Squanto & The 1st Thanksgiving - COMMITMENT - S3 E23

As William Bradford offered a prayer at the first Thanksgiving celebration, he specifically named Squanto who he described as a “Joseph” sent to aid the Pilgrims. Like Joseph from the Bible, Squanto had been taken away from his family and sold into slavery. Then, later he returned and helped to redeem his people. Squanto was a Native American of the Pawtuxet tribe in Massachusetts. An English ship visiting the coast near his home off of Cape Cod in the early 1600’s had lured him and his companion braves, capturing them and taking them away to be sold as slaves in Spain. Squanto was purchased by monks in Spain who over 5 years’ time taught him Christianity. Then Squanto went to live with an English merchant in London for another 5 years gaining a knowledge of the English language and customs. Finally, Squanto was able to join a voyage back to his native America as an interpreter. He found his home tribe of Pawtuxet wiped out (by a smallpox plaque), and he wandered to join a nearby tribe. When the Pilgrims arrived and were struggling to survive, Squanto taught them many skills of growing corn and other vegetables, as well as how to fish and gather much food from the surrounding vegetation. Plus, his interpretation skills helped immensely to improve relations with the Native Americans. Because he helped advance social integrity for the Pilgrims which made a huge impact to start the American colonies, he is considered a HOSS indeed! The Eagle Hoss & Hound podcast is a platform for respect. Respect for the Eagle - the individual with a service background (including spouses). Respect for the Hoss - the Social Integrity Hero from our American past. Plus, the Hound - the common #AmericanMutt - you and me. Follow @EagleIMBUED - J.D. Collier https://linktr.ee/eagleIMBUED