The first pilgrims that landed in Plymouth Rock in the boat the mayflower they were all religious prisoners they were sent by the British parliament because they were not Catholic so they took all the Christians and they put them on a boat and they had plans on sending them back to where Christopher Columbus was But there was a big storm and that’s when the mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock so all the people that had first came to what we now know, as the United States were actually religious prisoners because the parliament, which were Catholic did not want Christians in Great Britain, because Christians served under the one true lord, which is God, not a king because the king is a false Idol, so when the pilgrims landed at Plymouth rock They started making friends with the Native Americans or Indians and the British parliament found out that the prisoners that they sent over to America were thriving at that time so the parliament goes well. We have to shut that down we have to control them so what we’re gonna do is we’re going to empty our prisons and we’re going to empty our mental institutions, or asylums or whatever you wanna call it and send them over so that’s what they did and when the prisoners landed, back at Plymouth Rock and other locations they started attacking and killing the Native Americans Indians here in the United States, and that’s what brought all the crime into the United States but everybody over here, in the very beginning was God-fearing Christians that were persecuted because of their belief
To explain Ft. McHenry, it was protecting against the British entry into Baltimore, one of the largest cities in the United States at the time. If that fort didn’t fall and the British marched to Baltimore, they would have taken too many casualties to warrant an attack
The original video is filled with inaccuracies, misrepresentations of the truth, and downright lies. Just a few examples of many. Key went to negotiate the release of one prisoner. It was not the full might of the British navy it was about 20 ships. Also the flag was not held up by the dead. There were 4 people killed in the battle. It was most definitely a military fort as it was protecting the harbor and the city of Baltimore. You can read Lieut. Colonel Armistead first hand account to James Monroe online at the Smithsonian Institution. Armistead was the commander of the fort during the battle.
@@JaredF235 well that just goes to show you that people don’t read the amendments to the constitution. You need to go back and read it. It talks about how Fourth of July is to be celebrated with fireworks. It’s a symbol represents the battles and the canon fire that was fired at the patriots of the American army.
I saw a member of our town's National Guard lowering the flag unthinkingly. A corner touched the ground. Without thinking I leaned out the car window and shouted, "He's letting it touch the ground! " He heard me and quickly gathered it up in his arms. 🎉 🇺🇸
@@shaydelady1508 I've noticed many people not following this. Even our city is lax about lowering the flag or shining a light on it. It just stays there year round.
As a British American, who's family emigrated to the US in 1977, a month before my 13th birthday, from South Ruislip, Middlesex England, I cry every time I hear that historical true story! After High School I joined the US Army and proudly served the awesome country that chose to adopt me! I will NEVER kneel during our National Anthem, & I will NEVER let our Stars & Stripes touch the ground!! Shevwill always fly high & proud if I have anything to say about it! I do however, still love my ancestral homeland and it's awesome history. I'm British by birth, and American by choice.
What lots of talk about freedom What about the American invasion of Canada and the genocide of indigenous people American if nothing else are hypocrits
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 it is on 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!
I just had to look that flag up I didn't know that until I just read your comment and it's amazing, I love history thank you for informing some of us who didn't know.
That flag will always fly, even if it just flies in a display case. The honor that flag gave many brave individuals will never die and those brave individuals did not die in vain.
it's not true. He was on his own ship, the British had limited range and missed their target. only 4 men were killed at the fort. the British stayed out of range of the fort's formidable cannon fire. On his ship Key wrote the poem. Only one prisoner was released. About 1800 bomb shells and 700s rocket was fired at the fort.
@@user-sf3su8vv1d You do know Americans sent your defeated asses back to your country with your tails tucked between your legs. Right? Alone with the French and the spaniards, ROTFLMAO!!
As an American and a veteran, I am proud to have served my country. The flag is just a piece of cloth, BUT what the flag stands for is what makes the American people stand out above most other countries. The flag stands for FREEDOM, INDEPENDENCE and JUSTICE FOR ALL. That is what the flag stands for. I will ALWAYS stand for the flag and kneel for the cross. This is why our flag must never hit the ground. Because of all the brave individuals that kept our flag flying at the time. Now America is not the only country that has freedom, but the American people I think value our freedom more than most. The flag is what we, as Americans fight for to keep the freedoms that we have. We as Americans try to help as much as we can towards our fellow country men and women. The freedoms that we have is what makes Americans so proud to be Americans. God Bless the U.S.A. Edit: When watching the video, the men down in the holds of the ships, they could care less about the bombing that was going on, only where was the flag was and was the flag still flying. That alone tells of the way the Americans are still today. Proud to be an American.
The one thing you can say about Queen Elizabeth she was a class act. Just after 9/11 while Americans were prevented from going back to the United States there were U.S. citizens gathered to watch the changing of the Guard. Queen Elizabeth asked that the American Nation Anthem be played breaking with tradition, the Queens Band played the anthem as Americans standing outside the gates of Buckingham Palace standing tall with their right hands resting over the hearts. God rest Queen Elizabeth.
Happy 4th, I think other countries mistake our patriotism, we are not loyal to our government most american hate it infact, but we love our country, we love our people, and we respect those who fought died and sacrificed for us, the flag is more than just a flag to us, its a memorial and its a sign of hope.
Absolutely true. Our country is not about the government, its about the people. The true American people that care about the land and the culture. The millions of illegal aliens that are here for violence, they need to go.
Our Government Administration right now is corrupt to the core. We Patriots are angered & humiliated by them, and how weak our Nation looks to the World. In 2024 Trump will be back to put the US back on its feet, protect our border, regaIn our prosperity, re-fund our military and drain the Deep State Globalist swamp.
I am 70 years old. I have known this story since the age of 10. Today's youth do not care as much about American History or any history, I am sorry to say. But to a great many of us, this story and this song are both very dear to us.
@laq9477 I would absolutely tell them to visit Fort McHenry and learn the facts of the battle. What's wrong with learning about the service and sacrifice of your forebears? It doesn't change the fact that the only accurate thing in this video is that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would become the national anthem. Do you even know how many people died at Fort McHenry? I'll bet not. Also, I CAN'T tell the descendants of the people who died holding up the flag at Fort McHenry anything because they DON'T EXIST! no one died holding up the flagpole.
I believe there were a total of approximately 30 casualties, 4 KIA, the rest wounded. And Washington never uttered those words. I believe they originated from the Spanish Civil War. Still a good anthem, though. @@erichammond9308
An american is not just someone who is born in America, they are people who fight for the same reasons we did. Im unsure of how to convey the positive feelings I am experiencing seeing you react to this. I'm proud to know there are people elsewhere who wish for unity and freedom.
it's not true. He was on his own ship, the British had limited range and missed their target. only 4 men were killed at the fort. the British stayed out of range of the fort's formidable cannon fire. On his ship Key wrote the poem. Only one prisoner was released. About 1800 bomb shells and 700s rocket was fired at the fort.
Interesting.....This means the British brought all those ships in as a bluff but had no intention of losing any. Where can I find more an this alternate story?@@ArabellaPottery
@@bisem433 No it, means they underestimated their fire power and how close they could actually get to the fort. for the facts on my comments go to The local library. The video is the BS..
I appreciate your response but I was not attempting to offend you so I find your cheeky response about visiting the Library unnecessary. Your comment interesting and I was interested in your sources...nothing more. @@ArabellaPottery
@@bisem433 My comment was not cheeky. The way you read it was. Leave the anger out and you will see it was a simple response to your comment. which did not offend me. Sorry you are having a bad day.
Wonderful, heartfelt reaction. This is part of why so many Americans tear up listening to the Star Spangled Banner, and also why you do not let the American flag touch the ground.
@@GOTGames This is a fictional story...90% BS. Why do you spread lies about a country YOU DONT LIVE IN???? Go look up the war of 1812....lookup the Great Garrison flag...lookup the battle at Fort McHenry. NOBODY DIED HOLDING UP ANY FLAG! Reporting this video as FALSE information
Honestly, I thought I was the only one who has an emotional reaction to the Anthem, especially when it's sung well and with heart. I'm usually pretty stoic until the singer starts "And the rockets red glare...," and then I lose it. It's encouraging to know there are still patriots in this country.
I had a football coach tell us one day before we went on the field for a game “Our flag doesn’t wave from the wind, it waves from the breath of every fallen soldier who died defending it.” I still get fired up and emotional every time I hear it played like I’m back on that field. I always hear our coach’s words in the back of my head during the anthem.
@@user-xj8eg5vb9p Actually, there is no evidence that it did not happen. The presumed truth is that the Fort McHenry flag was indeed taken down, but not by enemy action although it did receive damage from the bombardment. In its place on a smaller staff was another flag that was kept erected by brave men, 28 of whom died in the effort. After the bombardment, the large flag was raised once more. Artistic license is allowed and maybe you should not listen to your un-patriotic teachers trying to quash patriotism for America. The flag that took its place was also preserved, although somewhere along the line it was lost. In truth, the actual story is just as inspiring as the enhanced version. It captures the essence of the history and ensures it is memorable. Inspiring emotion is just as important as inspiring truth.
@@michaelsteven5558 As every recorded account of the battle says only 4 Americans died in the battle, instead of the 28 you claim, I think I will stick with historical accounts that actually match the recorded facts. Also saying there is no evidence it didn't happen is not very compelling. I could use the same argument to defend the statement "invisible aliens flew down from outer space and held the flag up with tractor beams".
@@user-xj8eg5vb9p No so. The actual statistics are that most of those wounded or killed were moved elsewhere while others took their place. The "historical accounts" only go by those near the flagstaff at the end. Some of those moving the bodies were also wounded or killed meaning only a few witnesses were available and none saw the entire battle.
My dad was in the Navy when he served in WWII. When he died, as is customary, the Navy handed me a properly folded U.S. flag. It is near and dear to my heart and I have it prominently displayed in my home, in his honor. Thank you for reacting to this.
My dad was a fighter pilot in WW2. My parents now rest in glory at Arlington Cemetery. The Navy also handed us a folded flag. The service they put on for my parents was near-presidential and made us so proud.
Good Sir, as an American citizen please let me express my personal joy at the level of respect from our British cousins. Please know that the respect is mutual. Thank you so much for this video. I didn't know this story either. Thank you for sharing the information and the beautiful message on Independence Day.
I am an American and PROUD that our Lord and Savior entrusted this nation to us. Therefore, I will never bend my knees to anyone or anything, but HIM!!
As an American whose ancestors fought in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812 I can say that yes I knew the history behind our national anthem, and I’ve always been proud to be an American, I’ve always stood as our anthem is playing, but sadly in America today there’s many and perhaps too many of my fellow countrymen and even politicians holding public office that believe Americans should be ashamed of our Nation, but I’m not ashamed to be an American I’m ashamed of them.
Everyone that is an American SHOULD be proud of what the flag stands for, but I also agree with you, that many, and it's way too many that don't really believe in what the flag stands for. Maybe if they knew the WHOLE story, maybe then they might care a little bit more.
The story of how our National Anthem came to be is not sad, it is inspirational. It is why we stand, put our hands over our hearts, and sing it thousands of times in our lives. By doing so, we honor those that fought for our rights, our freedoms, our future. And singing our National Anthem reminds us to not take those freedoms and rights for granted. To keep fighting the fight, not only for Americans, but for any country that needs us.
I’m an unapologetically proud American. I love our flag and our national anthem. Is our country perfect? Absolutely not. But being born here is a golden ticket in life. We have every opportunity to make something of ourselves and leave behind a legacy if we are willing to dream big and put in the hard work. I’m thankful. 🇺🇸
I kind of doubt you were taught "this story" as it is total fiction. They do not even get the name of the fort right. Only 4 Americans died at the Battle of Fort McHenry. (Though the Battle of Fort Henry, which only took place in the narrator's mind does sound more interesting).
The Star Spangled Banner is a song that was originally a British Drinking song written for a London drinking club so yes it's a song we Brits used to get pissed too your Americans have just knocked it off from a London club
This story during the war of 1812 really makes me proud to be an American. I also went to elementary school with a direct descendent of Francis Scott Keys as well.
Here here- a descendant of Louis and Clark expedition fame- on the Clark side as well as 1 rev war relative and 2 civil war veterans as well as all the other wars America has fought.
When I was a child I remember well my father telling me to never let the flag touch the ground. My dad told me the basics of the story of the flag. His voice broke while talking about it. To this day and I'm 71, I still remember my dad's words and the way he felt when sharing the story. Thank you for doing this reaction!
it's almost all lies, misinformation, and bullshit. i urge you to seek the actual truth of the "Battle Of Baltimore" in your local library. the story told here is an insult to our nation's people and history.
@@lindahake1666 He's right though... lol I'm a huge American patriot but there is ALOT of exaggeration and made up details in this telling... for instance there were 19 British ships, not 100's. And Francis was there to secure the release of one man, a doctor.
I'm an American, and honestly, I haven't felt very much patriotism in my heart for a long time. I only know bits and pieces of the anthem. And I actually didn't know this story. This video taught me something about my country that I may or may not have tuned out during history class growing up. It definitely stirred something in me. Beautifully horrible indeed. I've always been glad to be an American, but today I feel proud to be one as well.
The truth is that rabid patriotism is in decline in America. When you have up to 1/3 of military members recommending family not to enlist, when previously it was considered familial tradition to join military service, it is a sign of changing opinions in the nation. Regardless where you stand in the argument of politics, it is hard to argue against the fact that America has become an empire, something that was not intended from its outset, and we have plenty of history to show that empires follow predictable cycles. The golden age is over and the empire is in decline. A real discussion has begun about a national divorce, due to political and moral divisions beginning to widen to a point that you can barely call it a unified culture. America was one of the greatest experiments in freedom ever concocted, and what is born from its transmogrification may be the next great experiment. This does not diminish the history of struggle and determination that created the most powerful civilization on record. If anyone here takes offense to what I say here, thank you. America is about debate, discourse, and coming to a common agreement. Be the change you want in the world, do not hate your brother over 1% of things you vehemently disagree on, instead improve the world together on the 99% you agree on. Do not force your beliefs on others, and do not impede on another’s beliefs as long as they are not forcing them on those who do not want them. Freedom, or something like that.
I am an American with about 85% of my ancestry in the UK, and I cannot tell you how moving your commentary in this video is. You make me proud(er) of my ancestors! I once heard something that, as time has passed, means so much to me: America is as much an idea as it is a chunk of land. ❤️ 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
This song was written by Francis Scott Key on Sept. 14, 1814. It's about the War of 1812, not about the War of Independence. But still powerful. The strength of our past helps build the strength of today and the future imo. Congress adopted this song as the U.S. national anthem in 1931. Really great reaction on July 4th thanks!!! ❤❤
The war of 1812 was about impressment of sailors ,trade and it was The United States that declared war on Britain then they invaded the British territories of Canada
The radio station I listen to plays the Star Spangled Banner at noon and midnight. If I am driving I put my hand over my heart and cry EVERY TIME. My daddy was in the military 22 years and my husband 5 years. I wanted to fight (I am a girl) but my daddy wouldn't allow it. I knew the story and am so grateful for those who fought for me.
I learned this in school as a kid and from that time until now in my 40’s and as a service member it chokes me up. The pride and honor I feel is indescribable.
Thank you for taking the time to learn the story behind our National Anthem. People from other Countrys do not understand why the crazy Americans get all bent out of shape when their flag touches the ground...This story is why. Alot of Patriots gave their lives that night to make sure it never did. It is our reponsibility now as an American to make sure it never does. Thank you for taking the time.
@@dennissmith7862 sadly not anymore thankfully my us history did teach us this but it was in the required learning and that was over 20 years ago so I'm sure less even know it since then
I am an American and this was part of our American history we learned this as children. That's why whenever you hear this song sung at football games or any main events we all stand and put our hands over our hearts. Yes, this is accurate. The letter written you see in this film is located in the National Library in Washington, D.C. The letter was written by Francis Scott Key.
Unfortunately they don't teach this in history in school. We spend a lot of time in history books trying to tear down out country instead of building it up.
I really hope you didn't learn this because the video is totally inaccurate. The flag pole was never hit, it never fell to the ground and only 4 Americans died. They do not even get the name of the fort right.
I love your genuine response to this story, I'm so proud to call myself an American, even though nowadays America is not even a speck of dust compared to what it was back then, it's still home. There are patriots here still that love our nation and are trying to protect it. God Bless America, and God Bless you, friend from across the pond
I've been waiting for you to see this!!!! This is from the war of 1812. Im a 55 year old American. This was taught to me back in the 1970s. It's not well known unless you are over 40...
I am an American from the Great lakes region of the US. This story is taught to us in grammar School. I just wanted to thank you very much for this video. Between political turmoil and ill-conceived foreign policy, it is easy to forget why we are proud to be American. Thank you my young British friend. ✌️
They lied to you in grammar school then because this story is a total fiction. Flag was never hit. 4 Americans died. They do not even get the name of the fort right.
Yes I’ve known this all my life! Thank you for your kind words! Yes it is both sad and beautiful! I’m very proud of our flag! My husband is a 26 year, retired, Air Force Veteran! Tears and respect every time we hear our National Anthem!!!❤💙🇺🇸
As an American high schooler, I was never taught this story, but I’m proud to know our history, and I’m proud of the freedom our American veterans gave us! The right to live safely and freely is truly an honor, and I thank the veterans, our founding fathers and patriots for the freedom they have given us through their sacrifices. If I had to fight for the freedoms we have, I would gladly fight and protect them so others could enjoy them! Happy fourth, and I hope y’all have a blessed night!
That is because the school systen has kicked God out and changed history. The idiot commenting above me is a leftist who wants you to think men can be women, have periods and become pregnant. Food for thought.
That's pretty bad. Education used to cover American history, world history, civics, geography, world politics and important dates and events and personages, many other things. Nowadays kids don't even know how to spell or do proper math and calculus and algebra and trigonometry, they don't know physics or biology or astronomy or chemistry, they can't even tell you who's in office or anything about government and Constitutional rights. Really sad, and very embarrassing. God help us.
I love that it was the British that imposed the meaning in this story. It was the British that gave the terms… lay down that flag, and they will accept that as signaling surrender. So the Americans ask, have we surrendered? O’Say= please tell me does that banner yet wave = is the flag still up? The entire song is basically just saying… The flag is still up, we do not surrender, this is still our land, we remain free and brave.
I love your reaction to our national anthem! Sadly to many of my fellow Americans have forgotten how many men and women died for our freedom! Thank you for reminding me. Sending love to my British brothers and sisters across the pond! May God bless you and your family.
I learned this when I was in school in the sixties, they don't teach this anymore, it's like they want people to forget! They were not in control of us anymore and they wanted that control back! I think you are an honorary American!
The war was the War of 1812, between the United States and Britain. The name of the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor, and I lived within walking distance of the fort, as I grew up in Baltimore, in the 1940s and '50s. We learned this story when we were in grammar school. What a great reaction, and I thank you for feeling the emotions that we Americans feel when we think of that flag and the cost of keeping it flying, not just in 1812, but it the two centuries following. Bless you, man.
I"m very proud to be an American. It was God's intension he heard the story behind the song! His reaction throughout the clip is priceless! God bless and keep you all!!
I was taught this story in grade school while we were taught the song. The flag is our country and our country is the flag. It is not a piece of cloth but the blood and lives of those who died protecting the USA. The song is not about our Government nor the President but about the people who are America. We would rather die on our feet than live on our knees. America was born out of rebellion to live free and we would rather die than give up our freedom.
Everyone in the US knows that Francis Scott Key wrote the words. The tune is an old British drinking song. Some of the story as they are relating it is a little melodramatic, but it is essentially the story. It was not during the American Revolutionary War, but the War of 1812 between the US and Britain. Have you seen Pentatonix sing the National Anthem? It is awesome.
@@robinbond7878 I mean the guy literally called us colonies. We had been independent for....like 40 years. A lot of it is over dramatized but a lot is also accurate.
The young people on here were not taught true history in many cases. There are multiple ways to look up our true history, but the current books are written to make people hate our country. So sad.
I came a cross your video and your reaction truly touched my heart. As an American, it has been difficult to feel any amount of pride in our country in recent years. However, when I first saw this video a few weeks ago, it brought that back. Seeing you as a British citizen reacting in the way you did made my heart even prouder. Your reaction means all the more coming from a British citizen, and you should be proud!
I always tear up listening to our National Anthem. Thinking of the past brave men that fought for us. And being proud of my husband that is a disabled vet that helped fight for our freedom too. Proud of my hubby and all the others that fought with him at that time, today, and in the past. Thanks for reacting to this one!!!
I tear up when I think of how things like patriotism and the national anthem has been weaponized by our politicians and nefarious talking heads on TV to get us regular people to hate each other, to demonize certain groups, all in the effort to raise their own power and control over the people. They should all be ashamed of themselves, pretending to be patriots and pretending to honor the flag when all they honor is themselves, even some going so far as to insult our brave veterans ("He's not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren't captured") but yet these same scumbags are still looked up to by a large swath of brainwashed people. I wish we all still held up to the standards of The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. But we don't anymore, not while greedy bastards just want power and control.
I only tear up when listening to it knowing its author's grandson, Francis Key Howard, along with many many other political prisoners were imprisoned in that very fort years later by a tyrant named Abraham Lincoln who violated Federal Law to oppress the freedom of the press and political dissidents who questioned the legality and moral justification for that war.
I’m a very proud American. This song always gets me teary and choked up. I have tremendous pride for my country and the men and women who have served our country and gave us this gift of Freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@boyscoutmatt You're being too obvious. If you want to properly subvert, you need to be more covert about it. Not spamming the same stuff a whole bunch is a good start.
Thank you for your reaction. Your tears made me cry. I’m sharing your reaction video so AMERICANS can see how touched you were to learn the story and for those that aren’t taught the meaning behind The Our Beautiful song can hear and learn it. 🇺🇸❤🤍💙🙏🏻
Sadly, many Americans no longer know this story as it's just not taught in history as it should be. Our history is minimal compared to so many other countries, but we aren't given the time in school to learn of our own history. This story is amazing as is the song. I am so glad you did this video to not only react but sharing this with those that might not otherwise know of how the national anthem came about. I wish our country was still this way and not so divided and at war within our own borders :(
That flag flies in the hearts of every man everywhere who longs for freedom. Many of those patriots were British who wanted to live in the promise of America. It MUST fly or we perish.
no, we were were taught this in Americana history. WE have history written from both sides and they are remarkably similar. Americans stand and sing and are filled with pride and covered with goosebumps everytime, every ball game, or ceremony, every Olympic . One of the most emotional times, for me was after 9-11, and the queen had her military band play our song at changing of guard. IT was shown on every news channel for weeks, it felt like love.
Thank you for your heartfelt and honest reaction. The ideals of freedom and bravery represented by our flag are universal and reflected by people in every nation. Really appreciate you taking the time to learn the origin story of our national anthem and the birth of the American.
It's always good to take pride in your country. despite America and the UK having a rocky relationship at the start, the UK's been a valuable Ally in both world wars, and even in the fight to abolish slavery. In history class my teacher made us watch Amazing grace (2006) which is a great British show about William Wilberforce fighting to abolish slavery. I know that has nothing to do with the 4th, but it's important to remember that our ancestors fought together and achieved great things and it's good to take pride in that fact.
It is an amazing and moving story and is part of why so many Americans like me tear up listening to the Star Spangled Banner. and also why we do not let the American flag touch the ground. I also love the National Anthem, I remember my grandmother who was from Italy crying as we would watch the American flag pass by during a parade. She passed that pride onto us.
My teacher would play this same video everyday in second grade in the morning in was sad in the room but something to be proud of a to remember every day to never forget this home we live in.
I assume your teacher played this video in a lesson about misinformation, also told you the actual story of the Battle of Baltimore. Otherwise they should be fired for portraying a fictional story as true.
This is why most of we Americans are so proud of our flag and the BRAVE men that fought so hard. Thank you for reacting and showing many others that don't know. You are so right about being unified across the world. We love you!!
The American national anthem always makes me emotional, and has since I was a kid, and I didn't fully understand why until this video. It's not some weird form of overzealous patriotism. It's the fact that 250 years later, I can FEEL the hope, the pride, the pain, and the awe that was written into those words. And it serves the purpose it was supposed to when it was written: to remember those people who sacrificed themselves to keep the flag standing. I didn't know the story until this video. Growing up, I was just told "It's to honor our soldiers" but... Those weren't just soldiers. Most of them were civilians. And that? The thought of someone who had no bindings to their army giving their life for a SYMBOL of an idea, the want for freedom, for better for future generations? THAT is what is what I want to honor. (That does still include soldiers, before anyone gets in a huff.) I no longer find it strange how much we revere our flag. It's true that most countries don't fawn over their flag like we do. I didn't know why we do, either (and I'm sure most of us now, don't.) But knowing this, I respect it a lot more, and I understand why we hold it central to us as a nation. It's just a shame that a lot (I wouldn't be surprised if MOST) of us don't know this about our own country. I don't agree with a lot of what we did as a country throughout our history (or what we're doing now, in a lot of cases,) but knowing our history is so important. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and your honest reaction. Seeing someone who isn't American also get emotional over our anthem is a beautiful thing. It reinforces the intention of why it was written in the first place. It's not about kings, or presidents, or even soldiers. It's about us. Humanity. People. And I can be proud of that.
Actually this video is a weird form of overzealous patriotism. Look up the actually battle. Battle of Fort McHenry (they even get the name of the fort wrong in the video). The flag never fell. 4 Americans died.
I grew up with that story. Thank you SO much for visiting it and pointing out what I've always felt, pride for the brave people who have and will defend us.
I am 74 and lived through a lot of history. I have listened to people call our anthem a war mongering song and want to remove it from the Olympics, etc. Nothing is further from the truth! It is our history to become a free nation. Not perfect by a long shot but still the place where everyone wants to be. Says something about us. Thank you for the kind words and respect. It is so appreciated!
I am an American, in the same age range I agree with most of what you said but saying that "everyone wants to be here" is just inaccurate. There are hundreds of millions (perhaps more) of people across the globe that love their countries and wouldn't relocate to the U.S. even if you paid them. Immigration happens for a variety of reasons, ie: war, government corruption, crime, violence, persecution, economic reasons, job opportunities, educational purposes, etc. Many of these people would prefer to stay in their country of origin if it were possible. We sure don't see Canadians rushing our border or the British, French, Swiss, etc. just to name a few. Not all immigration is to the U.S, so clearly many people prefer to immigrate elsewhere. If you watch enough programming you would even hear people in war torn countries say they would never leave their county. We are not the only nation of people who love and are loyal their country. Oh wait. let me qualify that statement by saying" some" Americans. We have Americans here now that should pack up and immigrate asap to the country of their choice so we can free up space for those who truly wish to be here. People who would be proud and thankful to call themselves Americans for all the rights, privileges and opportunities they might not have in their home country. Just my humble opinion. :)
I am older and this is what we as all children learned in school. A story repeated throughout my life. All of my generation know it by heart. I picture the story when singing it. 🇺🇸
I grew up in a time where this story was very much a part of education. I don't always agree with my government or many of my fellow Americans, for that matter, but I will always stand in reverence when Old Glory passes. I hear our anthem hundreds of times a year, and I never fail to get the chills. Those men gave their lives for freedom, the very freedoms I enjoy today. God bless and take care.
For all Americans happy 4th of July. Not surprised you didn’t know what this anthem represents. The British Empire hides a lot of its history in the education. There are a few national anthems about getting freedom from British rule. As an Irish woman our anthem is one of them. The British people are friendly and very welcoming. The Empires past is shameful but not British people. This was truly a lovely honest reaction to the American Anthem which I respect so much because of its deep meaning. Lets hope one day there will be no more wars and we can all just respect each other.
When people say they don't understand why Americans fly the flag all the time all they need do is see this or learn the history in another way and I believe they will have an understanding its not just baseless selfish pride. Thanks for reacting to this.
I vaguely remember the story from when I was in grade school. However, I don't remember at all about the men who were holding the flag up and then dying, then replaced with more men to also die. This video brings a whole new appreciation for my anthem. Thank you. Ps. I'm 67 years old. So most Americans aren't going to know this story. ❤
This version is exaggerated significantly, but the core of it is true. The reason that the British attacked Ft. McHenry was because it was the primary protection of Baltimore, which was at the time, the most strategic trade hub in America connecting the Northern and Southern States/Colonies. If the British had succeeded in taking the Fort, Baltimore would have been taken and the young American Nation would have been split in half. It would have effectively enabled the British to win the War of 1812, sometimes called the 2nd War of Independence.
what was true? of the salient points, i counted only 3 true facts mentioned in this drivel. 1. there was a conflict with the UK 2. Francis Scott Key was there 3. FSK wrote a poem that later became the national anthem aside from that, it's pretty much all fiction.
At the time of the bombardment the British had already lost the battle on land and had no hope of ever occupying Baltimore. The fort did prevent the British from shelling the city though. Also, one might argue the British did win the War of 1812, as they achieved all of their war goals, an end to American attacks and a stable US-Canada border. Re-taking the Colonies was never an option or a goal for the British.
As an Englishman who has never heard the story, but has heard the anthem so many times without actually really listening to the words...I can now, after sitting in tears listening to this story and it being echoed in each line of your anthem, completely understand why I see Americans crying while singing this and why that flag is so important to you as individuals and as a nation, and why it never touches the ground and why you shouldn't "take a knee" while it's played/sung.. What bravery and sacrifice, and beautifully described that the patriots would pick it up and hold it high, even knowing that their doing so would be temporary as they would die doing it, but did so for freedom.
As an American I always tear up when I hear 2 songs. The Star spangled banner and God bless the USA. Those songs really represent our commitment to our freedom and thanking those who made it possible ❤❤
And i'm proud to be an American, where at least I know i'm free and I won't forget the man who died who gave that right to me and I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today 'cause their ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the USA
@ G.O. T. Games... As an American, it moved me so much to see you feel about this story as we do. As many times as I have heard this I still get tears. Thank you for your beautiful reaction to something that means so much to Americans. I was at Heathrow in London in the early 90's and a British lady who heard me talking to someone walked up to me and said flat out that she can't stand Americans. Usually when I'm shocked I don't say anything but I turned to this British lady and said, " You liked us well enough when we were saving your asses from the Germans.' Surprisingly even some of the British people in the airport clapped. She just turned around and walked away. Again, thank you for your sweet reaction.
Thank you for reacting to the story of our country’s beginning struggles for freedom. As an American, I am moved deeply each time I hear our national anthem played, from every sports arena, to rural high school marching bands, to major concert halls, to the Olympic Games. We are a beautiful and beautifully flawed country that has a long way yet to go, but in times of crisis, we are not democrats or republicans, Catholic or Protestants; we are Americans. And we will always choose to lay aside our differences to help our fellow Americans. We are still one nation that values our freedoms, and I for one, am very proud of being an American. 🇺🇸
Wow! I'm an American and I'm 62 yrs old; never knew this bit of history!! It made me cry, gave me goosies and made me both proud and a little ashamed. Ashamed because I didn't know what our anthem was truly about!! They don't teach this in school. All I can remember is being taught the lyrics and melody and a vague reference that it was about us fighting for independence. WOW!! Thank you so much for watching and your beautiful emotional reaction!! Luv ya!! 😊❤❤
@@loreo4612 well I am happy to hear that 'some' Americans are taught this in school. I'm an empath, I remember things that touch my heart. And from kindergarten to 12th grade I went to 18 different schools in 3 different states!! So, I know that I have holes in my education. 😊
Thank you for this lovely tribute today. 🥲🇺🇸 This story is why, to this very day, our flag must NEVER touch the ground - to honor those brave men who made this nation possible! I appreciate your open and beautiful heart; and consider you an honorary American! 🥰
Thank you for your reaction to this history& the respect you have shown. Unfortunately there are some people living in America that do not know this or worse prefer to remain ignorant. That makes the rest of us sick& angry. Remember, Together we stand divided we fall.
Yep. It's true. The actual flag is still there in the museum of American History. Our Independence is precious. We are the United States of America, and no other nation can rule over us. We The People rule this nation. 🇺🇸♥️🇬🇧
Thank you so much for this today! As they say, "The land of the free, because of the brave"! We owe everything to the brave heroes who have given their lives so we can live safely and free! We certainly are far from perfect, but I haven't seen any place in the world that is, so I will stick with what I know! God bless America!💗💗💗
I learned this story in first grade. Every morning, the entire school said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and then we sang the National Anthem. Sadly, they no longer do that or teach this story. I am 63 years old. Every time I hear The Star Spangled Banner I get tears. I love our country and our flag. Happy 4th of July!
See in my days of school, we never sang the anthem but we did say the pledge every morning. Even tho the shit going on right now in our country, there is still sense of pride for this country and everything we fought for. And i still stand by that our country is still the greatest country.
This story is commonly taught in all elementary schools in the USA in like 2nd grade when the national anthem is discussed, but most people forget it. when Hamilton the Broadway musical came out in 2015 everyone gained a HUGE interest in the Revolutionary war and Fort McHenry has had a ton more visitors than it has had in ages. So the story has grown into much more common knowledge among young adults since then.
🎉A Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate!!! Much Love All!!! 🎉
The first pilgrims that landed in Plymouth Rock in the boat the mayflower they were all religious prisoners they were sent by the British parliament because they were not Catholic so they took all the Christians and they put them on a boat and they had plans on sending them back to where Christopher Columbus was But there was a big storm and that’s when the mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock so all the people that had first came to what we now know, as the United States were actually religious prisoners because the parliament, which were Catholic did not want Christians in Great Britain, because Christians served under the one true lord, which is God, not a king because the king is a false Idol, so when the pilgrims landed at Plymouth rock They started making friends with the Native Americans or Indians and the British parliament found out that the prisoners that they sent over to America were thriving at that time so the parliament goes well. We have to shut that down we have to control them so what we’re gonna do is we’re going to empty our prisons and we’re going to empty our mental institutions, or asylums or whatever you wanna call it and send them over so that’s what they did and when the prisoners landed, back at Plymouth Rock and other locations they started attacking and killing the Native Americans Indians here in the United States, and that’s what brought all the crime into the United States but everybody over here, in the very beginning was God-fearing Christians that were persecuted because of their belief
To explain Ft. McHenry, it was protecting against the British entry into Baltimore, one of the largest cities in the United States at the time. If that fort didn’t fall and the British marched to Baltimore, they would have taken too many casualties to warrant an attack
The original video is filled with inaccuracies, misrepresentations of the truth, and downright lies. Just a few examples of many. Key went to negotiate the release of one prisoner. It was not the full might of the British navy it was about 20 ships. Also the flag was not held up by the dead. There were 4 people killed in the battle. It was most definitely a military fort as it was protecting the harbor and the city of Baltimore. You can read Lieut. Colonel Armistead first hand account to James Monroe online at the Smithsonian Institution. Armistead was the commander of the fort during the battle.
@@JaredF235 well that just goes to show you that people don’t read the amendments to the constitution. You need to go back and read it. It talks about how Fourth of July is to be celebrated with fireworks. It’s a symbol represents the battles and the canon fire that was fired at the patriots of the American army.
Thank you ! God bless the USA 🇺🇸
This is why we dont let the flag touch the ground....it is respect for those men and our country
Also why we take the flag in at night IF a light isn't shining on it.
I saw a member of our town's National Guard lowering the flag unthinkingly. A corner touched the ground. Without thinking I leaned out the car window and shouted, "He's letting it touch the ground! " He heard me and quickly gathered it up in his arms. 🎉 🇺🇸
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@@shaydelady1508 I've noticed many people not following this. Even our city is lax about lowering the flag or shining a light on it. It just stays there year round.
Amen
Some people don't get it. It's not about the flag, it's about what the flag stands for. FREEDOM. INDEPENDENCE.
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And the invasion of Canada and genocide of indigenous people😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Amen.
Absolutely right 👍
As a British American, who's family emigrated to the US in 1977, a month before my 13th birthday, from South Ruislip, Middlesex England, I cry every time I hear that historical true story! After High School I joined the US Army and proudly served the awesome country that chose to adopt me! I will NEVER kneel during our National Anthem, & I will NEVER let our Stars & Stripes touch the ground!! Shevwill always fly high & proud if I have anything to say about it! I do however, still love my ancestral homeland and it's awesome history. I'm British by birth, and American by choice.
God bless you and thank you for serving our beautiful country!
Thank you sir for your service here in America. We love you.❤
God bless you. Tears flowing reading your comment 😢. I love that Patriot Pride!
What lots of talk about freedom
What about the American invasion of Canada and the genocide of indigenous people
American if nothing else are hypocrits
That's an awesome story, thank you for you're service to America 🇺🇸 and honoring your adopted country.
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 it is on 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!
I’ve had the honor of seeing it. It will touch your heart.
I just had to look that flag up I didn't know that until I just read your comment and it's amazing, I love history thank you for informing some of us who didn't know.
That flag will always fly, even if it just flies in a display case. The honor that flag gave many brave individuals will never die and those brave individuals did not die in vain.
Now you understand the American "we won't back down" spirit. It's literally in our blood. Thanks for learning and growing, appreciate you!
We will GLADLY die on our feet as free men, than to live on our knees as slaves.
Its more like the "we make shit up to look good" spirit because 90% of the story told in the video is complete fiction. 4 Americans died that day.
it's not true. He was on his own ship, the British had limited range and missed their target. only 4 men were killed at the fort. the British stayed out of range of the fort's formidable cannon fire. On his ship Key wrote the poem. Only one prisoner was released. About 1800 bomb shells and 700s rocket was fired at the fort.
Our bravery and culture come from our Mother, The United Kingdom
@@user-sf3su8vv1d You do know Americans sent your defeated asses back to your country with your tails tucked between your legs. Right? Alone with the French and the spaniards, ROTFLMAO!!
As an American and a veteran, I am proud to have served my country. The flag is just a piece of cloth, BUT what the flag stands for is what makes the American people stand out above most other countries. The flag stands for FREEDOM, INDEPENDENCE and JUSTICE FOR ALL. That is what the flag stands for. I will ALWAYS stand for the flag and kneel for the cross. This is why our flag must never hit the ground. Because of all the brave individuals that kept our flag flying at the time. Now America is not the only country that has freedom, but the American people I think value our freedom more than most. The flag is what we, as Americans fight for to keep the freedoms that we have.
We as Americans try to help as much as we can towards our fellow country men and women. The freedoms that we have is what makes Americans so proud to be Americans. God Bless the U.S.A.
Edit: When watching the video, the men down in the holds of the ships, they could care less about the bombing that was going on, only where was the flag was and was the flag still flying. That alone tells of the way the Americans are still today. Proud to be an American.
Thank you for our freedom.
Beautifully said! Thank you so much for serving our great country.
The one thing you can say about Queen Elizabeth she was a class act. Just after 9/11 while Americans were prevented from going back to the United States there were U.S. citizens gathered to watch the changing of the Guard. Queen Elizabeth asked that the American Nation Anthem be played breaking with tradition, the Queens Band played the anthem as Americans standing outside the gates of Buckingham Palace standing tall with their right hands resting over the hearts. God rest Queen Elizabeth.
Happy 4th, I think other countries mistake our patriotism, we are not loyal to our government most american hate it infact, but we love our country, we love our people, and we respect those who fought died and sacrificed for us, the flag is more than just a flag to us, its a memorial and its a sign of hope.
Facts!
Absolutely true. Our country is not about the government, its about the people. The true American people that care about the land and the culture. The millions of illegal aliens that are here for violence, they need to go.
Exactly.
Our Government Administration right now is corrupt to the core. We Patriots are angered & humiliated by them, and how weak our Nation looks to the World. In 2024 Trump will be back to put the US back on its feet, protect our border, regaIn our prosperity, re-fund our military and drain the Deep State Globalist swamp.
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I am 70 years old. I have known this story since the age of 10. Today's youth do not care as much about American History or any history, I am sorry to say. But to a great many of us, this story and this song are both very dear to us.
Some of us still teach this to our children
This story really isn’t for the faint of heart but it’s also an essential part of being an American. Much love from America.
Yet we have many people wanting to remove the song because somehow it is racist and want to replace it with something else...
This story isn't true. Please visit Fort McHenry and learn the facts of the battle.
@@erichammond9308the letter written is on display at the National History Museum
@laq9477 I would absolutely tell them to visit Fort McHenry and learn the facts of the battle. What's wrong with learning about the service and sacrifice of your forebears? It doesn't change the fact that the only accurate thing in this video is that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would become the national anthem. Do you even know how many people died at Fort McHenry? I'll bet not. Also, I CAN'T tell the descendants of the people who died holding up the flag at Fort McHenry anything because they DON'T EXIST! no one died holding up the flagpole.
I believe there were a total of approximately 30 casualties, 4 KIA, the rest wounded. And Washington never uttered those words. I believe they originated from the Spanish Civil War. Still a good anthem, though. @@erichammond9308
And that is why in the USA as children we are taught to never let the flag touch the ground. Respect.
nope. that tradition began with the actions of a great soldier and patriot named Sgt. William H. Carney
But well still get them flip flops with flag patterns on it lol Which is a no no but CAPITALISM
An american is not just someone who is born in America, they are people who fight for the same reasons we did. Im unsure of how to convey the positive feelings I am experiencing seeing you react to this. I'm proud to know there are people elsewhere who wish for unity and freedom.
it's not true. He was on his own ship, the British had limited range and missed their target. only 4 men were killed at the fort. the British stayed out of range of the fort's formidable cannon fire. On his ship Key wrote the poem. Only one prisoner was released. About 1800 bomb shells and 700s rocket was fired at the fort.
Interesting.....This means the British brought all those ships in as a bluff but had no intention of losing any. Where can I find more an this alternate story?@@ArabellaPottery
@@bisem433 No it, means they underestimated their fire power and how close they could actually get to the fort. for the facts on my comments go to The local library. The video is the BS..
I appreciate your response but I was not attempting to offend you so I find your cheeky response about visiting the Library unnecessary. Your comment interesting and I was interested in your sources...nothing more. @@ArabellaPottery
@@bisem433 My comment was not cheeky. The way you read it was. Leave the anger out and you will see it was a simple response to your comment. which did not offend me. Sorry you are having a bad day.
Wonderful, heartfelt reaction. This is part of why so many Americans tear up listening to the Star Spangled Banner, and also why you do not let the American flag touch the ground.
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You do realize this is about 90% BS ...right???
@@GOTGames This is a fictional story...90% BS. Why do you spread lies about a country YOU DONT LIVE IN???? Go look up the war of 1812....lookup the Great Garrison flag...lookup the battle at Fort McHenry.
NOBODY DIED HOLDING UP ANY FLAG!
Reporting this video as FALSE information
Honestly, I thought I was the only one who has an emotional reaction to the Anthem, especially when it's sung well and with heart. I'm usually pretty stoic until the singer starts "And the rockets red glare...," and then I lose it. It's encouraging to know there are still patriots in this country.
I had a football coach tell us one day before we went on the field for a game “Our flag doesn’t wave from the wind, it waves from the breath of every fallen soldier who died defending it.”
I still get fired up and emotional every time I hear it played like I’m back on that field. I always hear our coach’s words in the back of my head during the anthem.
Once you know why the flag didn't fall you can never forget it. When I think of the sacrifice those men made it always brings tears to my eyes.
Except it never happened. Look up what actually happened. Very disrespectful of the video creator to write a complete fiction about the the battle.
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@@user-xj8eg5vb9p Actually, there is no evidence that it did not happen. The presumed truth is that the Fort McHenry flag was indeed taken down, but not by enemy action although it did receive damage from the bombardment. In its place on a smaller staff was another flag that was kept erected by brave men, 28 of whom died in the effort. After the bombardment, the large flag was raised once more.
Artistic license is allowed and maybe you should not listen to your un-patriotic teachers trying to quash patriotism for America. The flag that took its place was also preserved, although somewhere along the line it was lost.
In truth, the actual story is just as inspiring as the enhanced version. It captures the essence of the history and ensures it is memorable. Inspiring emotion is just as important as inspiring truth.
@@michaelsteven5558 As every recorded account of the battle says only 4 Americans died in the battle, instead of the 28 you claim, I think I will stick with historical accounts that actually match the recorded facts. Also saying there is no evidence it didn't happen is not very compelling. I could use the same argument to defend the statement "invisible aliens flew down from outer space and held the flag up with tractor beams".
@@user-xj8eg5vb9p No so. The actual statistics are that most of those wounded or killed were moved elsewhere while others took their place. The "historical accounts" only go by those near the flagstaff at the end. Some of those moving the bodies were also wounded or killed meaning only a few witnesses were available and none saw the entire battle.
My dad was in the Navy when he served in WWII. When he died, as is customary, the Navy handed me a properly folded U.S. flag. It is near and dear to my heart and I have it prominently displayed in my home, in his honor.
Thank you for reacting to this.
My dad was a fighter pilot in WW2. My parents now rest in glory at Arlington Cemetery. The Navy also handed us a folded flag. The service they put on for my parents was near-presidential and made us so proud.
My brother holds my dad's flag.
I hold my dad’s flag.
I have my husband's flag (US Air Force)
My Dad was Navy WWII, I have his flag.🇺🇸💖
Good Sir, as an American citizen please let me express my personal joy at the level of respect from our British cousins. Please know that the respect is mutual. Thank you so much for this video. I didn't know this story either. Thank you for sharing the information and the beautiful message on Independence Day.
I knew this story since I was a kid, so it never ceases to give me goosebumps or even tears to my eyes when I hear the Star Spangled Banner play.
I am an American and PROUD that our Lord and Savior entrusted this nation to us.
Therefore, I will never bend my knees to anyone or anything, but HIM!!
It's taught in every History class in America
I am a American as well and in fact that my school teaches this in history I'm also verry emotional to the fact that people died for our freedom.
Impossible, this a fabricated story told by a preacher.
@@elizabethpedano9564 I hope not, this is a fabrication.
As an American whose ancestors fought in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812 I can say that yes I knew the history behind our national anthem, and I’ve always been proud to be an American, I’ve always stood as our anthem is playing, but sadly in America today there’s many and perhaps too many of my fellow countrymen and even politicians holding public office that believe Americans should be ashamed of our Nation, but I’m not ashamed to be an American I’m ashamed of them.
Everyone that is an American SHOULD be proud of what the flag stands for, but I also agree with you, that many, and it's way too many that don't really believe in what the flag stands for. Maybe if they knew the WHOLE story, maybe then they might care a little bit more.
The story of how our National Anthem came to be is not sad, it is inspirational. It is why we stand, put our hands over our hearts, and sing it thousands of times in our lives. By doing so, we honor those that fought for our rights, our freedoms, our future. And singing our National Anthem reminds us to not take those freedoms and rights for granted. To keep fighting the fight, not only for Americans, but for any country that needs us.
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I am an American born in the USA, 75 years old, and I didn't know what this song meant. I cried when I heard this. Wow❤
no way...75 years and didnt learn it? what did you do with your life?
@@benjaminraymundo6711 You have no clue how long the schools have been derelict in their duty. And it's so much worse now.
I’m an unapologetically proud American. I love our flag and our national anthem. Is our country perfect? Absolutely not. But being born here is a golden ticket in life. We have every opportunity to make something of ourselves and leave behind a legacy if we are willing to dream big and put in the hard work. I’m thankful. 🇺🇸
In the 1950s and 60s we were taught this story in school. I get shivers down my spine and mist in my eyes every time I hear it.
We did the pledge of allegiance every morning with our hand over our hearts. I served 68-70 US Army.
I wasn’t born until the early 70’s , but we were taught this also❤
I kind of doubt you were taught "this story" as it is total fiction. They do not even get the name of the fort right. Only 4 Americans died at the Battle of Fort McHenry. (Though the Battle of Fort Henry, which only took place in the narrator's mind does sound more interesting).
@user-xj8eg5vb9p May all conspiracy theorists please step off this "flat Earth" please. 😂
The Star Spangled Banner is a song that was originally a British Drinking song written for a London drinking club so yes it's a song we Brits used to get pissed too your Americans have just knocked it off from a London club
This story during the war of 1812 really makes me proud to be an American. I also went to elementary school with a direct descendent of Francis Scott Keys as well.
Here here- a descendant of Louis and Clark expedition fame- on the Clark side as well as 1 rev war relative and 2 civil war veterans as well as all the other wars America has fought.
When I was a child I remember well my father telling me to never let the flag touch the ground.
My dad told me the basics of the story of the flag. His voice broke while talking about it.
To this day and I'm 71, I still remember my dad's words and the way he felt when sharing the story.
Thank you for doing this reaction!
My grandfather taught me about the flag and respect, and I’ve never forgotten ❤
My Dad told me the same thing! He landed on D Day and lived to tell his girls!
Loved that the flutter of the flag wasn’t a breeze it was the breaths of all those who died to keep it high!
Having lived in America my entire life I can promise one thing.
There was not a dry eye in the house at the end of this story. I tear up EVERY TIME.
Me too! Dozens of times!
it's almost all lies, misinformation, and bullshit. i urge you to seek the actual truth of the "Battle Of Baltimore" in your local library. the story told here is an insult to our nation's people and history.
Too bad all of the emotional details in this version are entirely made up.
Boyscoutmatt...Aren't you a busy little troll?!?
@@lindahake1666 He's right though... lol I'm a huge American patriot but there is ALOT of exaggeration and made up details in this telling... for instance there were 19 British ships, not 100's. And Francis was there to secure the release of one man, a doctor.
I'm an American, and honestly, I haven't felt very much patriotism in my heart for a long time. I only know bits and pieces of the anthem. And I actually didn't know this story. This video taught me something about my country that I may or may not have tuned out during history class growing up. It definitely stirred something in me. Beautifully horrible indeed. I've always been glad to be an American, but today I feel proud to be one as well.
While the general outline is true, all of the gut wrenching details in this version are entirely made up.
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thats what our detractors would have you believe.
@@h.s.lafever3277 The real story is inspirational enough. My patriotism is based on our history, not the other way around.
The truth is that rabid patriotism is in decline in America. When you have up to 1/3 of military members recommending family not to enlist, when previously it was considered familial tradition to join military service, it is a sign of changing opinions in the nation.
Regardless where you stand in the argument of politics, it is hard to argue against the fact that America has become an empire, something that was not intended from its outset, and we have plenty of history to show that empires follow predictable cycles. The golden age is over and the empire is in decline. A real discussion has begun about a national divorce, due to political and moral divisions beginning to widen to a point that you can barely call it a unified culture. America was one of the greatest experiments in freedom ever concocted, and what is born from its transmogrification may be the next great experiment. This does not diminish the history of struggle and determination that created the most powerful civilization on record. If anyone here takes offense to what I say here, thank you. America is about debate, discourse, and coming to a common agreement. Be the change you want in the world, do not hate your brother over 1% of things you vehemently disagree on, instead improve the world together on the 99% you agree on. Do not force your beliefs on others, and do not impede on another’s beliefs as long as they are not forcing them on those who do not want them. Freedom, or something like that.
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I am an American with about 85% of my ancestry in the UK, and I cannot tell you how moving your commentary in this video is. You make me proud(er) of my ancestors!
I once heard something that, as time has passed, means so much to me: America is as much an idea as it is a chunk of land. ❤️ 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
This song was written by Francis Scott Key on Sept. 14, 1814. It's about the War of 1812, not about the War of Independence. But still powerful. The strength of our past helps build the strength of today and the future imo. Congress adopted this song as the U.S. national anthem in 1931. Really great reaction on July 4th thanks!!! ❤❤
The war of 1812 was still a war of independence just not the Revolutionary war. Still heavily connected though.
@@adammiller4311 Agree wholeheartedly They were extremely important!
@@ElainetheGARugrat8815so is this story true?
@@brianyaniro5086yes, it is true.
The war of 1812 was about impressment of sailors ,trade and it was The United States that declared war on Britain then they invaded the British territories of Canada
The radio station I listen to plays the Star Spangled Banner at noon and midnight. If I am driving I put my hand over my heart and cry EVERY TIME. My daddy was in the military 22 years and my husband 5 years. I wanted to fight (I am a girl) but my daddy wouldn't allow it. I knew the story and am so grateful for those who fought for me.
That flag still exists. Proudly shown in our national museum.
I learned this in school as a kid and from that time until now in my 40’s and as a service member it chokes me up. The pride and honor I feel is indescribable.
Proudly served for 10 years, this song and the history behind it still make me emotional
Thank you for your service!
One of my ancestors died holding that flag and his pregnant wife survived.She began to move South.I cried over this story.
Happy 4th brother🇺🇸 Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to learn about our national anthem and why our flag means so much to us.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn the story behind our National Anthem. People from other Countrys do not understand why the crazy Americans get all bent out of shape when their flag touches the ground...This story is why. Alot of Patriots gave their lives that night to make sure it never did. It is our reponsibility now as an American to make sure it never does. Thank you for taking the time.
This is also why there is outrage when people step on our flag. Especially when fellow Americans do it.
I am 63 and we were tought this story and our country's history in grammar school. Probably not now.😢
@@dennissmith7862 sadly not anymore thankfully my us history did teach us this but it was in the required learning and that was over 20 years ago so I'm sure less even know it since then
@@lordkroak6670 I think this is also why there was an outrage when people would kneel in front of the flag rather than standing too.
I have tears in my eyes. I love my homeland.
happy fourth of July, my fellow Americans!! and to the Brits, I am so pleased that you all are our greatest allies now!
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I am an American and this was part of our American history we learned this as children. That's why whenever you hear this song sung at football games or any main events we all stand and put our hands over our hearts. Yes, this is accurate. The letter written you see in this film is located in the National Library in Washington, D.C. The letter was written by Francis Scott Key.
Unfortunately they don't teach this in history in school. We spend a lot of time in history books trying to tear down out country instead of building it up.
I really hope you didn't learn this because the video is totally inaccurate. The flag pole was never hit, it never fell to the ground and only 4 Americans died. They do not even get the name of the fort right.
Why we Americans cannot bear to see the flag touch the ground or burned.
I love your genuine response to this story, I'm so proud to call myself an American, even though nowadays America is not even a speck of dust compared to what it was back then, it's still home. There are patriots here still that love our nation and are trying to protect it. God Bless America, and God Bless you, friend from across the pond
Much love to our British cousins!! 🇺🇲🇬🇧
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Yes. I love all the blokes in England. I'm related, if you go back in history...
We love our British brothers and sisters ❤
I've been waiting for you to see this!!!! This is from the war of 1812. Im a 55 year old American. This was taught to me back in the 1970s. It's not well known unless you are over 40...
I am an American from the Great lakes region of the US. This story is taught to us in grammar School. I just wanted to thank you very much for this video. Between political turmoil and ill-conceived foreign policy, it is easy to forget why we are proud to be American. Thank you my young British friend. ✌️
They lied to you in grammar school then because this story is a total fiction. Flag was never hit. 4 Americans died. They do not even get the name of the fort right.
Yes I’ve known this all my life! Thank you for your kind words! Yes it is both sad and beautiful! I’m very proud of our flag! My husband is a 26 year, retired, Air Force Veteran! Tears and respect every time we hear our National Anthem!!!❤💙🇺🇸
As an American high schooler, I was never taught this story, but I’m proud to know our history, and I’m proud of the freedom our American veterans gave us! The right to live safely and freely is truly an honor, and I thank the veterans, our founding fathers and patriots for the freedom they have given us through their sacrifices. If I had to fight for the freedoms we have, I would gladly fight and protect them so others could enjoy them! Happy fourth, and I hope y’all have a blessed night!
You weren't taught this because this is not the way this battle occurred. What you were taught was likely the more accurate history.
That is because the school systen has kicked God out and changed history.
The idiot commenting above me is a leftist who wants you to think men can be women, have periods and become pregnant. Food for thought.
More likely they were taught by Drag Queens...oh sorry, that's this generation. My bad...😮
@@SGlitz I don't care WHO they are taught by, so long as the history is accurate and not full of crap like this video.
That's pretty bad. Education used to cover American history, world history, civics, geography, world politics and important dates and events and personages, many other things.
Nowadays kids don't even know how to spell or do proper math and calculus and algebra and trigonometry, they don't know physics or biology or astronomy or chemistry, they can't even tell you who's in office or anything about government and Constitutional rights.
Really sad, and very embarrassing. God help us.
I love that it was the British that imposed the meaning in this story. It was the British that gave the terms… lay down that flag, and they will accept that as signaling surrender.
So the Americans ask, have we surrendered?
O’Say= please tell me
does that banner yet wave = is the flag still up?
The entire song is basically just saying… The flag is still up, we do not surrender, this is still our land, we remain free and brave.
Their was no ultimatum made to lower the flag
@@robertphelps1574 historically. Also Historically definitely not hundreds of ships. Narratively
I love your reaction to our national anthem!
Sadly to many of my fellow Americans have forgotten how many men and women died for our freedom!
Thank you for reminding me. Sending love to my British brothers and sisters across the pond!
May God bless you and your family.
Yes, it breaks my soul knowing how many people have forgotten this and have no respect anymore. I pray to God we get back one day very soon! ❤
I never get tired of hearing that story. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world.
It's a BS story. Nothing in that version is true.
Thank you! I am very proud to be an American! Also very proud of all the patriots who gave their lives for our freedom. Much love ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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I learned this when I was in school in the sixties, they don't teach this anymore, it's like they want people to forget! They were not in control of us anymore and they wanted that control back!
I think you are an honorary American!
The war was the War of 1812, between the United States and Britain. The name of the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor, and I lived within walking distance of the fort, as I grew up in Baltimore, in the 1940s and '50s. We learned this story when we were in grammar school. What a great reaction, and I thank you for feeling the emotions that we Americans feel when we think of that flag and the cost of keeping it flying, not just in 1812, but it the two centuries following. Bless you, man.
Forgot to mention that Baltimore is just a 35-mile trek to Washington, DC, the US capitol. That was the reason for the attack in the first place.
I"m very proud to be an American. It was God's intension he heard the story behind the song! His reaction throughout the clip is priceless! God bless and keep you all!!
I was taught this story in grade school while we were taught the song. The flag is our country and our country is the flag. It is not a piece of cloth but the blood and lives of those who died protecting the USA. The song is not about our Government nor the President but about the people who are America. We would rather die on our feet than live on our knees. America was born out of rebellion to live free and we would rather die than give up our freedom.
Everyone in the US knows that Francis Scott Key wrote the words. The tune is an old British drinking song. Some of the story as they are relating it is a little melodramatic, but it is essentially the story. It was not during the American Revolutionary War, but the War of 1812 between the US and Britain.
Have you seen Pentatonix sing the National Anthem? It is awesome.
it's almost completely lies and bullshit. not a matter of being "melodramatic" it's a matter of telling the truth.
This doesn’t say that it was during the Revolutionary war.
@@robinbond7878 I mean the guy literally called us colonies. We had been independent for....like 40 years. A lot of it is over dramatized but a lot is also accurate.
The young people on here were not taught true history in many cases. There are multiple ways to look up our true history, but the current books are written to make people hate our country. So sad.
@@nyarlathotep616yes, the 13 British colonies formed the United States of America.
I came a cross your video and your reaction truly touched my heart. As an American, it has been difficult to feel any amount of pride in our country in recent years. However, when I first saw this video a few weeks ago, it brought that back. Seeing you as a British citizen reacting in the way you did made my heart even prouder. Your reaction means all the more coming from a British citizen, and you should be proud!
This is the war of 1812, we were ALREADY a nation!🎉❤😊
As an American, I can say that I love the British people with American hearts. 💗
I always tear up listening to our National Anthem. Thinking of the past brave men that fought for us. And being proud of my husband that is a disabled vet that helped fight for our freedom too. Proud of my hubby and all the others that fought with him at that time, today, and in the past. Thanks for reacting to this one!!!
I tear up when I think of how things like patriotism and the national anthem has been weaponized by our politicians and nefarious talking heads on TV to get us regular people to hate each other, to demonize certain groups, all in the effort to raise their own power and control over the people. They should all be ashamed of themselves, pretending to be patriots and pretending to honor the flag when all they honor is themselves, even some going so far as to insult our brave veterans ("He's not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren't captured") but yet these same scumbags are still looked up to by a large swath of brainwashed people.
I wish we all still held up to the standards of The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. But we don't anymore, not while greedy bastards just want power and control.
I only tear up when listening to it knowing its author's grandson, Francis Key Howard, along with many many other political prisoners were imprisoned in that very fort years later by a tyrant named Abraham Lincoln who violated Federal Law to oppress the freedom of the press and political dissidents who questioned the legality and moral justification for that war.
I’m a very proud American. This song always gets me teary and choked up. I have tremendous pride for my country and the men and women who have served our country and gave us this gift of Freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Luke I had no idea, even as a British person I still feel pride for the humans that died standing up to tyranny ❤️
Except no one actually died defending that flag as described.
@@boyscoutmatt You're being too obvious. If you want to properly subvert, you need to be more covert about it. Not spamming the same stuff a whole bunch is a good start.
@@boyscoutmatt 4 did
@@VadulTharys Yes, and 24 wounded. But not while holding up an undamaged two ton flagpole.
@@boyscoutmatt no fighting off an attempted landing from British. Of course there were only 34 ships in Baltimore harbor bombarding the fort as well.
Thankyou for the respect. I still cry.😊
Thank you for your reaction. Your tears made me cry.
I’m sharing your reaction video so AMERICANS can see how touched you were to learn the story and for those that aren’t taught the meaning behind The Our Beautiful song can hear and learn it. 🇺🇸❤🤍💙🙏🏻
It's easy to make people cry when nothing in the story is true and it's completely made up.
Sadly, many Americans no longer know this story as it's just not taught in history as it should be. Our history is minimal compared to so many other countries, but we aren't given the time in school to learn of our own history. This story is amazing as is the song. I am so glad you did this video to not only react but sharing this with those that might not otherwise know of how the national anthem came about. I wish our country was still this way and not so divided and at war within our own borders :(
I'm so thankful that my school taught this story every year, always an amazing story to hear
That flag flies in the hearts of every man everywhere who longs for freedom. Many of those patriots were British who wanted to live in the promise of America. It MUST fly or we perish.
no, we were were taught this in Americana history. WE have history written from both sides and they are remarkably similar. Americans stand and sing and are filled with pride and covered with goosebumps everytime, every ball game, or ceremony, every Olympic . One of the most emotional times, for me was after 9-11, and the queen had her military band play our song at changing of guard. IT was shown on every news channel for weeks, it felt like love.
Even though there's been a lot of rough patches and dark spots, I can't lie about my pride in my nation.
Thank you for your heartfelt and honest reaction. The ideals of freedom and bravery represented by our flag are universal and reflected by people in every nation. Really appreciate you taking the time to learn the origin story of our national anthem and the birth of the American.
It's always good to take pride in your country. despite America and the UK having a rocky relationship at the start, the UK's been a valuable Ally in both world wars, and even in the fight to abolish slavery. In history class my teacher made us watch Amazing grace (2006) which is a great British show about William Wilberforce fighting to abolish slavery. I know that has nothing to do with the 4th, but it's important to remember that our ancestors fought together and achieved great things and it's good to take pride in that fact.
It is an amazing and moving story and is part of why so many Americans like me tear up listening to the Star Spangled Banner. and also why we do not let the American flag touch the ground. I also love the National Anthem, I remember my grandmother who was from Italy crying as we would watch the American flag pass by during a parade. She passed that pride onto us.
story. exactly correct. a fictional story. the speaker (David Gibbs Jr) told a long string of lies, misrepresentations, and bullshit.
My teacher would play this same video everyday in second grade in the morning in was sad in the room but something to be proud of a to remember every day to never forget this home we live in.
I assume your teacher played this video in a lesson about misinformation, also told you the actual story of the Battle of Baltimore. Otherwise they should be fired for portraying a fictional story as true.
This is why most of we Americans are so proud of our flag and the BRAVE men that fought so hard. Thank you for reacting and showing many others that don't know. You are so right about being unified across the world. We love you!!
Amen 🇺🇸 I love my state of IL and all the states and country's No mater war or not.
The American national anthem always makes me emotional, and has since I was a kid, and I didn't fully understand why until this video. It's not some weird form of overzealous patriotism. It's the fact that 250 years later, I can FEEL the hope, the pride, the pain, and the awe that was written into those words. And it serves the purpose it was supposed to when it was written: to remember those people who sacrificed themselves to keep the flag standing.
I didn't know the story until this video. Growing up, I was just told "It's to honor our soldiers" but...
Those weren't just soldiers. Most of them were civilians. And that? The thought of someone who had no bindings to their army giving their life for a SYMBOL of an idea, the want for freedom, for better for future generations? THAT is what is what I want to honor. (That does still include soldiers, before anyone gets in a huff.)
I no longer find it strange how much we revere our flag. It's true that most countries don't fawn over their flag like we do. I didn't know why we do, either (and I'm sure most of us now, don't.) But knowing this, I respect it a lot more, and I understand why we hold it central to us as a nation. It's just a shame that a lot (I wouldn't be surprised if MOST) of us don't know this about our own country. I don't agree with a lot of what we did as a country throughout our history (or what we're doing now, in a lot of cases,) but knowing our history is so important.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and your honest reaction. Seeing someone who isn't American also get emotional over our anthem is a beautiful thing. It reinforces the intention of why it was written in the first place.
It's not about kings, or presidents, or even soldiers. It's about us. Humanity. People.
And I can be proud of that.
This is the war of 1812.
@@patriciahughes5592 I may be stupid
Actually this video is a weird form of overzealous patriotism. Look up the actually battle. Battle of Fort McHenry (they even get the name of the fort wrong in the video). The flag never fell. 4 Americans died.
I was taught this in school but I am a senior. It needs to be brought back into our schools.
I grew up with that story. Thank you SO much for visiting it and pointing out what I've always felt, pride for the brave people who have and will defend us.
Thank you so very much for your respect and honoring our flag and anthem ! ❤
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes as well. Thank you for this! I'm a USA Veteran and I've never heard this story about our anthem!
I am 74 and lived through a lot of history. I have listened to people call our anthem a war mongering song and want to remove it from the Olympics, etc. Nothing is further from the truth! It is our history to become a free nation. Not perfect by a long shot but still the place where everyone wants to be. Says something about us. Thank you for the kind words and respect. It is so appreciated!
I am an American, in the same age range I agree with most of what you said but saying that "everyone wants to be here" is just inaccurate. There are hundreds of millions (perhaps more) of people across the globe that love their countries and wouldn't relocate to the U.S. even if you paid them.
Immigration happens for a variety of reasons, ie: war, government corruption, crime, violence, persecution, economic reasons, job opportunities, educational purposes, etc. Many of these people would prefer to stay in
their country of origin if it were possible. We sure don't see Canadians rushing our border or the British, French,
Swiss, etc. just to name a few. Not all immigration is to the U.S, so clearly many people prefer to immigrate elsewhere.
If you watch enough programming you would even hear people in war torn countries say they would never leave their county. We are not the only nation of people who love and are loyal their country. Oh wait. let me qualify that statement by saying" some" Americans. We have Americans here now that should pack up and immigrate asap to the country of their choice so we can free up space for those who truly wish to be here. People who would be proud and thankful to call themselves Americans for all the rights, privileges and opportunities they might not have in their home country. Just my humble opinion. :)
@@emmef7970 Why are all the illegal immigrants flooding in to the USA? They want a better life.
I am older and this is what we as all children learned in school. A story repeated throughout my life. All of my generation know it by heart. I picture the story when singing it. 🇺🇸
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I grew up in a time where this story was very much a part of education. I don't always agree with my government or many of my fellow Americans, for that matter, but I will always stand in reverence when Old Glory passes. I hear our anthem hundreds of times a year, and I never fail to get the chills. Those men gave their lives for freedom, the very freedoms I enjoy today. God bless and take care.
For all Americans happy 4th of July. Not surprised you didn’t know what this anthem represents. The British Empire hides a lot of its history in the education. There are a few national anthems about getting freedom from British rule. As an Irish woman our anthem is one of them. The British people are friendly and very welcoming. The Empires past is shameful but not British people. This was truly a lovely honest reaction to the American Anthem which I respect so much because of its deep meaning. Lets hope one day there will be no more wars and we can all just respect each other.
When people say they don't understand why Americans fly the flag all the time all they need do is see this or learn the history in another way and I believe they will have an understanding its not just baseless selfish pride. Thanks for reacting to this.
I vaguely remember the story from when I was in grade school. However, I don't remember at all about the men who were holding the flag up and then dying, then replaced with more men to also die. This video brings a whole new appreciation for my anthem. Thank you.
Ps. I'm 67 years old. So most Americans aren't going to know this story. ❤
What an awesome tribute to our country and our flag. Thank you my brother!
This version is exaggerated significantly, but the core of it is true.
The reason that the British attacked Ft. McHenry was because it was the primary protection of Baltimore, which was at the time, the most strategic trade hub in America connecting the Northern and Southern States/Colonies. If the British had succeeded in taking the Fort, Baltimore would have been taken and the young American Nation would have been split in half. It would have effectively enabled the British to win the War of 1812, sometimes called the 2nd War of Independence.
what was true? of the salient points, i counted only 3 true facts mentioned in this drivel.
1. there was a conflict with the UK
2. Francis Scott Key was there
3. FSK wrote a poem that later became the national anthem
aside from that, it's pretty much all fiction.
At the time of the bombardment the British had already lost the battle on land and had no hope of ever occupying Baltimore. The fort did prevent the British from shelling the city though. Also, one might argue the British did win the War of 1812, as they achieved all of their war goals, an end to American attacks and a stable US-Canada border. Re-taking the Colonies was never an option or a goal for the British.
As an Englishman who has never heard the story, but has heard the anthem so many times without actually really listening to the words...I can now, after sitting in tears listening to this story and it being echoed in each line of your anthem, completely understand why I see Americans crying while singing this and why that flag is so important to you as individuals and as a nation, and why it never touches the ground and why you shouldn't "take a knee" while it's played/sung..
What bravery and sacrifice, and beautifully described that the patriots would pick it up and hold it high, even knowing that their doing so would be temporary as they would die doing it, but did so for freedom.
As an American I always tear up when I hear 2 songs. The Star spangled banner and God bless the USA. Those songs really represent our commitment to our freedom and thanking those who made it possible ❤❤
And i'm proud to be an American, where at least I know i'm free and I won't forget the man who died who gave that right to me and I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today 'cause their ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the USA
@ G.O. T. Games... As an American, it moved me so much to see you feel about this story as we do. As many times as I have heard this I still get tears. Thank you for your beautiful reaction to something that means so much to Americans. I was at Heathrow in London in the early 90's and a British lady who heard me talking to someone walked up to me and said flat out that she can't stand Americans. Usually when I'm shocked I don't say anything but I turned to this British lady and said, " You liked us well enough when we were saving your asses from the Germans.' Surprisingly even some of the British people in the airport clapped. She just turned around and walked away. Again, thank you for your sweet reaction.
Sometimes I can't stand Americans either and I am American.
There are deplorable people if you look for them.
Thank you for reacting to the story of our country’s beginning struggles for freedom.
As an American, I am moved deeply each time I hear our national anthem played, from every sports arena, to rural high school marching bands, to major concert halls, to the Olympic Games.
We are a beautiful and beautifully flawed country that has a long way yet to go, but in times of crisis, we are not democrats or republicans, Catholic or Protestants; we are Americans. And we will always choose to lay aside our differences to help our fellow Americans.
We are still one nation that values our freedoms, and I for one, am very proud of being an American. 🇺🇸
Wow! I'm an American and I'm 62 yrs old; never knew this bit of history!! It made me cry, gave me goosies and made me both proud and a little ashamed. Ashamed because I didn't know what our anthem was truly about!! They don't teach this in school. All I can remember is being taught the lyrics and melody and a vague reference that it was about us fighting for independence. WOW!! Thank you so much for watching and your beautiful emotional reaction!! Luv ya!! 😊❤❤
lisas6450 I am an American, 78 yrs old, and we were taught this when I was in school.
@@loreo4612 well I am happy to hear that 'some' Americans are taught this in school. I'm an empath, I remember things that touch my heart. And from kindergarten to 12th grade I went to 18 different schools in 3 different states!! So, I know that I have holes in my education. 😊
@@lisas6450 You apparently had a better education than 90% of the people in these comments claiming their school taught this made up story.
Thank you for this lovely tribute today. 🥲🇺🇸 This story is why, to this very day, our flag must NEVER touch the ground - to honor those brave men who made this nation possible!
I appreciate your open and beautiful heart; and consider you an honorary American! 🥰
Unless it's at a women's national soccer game. Then it gets thrown on the ground and tromped over.
@@Dyonivan - Sadly true…
but those aren’t really Americans.
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Thank you for your reaction to this history& the respect you have shown. Unfortunately there are some people living in America that do not know this or worse prefer to remain ignorant. That makes the rest of us sick& angry. Remember, Together we stand divided we fall.
Yep. It's true.
The actual flag is still there in the museum of American History.
Our Independence is precious.
We are the United States of America, and no other nation can rule over us.
We The People rule this nation.
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I was looking for someone to mention that the actual flag still exists. I've seen it several times.
Thank you so much for this today!
As they say, "The land of the free, because of the brave"!
We owe everything to the brave heroes who have given their lives so we can live safely and free! We certainly are far from perfect, but I haven't seen any place in the world that is, so I will stick with what I know! God bless America!💗💗💗
I get chills and goose bumps every time I hear this story. My pride explodes from my chest. Thank you for watching this.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction, Luke! Happy 4th to all my fellow Americans!
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I learned this story in first grade. Every morning, the entire school said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and then we sang the National Anthem. Sadly, they no longer do that or teach this story. I am 63 years old. Every time I hear The Star Spangled Banner I get tears. I love our country and our flag. Happy 4th of July!
Making kids recite the stupid Pledge of Allegiance is as bad as North Korea dictatorship.
See in my days of school, we never sang the anthem but we did say the pledge every morning. Even tho the shit going on right now in our country, there is still sense of pride for this country and everything we fought for. And i still stand by that our country is still the greatest country.
I’m a current teacher. We still pledge every morning.
My school did in 80s-90s, (class of 01,) but I sure as shit never said that shit even once.
Stand up with your right hand over your heart for respect for the flag and the brave men and women who fought and died.
This story is commonly taught in all elementary schools in the USA in like 2nd grade when the national anthem is discussed, but most people forget it. when Hamilton the Broadway musical came out in 2015 everyone gained a HUGE interest in the Revolutionary war and Fort McHenry has had a ton more visitors than it has had in ages. So the story has grown into much more common knowledge among young adults since then.