost the crucial reconnaissance force, and the Clash at Gettysburg ensued. The Union Army had not yet consolidated, and the South had advantages on the first day. The epic battle of the second day took place at Little Roundtop, where the 5th Corps and the 20th Maine made a bayonet charge that disrupted the Alabama troops. The Minnesota group also held off the Alabama troops, almost reaching Pickett's Charge. The speaker highly recommends visiting Gettysburg to experience the history firsthand.

00:25:00 The Battle of Gettysburg and specifically the Picket Charge was where 10,000 Confederate soldiers attempted to take the Union position on Cemetery Ridge. The speaker describes the stunning view of the battlefield and the bravery of the Union soldiers, who held their line despite being outnumbered and facing rifled muskets and cannon fire. The speaker also mentions Alonzo Cushing, a Union officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in the battle. Cushing, who was from Wisconsin, was a West Point graduate and had two brothers who were also military officers. During the battle, Cushing was shot in the groin and, while dying, gave the order to fire a cannon at point-blank range, which decimated the Confederate charge and ultimately saved the Union position. Despite the intense fighting, the Confederate artillery failed to decimate the Union army as planned, and many Confederate soldiers were shot by Union officers for attempting to retreat.

00:30:00 The speaker discusses the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War and General Grant's persistence in taking the city, which resulted in the Confederacy being cleaved in half. The siege was a brutal and lengthy one, with Confederate forces holding out for over a hundred years before celebrating the Fourth of July again. Grant's plan to attack the Confederacy from multiple fronts was not going well for the Union in the summer of 1864, with Lee prevailing in battles in Northern Virginia and other fronts stalling. In response, the Confederacy realized it didn't need to win the war but merely survive and turned to regular warfare to extend its chances. They activated the Confederate Secret Service, sending spies to Canada with millions of dollars in gold to bribe foreign powers and write the campaign platform for the Democratic party, which argued that the war was a Forever War that could never be won and was an insurgency.

00:35:00 The speaker discusses the Battle of Lynchburg during the American Civil War and the role of special operations in the conflict. General Lee, with an army of roughly 14,000 men, repels General Hunter's attack on Lynchburg instead of retreating to Washington. Lee is concerned about John Singleton Mosby's Rangers and potential supply line cuts. Meanwhile, Grant realizes that Lee's army is a diversion and doesn't send more men to deal with it. On the Fourth of July, Mosby's Rangers sever a crucial railroad hub at The Point of Rocks, severing the connection between Harper's Ferry and Washington DC. Jubilee Early, instead of pivoting towards Baltimore, marches towards Washington DC itself. The North, led by Lou Wallace, makes a stand to protect the capital, which is virtually empty of men due to the Siege at Petersburg. McLaws, the calvary commander for Lee's men, describes the desperation to stop Lee's army from reaching Washington DC, which is still unoccupied. Lincoln is at Fort Stevens as Lee's army approaches the Washington Navy yard. The speaker takes a break in the narrative at this point.

00:40:00 The speaker discusses the contributions of various military figures in American history, including General Crook and Nelson Miles, who played significant roles in the Indian Wars. The speaker also promotes the works of historian Patrick K. O'Donnell and encourages viewers to read his books to better understand American combat history. The conversation touches upon the importance of recognizing and commemorating historical moments and events that have shaped the country.

00:45:00 The speaker expresses gratitude to the team in Denver for their hard work on special productions. He encourages viewers to share the content over the weekend and wishes them a happy 4th of July. The speaker reflects on the significance of the American people's grit and determination in enforcing the Declaration of Independence and encourages viewers not to quit. He concludes the section by singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," emphasizing the importance of answering God's call and living to make men free while God is marching on.