In this powerful episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the extraordinary and often-overlooked stories of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham, two Black patriots who fought and died at the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781. As British forces stormed Fort Griswold, Freeman and Latham stood their ground in defense of a nation still grappling with its founding ideals. Through gripping storytelling, Giordano explores their heroism, sacrifice, and the brutal betrayal that followed the surrender. Their legacy challenges modern narratives and reminds us that America’s founding was not just shaped by generals and statesmen, but by ordinary men who believed liberty was worth dying for.

Episode Highlights:

Jordan Freeman’s heroic defense and the killing of British Major Montgomery with a spear
Lambert Latham’s defiant stand and symbolic act of raising the American flag amid massacre
The brutal betrayal at Fort Griswold and the forgotten legacy of patriots in the American Revolution

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Timestamps

00:52 What Makes Men Risk Everything for an Idea?
00:03 The Courage of Ordinary Men
01:23 The Battle of Groton Heights
03:44 Profiles of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham
06:07 The Battle Unfolds
07:29 Aftermath of the Battle
10:31 Legacy of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham

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