Jamie Odom

Telling America’s forgotten military stories
🇺🇸 Revolutionary War | Early U.S. History
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🌊⚔️ The Original Kamikaze

In 1274 and 1281, Kublai Khan launched two Mongol-led invasions of Japan using Mongol, Chinese and Korean forces.

Both failed—and powerful storms that devastated the fleets became known in Japan as the kamikaze, or “Divine Wind.”

#HistoryGeeks #JapaneseHistory #MongolEmpire

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🍯🌊 A wave of molasses once raced through the streets of Boston... and it wasn't fiction.

On January 15, 1919, a massive storage tank burst, unleashing more than 2 million gallons of molasses through Boston's North End at speeds estimated up to 35 mph (56 km/h).

The disaster claimed 21 lives, injured around 150 people, and became one of the most unusual—and tragic—industrial accidents in American history.

Sometimes, the strangest stories are the true ones.

Have you ever heard of the Great Molasses Flood?

#HistoryGeeks #History #AmericanHistory #BostonHistory #DidYouKnow

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🇺🇸🇬🇧 Young Washington has introduced many people to Lord Fairfax. We were fortunate to visit his tomb in Winchester, Virginia, with our British friends David and Kenny Nott last Thanksgiving.

History isn't just about the past—it's about the friendships it continues to create.

#HistoryGeeks #YoungWashington #LordFairfax #SharedHistory #GeorgeWashington

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From playing George Washington to portraying Lord Fairfax, Kelsey Grammer has helped bring America's founding era to life on screen. As history enthusiasts, we appreciate actors who help preserve these incredible stories.

Looking forward to Young Washington tonight! 🇺🇸🎬

#HistoryGeeks #YoungWashington #KelseyGrammer #AmericanHistory

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🇺🇸 What if the American Revolution divided your own family? 🇬🇧

One brother signed the Declaration of Independence.

The other became a Major General in the British Army.

Lewis Morris and Staats Long Morris were raised together, yet chose opposite sides when revolution came.

Their story reminds us that the American Revolution wasn't just fought on battlefields—it was fought around family dinner tables.

Which brother do you think made the harder choice?

#HistoryGeeks #AmericanRevolution #RevWar #History #OnThisDay #MilitaryHistory #BritishArmy #ContinentalArmy #DeclarationOfIndependence #USHistory

The American Revolution's Most Divided Family https://t.co/slDUZsR2QL via @YouTube

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⚓ The Ship That Chose to Explode Rather Than Surrender

📅 #OTD June 29, 1776

Five days before the Declaration of Independence, the Continental brig Nancy became trapped near Turtle Gut Inlet with a cargo of desperately needed gunpowder.

Rather than let those supplies fall into British hands, her crew lit the fuse.

As British boarding parties climbed aboard... the Nancy exploded.

The British captured the ship—but not its cargo.

Sometimes victory isn't measured by saving a ship. It's measured by denying your enemy the prize.

🇺🇸 One of the Revolutionary War's most dramatic—and least remembered—naval stories.

#BattleOfTurtleGutInlet #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar #HistoryGeeks #NavalHistory

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📅 June 28, 1778 🇺🇸
The Battle of Monmouth proved the Continental Army had become a professional fighting force. After months of training at Valley Forge, Washington's soldiers stood toe-to-toe with Britain's best in one of the hottest battles of the Revolution. 🔥⚔️
#OnThisDay #RevWar #History #AmericanRevolution #HistoryGeeks

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📅 June 22, 1775

Most people remember the battles of the American Revolution.

Few remember the money.

On this day, the Continental Congress authorized $2 million in paper currency to fund a rebellion against the world's most powerful empire.

The gamble helped keep the army in the field—but eventually became so devalued it inspired the phrase:

"Not worth a Continental."

America wasn't just fighting a war for independence. It was betting on a future nation that didn't yet exist.

#OnThisDay #AmericanRevolution #History #HistoryGeeks #GeorgeWashington

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⚔️ Before Yorktown... before independence was secured... there was Daniel Morgan.

Take a quick 2-minute journey through Winchester, Virginia as we visit the home, tavern, and final resting place of one of the American Revolution's greatest generals.

🇺🇸🎥 Link below

#HistoryGeeks #DanielMorgan #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar

Revolutionary War Hero Major General Daniel Morgan https://t.co/z1MFSwQ9Fs via @YouTube

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🏴 Did you know?

The "Tartan Army" isn't a military unit—it's the nickname for Scotland's legendary football supporters.

For generations, Scottish fans have followed their national team around the world, becoming almost as famous as the players themselves.

As the World Cup continues, the Tartan Army is once again impossible to miss.

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#TartanArmy #Scotland #WorldCup #HistoryGeeks

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🇺🇸⚔️ Was George Washington's top general a traitor?

On June 20, 1778, Major General Charles Lee had rejoined the Continental Army after more than a year in British captivity.

Later discovered among British papers was a plan Lee had drafted outlining how the British might defeat Washington's army.

Just 8 days later, at the Battle of Monmouth, Lee's actions would provoke one of the most famous confrontations of the American Revolution.

History is still debating the man.

#OnThisDay #AmericanRevolution #GeorgeWashington #HistoryGeeks

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@JDSinclairnovel Mike and I watched them Sunday! They were amazing! I loved the atmosphere. 🇺🇸

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🇺🇸🪖 Today we celebrate the **250th Birthday of the U.S. Army** and **Flag Day**.

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Army to defend a new nation fighting for independence. Two years later, on June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

For 250 years, generations of Soldiers have answered the call to serve. From the Revolution to today, they have stood ready to defend our Nation.

**Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!** 🇺🇸
**This We'll Defend.**

#Army250 #ArmyBirthday #FlagDay #USArmy #MilitaryHistory #HistoryGeeks

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⚽🇺🇸 Did you know?

The United States reached the World Cup semifinals in 1930—the very first FIFA World Cup.

The Americans defeated Belgium and Paraguay before eventually losing to Argentina.

One of the greatest—and most forgotten—moments in U.S. sports history.

#WorldCup #USMNT #HistoryGeeks #SoccerHistory

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🥊🏛️ The President's Fight Club

Yes, this actually happened.

President Theodore Roosevelt regularly boxed with military officers and visitors inside the White House. A champion of what he called "the strenuous life," Roosevelt believed physical strength built character, courage, and leadership.

One bout even left him permanently blind in his left eye—yet he continued to pursue boxing, wrestling, hiking, and judo throughout his life.

Imagine receiving an invitation to the White House... only to discover the President wanted to spar. 🇺🇸🥊

Would you have stepped into the ring with Teddy Roosevelt?

#HistoryGeeks #TheodoreRoosevelt #PresidentialHistory #WhiteHouseHistory #DidYouKnow

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@SecWar Happy Birthday Mr. President !! 🫡🎂🧁🍿🧉🎉🎊

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📅 June 8, 1776

The Battle of Trois-Rivières ended America's attempt to bring Canada into the Revolution as a "14th Colony."

After becoming lost in the swamps and marshes of Quebec, American forces were caught by British troops under Guy Carleton and decisively defeated.

A forgotten battle—but one that changed the future of North America.

What if the Americans had won?

#OnThisDay #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar #HistoryGeeks

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@JDSinclairnovel It is very possible. With all the disclosure going on and with all the discoveries in the Middle East and other areas of the world, there could be something more that has been going on that has been covered up.

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🛸 The Day the Sky Went to War

In 1561, hundreds of residents of Nuremberg, Germany, reported witnessing strange objects battling in the heavens above their city. Spheres, cylinders, and crosses filled the sky before some reportedly crashed to earth.

More than 460 years later, historians are still debating what happened.

What do you think they saw?

#History #UFOHistory #Nuremberg #HistoricalMysteries #HistoryGeeks

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🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷 82 years ago today, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy.

Americans, Britons, Canadians, Free French, and countless others stood together in one of history's greatest acts of courage.

Their sacrifice helped secure the freedom we enjoy today.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

#DDay #Normandy #WWII #History