Post by barb43 on Jun 18, 2022 16:59:18 GMT
We honor Dads, of all types, one Sunday in June ... Hopefully many of us honor our fathers throughout the year and throughout our lives, whether they were great or lackluster in the role. This article struck me because it made me think of the American spirit of settling the land, establishing cities with factories and businesses, and raising families. It's an interesting read ...
10 Founding Fathers of American Survival
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, let’s take some time to think about our founding fathers.
Traditionally, when we speak of the founding fathers, we’re referring to the founding fathers of our country.
We do owe them a great many thanks, but today we’re focusing on the innovative, self-reliant men who introduced survival skills and emergency preparedness to Americans (aka the founding fathers of American survival).
We owe these men a debt of gratitude for the survival techniques they demonstrated and the tools they created.
Today, let’s take some time to reflect on some of the groundbreaking fathers in American history.
Some of these men you'll recognize right off, but others you may have never before heard of. Here are just 3 or 4 from the article:
9. Tim Leatherman
Survival experts all agree that a multi-tool is a must-have piece of gear. The most common one is the Leatherman multi-tool, which includes a knife, pliers, files, and more (depending on the style).
We can thank Tim Leatherman for this handy tool. He invented this pocket survival tool out of a desire to have a Boy Scout knife with pliers.
He created and patented his idea in 1980, but it took an effort to introduce it to the masses.
According to Men’s Journal, “Tim eventually patented his idea and tried to sell it to knife companies (which dismissed it as more of a tool), then to tool companies (which believed it was a gadget that wouldn’t sell). After getting the brush-off from potential buyers including AT&T and the U.S. military, Leatherman realized he’d need to manufacture the thing himself.”
Today, Tim’s company is worth more than $100 million, and his name is synonymous with survival gear.
7. George Washington Carver
When you think of prepping, the last person you may think of is George Washington Carver.
Carver was much more than just the peanut man. He brought us his crop rotation method and revolutionized agriculture. And, as preppers, his crop rotation method continues to be helpful for those of us growing our own food.
According to the National Inventors Hall of Fame, “At Tuskegee, Carver developed his crop rotation method, which alternated nitrate-producing legumes such as peanuts and peas with cotton, which depletes soil of its nutrients. Following Carver's lead, southern farmers began planting peanuts one year and cotton the next.”
3. John Colter
John Colter was part of Lewis and Clark’s famed Corps of Discovery… but he was also the man who chose to stay behind as the others made their way home.
According to The History Channel, “Colter decided to shun civilization and strike out on a career as a fur trapper. He soon established himself as one of America’s original mountain men, and may have been the first white man to lay eyes on Yellowstone National Park.”
But how Colter survived as a fur trapper is the stuff of legends. He once survived a human hunt (he was the human being hunted).
Legends of America recounts, “Turning and facing the Indian, Colter killed him with his own spear, took his blanket, and by hiding in the river under a pile of logs, was able to escape. For the next eleven days, he walked 200 miles back to Fort Raymond with only the blanket for warmth and survived on bark and roots to eat.”
2. George Washington
While much is attributed to George Washington’s status as America’s first president, he should also be recognized as one of America’s earliest survivalists.
As Washington led his army in Valley Forge, he had to think about survival in new ways. For one, the army was facing extremely cold temperatures, medical issues, and a lack of food.
To battle the cold, Washington instructed his army to build log huts to house soldiers and families. Soldiers were also instructed to use straws for warm bedding.
To battle medical issues, Washington created a primitive hospital system focusing on basic first aid.
To battle the lack of food, Washington implored Congress to send more supplies. Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to create a system of supply depots, purchasing agents, and wagon trains to haul food supplies into Valley Forge.
George Washington recognized the importance of shelter, first aid, and food – and America defeated the British, in part, for this very reason.
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10 Founding Fathers of American Survival
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, let’s take some time to think about our founding fathers.
Traditionally, when we speak of the founding fathers, we’re referring to the founding fathers of our country.
We do owe them a great many thanks, but today we’re focusing on the innovative, self-reliant men who introduced survival skills and emergency preparedness to Americans (aka the founding fathers of American survival).
We owe these men a debt of gratitude for the survival techniques they demonstrated and the tools they created.
Today, let’s take some time to reflect on some of the groundbreaking fathers in American history.
Some of these men you'll recognize right off, but others you may have never before heard of. Here are just 3 or 4 from the article:
9. Tim Leatherman
Survival experts all agree that a multi-tool is a must-have piece of gear. The most common one is the Leatherman multi-tool, which includes a knife, pliers, files, and more (depending on the style).
We can thank Tim Leatherman for this handy tool. He invented this pocket survival tool out of a desire to have a Boy Scout knife with pliers.
He created and patented his idea in 1980, but it took an effort to introduce it to the masses.
According to Men’s Journal, “Tim eventually patented his idea and tried to sell it to knife companies (which dismissed it as more of a tool), then to tool companies (which believed it was a gadget that wouldn’t sell). After getting the brush-off from potential buyers including AT&T and the U.S. military, Leatherman realized he’d need to manufacture the thing himself.”
Today, Tim’s company is worth more than $100 million, and his name is synonymous with survival gear.
7. George Washington Carver
When you think of prepping, the last person you may think of is George Washington Carver.
Carver was much more than just the peanut man. He brought us his crop rotation method and revolutionized agriculture. And, as preppers, his crop rotation method continues to be helpful for those of us growing our own food.
According to the National Inventors Hall of Fame, “At Tuskegee, Carver developed his crop rotation method, which alternated nitrate-producing legumes such as peanuts and peas with cotton, which depletes soil of its nutrients. Following Carver's lead, southern farmers began planting peanuts one year and cotton the next.”
3. John Colter
John Colter was part of Lewis and Clark’s famed Corps of Discovery… but he was also the man who chose to stay behind as the others made their way home.
According to The History Channel, “Colter decided to shun civilization and strike out on a career as a fur trapper. He soon established himself as one of America’s original mountain men, and may have been the first white man to lay eyes on Yellowstone National Park.”
But how Colter survived as a fur trapper is the stuff of legends. He once survived a human hunt (he was the human being hunted).
Legends of America recounts, “Turning and facing the Indian, Colter killed him with his own spear, took his blanket, and by hiding in the river under a pile of logs, was able to escape. For the next eleven days, he walked 200 miles back to Fort Raymond with only the blanket for warmth and survived on bark and roots to eat.”
2. George Washington
While much is attributed to George Washington’s status as America’s first president, he should also be recognized as one of America’s earliest survivalists.
As Washington led his army in Valley Forge, he had to think about survival in new ways. For one, the army was facing extremely cold temperatures, medical issues, and a lack of food.
To battle the cold, Washington instructed his army to build log huts to house soldiers and families. Soldiers were also instructed to use straws for warm bedding.
To battle medical issues, Washington created a primitive hospital system focusing on basic first aid.
To battle the lack of food, Washington implored Congress to send more supplies. Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to create a system of supply depots, purchasing agents, and wagon trains to haul food supplies into Valley Forge.
George Washington recognized the importance of shelter, first aid, and food – and America defeated the British, in part, for this very reason.
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