I’m English but grew up as a kid in the USA. I was only 6 when we moved there and my most poignant memory was the pledge we said every morning. With our right hand over our heart. It was very special. And very proud. Whilst I am very much English and indeed now live in England, I still feel very proud. God bless America x
I'm so glad that our two countries are such good allies now. I want to thank the three of you for remaining so quiet for the singing of our National Anthem. It showed a great deal of respect and I appreciate it so much. Sincerely, Thank you.
Whenever I see a reaction to "the Star Spangled Banner as you never heard it before", at the end of the last note of the Star Spangled Banner, I can't help exclaiming, "Play Ball"!!!!
True, it’s the Pledge of Allegiance that’s recited at school. BUT, we ARE extremely patriotic, and sing the National Anthem at all events. As a Native American….an American, my anthem brings me to tears….when it’s sung….no matter if it’s just on the radio…I stop, put my hand on my heart and sing it.
So glad to know there are still people like you out there. I watch all these sporting events where people are talking, taking selfies, hats on, clutching beer cups, literally drinking out of those cups, etc. and I wonder when so many people stopped doing what was once done by everyone, ie: stand, facing the flag, hats off, hand over chest/heart and silence. Man, have things changed. Not for the betterment of our country that's for sure.
Me too brother, tears every time. I do the same, as does my wife. Even though we fought her people in Japan. Both of us, American. The flag of Our country is Always flying at Our home. This current destruction need to stop, a house divided against itself cannot stand. Enough of us I still believe in Our Country and Our Constitution. We will Never give up, we will Never surrender. Thank you Brother. God bless America
@@overlorddoge1952 I get your point, never said it's mandatory. We aren't in North Korea. However, it surely doesn't hurt to be appreciative to the place that gives people those Rights. And, a bit of respect to the people that have served and died for people to be able to have opinions and are able to voice them. You could have been born in a country where you had none. You do you, though.
Not all, but some do. My daughter's elementary school did when she attended in Texas. All elementary schools and some upper classes also say the Texas State Pledge every day.
@@pete-treedish4363 oh i think every school in Texas we say the pledge of allegiance to the US Flag and to the Texas Flag every morning . Also say a silent prayer in the school I work in .
I’m 73 years old and I actually cried hearing the story of our flag. I’m very patriotic, and I love my country so much that those men died, and would not allow the flag to fall.
You just displayed a level of reverence for a nation that isn't yours, that the vast majority of the youth in our nation currently don't even display. Thank You from the US
Thank you so much for the respect shown during the National Anthem! Now you understand why the Flag and the Anthem means so much to us! Why we don't let it touch the ground and why we feel offended when people bend the knee when it's playing! FABULOUS reaction folks!
Now that you know the story behind the anthem and flag, you can understand why we love them so deeply. I live in the country and have a barn with the broad side facing the road. We painted an American flag on the entire side of the barn, so everyone can see it as they drive by. 🇺🇸
It's a shame that you don't know the true story yourself. This video is an embellishment of the actual story. In fact, the statement that he claims that Washinton said never came out of his mouth. It is attributed to a Mexican revolutionary name Zapata. Look it up. It was common for his revolutionary troops to say it as they were being gunned down. The pastor that made this video was called out on his descriptions of this video. He made a second video saying "but wouldn't it be wonderful if it did happen like this". Of the dead in the fort which was men by 1k soldiers only 4 were killed. Not hundreds of ships but only 20 or so small and large ships. The lawyer was actually on a mission to get the release of a popular doctor. I could go on, but I see no point in it. By the way, I love this country, which I have been a part of for over 65 years, with all of its faults. I just don't cover my eyes. Great story though.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all." as a kid in school, we had to recite the pledge of allegiance every morning before class started.
Although it was the War of 1812 rather than the Revolutionary War. The US weren't really colonies, even though the British thought them so. The War of 1812 is also known as the Second American Revolution.
@@ryanpeters167 We won our independence at Yorktowne, Virginia in 1781, henceforth we were NOT colonies in 1812, so what the British thought especially after the Treaty of Paris recognizing the US as an independent country is of no consequence.....in 1812 we re-enforced out independence.
The U.S. flag is one of the most beautiful flags in the world, but that British Union Jack is an absolute stunner of a beauty itself. I've always loved both of them.
I am a US Navy veteran and living in the Baltimore area, this rendition always is very moving and makes my eyes tear up. A small correction to this. The fort is actually Ft. McHenry, not Henry, and it sits on the edge of the Baltimore harbor. Today, it is a national park and can be visited. Each day, they ask the visitors to help lower the flag at the end of the day. In the US, the flag is raised at 8am and brought down at sunset. It can fly overnight if it has a direct light shining on it. The Ft. McHenry flag is huge! My late father-in-law was a school principal and he used to take our kids there at least twice a year and they always loved going. There is a fabulous museum there. This story is why the American flag is to NEVER touch the ground. If it does, it is to be burned in a respectful, retirement ceremony. Interesting fact, the Interstate 95 harbor tunnel actually goes under Ft. McHenry. As a side note, they don't sing the national anthem in school each day. They recite the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. By the way, the flag in my profile pic is the flag flying on the fantail of the battleship, USS Wisconsin, museum ship in Norfolk, VA. I took it a few years ago while visiting the ship.
I grew up close to there. We actually have a town called McHenry close to where I grew up in Garrett County. Definitely touches my heart and makes me tear up as well. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you for your service, Mark! My husband is a Navy Veteran too. As a child, I was a member of the Junior Girl’s Unit of the VFW. To this day, it is engraved on my heart to NEVER let the Flag touch the ground. God bless America!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Native Americans watched as various groups immigrated and took over the land, BUT remain among the most patriotic, with higher percentages in the US armed forces than any other group (look up American Indian Code Talkers). That is America. We constantly fight among ourselves (even had a civil war), but will join together to lay H🔥🔥🔥 on any other nation the US government declares an adversary. *E PLURIBUS UNUM* “Out of many, one” (nation under God). The original motto of the United States of America.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ps - thank you for your service, @MarkM. My grandfather was a part of the (at the time, controversial) 99th Pursuit Squadron and every generation has produced veterans. Veterans are honored among our family and friends.
They are still our mortal enemy , once china strikes the United States you will see The U.K will do absolutely nothing because they fear China and they might even join China because of self preservation and because the United Kindom has a deep seated hatred of the United States to this day. No Brit can go a day without talking shit about the U.S . The U.K's whole identity is hating the U.S but for some strange reason the crooked tooth brits like our culture, our influence, food etc.
Back in the eighties, while in the army, I was stationed at Ft Kobbe in Panama. I went to the theatre on base to watch a movie. In military theatres they always play The Star Spangled Banner before the movie starts. On this day the theatre was about 3/4 filled with army rangers. These are some of the toughest men you'll ever meet. When the song and video finished playing, myself and most of those men were wiping tears from their eyes. It has the same effect on me to this day.
Contains inaccuracies, but the gist of it is there. The actual flag that Francis Scott Key looked upon can be seen today at the Smithsonian, though smaller than it was originally. (Pieces were given away when the flag was in private hands). The flag was visible because it was so big, 30 X 42 feet, so the British could see it. Each of the 15 stars, one for each state at the time, was 2 feet in diameter. This "Great Garrison Flag" became known as "The Star Spangled Banner".
The big flag is not the battle flag and it did not fly overnight during the battle. There were storm warnings that night and a much smaller storm flag flew. The big flag was put up that morning.
I remember reciting the pledge of allegiance. I don’t remember when I learned the national anthem. But having members of our family in a military branch. Or know friends that are military always brings tears to our eyes knowing that they made such a sacrifice to the country.
I want to thank you for reacting to this video I'm a Retired Army Veteran and this is why we don't let the flag touch the ground and why it draped on Military Coffins and why we stand for the National Anthem glad our 2 countries are allies GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS/VETS AND GOD BLESS ENGLAND AND GOD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
The Brits of our mother country showed their patriotism when they defied Germany during the battle of Britain and throughout that war. As a matter of fact, all the British and former British colonies showed their hunger for freedom during the second world war. We may have had a terrible row in history with our mother, but when she needed help Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States all answered the call.
It's not the brits of our mother country. You sound like a Nazi with that statement. This is why we fought multiple wars against the british. More than british white people that make up the united states and we have ALL fought from day one for our home. We were attacked by Japan then decided we needed to help the rest of the world. Had nothing ro do with what you are suggesting. During WWII the brits and all of Europe wwere already free but they were getting theie asses kicked and about to lose that freedom. The USA was founded on actually fighting to gain our freedom
@G Mac I don't know where you studied history, but we were already giving aid to Great Britain before Pearl Harbor. If the Japanese were our main threat, we would have never started a second war front in Europe.
@G Mac What do British white people have to do with it. When our country was founded, we were a "British" colony. If you are racist against white people, just say it. Stop sending stupid nonsensical comments that can't mean anything because they're not true. Oh, besides the War of independence and the War of 1812, what are these multiple times we went to war with Britain?
Course they also nearly lost their entire army and never would have been able to survive without massive aid from America both during and after the war and many of the ace pilots in the battle for Britain were polish not English. Also they mostly only won due to Hitler turning focus on bombing mostly poor parts of London rather than finishing off the British air bases that were exhausted. The English also kept trying to appease Hitler granting him more and more stuff earlier in the war when they could have pretty easily stopped him at that time. Even Hitler was shocked that they were able to invade Poland with their lack of resources. Due to France and England doing nothing multiple times they allowed Hitler to build up steam and gather resources. I’ve noticed Americans being aggressively generous to the English every chance they get while the English are aggressively insulting and rude in return typically. Why do Americans go so far overboard trying to compliment the English they do not for the most part at all feel the same way. It’s weird.
@ComeAlongKay There were around 150 Polish pilots in the battle of Britain. Over 3100 British pilots. Chamberlain was the appeaser prior to the German attack. He lost his position to Churchill. It was the league of nations that let Germany slide when they kept breaking the treaty of Versailles. The horrors of WWI kept the big countries from acting quickly and decisively because the populations of their respective countries didn't have the stomach for another major conflict.
I agree completely. The most moving witness I have seen so far was a Nigerian man who could hardly hold back his tears all the way through. I have been deeply moved by the intensely emotional reactions of many non-americans to this video. It always makes me very proud to be an citizen of this amazing country.
Thank you for watching the story of our anthem and for showing such wonderful respect for our anthem. I hope that you understand now why a true patriot Americans will never ever let our beautiful beloved flag never touch the ground. It's said that our flag does not wave with the wind that blows but with the last breath of those that gave their life to keep this country Free !
My daddy was a singer, a Navy veteran, and a forever patriot. He died at age 95 in 2016. Whenever he sang the anthem he always sang the 1st and 4th verses because the 4th answered the questions. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation! Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto-“In God is our Trust,” And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The remnants of the actual garrison flag that flew over Ft McHenry during the barrage is on display in Washington D.C. under the custody of the Smithsonian Institute.
That flag in the Smithsonian was not the battle flag and never flew during the bombardment. A much smaller storm flag was flown that night because of storms. The large flag was only put up that morning after the British had left.
The battle was during the War of 1812 at Ft. McHenry. It's a part of our national history that seems to be forgotten or disrespected at times by those that take the liberties and freedoms we have and the sacrifice of those who earned it for us for granted. It's those that need a refresher in American History.
The makers of this video are the ones that need a history lesson. Only 4 Americans died during the battle, there was no pile of bodies holding up the flag, and Washington never said the line about the American Christian dying on his feet rather than living on his knees. These facts are easily verifiable. It's a nice story and it gets the old patriotic blood flowing, but it's not at all historically accurate.
My sentiments exactly. The problem is it's hard for a government to control a patriotic community. So back in the late sixties they started removing parts of our history from the history books in school.
@@cecilandrews7479yeah I love this country but don’t think our government really cares about us no matter who’s president none of them truly care at least not anymore
@@cecilandrews7479 Republicans continue the tradition of 'white'washing history in Florida today. Removing all mentions of black history, slavery and civil rights movements.
as someone from canada and who has alot of friends in the usa i can say that from what they say history there never really says much about canada when in fact we have play many parts in the wars and ww1 we had more if not the same amount of troops and the fact is this war started when usa tryed to take canada
I'm not sure if there is a video that talks about it but the story of how the flag actually came to be is a really great one. We learned about how the flag was made and the origins of The Star Spangled Banner in middle school. There are videos of the original flag being painstakingly restored at the Smithsonian. It's really incredible to see just how big it is.
In school you did the pledge of allegiance. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United states of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all."
@@hmmm7399 I know -- it drives me CRAZY 🤪! I'm always hollering at the TV saying, "We are a REPUBLIC, NOT A DEMOCRACY!" And it's usually politicians or media -- you know, people who oughtta know better. It's usually leftists and democrats (although not always, some Republicans do it, too) complaining about things Republicans are doing that are destroying our "democracy!" That's when I start yelling at them with the "we are not a democracy . . . " speech. And I see this in the comments all the time. It's like regular Americans know more about our form of government (at least to some respect) than people actually serving in Washington DC (or the state's govts). Even though the politicians don't know what form of govt we have, they sure are versed on how to milk the Treasury and donors for their own profit. I know, not all of them do it and I know some of it's legal, such as learning to be lobbyists, etc I don't care about that as much as the out and out corruption that is rumored. Congress needs to find out the facts to uncover all this. Anyway, I think they are trying to do some of that now. Maybe they can get to the root of some of this grifting. Maybe. Let's just say, I'm not holding my breath. We've got to get our own house in order before we can criticize anyone else. OK, rant's over . . . for now! Smile with me ☺!
@@hmmm7399 I believe it's to try and get people to think we're simply a democracy, and forget that we're a republic, when there is a crucial difference. One particular side of American politics believes the electoral college should be abolished because "it's not real democracy".
September 13th, 2001, the royal orchestra played the US national anthem during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. As an American, it meant quite a lot to us that you guys did that.
It’s Fort McHenry…I live 4 miles from it….stood in that exact spot where men were obliterated…..it’s chilling…brave, AWESOME men….and where I live in the woods there’s still stone walls that were built during the Revolutionary War for cover etc…a few are on my property….they’d lie against it resting their Kentucky long rifles, DESTROYING those Brit cowards…no offense
We Americans must give credit to the British. You inspired this song’s writing, then you gave us an old English drinking song to which to put the words. One could argue that the British knew they were going to have a hit with it, so they gave it to us - kinda like they gave us The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Thank you! ❤
The narrator has several things wrong!! It wasn't the colonies, it was the United States of America as this was the war of 1812. Also it was not Fort Henry. That was a Fort in Tennessee during the Civil War. It was Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
I have watched this many times and noticed these things you mentioned. I have thought about going to the creators' page and bringing it to their attention. Additionally, if you are going to do a story about the national anthem and show the lyrics, at least type them out correctly. It's hailed not held and fight not flight.
There were also no casualties and no bodies "holding" up the flag, it's huge (Nearly twenty foot by thirty foot) and was hooked up to a flagpole. The whole video is a bunch of jingoistic bull.
This story is told by a pastor as Christian propaganda. It's mostly bullshit. Francis Scott Key negotiated for one man. A friend. He was not that honorable to care about people he didn't know.
@@nancystanton955 They know not sure if it's still there but they used to have at the very bottom of the more info tab something to the gist of "I know it's inaccurate, I don't care, shut up about it.".
I never paid much attention to history in school so this was very enlightening. It sheds light on the words written for my country. while watching and hearing the national anthem, I shifted the way I was sitting, and not sure if it was reflex or happenstance, but my right hand rested above my heart. Lol. As much turmoil and crap that is going on, I still love my country! I may be a little old fashioned or just a big softie, but I do misty eyed burning the anthem. I would love to see people be proud again To be a part of the United States of America. It used to mean mean something, and it's lost on a culture trying to cancel itself.
Don't pay attention to this garbage - this video is not historically accurate at all. At best it's historical fiction, but presented as a factual account it's more accurate to call it historical revision.
For any other foreigners reading this most Americans hold this story with much respect but not really sorrow or sadness. It’s more of remembering bravery than condemning violence in war. Also students don’t sing the national anthem but recite the pledge of allegiance but I’ve heard that is not common as much these days. Cheers!
We sang the national anthem and said the pledge. Sometimes they played another song like God Bless the USA or This Land is Your Land. CA and NY are not representative of the entire US.
@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to I never said those cities were… I went to school in both Dallas and Denver and never sang the national anthem other than our sports but thanks for your comment I guess.
The story of the American flag, the National Anthem touched my heart . This is the second time I saw it on RUclips. It makes me tear up just like the first time. Thank you for putting it on. I never paid attention to the meaning of our national anthem even I love to hum along and take pride in it. But I always knew that it was special… has a profound meaning to what America stands for. I am American citizen by naturalization and love the red, white and blue. My husband and I live in an older house but it is adorned by the red white and blue flags all around… very proud American 🤩. GOD bless America and protect our great nation, the GOD-ordained leader of the free world 🙏✝️🙏
Way back in caveman times, we said the "Pledge of Allegiance", then listened (or sang) the "Star Spangled Banner". But again, dirt was new enough there wasn't any dust yet when I was "walking barefoot, thru snow, a hunnert miles, uphill both ways".
I'm 66 years old.. we always said pledge.. never the song in school. But most sports or events would have the anthem. Soon America will end.. it may still be around in name only, but the experiment is being destroyed from within.
The new United States was fighting long after the American Revolution.. in the war of 1812, the British thought to regain territory fighting as Canada. At least, that was how I remember what I learned.
12:40 I think you're confusing the national anthem with the pledge of allegiance. Even then, the practice generally stops after grade 5 (10-12 yrs old)
In my school we did the Pledge of Allegiance, and then sang either My Country Tis of Thee, or the National Anthem. I guess it depends on where you are.
In New york we sang the national anthem and recited the pledge daily. Depends on your location it is a massive country so you cannot speak for everyone my friend.
Hi ho! Like many, many Americans I'm 42% British, 41% Norwegian and some Finnish and German tossed in. We LOVE the UK ! Heck, I still have distance relatives over your way. I hope you all have a wonderful week. Thanks 😃
Many Americans don't know this but the melody Francis Scott Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Our national anthem came from an English drinking song!!! You can actually search for this drinking song and compare it to the US national anthem. Btw...GOD SAVE THE QUEEN/KING and MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE have the same melody.
He also used the tune 9 years earlier in a song called When the warrior returns and it was also used in a presidential campaign song called Adams and Liberty
It wasn't a popular drinking song. That's just an extremely well know fallacious belief. It was the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an 18th-century gentlemen's club of amateur musicians in London.
Thank you for the respect fellow Brits. From those terrible days of conflict with each other, you and we have become the guiding lights of freedom for the world. We will always cherish our friendship with you Brits. From those dark days in the colonized America we have become the powerful defender of Democracy and Freedom for the world .We will not be deterred. I am a proud American and like my brethren we will defend our country no matter what arises. Thank you for learning of our beginnings.
I wasn’t born in America but I grew up here. I proudly served in the us navy then spent 25 years serving in law enforcement. I did these things because I love America and will gladly lay down my life for it.
This is why true American patriots feel so strongly about our national anthem and desecration of our flag it does not represent our government it represents our people
True americans don't have to give a damn. That's why people like me and my father fought for this country. Because the constitution says you can believe what you want.....Mr. patriot
@@gmac9987 Thank You. It's usually the self proclaimed true Americans / true patriots who are the furthest thing from being either. They usually seem to despise freedom when people use it in ways they don't like.
Thank you, so much for taking time to look at the history of our flag, it makes me cry every time I see our flag being disrespected. Our own have the nerve not to stand and saulet our flag. Thank you 🙏
I don’t really get that. Why are Americans always so down on themselves and overly complimentary to the English. I have never seen them be that way towards Americans like ever. Every talk show every vlog every everything I’ve seen they usually call us ignorant fat Americans and that’s pretty much it. Part of the reason they lost their empire was massive amounts of arrogance and overconfidence leasing to huge miscalculations. They don’t share the overly generous feelings of the sort of innocent easily impressed Americans who non stop compliment them.
Im canadian but love the American national anthem. Its so patriotic and bring people together Oh Canada is ok but doesnt se to have the same heartfelt meaning❤
This was narrated by Jack Webb , Actor / US Marine and recorded in the mid 1960's . Some comments have already mentioned that he got a few things wrong and they are right . This version is highly embellished and was done so on purpose at the peak of the Cold War when Nuclear War always seemed to be right around the corner. If you weren't alive then , you would have a hard time understanding the times and the Patriotism that runs so deep for so many of us. I love this version ! A couple of facts , It was 19 ships that fired between 1500 , 1800 cannon shots during the battle . Imagine the hell it must have been inside the fort ? This is a True Story just embellished.
A couple years ago I recorded the local fireworks show on July 4th, edited clips together muted the firework noise and then recorded myself singing 3 out of 4 verses while the fireworks flashed on the screen.
As a U.S. Army combat Veteran I fly our flag in my yard and will until the day I die. It troubles me greatly to see the flag desecrated and burned, especially by today's misguided youth. I thought your reaction was very respectable. I thank you for that. Think kindly of your cousins across the pond. We generally think kindly of you guys.
Am I wrong in believing Aiden was born in America? If he was he will always be always be an American, hell, we just consider this whole family one of us!!💖💖💖💖
@@pingasblobfish97 My comment pertained to the fact that both Aiden and Laurence have "dual" citizenship. Not that they are necessarily earned or born into either. In some countries there is no choice to hold dual citizenship at all. My brother could have claimed dual citizenship in another country where my father was stationed while he was in the military. When he turned 18 he could choose to claim & hold citizenship in both countries according to the laws of both countries. However, he chose not to. He's American through & through. Many countries do not allow dual citizenship, people don't have a choice. It's one country or the other. :) i think it's because some believe that if you hold dual citizenship, it's a bit of a "conflict of interest". Those are my words. lol. Basically, where does your allegiance really stand? It can't be both.
I am a veteran and salute THE Flag, have chills snd tear up when we sing the Nationsl Anthem as I di ehen Taps is played. I all ways think if all those that served under it and were burried under it. Audie Murphy, the most decorated American Soldier at age 19, said when he was called a vero, and displayed over the entrance to his ranch, the wirds, "The hero6sre dtill over there"
It’s a shame that this video has become so popular since it’s so inaccurate. Many people have already pointed out most of them. Ft. McHenry was entirely a military fort even though the video tries to say otherwise. There’s more to the story that isn’t exactly relevant to the SSB, but it’s still pretty interesting. When the British failed to destroy the fort, they decided to continue with their land invasion, which led to the Battle of North Point. A British General was killed by sharpshooters during the march and there is a historical marker at the supposed spot he was killed. Being from Baltimore, there’s a lot of pride that comes with this story considering that before this battle, the British had taken DC and burned the Executive Mansion(White House), but were unable to take Baltimore. Here’s some historical irony for you guys: 47 years after this, Francis Scott Key’s grandson, who was a journalist in Baltimore, was imprisoned at Ft. McHenry because a he wrote a scathing article regarding the actions of the Lincoln administration and its assault on the civil liberties of the citizens of Maryland. He wrote a great book entitled “American Bastilles” if you really want to dive into our history.
So many flaws with this video.Partially true.Can you imagine men holding up a huge flags that is 30' by 40' ,really.The pole is so huge it would be impossible.Also song written using the melody of a British bar room song.Nice propaganda though.
@@ImOutOfMtDew That took years and special equipment.If you want to learn about the true story of the National Anthem there is a Smithsonian Doc on that flagit is just as patriotic and simply the truth.Im a proud American,so I hate when they get really wrong.
A true American nonstory. The embellishment is of another level. Maybe you should see the second video this pastor made once he was called out on it. In fact, the statement that he claims that Washinton said never came out of his mouth. It is attributed to a Mexican revolutionary name Zapata. Look it up. It was common for his revolutionary troops to say it as they were being gunned down. The pastor that made this video was called out on his descriptions of this video. He made a second video saying "but wouldn't it be wonderful if it did happen like this". Of the dead in the fort which was mended by 1k soldiers ( this was during the War of 1812, not the revolutionary war as he lets on) only 4 were killed. Not hundreds of ships but only 20 or so small and large ships. The lawyer was actually on a mission to get the release of a popular doctor. Great story, I loved it too. I am an American with his eyes open who also loves his country with all its faults. Sorry to bust the bubble of reality. I loved to tell you what actually happen, but it would be too much writing. I love history. Side note the Anthum was a poem at the time and did not become our Anthum till the mid-1930s.
The melody goes back to the British and was used as a setting for several songs including the SSB. It wasn’t an invention of FDR. This actually was a war for the existence of the nation and America barely won it, so the stakes were real. Nobody thought the pastor was reading dialogue from an audiotape Hope you enjoyed lifting your leg but my dick is bigger. Sorry for the wet head.
Greetings from Michigan. Thank you for this review. My mom was born and raised in Liverpool. Her father, served in the Royal Navy during WW2. His ship was sank and he spent the rest of the war in a Japanese Prison Camp. I served in the US Navy and had the honor to work with members of the Royal Navy. I have to say, we worked well together. I was born in the USA but I feel our two countries have a special connection.
The Star-Spangled Banner’s’ racist lyrics are a reflection of its slave-owner author, Francis Scott Key. Let's not pretend we Americans don't know the truth about him. Born into a slaveowning family, owned slaves himself because he believed in white racial superiority, and helped the fight to preserve slavery during his lifetime. But let's just ignore those facts!...hmm
My dad served in world war 2. Two of his sons served their country with honor. My son was combat medic in Iran an earned a purple heart. His convoy hit several IED's and the vehicle he was in was thrown off the road and flipped several times. He was badly injured but still did his job
Brits should absolutely fly their flag on their home! Be proud of your country, you have a very rich heritage. Where would the world be today without the British influence??
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.
Thousands of people have watched this video. Now they know how much we love our flag. Is so many people have died for it. God bless the usa. God-bless Britain for being our brothers And sisters. We love you guys.
As an American, one who happens to be but TWO generations away from fetching the daily water, from the very same place one both bathes, and relieves one’s self, I am FIERCELY PROUD to be born in the Nation that saved me from that existence. God Bless America! God Save the King!
I’m English but grew up as a kid in the USA. I was only 6 when we moved there and my most poignant memory was the pledge we said every morning. With our right hand over our heart. It was very special. And very proud. Whilst I am very much English and indeed now live in England, I still feel very proud. God bless America x
Thank you!! ❤
We could use a lot of blessings!❤🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
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History is weird once bitter enemies and now very close friends 😂
Yes thank you for the respect. You will always be an American to. From NYC
@@salvatorerizzo8640 thank you, formerly Silversprings, Maryland then Montgomery Alabama…..now London England 😉
I'm so glad that our two countries are such good allies now. I want to thank the three of you for remaining so quiet for the singing of our National Anthem. It showed a great deal of respect and I appreciate it so much. Sincerely, Thank you.
Whenever I see a reaction to "the Star Spangled Banner as you never heard it before", at the end of the last note of the Star Spangled Banner, I can't help exclaiming, "Play Ball"!!!!
To this day our flag is not to touch the ground. It can be flown at night only if a light shines upon it and must be folded a certain way.
True, it’s the Pledge of Allegiance that’s recited at school.
BUT, we ARE extremely patriotic, and sing the National Anthem at all events.
As a Native American….an American, my anthem brings me to tears….when it’s sung….no matter if it’s just on the radio…I stop, put my hand on my heart and sing it.
So glad to know there are still people like you out there. I watch all these sporting events where people are talking, taking selfies, hats on, clutching beer cups, literally drinking out of those cups, etc. and I wonder when so many people stopped doing what was once done by everyone, ie: stand, facing the flag, hats off, hand over chest/heart and silence. Man, have things changed. Not for the betterment of our country that's for sure.
Me too brother, tears every time. I do the same, as does my wife. Even though we fought her people in Japan. Both of us, American. The flag of Our country is Always flying at Our home. This current destruction need to stop, a house divided against itself cannot stand. Enough of us I still believe in Our Country and Our Constitution. We will Never give up, we will Never surrender. Thank you Brother.
God bless America
@@emmef7970 You do realize the irony? Right? By the freedom so proclaimed, it would mean that there is no issue with not being patriotic.
@@overlorddoge1952 I get your point, never said it's mandatory. We aren't in North Korea. However, it surely doesn't hurt to be appreciative to the place that gives people those Rights. And, a bit of respect to the people that have served and died for people to be able to have opinions and are able to voice them. You could have been born in a country where you had none. You do you, though.
Respect from Texas, my friend and fellow American.
We actually only recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning at public schools. No singing of the National Anthem at school
Not all, but some do. My daughter's elementary school did when she attended in Texas. All elementary schools and some upper classes also say the Texas State Pledge every day.
@@Jml416 well I don’t need to tell you this but that’s some real Texas stuff😂 I live in WA State and we barely say the pledge in class
When I was in school we sang the National Anthem and said the pledge.
I grew up singing the Anthem and saying the Pledge every morning, in Indiana.
@@pete-treedish4363 oh i think every school in Texas we say the pledge of allegiance to the US Flag and to the Texas Flag every morning . Also say a silent prayer in the school I work in .
If you ever get to Washington DC, this flag from Fort McHenry that inspired our national anthem is on display at the Smithsonian.
It's huge 30x40 feet. I saw it as a little girl and it was heart stoppingly big.
And also the Key Bridge is neat to see, with the light poles in the positions of the notes of the anthem.
@@SueProstWrong flag. That is the garrison flag that was raised the next morning. Nobody knows what happened to the storm flag that was flown.
I cry/tear up when I hear this story and hear the Anthem. The blood of patriots to keep that flag flying.
I’m 73 years old and I actually cried hearing the story of our flag. I’m very patriotic, and I love my country so much that those men died, and would not allow the flag to fall.
I, too, cry when I hear this story. I weep for all the folks who believe anything he says.
@pigs18 why? What is wrong with it? Yes it isn't 100% accurate but it isn't that off from the truth
@@patrioticz2858 It got Francis Scott Key's name correct and there was indeed a flag flying at the fort. That's about it. Nothing else is correct.
@@pigs18 whatever you say
You just displayed a level of reverence for a nation that isn't yours, that the vast majority of the youth in our nation currently don't even display. Thank You from the US
Yes, some people don't show the respect they should, but I don't think it is the majority.
When people do not, it is because they have not been taught to do so. And that is sad.
Thank you so much for the respect shown during the National Anthem! Now you understand why the Flag and the Anthem means so much to us! Why we don't let it touch the ground and why we feel offended when people bend the knee when it's playing! FABULOUS reaction folks!
Now that you know the story behind the anthem and flag, you can understand why we love them so deeply. I live in the country and have a barn with the broad side facing the road. We painted an American flag on the entire side of the barn, so everyone can see it as they drive by. 🇺🇸
It's a shame that you don't know the true story yourself. This video is an embellishment of the actual story. In fact, the statement that he claims that Washinton said never came out of his mouth. It is attributed to a Mexican revolutionary name Zapata. Look it up. It was common for his revolutionary troops to say it as they were being gunned down. The pastor that made this video was called out on his descriptions of this video. He made a second video saying "but wouldn't it be wonderful if it did happen like this". Of the dead in the fort which was men by 1k soldiers only 4 were killed. Not hundreds of ships but only 20 or so small and large ships. The lawyer was actually on a mission to get the release of a popular doctor. I could go on, but I see no point in it. By the way, I love this country, which I have been a part of for over 65 years, with all of its faults. I just don't cover my eyes. Great story though.
this video is not the true story at all. its so embellished and some of the stuff in the video is just flat made up
@@mikearroyo3961 Stop lying
@@nuttybar9 stop being willfully ignorant
@@nuttybar9 Have you ever researched this? If not, how would you know that his reply is inaccurate?
As an American I shed a tear of pride. Considering my family was a General in the Revolution and was in every major conflict since. 🇺🇲
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"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all." as a kid in school, we had to recite the pledge of allegiance every morning before class started.
I remember it. It will always be in my brain.
Although it was the War of 1812 rather than the Revolutionary War. The US weren't really colonies, even though the British thought them so. The War of 1812 is also known as the Second American Revolution.
Well, technically, but the British didn’t think so.
@@ryanpeters167 We won our independence at Yorktowne, Virginia in 1781, henceforth we were NOT colonies in 1812, so what the British thought especially after the Treaty of Paris recognizing the US as an independent country is of no consequence.....in 1812 we re-enforced out independence.
The U.S. flag is one of the most beautiful flags in the world, but that British Union Jack is an absolute stunner of a beauty itself. I've always loved both of them.
It also has some excellent history to it!
Yes I agree I’d die fir our flag
I am a US Navy veteran and living in the Baltimore area, this rendition always is very moving and makes my eyes tear up. A small correction to this. The fort is actually Ft. McHenry, not Henry, and it sits on the edge of the Baltimore harbor. Today, it is a national park and can be visited. Each day, they ask the visitors to help lower the flag at the end of the day. In the US, the flag is raised at 8am and brought down at sunset. It can fly overnight if it has a direct light shining on it. The Ft. McHenry flag is huge! My late father-in-law was a school principal and he used to take our kids there at least twice a year and they always loved going. There is a fabulous museum there. This story is why the American flag is to NEVER touch the ground. If it does, it is to be burned in a respectful, retirement ceremony. Interesting fact, the Interstate 95 harbor tunnel actually goes under Ft. McHenry.
As a side note, they don't sing the national anthem in school each day. They recite the Pledge of Allegiance:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
By the way, the flag in my profile pic is the flag flying on the fantail of the battleship, USS Wisconsin, museum ship in Norfolk, VA. I took it a few years ago while visiting the ship.
Sir! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOU. IM UKRANIAN AMERICAN BUT I LOVE USA THE SAME WAY AS MY BELOVED UKRAINE
I grew up close to there. We actually have a town called McHenry close to where I grew up in Garrett County. Definitely touches my heart and makes me tear up as well. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you for your service, Mark! My husband is a Navy Veteran too. As a child, I was a member of the Junior Girl’s Unit of the VFW. To this day, it is engraved on my heart to NEVER let the Flag touch the ground. God bless America!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Native Americans watched as various groups immigrated and took over the land, BUT remain among the most patriotic, with higher percentages in the US armed forces than any other group (look up American Indian Code Talkers).
That is America. We constantly fight among ourselves (even had a civil war), but will join together to lay H🔥🔥🔥 on any other nation the US government declares an adversary.
*E PLURIBUS UNUM*
“Out of many, one” (nation under God).
The original motto of the United States of America.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ps - thank you for your service, @MarkM. My grandfather was a part of the (at the time, controversial) 99th Pursuit Squadron and every generation has produced veterans. Veterans are honored among our family and friends.
I think it’s so awesome that Britain went from our mortal enemy to our greatest ally.
They are still our mortal enemy , once china strikes the United States you will see The U.K will do absolutely nothing because they fear China and they might even join China because of self preservation and because the United Kindom has a deep seated hatred of the United States to this day. No Brit can go a day without talking shit about the U.S . The U.K's whole identity is hating the U.S but for some strange reason the crooked tooth brits like our culture, our influence, food etc.
And as this world becomes ever more fractious, we must stand side by side and never forget our two Countries very special bond…….
It is a thing with the USA. Look at Japan. Look at Germany.
Back in the eighties, while in the army, I was stationed at Ft Kobbe in Panama. I went to the theatre on base to watch a movie. In military theatres they always play The Star Spangled Banner before the movie starts. On this day the theatre was about 3/4 filled with army rangers. These are some of the toughest men you'll ever meet. When the song and video finished playing, myself and most of those men were wiping tears from their eyes. It has the same effect on me to this day.
I’m I’m the military. They still do this at base theaters.
Every time you hear the Star Spangled Banner, you are hearing a history lesson.
You are exactly right
Contains inaccuracies, but the gist of it is there. The actual flag that Francis Scott Key looked upon can be seen today at the Smithsonian, though smaller than it was originally. (Pieces were given away when the flag was in private hands). The flag was visible because it was so big, 30 X 42 feet, so the British could see it. Each of the 15 stars, one for each state at the time, was 2 feet in diameter. This "Great Garrison Flag" became known as "The Star Spangled Banner".
A lot more than some inaccuracies this about the biggest bunch of BS I've seen in a long time.
@@craigplatel813, that figures
The big flag is not the battle flag and it did not fly overnight during the battle. There were storm warnings that night and a much smaller storm flag flew. The big flag was put up that morning.
@@TruthHurts2u , sounds like you were an eyewitness to it
@@flogg8635 I'm not that old. I just read books n'stuff.
I am an American. I have seen this many times. I still enjoy it and it still moves me.
I remember reciting the pledge of allegiance. I don’t remember when I learned the national anthem. But having members of our family in a military branch. Or know friends that are military always brings tears to our eyes knowing that they made such a sacrifice to the country.
War of 1812. Remember the White House was burned.There was no such place during the revolution....1n the 1770 s
Yep, grade school thru high school. And still tears, ever time. - an army brat, born at Fort Bragg.
Love y'all glad we're all friends now 🇺🇲❤️🇬🇧🫡
I want to thank you for reacting to this video I'm a Retired Army Veteran and this is why we don't let the flag touch the ground and why it draped on Military Coffins and why we stand for the National Anthem glad our 2 countries are allies GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS/VETS AND GOD BLESS ENGLAND AND GOD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Thank you for your service, Joseph!!! God bless America!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We don't let the flag touch the ground because of a BS story? I always thought we didn't let the flag touch the ground out of respect.
@@TruthHurts2u whether the story is true or not, of course it’s out of respect. Sounds like you just want to argue.
@@EdenintheCity If you say this is why, then it should absolutely be true. Sounds like you just want to remain ignorant.
We do not surrender, never, we don't surrender. NEVER!
The Brits of our mother country showed their patriotism when they defied Germany during the battle of Britain and throughout that war. As a matter of fact, all the British and former British colonies showed their hunger for freedom during the second world war. We may have had a terrible row in history with our mother, but when she needed help Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States all answered the call.
It's not the brits of our mother country. You sound like a Nazi with that statement. This is why we fought multiple wars against the british. More than british white people that make up the united states and we have ALL fought from day one for our home. We were attacked by Japan then decided we needed to help the rest of the world. Had nothing ro do with what you are suggesting. During WWII the brits and all of Europe wwere already free but they were getting theie asses kicked and about to lose that freedom. The USA was founded on actually fighting to gain our freedom
@G Mac I don't know where you studied history, but we were already giving aid to Great Britain before Pearl Harbor. If the Japanese were our main threat, we would have never started a second war front in Europe.
@G Mac What do British white people have to do with it. When our country was founded, we were a "British" colony. If you are racist against white people, just say it. Stop sending stupid nonsensical comments that can't mean anything because they're not true. Oh, besides the War of independence and the War of 1812, what are these multiple times we went to war with Britain?
Course they also nearly lost their entire army and never would have been able to survive without massive aid from America both during and after the war and many of the ace pilots in the battle for Britain were polish not English. Also they mostly only won due to Hitler turning focus on bombing mostly poor parts of London rather than finishing off the British air bases that were exhausted. The English also kept trying to appease Hitler granting him more and more stuff earlier in the war when they could have pretty easily stopped him at that time. Even Hitler was shocked that they were able to invade Poland with their lack of resources. Due to France and England doing nothing multiple times they allowed Hitler to build up steam and gather resources.
I’ve noticed Americans being aggressively generous to the English every chance they get while the English are aggressively insulting and rude in return typically. Why do Americans go so far overboard trying to compliment the English they do not for the most part at all feel the same way. It’s weird.
@ComeAlongKay There were around 150 Polish pilots in the battle of Britain. Over 3100 British pilots. Chamberlain was the appeaser prior to the German attack. He lost his position to Churchill. It was the league of nations that let Germany slide when they kept breaking the treaty of Versailles. The horrors of WWI kept the big countries from acting quickly and decisively because the populations of their respective countries didn't have the stomach for another major conflict.
I have watched many reactions o this video from people, and you guys were the most stoic. I've watched grown men cry.
I agree completely. The most moving witness I have seen so far was a Nigerian man who could hardly hold back his tears all the way through. I have been deeply moved by the intensely emotional reactions of many non-americans to this video. It always makes me very proud to be an citizen of this amazing country.
Thank you for watching the story of our anthem and for showing such wonderful respect for our anthem. I hope that you understand now why a true patriot Americans will never ever let our beautiful beloved flag never touch the ground. It's said that our flag does not wave with the wind that blows but with the last breath of those that gave their life to keep this country Free !
My daddy was a singer, a Navy veteran, and a forever patriot. He died at age 95 in 2016. Whenever he sang the anthem he always sang the 1st and 4th verses because the 4th answered the questions.
O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation!
Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto-“In God is our Trust,”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The remnants of the actual garrison flag that flew over Ft McHenry during the barrage is on display in Washington D.C. under the custody of the Smithsonian Institute.
That flag in the Smithsonian was not the battle flag and never flew during the bombardment. A much smaller storm flag was flown that night because of storms. The large flag was only put up that morning after the British had left.
The battle was during the War of 1812 at Ft. McHenry. It's a part of our national history that seems to be forgotten or disrespected at times by those that take the liberties and freedoms we have and the sacrifice of those who earned it for us for granted. It's those that need a refresher in American History.
The makers of this video are the ones that need a history lesson. Only 4 Americans died during the battle, there was no pile of bodies holding up the flag, and Washington never said the line about the American Christian dying on his feet rather than living on his knees. These facts are easily verifiable. It's a nice story and it gets the old patriotic blood flowing, but it's not at all historically accurate.
My sentiments exactly. The problem is it's hard for a government to control a patriotic community. So back in the late sixties they started removing parts of our history from the history books in school.
@@cecilandrews7479yeah I love this country but don’t think our government really cares about us no matter who’s president none of them truly care at least not anymore
@@cecilandrews7479 Republicans continue the tradition of 'white'washing history in Florida today. Removing all mentions of black history, slavery and civil rights movements.
as someone from canada and who has alot of friends in the usa i can say that from what they say history there never really says much about canada when in fact we have play many parts in the wars and ww1 we had more if not the same amount of troops and the fact is this war started when usa tryed to take canada
As a veteran, I cry every time I hear this!
I lived in the UK for about 4 years.. from 1986 to 1990... I truly believe you honor your country just as much!! and we are very much true friends!!
We sang it every morning and the being of every assembly. Thank you for that touching segment ❤
Such a beautiful story. Always brings me to tears no matter how many times I've see or heard it.
Thanks for watching this and for sharing it with us. Very moving.
I'm not sure if there is a video that talks about it but the story of how the flag actually came to be is a really great one. We learned about how the flag was made and the origins of The Star Spangled Banner in middle school. There are videos of the original flag being painstakingly restored at the Smithsonian. It's really incredible to see just how big it is.
Now you can understand why we love our flag and it means a lot to us.
Thank you for that..and trying to learn a little more about our country and peole..62 year old former marine from south carolina..
If they wanted to learn they should learn the truth, not a bunch of far right christian evangelical propaganda (lies).
MERICA 🇺🇸
Always love to our brothers and sisters across the pond, our family through and through. Thanks for the reaction, from America with love
In school you did the pledge of allegiance. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United states of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all."
"Republic????????????????????" But they always say we're something else. Another example of saying something but not knowing what is being said.
@@hmmm7399 I know -- it drives me CRAZY 🤪! I'm always hollering at the TV saying, "We are a REPUBLIC, NOT A DEMOCRACY!" And it's usually politicians or media -- you know, people who oughtta know better. It's usually leftists and democrats (although not always, some Republicans do it, too) complaining about things Republicans are doing that are destroying our "democracy!" That's when I start yelling at them with the "we are not a democracy . . . " speech. And I see this in the comments all the time. It's like regular Americans know more about our form of government (at least to some respect) than people actually serving in Washington DC (or the state's govts). Even though the politicians don't know what form of govt we have, they sure are versed on how to milk the Treasury and donors for their own profit. I know, not all of them do it and I know some of it's legal, such as learning to be lobbyists, etc I don't care about that as much as the out and out corruption that is rumored. Congress needs to find out the facts to uncover all this. Anyway, I think they are trying to do some of that now. Maybe they can get to the root of some of this grifting. Maybe. Let's just say, I'm not holding my breath. We've got to get our own house in order before we can criticize anyone else. OK, rant's over . . . for now! Smile with me ☺!
@@hmmm7399 I believe it's to try and get people to think we're simply a democracy, and forget that we're a republic, when there is a crucial difference. One particular side of American politics believes the electoral college should be abolished because "it's not real democracy".
September 13th, 2001, the royal orchestra played the US national anthem during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. As an American, it meant quite a lot to us that you guys did that.
It’s Fort McHenry…I live 4 miles from it….stood in that exact spot where men were obliterated…..it’s chilling…brave, AWESOME men….and where I live in the woods there’s still stone walls that were built during the Revolutionary War for cover etc…a few are on my property….they’d lie against it resting their Kentucky long rifles, DESTROYING those Brit cowards…no offense
wrong war
Only 4 men were killed inside the fort.
We Americans must give credit to the British. You inspired this song’s writing, then you gave us an old English drinking song to which to put the words. One could argue that the British knew they were going to have a hit with it, so they gave it to us - kinda like they gave us The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Thank you! ❤
The narrator has several things wrong!! It wasn't the colonies, it was the United States of America as this was the war of 1812. Also it was not Fort Henry. That was a Fort in Tennessee during the Civil War. It was Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
I have watched this many times and noticed these things you mentioned. I have thought about going to the creators' page and bringing it to their attention. Additionally, if you are going to do a story about the national anthem and show the lyrics, at least type them out correctly. It's hailed not held and fight not flight.
There were also no casualties and no bodies "holding" up the flag, it's huge (Nearly twenty foot by thirty foot) and was hooked up to a flagpole. The whole video is a bunch of jingoistic bull.
This story is told by a pastor as Christian propaganda. It's mostly bullshit. Francis Scott Key negotiated for one man. A friend. He was not that honorable to care about people he didn't know.
@@nancystanton955 They know not sure if it's still there but they used to have at the very bottom of the more info tab something to the gist of "I know it's inaccurate, I don't care, shut up about it.".
Wrong, The British still referred to the US as the “Colonies” at that time. Even after the war of 1812 many still referred to us that way….
I watched this before. I don't live too far from fort mchenry. This was a heartbreaker. Thank you😊
Growing up in the 70's and 80's...we say the pledge of allegiance and sang the national anthem 🇺🇸. Keep up the great reactions 👍
I never paid much attention to history in school so this was very enlightening. It sheds light on the words written for my country. while watching and hearing the national anthem, I shifted the way I was sitting, and not sure if it was reflex or happenstance, but my right hand rested above my heart. Lol. As much turmoil and crap that is going on, I still love my country! I may be a little old fashioned or just a big softie, but I do misty eyed burning the anthem. I would love to see people be proud again To be a part of the United States of America. It used to mean mean something, and it's lost on a culture trying to cancel itself.
Don't pay attention to this garbage - this video is not historically accurate at all. At best it's historical fiction, but presented as a factual account it's more accurate to call it historical revision.
For any other foreigners reading this most Americans hold this story with much respect but not really sorrow or sadness. It’s more of remembering bravery than condemning violence in war. Also students don’t sing the national anthem but recite the pledge of allegiance but I’ve heard that is not common as much these days. Cheers!
We sang the national anthem and said the pledge. Sometimes they played another song like God Bless the USA or This Land is Your Land. CA and NY are not representative of the entire US.
@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to I never said those cities were… I went to school in both Dallas and Denver and never sang the national anthem other than our sports but thanks for your comment I guess.
@@ronaldmcboggled9855 When did you graduate?
@FirstName LastName bro just assumed they're from NY or CA 💀
@@jerrykong8743 bro makes a lot of assumptions, i assume. Wonder if he ever gets tired of the taste of his foot in his mouth?
The name of the fort is Fort McHenry. I grew up within walking distance of the fort in the 1940s and '50s. I've re-lived the story all my 81+ years.
As an American this anthem is amazing, I’m so glad both countries The United States and United Kingdom are great Allie’s.🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧
The story of the American flag, the National Anthem touched my heart . This is the second time I saw it on RUclips. It makes me tear up just like the first time. Thank you for putting it on. I never paid attention to the meaning of our national anthem even I love to hum along and take pride in it. But I always knew that it was special… has a profound meaning to what America stands for. I am American citizen by naturalization and love the red, white and blue. My husband and I live in an older house but it is adorned by the red white and blue flags all around… very proud American 🤩. GOD bless America and protect our great nation, the GOD-ordained leader of the free world 🙏✝️🙏
Way back in caveman times, we said the "Pledge of Allegiance", then listened (or sang) the "Star Spangled Banner". But again, dirt was new enough there wasn't any dust yet when I was "walking barefoot, thru snow, a hunnert miles, uphill both ways".
I'm 66 years old.. we always said pledge.. never the song in school. But most sports or events would have the anthem. Soon America will end.. it may still be around in name only, but the experiment is being destroyed from within.
@@KM-pb4me No ? I thought it was. Why are you offended, I truly want to know. Because, I'm just abit younger than dirt myself.
This was funny/sarcastic to me. :)
@@jamescurfman3284 Me too. Sounds like something I'd say. 😁
@@Assassyn1980 Yup, same. I'm 'not quite' old enough to have seen dirt before dust came along... lol
Absolutely amazing video, TY so much God Bless America❤️🇱🇷
The new United States was fighting long after the American Revolution.. in the war of 1812, the British thought to regain territory fighting as Canada. At least, that was how I remember what I learned.
Every time we sing this, we are giving a history lesson.
12:40 I think you're confusing the national anthem with the pledge of allegiance. Even then, the practice generally stops after grade 5 (10-12 yrs old)
No need for it after that, the brainwashing and indoctrination is complete. If they get you during your formative years, they have you for life.
All the schools I've been in had us recite the pledge of allegiance every day all throughout high school to the finish.
It depends because where i live we did the pledge of allegiance every day till the last day of highschool. In 2021
In my school we did the Pledge of Allegiance, and then sang either My Country Tis of Thee, or the National Anthem. I guess it depends on where you are.
In New york we sang the national anthem and recited the pledge daily. Depends on your location it is a massive country so you cannot speak for everyone my friend.
Hi ho! Like many, many Americans I'm 42% British, 41% Norwegian and some Finnish and German tossed in.
We LOVE the UK ! Heck, I still have distance relatives over your way.
I hope you all have a wonderful week.
Thanks 😃
Many Americans don't know this but the melody Francis Scott Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Our national anthem came from an English drinking song!!! You can actually search for this drinking song and compare it to the US national anthem. Btw...GOD SAVE THE QUEEN/KING and MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE have the same melody.
That’s actually extremely well known.
He also used the tune 9 years earlier in a song called When the warrior returns and it was also used in a presidential campaign song called Adams and Liberty
It wasn't a popular drinking song. That's just an extremely well know fallacious belief. It was the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an 18th-century gentlemen's club of amateur musicians in London.
Thank you my brothers and sisters across the pond.we will always stand with you for freedom and liberty.down with the tyrants!
You guys should learn the song thy country tis of thee.The rhythm will be real familiar.
The rhythm of the Star Spangled Banner should be familiar as well.....After all, it is an English drinking song that Keye's poem was set.
"Let Freedom Ring!"
We don't sing The Star Spangled Banner in school every morning. Its a recital of the pledge of allegiance, sadly that is disappearing.
Good. It's such a communist thing to do. It's fucking weird.
Thank you for the respect fellow Brits. From those terrible days of conflict with each other, you and we have become the guiding lights of freedom for the world. We will always cherish our friendship with you Brits. From those dark days in the colonized America we have become the powerful defender of Democracy and Freedom for the world .We will not be deterred. I am a proud American and like my brethren we will defend our country no matter what arises. Thank you for learning of our beginnings.
and if fighting does come to our shores best believe the citizens of america will fight alongside our troops
I wasn’t born in America but I grew up here. I proudly served in the us navy then spent 25 years serving in law enforcement. I did these things because I love America and will gladly lay down my life for it.
This is why true American patriots feel so strongly about our national anthem and desecration of our flag it does not represent our government it represents our people
True americans don't have to give a damn. That's why people like me and my father fought for this country. Because the constitution says you can believe what you want.....Mr. patriot
@@gmac9987 Thank You. It's usually the self proclaimed true Americans / true patriots who are the furthest thing from being either. They usually seem to despise freedom when people use it in ways they don't like.
Thank you, so much for taking time to look at the history of our flag, it makes me cry every time I see our flag being disrespected. Our own have the nerve not to stand and saulet our flag. Thank you 🙏
Freedom is scary, deal with it.
We love you Brits anyway. This is why the American flag should never touch the ground.
I don’t really get that. Why are Americans always so down on themselves and overly complimentary to the English. I have never seen them be that way towards Americans like ever. Every talk show every vlog every everything I’ve seen they usually call us ignorant fat Americans and that’s pretty much it. Part of the reason they lost their empire was massive amounts of arrogance and overconfidence leasing to huge miscalculations. They don’t share the overly generous feelings of the sort of innocent easily impressed Americans who non stop compliment them.
Im canadian but love the American national anthem. Its so patriotic and bring people together
Oh Canada is ok but doesnt se to have the same heartfelt meaning❤
This was narrated by Jack Webb , Actor / US Marine and recorded in the mid 1960's . Some comments have already mentioned that he got a few things wrong and they are right . This version is highly embellished and was done so on purpose at the peak of the Cold War when Nuclear War always seemed to be right around the corner. If you weren't alive then , you would have a hard time understanding the times and the Patriotism that runs so deep for so many of us. I love this version !
A couple of facts , It was 19 ships that fired between 1500 , 1800 cannon shots during the battle . Imagine the hell it must have been inside the fort ? This is a True Story just embellished.
A couple years ago I recorded the local fireworks show on July 4th, edited clips together muted the firework noise and then recorded myself singing 3 out of 4 verses while the fireworks flashed on the screen.
Please react to "The Green Beret who went on a one man rampage to save his comrades".
As a U.S. Army combat Veteran I fly our flag in my yard and will until the day I die. It troubles me greatly to see the flag desecrated and burned, especially by today's misguided youth. I thought your reaction was very respectable. I thank you for that. Think kindly of your cousins across the pond. We generally think kindly of you guys.
Can you remind me how they dispose the flag again? Freedom is scary, deal with it.
GREAT REACTION,
Thank you for the love and the respect you showed, GREAT JOB 🧡💚💙👍
Am I wrong in believing Aiden was born in America? If he was he will always be always be an American, hell, we just consider this whole family one of us!!💖💖💖💖
i believe they mentioned in another video that he was indeed born in the USA back when they lived in the states(i could be wrong tho)
Yes, he was born in the U.S. I believe he has dual citizenship. Same as Laurence from Lost in the Pond.
Anyone what we stand for is an American in my eyes.
@@emmef7970 didn't Laurence " earn " his citizenship? Unlike the young man who was born into it?
@@pingasblobfish97 My comment pertained to the fact that both Aiden and Laurence have "dual" citizenship. Not that they are necessarily earned or born into either.
In some countries there is no choice to hold dual citizenship at all. My brother could have claimed dual citizenship in another country where my father was stationed while he was in the military. When he turned 18 he could choose to claim & hold citizenship in both countries according to the laws of both countries. However, he chose not to. He's American through & through. Many countries do not allow dual citizenship, people don't have a choice. It's one country or the other. :) i think it's because some believe that if you hold dual citizenship, it's a bit of a "conflict of interest". Those are my words. lol. Basically, where does your allegiance really stand? It can't be both.
I was born in the 60s,said the pledge every mourning.Thank You for your respect🇺🇲.👉🤝
Please react to Farting Preacher ,an American classic.Brings tears to my eyes every time.Makes me proud to be an American lol.
Isn't that what the preacher was doing in this video?
I am a veteran and salute THE Flag, have chills snd tear up when we sing the Nationsl Anthem as I di ehen Taps is played. I all ways think if all those that served under it and were burried under it. Audie Murphy, the most decorated American Soldier at age 19, said when he was called a vero, and displayed over the entrance to his ranch, the wirds, "The hero6sre dtill over there"
You need to hear Chris Stapleton sing the N.A. at the super bowl it's amazing
Done already, check it out. AMAZING
1776: "Oh crap! My Mom is gonna be sooo pissed!"
1814: "How many times do I have to teach you this lesson old man? "
It’s a shame that this video has become so popular since it’s so inaccurate. Many people have already pointed out most of them. Ft. McHenry was entirely a military fort even though the video tries to say otherwise. There’s more to the story that isn’t exactly relevant to the SSB, but it’s still pretty interesting. When the British failed to destroy the fort, they decided to continue with their land invasion, which led to the Battle of North Point. A British General was killed by sharpshooters during the march and there is a historical marker at the supposed spot he was killed. Being from Baltimore, there’s a lot of pride that comes with this story considering that before this battle, the British had taken DC and burned the Executive Mansion(White House), but were unable to take Baltimore. Here’s some historical irony for you guys: 47 years after this, Francis Scott Key’s grandson, who was a journalist in Baltimore, was imprisoned at Ft. McHenry because a he wrote a scathing article regarding the actions of the Lincoln administration and its assault on the civil liberties of the citizens of Maryland. He wrote a great book entitled “American Bastilles” if you really want to dive into our history.
Yes, and women and children were garrisoned in military forts, considering all forts are military.
Thank you for not stopping it and commenting and waiting until it was over 🙏🏻 ❤
So many flaws with this video.Partially true.Can you imagine men holding up a huge flags that is 30' by 40' ,really.The pole is so huge it would be impossible.Also song written using the melody of a British bar room song.Nice propaganda though.
Can you imagine men moving giant stones to build the pyramids or stonehendge? Oh wait they did...
@@ImOutOfMtDew That took years and special equipment.If you want to learn about the true story of the National Anthem there is a Smithsonian Doc on that flagit is just as patriotic and simply the truth.Im a proud American,so I hate when they get really wrong.
It's Christian propaganda told by a pastor. The story told here is bullshit. It's not hard to look up what really happened.
@@johngrissom2242 Im just saying they can hold up a flag pole.
It's our family crest so to speak. lol TY for the reaction and respect shown during!
A true American nonstory. The embellishment is of another level. Maybe you should see the second video this pastor made once he was called out on it. In fact, the statement that he claims that Washinton said never came out of his mouth. It is attributed to a Mexican revolutionary name Zapata. Look it up. It was common for his revolutionary troops to say it as they were being gunned down. The pastor that made this video was called out on his descriptions of this video. He made a second video saying "but wouldn't it be wonderful if it did happen like this". Of the dead in the fort which was mended by 1k soldiers ( this was during the War of 1812, not the revolutionary war as he lets on) only 4 were killed. Not hundreds of ships but only 20 or so small and large ships. The lawyer was actually on a mission to get the release of a popular doctor. Great story, I loved it too. I am an American with his eyes open who also loves his country with all its faults. Sorry to bust the bubble of reality. I loved to tell you what actually happen, but it would be too much writing. I love history. Side note the Anthum was a poem at the time and did not become our Anthum till the mid-1930s.
Learn to spell and construct a sentence before making a fool of yourself trying to smugly show us how incorrect the video is.
The melody goes back to the British and was used as a setting for several songs including the SSB. It wasn’t an invention of FDR. This actually was a war for the existence of the nation and America barely won it, so the stakes were real. Nobody thought the pastor was reading dialogue from an audiotape Hope you enjoyed lifting your leg but my dick is bigger. Sorry for the wet head.
Greetings from Michigan. Thank you for this review. My mom was born and raised in Liverpool. Her father, served in the Royal Navy during WW2. His ship was sank and he spent the rest of the war in a Japanese Prison Camp. I served in the US Navy and had the honor to work with members of the Royal Navy. I have to say, we worked well together. I was born in the USA but I feel our two countries have a special connection.
The Star-Spangled Banner’s’ racist lyrics are a reflection of its slave-owner author, Francis Scott Key. Let's not pretend we Americans don't know the truth about him. Born into a slaveowning family, owned slaves himself because he believed in white racial superiority, and helped the fight to preserve slavery during his lifetime. But let's just ignore those facts!...hmm
Why didn't Tuckem Carlson report this? Oh that's right hates this country!
Every time I see this in other videos I get teary eyed 😢! 🇺🇸
This is some Christian propaganda just fyi.
My dad served in world war 2. Two of his sons served their country with honor. My son was combat medic in Iran an earned a purple heart. His convoy hit several IED's and the vehicle he was in was thrown off the road and flipped several times. He was badly injured but still did his job
Brits should absolutely fly their flag on their home! Be proud of your country, you have a very rich heritage. Where would the world be today without the British influence??
Very emotional every time we hear it
That is why we never allow our flag to touch the ground ever!
Great vid- never knew the whole story behind it! John~Philadelphia 🇬🇧🇺🇸
And our flag will Never touch the Ground. God bless America.
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.
Makes me feel so proud to be an American!!!! ❤
The difference between America and the UK is we sing to and for our country. You sing to and for a person.
Thousands of people have watched this video. Now they know how much we love our flag. Is so many people have died for it. God bless the usa. God-bless Britain for being our brothers And sisters. We love you guys.
Thousands of people have watched this video and heard nothing but a bunch of lies and propaganda.
As an American, one who happens to be but TWO generations away from fetching the daily water, from the very same place one both bathes, and relieves one’s self, I am FIERCELY PROUD to be born in the Nation that saved me from that existence.
God Bless America!
God Save the King!
You have heard the first verse of the National Anthem, but there are actually 4 verses to the poem/song.