British Guy Reacts To Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
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- British Guy Reacts To Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
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British Guy Reacts To Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
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this is why the military is taught that the flag will NEVER hit the ground
Hate to break it to you, no it's not. This mess is just a fairy tail that's a sermon masquerading as history.
@@Renegade15 During the storm that night Armistead had the smaller 19x25 storm flag flying. In the morning after the storm and bombardment stopped the storm flag was lowered and garrison flag was flown. There was nothing wrong with the flag pole and no one was trying to stop any flag from touching the ground. The whole flag on the ground thing came in the 20th century with the publication of the "flag code" nothing more nothing less.
@@Renegade15 I can walk right down the avenue to the fort when it opens tomorrow and give you all the source information you'd like. The flag code is easy enough to look up. I'm off the rest of the year, pick a day and meet me down there.
@@harrystinefelt8765 “Fairy tail” cracked me up. But yea, I wouldn’t consider it a fairytale. But isnt quite the truth either. It’s a tad bit of an embellishment for sure, but sentiment remains. And its been a long held military practice to not let colors touch the ground. As usual, the truth is in between.
@@LeglessWonder a tad bid embellised? That's the understatement of the century.
It's not a tribute to a king or queen or even a president. It's a tribute to people who have given their lives for us. They died so everyday average citizens of this country can live free. That's why it means so much to us. It's an anthem to fathers mothers, sons and daughters
that is why it can never touch the ground
I'm from England I'm in tears hearing this. I now understand what your flag means to you. We stand with you,and hope that all this evil in the world is overcome and peace happens. All those who gave their lives to protect the flag, everybody needs to stand alongside America,to protect it at all costs.
As an American, THANK YOU. This comment was strengthening and of course appreciated. Words cannot describe!
Wow ❤️ this comment made me tear up as an American. What a beautiful thing to say. America isn't about worshiping a particular person or ppl. It's the idea that all ppl are created equal and should be free to rise to their full potential. No matter who you worship, what you look like, who you love etc. If you will work hard then you can have the life YOU want ❤ America has many flaws like other countries. There are also sooo many good and kind ppl in America from all walks of life with ancestors across the world. We all look different and many believe different but we are American and free. Many have sacrificed their own life for us to say that. Bless you ❤ Americans support you as well.
I don't think anyone could have worded that better!!! Both of your comments have really touched me. I hope lots more read these. Thank you both for sharing your thoughts!!! @@deec89
That's an awesomely kind thing to say. It's very appreciated. ❤🎉❤
Thank you so much. You are so right, and the greatest irony is that the people of the United States have no greater friends today than the people of the the United Kingdom and its diaspora. We are in this fight together.
Thank you so much for playing this. I’m a 72 year old Marine Corps veteran and every time I hear it I still tear up with pride. It means a lot to many people. Thank you
Your service is cherished and of immeasurable value to me, and hopefully every citizen enjoying their freedom... God bless you and yours... "HOORAH"!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@gottabeemee thank you so much
@MOONLIGHT LOVE 🌙💓
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Hoorah devil dog. We will defend that flag
@MOONLIGHT LOVE 🌙💓 they are fighting for our freedom dumb ass, god's men even done it in the bible. the soldiers are not fighting berceuse they love violence but because they love our freedom and to protect us. Grow up, you are the reason Christians get a bad rep
Remember it's not the flag itself, it's what it stands for.
I cry every time...my father earned a bronze Star in Vietnam, the anthem means a lot to me.
His death was an fine example of sacrifice for your country... It was not in vain, no matter the political perspectives... He went, He fought.
God bless you🙏🏻🙏🏻
My dad earned the Silver Star in WWII. He never spoke much about his medals but he did talk about the war. He was not a man to brag. I saw his discharge with it listed when I was 30 years old. Then he showed me the medals. Purple Heart with a bar, the Silver Star and on and on. I was shocked he had never said anything about them.
This song and our flag mean everything to us. They represent our freedoms to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Rights that only God Himself has given us and only God can take away. Natural Rights.
And those who seek to see it fall are all doing it from within. Shame how far we have fallen.
@@Hunter_2-1 because they don’t know the history of this country.
As an American, no matter how many times I watch this I always end up in tears. It’s a wonderful reminder of the sacrifices made by so many brave men and women fighting for our independence against seemingly impossible odds. The cost of freedom is never free and we’re taught to never forget that. Thanks for watching this, man. Great reaction!
Lol. Me too. I wind up sobbing. Even though I know the story. That flag is in a museum.
I served in the US military for 30 years. Your reaction to our National Anthem blessed me. The USA is a nation, of course, but more importantly it's an idea, of what free people can achieve. Anyone, regardless of race, religion, nationality, etc., who yearn for freedom are my countrymen and kinsmen. I continuously fly our flag in front of my home (properly illuminated throughout the night with spotlights), and I live in a very windy state (Colorado), so I've had had to burn two flags that were blown from their mounts in the past year. I have nine grandchildren, and this past Thanksgiving I was honored to show them how to properly fold the flag and what to with a flag that has touched the ground, i.e., burn it. Some are too young to understand, but I'd like to believe it still made an impact on them. We Americans are greatly blessed and must never take what we have for granted, and do whatever we can to assist others who struggle for freedom.
Thank You! For Your service! My Dad went to West Point. He was basically already legally blind so was unable to sign on the line. He instilled in his 7 kids his Love for the Flag and our country. My Oldest sister was stationed in Germany during Desert Storm. When I had my last baby. Boy. He decided he hated all the usual songs, sleep deprived Mom's sing. The only other song I knew all the words to was this song. As soon as I started to sing it he started calming down. Then he would listen to it. His older 2 sister's n would sing this song to him anytime he'd cry. He would stop and listen. We'd sing it over and over. As he got a little older his interest grew from the song to the Flag itself. He Loved pointing out any and all Flags anywhere we went. Momma Flag Flag!! Our neighborhood Walmart was the closest store to Camp Williams, UT. He would clap and laugh when the "Army Guys(Gals)" would turn so he could see they had Two Flags! We would always say Thank You! A LOT of times they would say thank you for giving us something to smile about from your son. He 14 years later still has a deep Love of both the Flag and our National Anthem.
Thank you for your service
I needed to hear this, I've been so disillusioned with our country the last couple of years - I've seen and heard things out of politicians, etc that I never thought I would hear This song personifies our unity as a nation and we need that more than ever. So proud to be an American.
Yet most of the facts claimed are false and inaccurate. Historically fake claims
Look up the flag at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. It's pretty much shredded. Awe inspiring.
To us she's not just a flag. She's our country, freedom and home.
It's shredded because ot was cut up after the Bombardment and pieces were sold or given away as souvenirs. It didn't receive any battle damage as it didn't fly until after the battle.
Will check that out thanks
@Harry Stinefelt could you provide a source for that information?
I've never seen that anywhere. The Smithsonian has the flag that was restored in 2008.
@@robertphelps1574 There were 2 flags made, the storm flag that flew during the bombardment was lost to history, the larger "Great Garrison flag" was flown the morning after the bombardment, (which is the flag that was given away and also inspired the writing of the anthem).
taught? you mean, brain-washed?
There's a saying that the American flag doesn't fly due to wind, it's flying due to every soliders last dying breath
This song or Anthem means my whole existence. I owe my whole life, to the men and wowen who gave their lives for this fight. The flag and my country mean everything to me and my family. I'm an American and I'm so proud to be an American. I would do anything and everything to keep our land free. God Bless America.
That is amazing. I love that patriotism and love for your country. I really respect that a lot
I am British but I highly agree they showed true courage especially when they knew it guaranteed they would be killed their patriotism and dedication to you of America your not only a great country but also full of amazing people I have a few friends who are also American and the courage that Americans have is not to be underestimated especially when it comes to dealing with conflict situations those who gave their lives to keeping their flag flying deserve total respect and the same goes for the country itself in my opinion
Now you understand why we are so patriotic about our anthem. That flag represents our countries ideals. I swore a vow to protect that flag and the people under it 30 years ago, and that vow doesn't end. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC Semper Fi
As Americans we do not Pledge Allegiance to a person or government, but to a flag that represents an "idea" and said flag represents all Americans regardless of race and ethnicity. It is the symbol that holds us together even with our flaws.
Here is a cool fact you can actually go see if you are ever in London. There is a statue of George Washington in Trafalgar Square. The soil it sits on was imported from Virginia, from his plantation, because Washington swore that he would never set foot on British soil ever again
Thank You for this remarkable reaction. I'm a Vietnam veteran, and I'll be 73 on Dec. 17, and still weep and fill with pride when I hear the "Star Spangled Banner". I so love hearing people from other countries see this and learn exactly what that Flag means to Americans and the high price we have paid and continue to pay for our freedom and our way of life. There is a saying that our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows but with the last breath of those who died defending it and this country. That flag still exists and is in the National History Museum of the Smithsonian. Thank you for watching the story of our beautiful flag God bless you and God bless America the land I love so dearly!
Remember: Freedom is NOT Free!
Beautifully said! Thank you for your service.
America catches a lot of crap but honestly not many of us would ever leave. Love the channel man
ya we so gotta stop listening to crazy white liberals. lol
American is a great country. Only people who are jealous would say otherwise
I can never hold back my tears no matter how many times I rewatch this video, proud American here.
Me also
It's nothing but a sermon, it's so far from the truth it's laughable.
@@harrystinefelt8765 sounds like you can laugh yourself right out of our country then asshat how shameful
Same... and I am pretty tough... but this is something else!
True Americans🇺🇸 are a Proud people! Everytime I hear our Anthem, it gives me chills up and down my Spine, and shed tears for potentially making sacrifices to save our Nation from Corruption from within our own Government, this 23rd year into the 21st century!
I'll die with you brother.
Now you know why Americans are so patriotic. The flag means so much to us because of this.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for 5k subscribers. It is honestly amazing to think that 5k people subscribed to my channel and it is something I am extremely grateful for. I really appreciate it so much. Thank you!
I thought I would react to something a little different to celebrate and also to pay tribute to the USA, where most of my subscribers are from. One of my viewers asked me to react to this video about the American National Anthem and I thought this would be the perfect video to do that. This was an amazing video that not only touched me emotionally but gave me a better understanding and education on the an integral part of American history and culture. It really is one of the most iconic National Anthems anywhere in the world and this just gave it extra meaning to me. Thanks again and I look forward to bringing you more content.
Dude, this was the worst video you could have reacted to! It's all a pack of lies. It is literally a sermon and that guy presenting it is a preacher.
You have quickly become my favorite reaction channel because of your authenticity and passion. I appreciate your reaction to this video and others. Thanks!
I love your channel and I'm here to watch and support. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch something so personal and meaningful. Would love to know about Scotland!
I am going to subscribe based on just this video (my first of yours) and please ignore people like harrystinefelt who is just trying to stir up a fight. Us 'Mericans can handle that cos we love Bacon and the American Way! Hoorah!
The quote is, "He will die on his feet, rather than live on his knees."
This is why we love our flag. I know a lot if Brits and people from other countries that would make jokes about Our love for our flag because they just dont understand . Thank you for taking the time to learn this. Sadly our new generation doesn't get it either. This should be mandatory to watch in school.. Great Reaction!
Unfortunately, its not very Historically accurate. Mr. Key did not even witness the engagement. His ship, under a 'Flag of Truce' as a diplomatic vessel, was allowed to move away so it would not be fired upon. He was 5 miles upriver that day and did not return to "Ft. McHenry" (the correct name of the fort) until the following day.
Good story though.
@@watcher2554 . Key actually watched the bombing aboard a ship located about eight miles away. When the British were unable to destroy the fort and take down the flag they gave up. Key could see the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry from his ship he was on and quickly penned a few lines in tribute to what he had witnessed. So yes there is a lot of accuracy because by the time he could see the flag he was already approx. 3 miles back in (5 miles from shoreline) and had a great vantage point.
@@kygirlcraftin98 But the flag he saw was the other Battle flag that was raised After the Battle once bombardment stopped..the one that flew during the fight was, by all accounts, nothing but shredded rags.
This video really wakes you up to what Americans sacrificed to keep our country free. Great Video.
And this video is all falsehoods. Come here to Baltimore and learn the real story.
Yes I really respect that about Americans. They fought and won for their country and made it the great country it is today
@@harrystinefelt8765 more a mash up of about 4 battles in the war of 1812, to inspire, but the real story is quite amazing.
Nobody wants to hear it, but 90% of the story told is just that - a story. The historical mistakes and outright lies told for dramatic effect are farcical. Nothing the narrator described happened the way he claims.
@@MrVvulf What's your proof?
There are many military men in my family, including my father. When I was in grade school, we learned this story. Every morning, we pledged allegiance to our flag and then the whole school would sing the national anthem with our right hand held over our hearts. I never hear this song that I don't get tears for all the men and women lost at war to protect our freedoms, our country and our flag. I am now 63 years old and this story takes me back to second grade.
I’ve always loved our national anthem. But when my husband and I went to the ‘96 Olympics in Atlanta, we were thrilled to be able to sing it 4 times at gold medal presentations-three times at the track and field events when Carl Lewis won the long jump and two runners won their races and when the women’s soccer team beat China.
After watching the games on TV for so many years, then being there in person to sing while waving our own flags in the stands was so moving! I can’t begin to describe it. Ever since, I have to fight back tears just singing it at any sporting events.
I'm 79 years old and ever time I hear and sing it I get tears in my eyes and the pride I feel . GOD BLESS
As an American, I appreciate your reaction to this. I come from a very proud military family and I understand that a lot of countries do not revere their anthems or flags the way that we do. I absolutely would fight and die for it.
What I find very disturbing is that many in America want to change the National Anthem to something easier to sing.
Just a note: This was written during the War of 1812 with the British, not the Revolutionary war.
I think it is an amazing national anthem and should never be changed. It is perfect. So powerful.
@@mertsalih loved this reaction. Thank you. ❤
The problem with the Anthem isn't the lyrics (though the second verse is more than just a bit problematic) but rather the key that it was later assigned. There's no reason for the pitch to change so dramatically. It needs to be set to better music than a drinking song where it didn't matter if you couldn't hit all the notes.
@@pigs18 Just practice singing it more often to get better at it, instead of changing a great traditional American song for no reason. It's our song so please pratice singing it. Good day.
@@TheDragonKeeper100 Oh, I don't sing it. Or anything for that matter.
I served in the USAF for 22 years and the anthem still makes me tear up.
I started my search for military service in our family after I saw a tombstone in our family plot on our original homestead which is still in our family. I discovered that our families have been involved in every battle our country has been in since the 1600’s. My uncle received 2 bronze stars from WW11. But he told no one, I found it while doing research. My husband was in the US Navy in Vietnam, his father was in WE11 in the Army Aircorp which became our AirForce. Our youngest son served 22 yrs and 3 months in the AirForce and he never lets me forget the 3 months. He is retired because of medical problems otherwise he wanted to re enlist for another 6 yrs, but he had been injured several times and had many surgeries so he could not. I now have 2 grandsons in the AirForce one is a second lieutenant. I also have a niece that has served over 30 years in the AirForce. As I was doing research I discovered that the Scottish and Irish were sold into slavery to the British people living here. I was taught to be very proud of my Scottish and Irish heritage. After learning that it gave me a new perspective. We are a very proud American Family and we gladly serve. Ours is completely voluntary no one is drafted, that alone should tell you how much we love our country. Thank you for your showing respect for our country. If you get a chance look up ARLINGTON by Trace Adkins, it will tear your heard out. Arlington is our National cemetery were certain soldiers are laid to rest.
And there are still people who kneel during the National Anthem and people like me, veterans, despise those people, but still are willing to lay down our lives for those people to enjoy their freedoms. You are welcome
Just saw your video. My dad and his 4 brothers all went to Vietnam at the same time. My grandma used to walk on her knees at church to the alter praying for all of them to be sent back her alive. They all did make it home alive! Nothing makes me prouder then hearing that song knowing that my daddy and my tios and all American military men and women sacrifice so much for our flag and what it stands for! Thank you for this video!
Listen.. My Scottish ancestors left Scotland and came to the colonies to leave behind the fighting of the English only to have to fight the big fight here in America. I'm so proud of them and it warms my heart every time I watch one of your reactions and I feel patriotism somewhere in your soul. I bet you have ancestors from way back that also fought here, as American Patriots, it's in your blood! :) New subscriber here
While serving in the US Navy, I had the honor of being part of a colorguard for burials at sea….. it is by far the most honorable thing I’ve ever done, and the flag covering the body. We folded in a way as to show six stars on one side, seven on the other, representing the original 13 colonies……. And this is also why every American, who gives their life has a flag covered coffin, and then the same procedure is repeated, and and then that flag is presented to their loved one.
Every time I watch someone react to this video I tear up. I love the aha moment when each one of you say "NOW it makes sense "
So do I but for different reasons. The video is false. Most of what it says never happened.
Great reaction!
You touched me with this reaction.
I served this country and will continue to. My time in uniform has over a long time ago, but I will defend it today and it’s allies(UK)
Please continue down this journey. I will enjoy to see more of your reactions to our sports, geography, and entertainment.
It is wonderful to see a young man as yourself be moved by the Anthem.
I am an AMERICAN and proud we know our history. Welcome!! 😊
I served 22 years in the US Navy. I will proudly die for my flag and my anthem. It is unfortunate the young today lost that drive.
Everytime I see the flag on the ground, I weep for our nation. So many don't understand what the flag means. God bless America.
I’m an American, and I was in high school in 1975 as a Senior. It was “fashionable” at that time to wear a patch of the American flag on your clothing, or to wear the Stars and Stripes down the side of your jeans or on the back pockets of your jeans. I had a female public school teacher my senior year who taught us in a Government course. She would not allow the American flag to be worn on our clothing because she said it was disrespectful to the flag and what it stood for. She told us she and her husband, who was in the U.S. navy during WWII, were stationed on a tiny island just south of Japan during this war. The only thing, and she stressed THE ONLY THING, that kept the Japanese from wiping that tiny island off the face of the earth was the one American flag they flew daily. Most countries know: you step on the little toe, no matter how small, of any part of America, and you will suffer the wrath of the US military. Sooo…we respected her wishes and did not wear clothing with the American flag on any part of our jeans/shirts while we were enrolled in her Government class.
as a american this song is part of my life and will be forever . growing up it was part of my everyday at school public events . could think of not starting my day without it to be honest even years of being out of school i still sya it and our pledge to our country and flag
The flag from the battle was restored in 2008.
They initially put it on a piece of wood(I believe that was the object) to preserve it, which caused more damage in the long run.
It took 8 years for experts around the world to restore as much as possible.
I'm not sure where the person who commented below got the information that it's not the actual flag from Fort McHenry that flew that night.
I've never read that anywhere. It would make sense that they would have saved it since it was such a huge victory for America.
If you haven't checked it out yet Oversimplified Revolutionary War and Civil War videos are amazing.
My dad was a WWII VET and he taught us that we were Never to let the Flag to Ever Touch The Ground...I'm very proud to be one of his 9 daughters and 1 son...I miss both my mother and father soooooo much..we lost them both in 1994 ..they passed away within 5 month's of each other..🇺🇸
Please note that this is in the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. The War of 1812 was fought because the British began seizing US merchant ships and impressing the sailors
Check out Ottawa, Toronto and Montrèal singing O Canada after the 2014 parliament shootings before an NHL game.
People act like they don’t pay attention during the anthem. But everyone is completely in awe and appreciative in their heads, trust me
Three off my grandfather's served in WWII. (NAVY, Army) My grandmother remarried after her first husband, my uncles father fell. I received many pieces of memorabilia. I could tell many many stories. Where I'm going with this is when I was given these priceless air-looms my Grandfather's spoke of the many allies they fought beside. The United States of America never forgets, and your country will forever be a part of the United States, a friend to us, an allie for us! So your amazing emotion to understanding the United States National Anthem just shows that you are continuing that bond through this new generations, making you still a dual Kinsmanship in many eyes!!!
Cry cry. You are so kind.
And we owe so many men over the generations for breathtaking courage
This is representative of how we are The United States of America. It's our history and so many sacrificed their lives for the belief in this country and what America and our flag stood for. It is extremely sad when those who whether knowingly or unknowingly disrespect it with no remorse. If someone feels so strongly about not standing for our flag and what our country was meant to represent, they truly don't appreciate being American in my opinion. Thank you for this reaction!
Now you can understand why we get so angry when someone disrespects it by taking a knee!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
60+ years of hearing it and I still choke up, tears streaming down my face and breathlessly I thank God that this is my home!
Many countries don't understand why we honor our flag...it's not just a piece of cloth, it represents so many men and women who gave their lives to keep that flag flying over the many years of conflict. It represents freedom, peace, and the home of the brave.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our flag. My Dad was at Omaha Beach on D-Day, battle of the Bulge and Heartbreak Ridge in Korea. I'm a 21 year USNavy vet. I'm of Scottish-Irish (with some Denmark and German, British thrown in) and proud of that. My great, great grandparents on my mother’s side came to America during the great potato famine from Dublin. So, we share a common heritage. Everyone who values freedom are American at heart, for America is an idea.
I'm of very Scottish heritage.
My family moved here, in the beginning of the 20th century.
The United States exists, because they let too many Scots, and Irish off the Islands, and, we banded together, to give the Brits a big middle finger.
As one, we are weak.
Together, we're unbreakable!
A great follow up to this video. Red Skelton "pledge of allegiance". He breaks it down word for word. An still a daily routine in all most every school today
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So thankful, happy, and proud that you’ve understood and truly empathized with the deep heartfelt feelings we have for what our flag represents. We will never lose sight of what courage, sacrifice, and “never give up” in our hearts to protect, defend, and ensure our freedom through all time. Your summary is spot on. At 70yo I still see others, young and old, like me, get misty-eyed when the Anthem is played/performed remembering and honoring those that went before selflessly and bravely keeping us safe and free. Above all free! 🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing this on your channel with all of us!
I was moved by this important piece of history, but I was also moved by your emotion and appreciation for our wonderful nation - the USA!
My father served our nation in the military during the Cold War and my grandfather was killed in action during WWII. So much symbolism and emotion(s) the American Flag brings to those grateful for it - but it can easily be lost when ignorance of its history and meaning is lost or forced into the shadows…
Thank you again for sharing this and shedding important light on American History & Patriotism before it’s too late. America truly is the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Happy New Year from Indiana!! I have a main flag and 13 smaller flags in my yard for the soldiers who died in Afghanistan.... We are in a fight to hold onto all of that!!!!! Patriots will prevail :)
My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, my Dad was a Pvt in the US Army and a Sgt in the United States Marines, I have the flag that was draped over his casket, folded and presented to me on behalf of the United States of America, words can not explain what that flag means to me. My husband was also a Sgt in the Marines, there is no greater pride for me than that.
You gotta remember at this time America was still a young Country. We weren't but one generation from being British. As a matter of fact many who were fighting each other were probably Families and Relatives! America and Great Britain are Family, both Figuratively and Literary, although many generations have passed, we still are and always will be! That's why our Countries always have one another's backs! We love our English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh Ancestors, and many of us Americans first still identify with them are proud of it! I love my Scottish and Irish Ancestry!
Just a couple small corrections. This was in 1814, during what we call was the war of 1812, our 2nd fight for Liberty against the British after they tried to reconquer the US.
Also, it’s at Fort *Mc*Henry, not Fort Henry. And for the record, the fort is still there, it wasn’t wiped off the face of the earth, and the flag was never lowered in that battle.
Many Leftists want to remove things like this story from our history because they don’t like the America of our Forefathers. America has never been perfect but it’s always striven to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. No country is perfect, but we should strive to be.
Thanks for a great reaction. We love our brothers and sisters in the old county. You have become one of our greatest allies. But this shows why we value our freedom so much (or at least once we did). Peace
Thank you for your patriotic reaction.. I’d like to request for you to watch “ the American Revolution oversimplified”. It is humorously done & you never lose interest. Many reactors have done it and have gotten enjoyment out of it.
As an American who is a descendant of men who fought in the American revolution, the anthem regularly makes me teary. It perfectly exemplifies the spirit of being unwilling to accept subjugation that this country was born from. Most countries are born from tempered tyranny. The US started from fighting overwhelming odds, and winning.
It began as a poem, something written to honor the very idea of what America was founded upon. No matter if you agree or disagree with your neighbor it's their right to believe, speak and worship how they feel. We tend to forget that. It speaks to the power a few words can have. over 200 years later this song speaks to millions and means more to those dream of freedom. Those patriot lives that held that flag up, their blood paid for that freedom. It shows the American spirit, we would rather die on our feet then live on our knees.
I live in Maryland and been there many times. It is a small detachment not very big. But powerful in meaning, as you say. I come from a military family . My father and uncles fought in WWll, they have Purple Hearts. My mother came from Italy and was a very proud American! We absolutely love our flag. Many Americans fly their flags every single day. We are extremely patriotic and understand that our military means so much to us. We have a protocol to retire a flag or to get rid of a flag. Take the time to google it if your interested. I love the respect you have for America! Btw, we Americans are honored to have Britain,Australia, and Canada as brothers in arms!!! God bless our nations and keep our soldiers safe worldwide!
Mert, you did this well. Thank you
I posted this video couple years ago on Facebook and the "fact checkers" took it down". Apparently according to them it was inaccurate. As an American, a native Texan with .01 percent Native American Indian they can kiss my butt! I am proud and will say it loud! Thank you for sharing! Appreciate you!
It is, though. Most of what it recounts never happened. Do you really think a flag the size of a large ship's mass could be held up with dead bodies...especially since this battle only resulted in four deaths? The video couldn't even be bothered to get the name of the fort right.
Im a veteran of the US Army and come from a family of veterans who have served all the way back to the revolution. I still have tears when I hear this song. It honors all of us who not only fought for our freedom but honors all who call America home. It represents the best of us and what we as Americans are always striving for. Freedom isnt free. I appreciate and love seeing you as british citizen reacting to this and hearing your perspective. How amazing it is to me that 250+ yrs ago our two nations were enemies and now we are the strongest of allies. Thank you for reacting to this. From a brother across the pond.
Not only the flag. But to help others.
We love our Flag❤ it's a National Symbol of Our Freedom❤ and reminds us what our military men fight and die for ❤ And a why we still live under our Constitution today ❤
Our own children should see this video in school. I'm American and love my country and flag. I was raised to know to NEVER let our flag touch the ground because it was disrespectful, but I didn't know full story till I saw the flag, in shreds, at American History Museum at Smithsonian museum in Washington DC and I read story. Then I understood that the verses of our anthem spoke to that battle in 1812. I share one thing with you. I have Scottish blood. My grandfather's people came from there and I'm very proud of all of my heritage. Thank you for listening to this and your deep respect. May God bless you always. I hope to visit Scotland one day and hopefully upu can visit US here in America someday! ❤❤🎉
My several times great grandfather and his brother fought at the Battle of Baltimore. Every generation since the Revolutionary War has served in the US military in some capacity. My grandfather in WW2, my uncles in Korea and Vietnam. My brother and my daughter both deployed to the Middle East. It's a long held family tradition.
That is a true story. My wife grew up right down the street from Fort Henry. She walked to the fort many times growing up. We are so proud of our history and flag. So powerful of a song. God bless america.
Thank you Mr. Salih for doing this reaction. I have seen many other people react but I was very interested to see a British person's response. Thank you for the respect you can now understandably give to our beautiful but tough Old Glory!
Your reaction is great, thank you for the respectful way you think of American patriotism
Mert, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this wondrous film which his crucial story off my National Anthem. Ye,s as it was said can we all can sing this song, but few know what the anthem means. You have offered a selfless service to all Americans and your worldwide audience, I'm no hero but I am a patriot and a proud Vietnam Veteran. Again, I'm not a hero, but have been near mortally wounded to protect our banner, Old Glory and all which it stands for. Were it within my power I'd proudly call you an honorary patriot for your erstwhile share. May God Bless you. yours and The United States of America.
The flag is a symbol of freedom and unity we fight for what the flag represents and the star spangled banner is a tribute to all the people who have fought and who have died for the flag and what it represents.🇺🇸
I was born on an Air Force Base. I cry everytime I hear the Nation Anthem. Every👏single👏time👏
You have absolutely no idea haw much love and pride we have for our country. Good Luck and God Bless.
There’s a RUclips video of an obviously injured retired vet who was delivering packages to a home. He sees a flag blow to the ground near him and with great physical effort, picks up the flag, folds it respectfully, before saluting it with respect! Very touching! Captured on video by the home owners video.
I grew up in a military family. My senior year of high school I was in the choir and was honored when they asked me to sing the national anthem. I ended up singing it at nearly every sporting event that year. I had won several awards in competitions as a soloist, singing in different languages. However, I was definitely nervous the first time singing our anthem. I was shaking and my hands were sweating. I was so afraid I'd make a mistake and dishonor the anthem and the meaning behind it. I had performed in front of much bigger crowds, but this was the first time I thought I was going to pass out from nerves lol. Being chosen, and singing it with the deep emotions I held for it was definitely one of my proudest memories from school.
When I was in elementary school in the early 1970s every student in my class was required to sing or recite the Star Spangled Banner from memory. We also had to explain the meaning of each line of the song. As for how it was written we learned that Francis Scott Key went out to a British ship as a negotiator. When he was finished he could not go ashore because of the tide. He could do nothing but watch as the British fleet attacked the unnamed American fort. The next morning when he saw the American flag still flying it inspired him to write a poem that was later put to music and is now known as the Star Spangled Banner. There was no mention about any conversations he had on the ship or going to the fort. This next part comes from something I read in an issue of Reminisce magazine about 25 to 30 years ago. I’m doing this from memory so I might have some things wrong. In the early part of the 20th century the United States of America did not have a national anthem. The Star Spangled Banner was only one of about four or five different songs that were being considered. At the time many adults were against the song as they thought it glorified war. There were various conflicts going on in Europe and Asia that the American people wanted the American government to avoid. Among the other songs on the list the adults could not agree which one should be made the national anthem. Since this was not something to elect a political candidate or issues school children, many of them attending one room schoolhouses throughout the country were allowed to participate. The majority of the school children voted for the Star Spangled Banner and as it got more votes than any other song it was made the national anthem of the United States of America.
In today's world the British are our close friends! If they ever need us wewill be there for them. ❤
This American says "thank you" for the respect you showed.........I am a proud American and I love our national anthem...........I think you might enjoy "National Anthem Girl"........it's a documentary of Janine Stange singing the anthem in all 50 states in 2 years.......she completed her goal (with patriotism and honor to all who have served) in 2014, the 200th Ann of Francis Scott Key's beloved song🇺🇲
I spent 3 years in the UK while in the USAF in the mid 80's and yall have the 2nd best country in the world thanks for the video
This is patriotic folklore. Key sailed down to secure the release of an elderly friend. He was never on a prison ship nor negotiated for their release. The battle was absolutely a horrific and constant bombardment of Ft. McHenry. However it is an earth-bermed structure which easily withstood the attack. The flagpole in the fort was extremely substantial and never fell. In the morning Key viewed the flag flying through a spy glass from his ship five miles off-shore. 6 Americans were killed and 24 injured in the attack. This battle was during The War of 1812.
What a beautiful reaction! Thank you! It’s so utterly sad and heartbreaking to see our flag disrespected by some of our own countrymen. Shame on them 😢
I was so blessed by your reaction to our anthem and I can see that you really took it in. This is why in America you see the flag flown EVERYWHERE! It is the symbol of our nation and what it stands for which was wrought in the fires of war with the blood of patriots for FREEDOM! They paid with their very lives and we honor that sacrifice and always remember how high was the price that our forebearers paid. Like the quote from George Washington a military leader in the war for independence and the first president of our nascent republic said, "The American will die on his feet before he will live on his knees." It is still true to this day. I love our national amthem and cannot ever sing it or hear it without choking up even though we heard it every single day in school before the Plledge of Alllegiance. The words are so vivid and powerful that you always remember that freedom is not free. It cost Anericans their very lives which they gladly paid to keep us free. I feel it so deeply every time I hear it or sing it and it always makes me feel love and pride for my country as I sing through the tears. God bless America! 🇺🇸
Mert!!! Glad to see another Scotsman reaction channel! Loved the Don's Channel, but I guess he got burned out! Miss my Scottish Brother! Glad there's another one. Subscribed to you Brother, keep up the videos and good work! ❤❤🇺🇸🏴🇮🇪🇬🇧❤❤
Thank you for posting and for the national pride you feel for my Country, more than many of her own citizens who don't understand her history. My mother's from Northern Ireland and my father from West Germany. They both moved to the States and became citizens. I'm thankful for my heritage through them and for my heritage as a citizen of this Country, which has set an example of freedom for the world. Her people need to remember and value the sacrifices of those who have gone on before, instead of burying our history. Thanks again for this post.
Hello Mert, It's my first time here, thanks for allowing that! I enjoyed your reaction to our National Anthem. I subscribed and left a like while I was here. They hardly did any damage to the well fortified fort and the only four people that were killed were the ones holding the flag up, even they were fairly well protected, but a body can only take so much. If I'm wrong someone please correct me, but I'm sure our damages were small compared to what they dished out to us!
You missed the whole quote when you stopped in the middle of what George Washington said, "He will die on his feet before he'll live on his knees"!
This National Anthem has always been a part of my life and I've known the story surrounding it since I was a little girl, I'm 67 now! I'm not sure they teach children about this anymore, that's too American or whatever the issue is! It's sickening is what it is! I don't think they say the Pledge of Allegiance in school much anymore either, don't want to hurt someone's feelings!
Anyway nice to meet you Mert! Best of luck with your channel!
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It’s literally everything to us. We have and will die for it because it’s our entire way of life, family, land, brotherhood and sisterhood, in the form of a flag. “Its better to die on your feet, than live on your knees”
A good chunk of Americans also have ancestors who served in this war. My 5th Great grandfather , though not at Fort Henry, served as did his sons and a brother. Personally, i have had someone serve this country since it's birth, to include myself, and now I have a son, nephew, brothers, and cousins all serving. It is a big deal. I think another one you should watch if you haven't already, is Ragged Old Flag, by Johnny Cash. He sums up how most feel about it.
This was a great reaction, thank you!!! As a little girl I was always so aware that there were soldiers giving their lives everyday for us and our flag and it meant so much to me. I always wanted to know what I could do too. It's been first and foremost in my mind ever since. Thank you again!
I wasn’t born in America but came here as a child. I love this nation and at 17 I joined the Navy and took an oath to defend it with my life. I take that oath seriously. The survival of America is more important than my own. I’m in my 50s now and will still lay down my life for America.
Proud American here from Denver Colorado I loved your reaction but this will also explain why we are very very offended and upset when people put the flag on the ground burn it or disrespect it in any way
Thank you for showing this. Now you have truly met America and our reverence for our flag as we will never forget the men who died for our freedom and our wonderful country. every American I know would still fight the same way to protect our country and who we are.
As a former Air Force veteran of 21 years, whenever I hear the Anthem it makes me think of all my friends who died for that flag and it never fails to bring a tear or two to my eyes.
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