The 1st Barbary War saw the U.S. flag raised on foreign soil for the first time. The Barbary States controlled the Mediterranean. They forced European and U.S. merchants to pay tribute in exchange for immunity from pirate attacks. After the U.S. became independent they lost the protection of the Royal Navy. The Barbary leaders tried to enforce tributes but President Thomas Jefferson refused. The U.S. Navy went head-to-head with Barbary ships. They lost the USS Philadelphia with sailors imprisone

18K views · 755 reactions | Megiddo is a city built for war because of its strategic location in the ancient world. From the first physical battle recorded in the fifteenth century BC to spiritual debates of today surrounding Armageddon, war is a constant theme. Join John A. Beck at Megiddo as he provides fascinating stories about the various battles that have been fought in this much-talked-about location. | Our Daily Bread Ministries | Facebook