American Shadows

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Sherman Tanks and Leadership Lessons at the Patton Museum

Discover the George S. Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox, Kentucky and enter a powerful tribute to one of America’s most legendary generals. From Patton’s iconic ivory-handled pistols to the Sherman tanks that rumbled across Europe, this museum offers more than artifacts. It’s a journey into the grit, sacrifice, and leadership that shaped World War II and continues to inspire today. Watch the full video to explore the legacy of “Old Blood and Guts” and discover why his lessons still matter.

Between Two Houses: The Boy Who Became President

In this installment of American Shadows, I traveled to Plains, Georgia, the quiet hometown of President Jimmy Carter. From the red clay roads of his boyhood farm to the humble general store where he learned the value of hard work, every step reveals the roots of a man who would one day lead the free world. I also visited the home of Jack and Rachel Clark, the Black tenant farmers whose friendship and example shaped Carter’s early understanding of race, justice, and empathy.

Step inside the past with me — and discover how a small Southern town helped shape a legacy felt around the world.

The Forgotten Fort That Led to the Trail of Tears

Tucked away in the woods of eastern Alabama lies Fort Mitchell, a once-critical U.S. military outpost that played a pivotal role in the Creek War and the forced removal of Native Americans known as the Trail of Tears. In this episode of American Shadows, Pelham Pugh visits the reconstructed site and museum to uncover the deeper, often forgotten history behind the fort’s walls.

From its early days as a frontier outpost to its haunting connection with one of America’s darkest chapters, Fort Mitchell stands as a silent witness to the country’s conflicted past.

🎥 Watch as we explore:

The origins of Fort Mitchell during the early 1800s
Its role in U.S. and Creek Nation conflict
How it became a launch point for forced relocation
What remains today at the historic site

Some stories are buried. Others are just waiting to be seen.

Exploring the Lost Corners of American History

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Sherman Tanks and Leadership Lessons at the Patton Museum

Between Two Houses: The Boy Who Became President

The Forgotten Fort That Led to the Trail of Tears

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