A Tribute To Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest

A Tribute To Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest by Heritage Not Hate Productions

Forrest's speech during a meeting of the "Jubilee of Pole Bearers" is a story that needs to be told. Gen. Forrest was the first white man to be invited by this group which was a forerunner of today's Civil Right's group. A reporter of the Memphis Avalanche newspaper was sent to cover the event that included a Southern barbeque supper.

Miss Lou Lewis, daughter of a Pole Bearer member, was introduced to Forrest and she presented the former general a bouquet of flowers as a token of reconciliation, peace and good will. On July 5, 1875, Nathan Bedford Forrest delivered this speech:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I accept the flowers as a memento of reconciliation between the white and colored races of the Southern states. I accept it more particularly as it comes from a colored lady, for if there is any one on God's earth who loves the ladies I believe it is myself. (Immense applause and laughter.) I came here with the jeers of some white people, who think that I am doing wrong. I believe I can exert some influence, and do much to assist the people in strengthening fraternal relations, and shall do all in my power to elevate every man, to depress none.

(Applause.)

I want to elevate you to take positions in law offices, in stores, on farms, and wherever you are capable of going. I have not said anything about politics today. I don't propose to say anything about politics. You have a right to elect whom you please; vote for the man you think best, and I think, when that is done, you and I are freemen. Do as you consider right and honest in electing men for office. I did not come here to make you a long speech, although invited to do so by you. I am not much of a speaker, and my business prevented me from preparing myself. I came to meet you as friends, and welcome you to the white people. I want you to come nearer to us. When I can serve you I will do so. We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment. Many things have been said about me which are wrong, and which white and black persons here, who stood by me through the war, can contradict. Go to work, be industrious, live honestly and act truly, and when you are oppressed I'll come to your relief. I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for this opportunity you have afforded me to be with you, and to assure you that I am with you in heart and in hand." (Prolonged applause.)

End of speech.

Forrest's speech during a meeting of the "Jubilee of Pole Bearers" is a story that needs to be told. Gen. Forrest was the first white man to be invited by this group which was a forerunner of today's Civil Right's group. A reporter of the Memphis Avalanche newspaper was sent to cover the event that included a Southern barbeque supper.

Miss Lou Lewis, daughter of a Pole Bearer member, was introduced to Forrest and she presented the former general a bouquet of flowers as a token of reconciliation, peace and good will. On July 5, 1875, Nathan Bedford Forrest delivered this speech:

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This video is a tribute to Lirutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest. So, if you don't like him don't visit this video. And you Billy Yeankee can kiss my ass and go too hell.

[RebelSoldat1]

Thumbs up for a Nathan B. Forrest movie. (Oh...wait...that would be politically incorrect.)

[338dav]

@lordofthevids3 A Yankee Congressional investigation found that the black soldiers trying to flee to the Union gunboats under the bluff blundered into the two Southern companies sent to prevent a Northern landing--failing to surrender; they made the fatal error of firing on troops protected by ravines on both sides of them. Of course they were cut to shreds...

[338dav]

Forrest covered Bragg's retreat from middle Tennessee at the recoil of his cannon (guns taken from the Yankees)...that's balls!!!

[confederateboy101]

great man.

[MicahCTheory]

Why was Forrest invited to make the Pole Bearers speech? Also, where can I learn more about it?

[AUG351]

Nathan Bedford Forrest was definitley on of the greatest an smartest generals of the Civil War. He's tactics with light infantry were ahead of his time. He was also a great soldier. On one occasion he charged a Union brigade by himself and was surrounded by Union troops but pulled out his saber while firing his revolver into he Union troops and used one as a human shield to get away.

[XxDevin2xX]

@TheUlsterprotestant I know right? lol I have been discussing with him to on this vid and others. His or Her Views seem a little Radical.

[XxDevin2xX]

@TThorne931 Hmm well good lord I don't condone that nor agree with it. But I assure you not every southerner is like that and apologize for you seeing such Behaviour being conducted.

[TheUlsterprotestant]

this person TThrone931 is a racist and a bigot i have had a discussion with him on other videos, and the person more or less threatend to execute me lol he seem to live in a we world were he dreams these things up

[TThorne931]

@XxDevin2xX Richmond Virginia