First I apologize for a comment that is a year later, but I figured this story would be one you might be able to appreciate. I was deployed to Egypt as a part of a joint allied training exercise back in 2007. At the area we did training there was a line of flags of all the countries that were participating. In the middle was the flag of the United States and Egypt, with others such as UK, Italy, and quite a few others. I was on the night shift, so it was usually quite dark and in that time of the year there was no wind and it was chilly at night. In the morning the sun would rise and usually a fog would roll through. There was a particular morning that stood out at me. The fog had rolled in a bit earlier but like most nights there was no wind or anything. When the fog had spread thin enough we were able to see the flag poles. The American flag was flying while the others were drooping as there was no wind. The reason our flag was flying is because it was stuck on the top of an adjacent flagpole. No other flags were stuck in the same way. Again there was no wind that evening. There was also no way for those flags to be tampered without us being able to hear it. But it was definitely a sight to see under the morning daylight. Here's a picture I took: cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/673432780105056257/1159716343453589544/image.png
As a former marine whose bloodline goes back to the American revolution, it touches my heart and the souls of my ancestors to see a Korean shed tears for our fight. Thank you.
Thank you for your service. People like you and your ancestors are the reason this country exists and is as great as it is today, despite the problems we all face. Your service gives all of us hope.
My dad shed blood for the Koreans, so, your comment hit me quite a bit. He did not die there, but he was shot twice there. I could see his wounds every day coming up as a child, but he never spoke to me about his time there until I was in my late 40s, early 50s.
I didn't serve in the military, but my family has been here since the 1600s and 1700s. I have ancestors that fought in the revolution too. I love my country, but hate the path that is on.
So true! After all, what is an American? We are EVERYBODY. If someone believes in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, in my opinion, they are American. And maybe some day, the USA will go away. But it will actually never go away. Because somewhere, at some time in the future, people will want to be free and govern themselves. And that will be the new USA.
I am a mix of Irish, Italian, Greek, Jewish, Swedish, British, African, Sioux and Cherokee along with several other bloodlines. I am American. Yes we are everybody else.
Absolutely...I love that. I don't understand how anyone could not be proud being a melting pot. I am so grateful that we have so many different cultures in America.
Just to clarify something. It isn’t about the flag. Not the part that is physical. It’s about hope and it’s about what the flag represents. As long as the flag is flying there is hope.
I truly hate when people disrespect the flag. I think every country should be proud of there flag personally. It truly angers me to see people burning flags and etc. it’s so disrespectful, and if u hate your country that much than just leave it for people that do love there country.
This story is propaganda. He's confusing the war of 1812 with the American Revolution, that fort wasn't "primarily a civilian fort", and only 4 people died during the shelling. Hardly a pile of bodies keeping the flag from touching the ground. There's plenty of historically accurate uplifting stories from the American Revolution. The guy telling the story is just a big smelly carny.
@@scottdarden3091 That part of the flag code has been misinterpreted. What it means is that you shouldnt take a flag, and cut it up(or drape it around) to use as clothing. It doesn't refer to clothing that has the flag design printed on it, or stars and stripes cloth patterns etc.
The flag is important to us because it is a reminder that freedom isn’t free. We are a free country because of the patriots and soldiers that sacrificed their lives to keep it that way. Thank you for the educational video. This is why it is hard (for me and many others) to watch people protesting and burning the flag or stomping on it here in the states. The mere fact that you have the freedom to do that…. It was paid by someone else who believed in our country enough to fight and die for it. 🇺🇸
I am an American soldier and very proud of our anthem. I remember when I was stationed in Korea. I heard your national anthem for the first time and my eyes widened because of how beautiful it sounded. Thank you for your video and for your respect to our flag. Much respect to Korea from the USA. 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 katchi kapshida! 캐치 갑시다!
The flag is very important to us. The US is home to people from many different countries. The flag is recognizable to everyone and has been a rallying point throughout our history. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and each star represents a state. We have a list of flag etiquette. Examples are the flag may not touch the ground and it’s folded into a triangle with the blue field showing. When I was in the Navy the flag was raised on a flagpole at sunrise and lowered at sunset. Everyone, all ranks, were required to face the flag and salute while the flag was in motion.
The oath, the flag, and the constitution are dear to us. Sometimes it takes years later to realize what it all really means, beyond bearing and precision; "why do we lay down our lives for abstract concepts of freedom ?" No other country works that way, to my knowledge, loyalty always ends at a leader, not a concept.
@@broken4096 It's because the concepts and the symbols are the constants. We are a melting pot of cultures, and our leaders last 8 years max. The thing that holds us all together is our core values, and we find strength and comfort in that unity.
As an American it is very emotional, it is sad for us to note many Americans do not understand why most of us respect and protect the flag as much as we do.
Fr its a symbol of freedom liberty and happiness for all, it makes me happy to hear the stories of kids in war torn countries coming to American soldiers for help because they saw that flag on a soldier’s shoulder, a symbol of hope and prosperity for all! We may have sins but literally every country has blood on their hands.
It's incredibly sad. What civil unrest or injustice we are experiencing. That flag is our ally. Go take a knee in front of a government building or a politician house.
as an american born abroad (my parents are americans) it was always odd to me how much nationalism americans had, because I grew up in a completely different country, but the video and story referenced here gave me a whole new perspective. I guess we learn something new everyday.
@@fernycarrasco1157 I personally don't like the emotional manipulation inherent in most nationalistic things. People are way too focused on symbols of things rather than the things themselves. While the history behind a symbol is important, in the end, it's just a symbol. I'm sad to say; I cannot in good faith, as an American, attribute the historical pride the American flag engenders to the country we live in today. It has been eroded all too quickly in the last few decades.
I'm a 71 year old American and I have to admit I never knew the whole story behind our national anthem. This is the best tribute to our flag I've ever seen. Thank you so much!
You never heard this story because the pastor narrating it made up most of it. The parts that sound familiar to you are factual, the rest you "never heard about" is pure fiction.
I'm the child of German born parents. I now live in Texas. The first time I seen this video, I sobbed. Thank you for allowing me to live here. I have heard many different Anthems, but The American one is the most beautiful I ever heard. I have watched everyone I came across and I get very emotional. The people here that burn the flag, stomp on it or kneel when the Anthem is played, are they Americans, or foreigners now living here? I am proud to live in this country and I never disrespect the American flag, or the law. The ones that do that to the flag need to go and live in some other country where they don't have the freedom they have here. This video ought to be shown in school and to every person living here. Maybe they would respect the flag and what it stands for. I certainly do.
Burning the flag or kneeling during the national anthem is what people gave their lives for. I remember when my cousin from Poland came and saw the show little Bush. And could not believe that they would allow that on television. making fun of a politician, especially in Communist Poland would have gotten you thrown in jail. this country is very special because we have the freedom of speech and whether you like what someone has to say and agree with it. Or whether you revile it, you still are free to say it. It is easy to stand behind something. Someone says that you agree with and call yourself someone who believes in freedom of speech. it is a lot more difficult to allow someone to say things you hate or completely disagree with Because that is a person who has the spirit of what it means to be truly free in his or her heart. ( Sorry about the spelling punctuation and grammar. But I used the voice to text function which apparently is not working very well. When I have more time and if I come across this again, I will make sure to correct things.)
I wish they would show this video in school every year, at least for 9/11 or veteran’s day. I wish they would bring back the Pledge of Allegiance. I wish they would teach history as accurately and fairly as possible. I wish our country would stand as unified patriots again but, even as someone in their 20s, I don’t know if I’ll ever get the chance to witness such a time. My generation is full of degenerates and those who aren’t are drowned out by those with disgustingly loud voices preaching about inequality and unfairness in a nation that is constantly trying to adjust policies to be more fair; a nation where its very soul protects their right to disrespect it. Because of such people in my generation, I have no idea how I’m supposed to face my ancestors who fought for our freedom, for the dream and belief that was and hopefully still is the United States of America. I pray that dream never dies.
My grandparents came from Germany and Holland and learned English right away and only spoke German in private. My grandpa always had a flag flying. My dad was in Germany in WW2 but never talked about it and we didn't ask him. He went back as the first missionaries in 53.
The Star Spangled Banner is played & sung before EVERY sporting event. It's impressive to watch 100,000 people stand up, right hand over their heart and ALL hats removed, singing the National Anthem as it's played. I'm so glad you two were able to understand the feeling of the Anthem. Great video & reaction to it.
It shouldn't be. A sporting event has nothing to do with citizenship, is attended by many people, many not citizens. It trivializes being American. Oh, hey! Let's watch sports, get drunk and kill each other! What a fitting tribute. Sheesh...
This is why we love our flag and it's displayed everywhere and why we get angry if it's disrespected. It's about what it represents and reminds us that our freedom wasn't free. At all. The price was costly and it was paid.
Also it was called the Dutch East India company not British. Sorry I have actual history majors in my family so I know I'm being a pain in y'all's ass but I just want you to get the facts straight
Especially when you're trying to teach other people who aren't from our country. I understand our school system is what taught people wrong and unless you have someone at home correcting you from what the school has taught you wrong there's no way you know to look any more in-depth on all the stuff nowadays at your fingertips
As an American, I've seen this clip many times on the internet...and every single time, I end up crying like a baby. I always knew the history of our flag because my family was military, and we love the history of our Nation....so even as a child I would tear up every time I heard the national anthem. The way its layed out in this video though...is just OVERWHELMING. I feel the overwhelming sadness, gratitude, and immense PRIDE for my country every time I hear it, and this video just magnifies that 100×.
Turd Ferguson, please don’t cry, 95% of the video that the Korean couple is referring to is FALSE. There was no prisoner ship with “cargo holds full of men”, Key was negotiating for the release of ONE person; Dr. William Beanes, a civilian Prisoner of War, who was tending to injured British Sailors. Key did not witness the bombardment, he was held below decks on a ship some distance from the ‘battle. The British Fleet consisted of 19 ships, 16 of which were warships, and they were 2 miles away from Ft. McHenry, the very limit of their mortars, and out of cannon range. There was a total of 4 American dead and 22 injured, and 1 British death. The flag was hit once or twice, there were two holes in the flag after the battle. The flagpole was not hit, a British round landed near the base, causing it to lean. Key emerged onto the main deck after the battle was over to see the Garrison Flag flying, which was normal every morning for Revele. With all that being said, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ always brings me to tears, but not from the exaggerated story, but for all those (American, Canadian, British, French, Australian, Korean, Vietnamese…need I go on?)who gave their lives in times of senseless war to insure the freedom of others. Sorry to take up so much time.
@@mikeabbitt8309 Knowing what the Flag of America represents, is one thing. Its the dismantling of the institution and the blatant ongoing destruction of the greatest country on earth, ever. I agree 100% with your assessment. I should have specified where my mindset is when watching that particular video. I was in a hurry.
I gotta say- There's very few National Anthems that have the soul of the people in them. Most of em feel like they were written with obligation rather than passion
@@Seastallion Yeah, I don't think the change will be peaceful either. The garbage politicians are rooted into our system- Either a forceful takeover or a reshuffling will be the thing to do the trick.
As a US Army Veteran that flag is a symbol of all I hold deep in my heart. and the National Anthem plays I stand at attention and salute more than 30 years later I get really serious chills and I do shake...I am happy to hear your reaction young people today's youth need to hear your view and voice....
This song is also part of why we value our flag so highly, and why you see it EVERYWHERE. The 50 stars are the states in the union, the 13 stripes are the original colonies when we formed as a country, and the red stripes generally represent the blood of battle while the white is the purity of the nation. We get a lot wrong as a country, as many do, but one thing we got right is the communal togetherness in extreme times. Whenever anything extreme happens to us, our patriotism and willingness to do whatever it takes for our country is immeasurable :)
My grandfather came to South Korea back when the north was trying to take over. Many years later, my uncle flew my grandfather to Seoul to visit and see what it looked like now. Someone must have told somebody important that my grandfather was a marine that fought there because when they got off the plane and into the airport, people were standing there clapping and shaking grandpas hand. It shocked grandpa and my uncle. He was always happy about that.
I visited Seoul a few years ago, and one of the most touching things I’ve ever encountered in my life was a statement on a wall at the Korean War museum (which flew the flags of many nations out front) that read in Korean and English, “Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.” How beautiful, that people would fight and sacrifice for humanity regardless of borders, and how beautiful the gratitude returned.
yes I need this is why we get so mad when we see other American just throw the flag on the ground or burn it and say this is everything that's wrong with America most people in this country don't even understand what this anthems about anymore so I respect you so much for taking the time to listen thank you very much I have mad respect for both of y'all and anyone who takes the time to learn our culture and why we feel the way we do you guys keep up the great work
It's my understanding that it this the only anthem in the world that ends in a question. Many people mistakenly believe that this is a song that glorifies war, it doesn't.
As a young American Texas girl, it really made me cry hearing about this true story of our national anthem. I felt so warm hearted with you kind South Korean people knowing that our flag is beautiful and touching! Much respect to yours too South Korea! I’m so glad we’re allies with you! 🇺🇸💕🇰🇷
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Only a few things can make me cry and thats my kids surprising me with thoughtful things and whenever I hear the National Anthem. It will always bring me to tears it’s such a powerful song.
There are more verses as well! My favorite is the 4th. For some reason, it’s the verse I remember best, and I sang it to my infant niece tonight while holding her and showing her her first Independence Day fireworks.
As an American, born and raised, I thank you for making this video. It seems that the majority of the world doesn't or won't understand why Americans are the way we are. Why we are so proud as a nation, why we hold to our ideals the way we do. We are often hated or ridiculed for it. I know we have made a great many mistakes on our path, many of them grievous and unforgivable. We've been the bad guy, at times. I know that. At the time, we didn't realize we were being the bad guy. Sometimes you don't know until 5, 10, 20 or 50 years later. But we're learning, adapting. America is the largest and longest running social experiment in the world. We're not always going to get it right. But we try. Most of us strive for greatness every day, setting an example for the world to follow whether we are aware of it or not. I served in the US Army infantry. It's been over 10 years since I medically discharged. Even so, I had held our countries ideals in higher regard than many other Americans. Still do. Yet, I had forgotten this story. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me. Yes, I cried during this video. All I ever wanted was to be just a fraction of what those men holding up the flag that night were. And I only hope that I can raise my son with the same pride of country that those men had that night.
As an American man, I can proudly say I cry when hearing our National Anthem. I can only imagine what the veterans feel when they hear this song. God bless the people who held the flag up and God bless our vets, and most of all; God bless the USA
I was home schooled and learned this in history classes when I was 9. I was so proud and so deeply saddened. many times men have their lives for the future that included me and I was given such a gift. I feel grateful and obligated to do my best in anything I do.
This was a wonderful reaction, thank you! We have done it before and we would do it again. So that any Korean can experience this same pride and chance for freedom, we would draw our weapons. From America, with love.
I think they skipped the part of the story that said why the flag was actually still up despite being hit so much. Its because it was being held up by a pile of men dead and alive who were making sure it stayed standing.
That flag was still flying because it was NEVER hit by the British. The British used guns on the fort that were impossible to be accurate enough to hit the flag, even if they had TRIED to aim for it. They weren't aiming for the flag at all, but rather the fort's cannons that were keeping the fleet from passing by. Also, there were no civilians in the fort, just soldiers. So, no one was holding up the flag. 24 soldiers were wounded in the fort and only four others died.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 and the picture showing prisoners locked in cages on the ship is actually an illustration of convicts being transported to Australia
Funny thing is, the rhythm is an old English drinking song. Sort of like how the South Korean national anthem rhythm/melody is to Auld Lang Syne/News Years Eve song
It wasn't just about the flag. It was about our beliefs in freedom and liberty. The flag is what represents that belief, and a lot of us will die before letting the flag fall, or losing our God given rights. I really enjoyed this reaction. Thank you from the US for watching this video. 🙏❤️🇺🇸
As Americans we are super proud of our national anthem! You will see almost home flying our flag! It's what our flag represents is what is so precious. Our freedom!
As a descendant of soldiers in every American conflict including both sides of the civil war, this song moves me profoundly and even as I listened to this I stood at salute facing my American flag. That's what we fight for, both civilians and military. Our brothers and sisters at home and abroad, but more importantly the rights that flag represents and the blood that was spilled to make this nation what it is. It's not perfect but we live in a society so plentiful, so enriched by freedom that we have young people burning that flag in the streets and they don't fear execution as they would in say north Korea. It IS absolutely against the law to burn that flag and I'm ashamed of the law enforcement that doesn't uphold that law but I know they think it's their right to do so and disrespect the millions that have perished under that flag. I don't think they should be allowed to but they live in such a free land that they don't suffer consequences for doing so. This country needs to get back to teaching it's youth to be proud of our American heritage. Good and bad. Because it's the tapestry that has woven the fabric of the most powerful and sometimes most prosperous nation in the world. We hope the participants in this video are stateside and have been welcomed into this tapestry to be Americans themselves.
@@individual116 right. Burning a flag, if that IS what you're talking about, is not speech. It's an act. One that is actually against the law. And unless you have watched one of your best friends head explode out the back and worn his brain matter on your face in defense of your rights and the rights of ungrateful people at home, then I'd say that you don't have much of a dog in the fight. Have you? Have you worn your best friend's brain matter after watching the back of his head explode in front of you? I mean it's entirely possible but generally people who have don't defend burning a flag.
As an American who knows our flags history, every time I hear this song I tear up. It’s who we are as Americans, most of us will fight and die for our amazing country. Our politicians may be power hungry and out of control, but average, every day Americans are just like other people, we have pride and love of country. And we will literally give the shirt off our back for people in need, o matter who it may be. That’s who we are. Don’t judge us by our government officials, they don’t truly represent us.
My uncle fought in 1953 in Korea to save your people. He is 92 now in n nursing home. That flag means far more to South Korea than you can imagine!! It’s a freedom song of your people too!!! We love Korea! Hapchang. Aaron York, Vermont USA
When Yebin said "the American flag is so beautiful" my pride in it swelled unexpectedly. America is a melting pot. We have living here, Asians, Germans, Hispanics, Canadians, and more. It's a place where all nationalities live together under the moniker Americans. And in so we are all brothers who stand for each other and fight to protect each other and our families. Every nation is so unique and so special. Thank you guys for the respect you've shown our flag. I'm curious now to learn more about yours. As you sang your anthem... it was so beautiful. I want to learn more.
Too bad the story in the video the Korean couple refer to is mostly FALSE. The only thing the anonymous narrator got right is that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our National Anthem.
@@tigerli7964 no he won't explain, people that really hate America cherry pick the narration and say they don't know the exact conversation that occurred. However his diary is available and the story accurately reflects what is in his diary and other accounts of the fight.
Being a proud American isn’t about thinking we’re superior! It’s about knowing the history and understanding what our forefathers and ancestors went through so that we could have this country we love!
Yes, the American flag is important to most of us Americans. However, I view it as a symbol for so much more than just our country. One of those things it symbolizes (although it's currently been under threat), is the freedom of speech/expression; even if it is a citizen who protests by "desecrating" the flag or vehemently disagreeing with our Constitution, laws, leaders, elected officials, etc. We are allowed to criticize & mock; even offend. There are limitations such as we _not_ allowed to threaten the health & welfare of persons &/property, incite riots, commit perjury, etc. I can live with that.
Great video, as an American I always get emotional during the anthem. I really think this video shows that so many people are more alike than different, we just need to understand each other better. Everyone has a story.
It has to be said... It's "what so proudly we *hailed* ," not "held." "Hailed" in this context means like "saw" or "saluted." And there were no bodies holding up the flag at Fort McHenry. This video tells a great story, but it is factually inaccurate. I say this as an American. You can read about the real story of Fort McHenry if you just google it and find the article from Smithsonian Magazine. But, yes, the anthem does make us pretty emotional sometimes. :)
The events also happened during the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. We were no longer British colonies at that time; but, a young nation fighting to *keep* it's independence!
I can’t ever get through the anthem without feeling a swell of emotions and great pride. Feels like your heart’s gonna explode. I am a descendant of American Revolution soldiers ❤ Thank you for this. It’s touching that you were so moved 🇺🇸
You are absolutely right, about it being overwhelming. I am not at all what I'd consider to be a patriotic person, but this video and this rendition of the song always brings me to tears.
According to Brittanica, there were 28 deaths, 250 injured, and 50 captured americans. There were over 1000 troops inside the fort, amongst the large population of civilians taking refuge from the nearby city. Something like 1800 shells and 800 rockets were fired at the fort for 25 hours. 19 ships shelled the fort continuously. This story always makes me emotional.
I am a member of the oldest surviving family in America from Jamestown 1617 and from Barnstable MASS in 1627. I LOVE MY COUNTRY SO MUCH THAT I ALWAYS CRY. I cry for all those whose ignorance prevents them from understanding the sacrifice in blood, bodies and lives that were given for the flag and ALL that it stands for. "Greater love hath no man than that he lays down his life for his friends."
My wifes uncle was killed fighting in Korea. He payed the ultimate price for your freedom. As Americans we believe all people have the right to be free. We love our flag and we love to display it because so many have died defending what it stands for.
Just saying thank you is never enough for young soilders, American soilders fought for us in Korean war. I wish ur wife and ur family all the happiness and I just want u to know that we Koreans never forget the sacrifice you had made.
@@아이웰 Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure my wifes Uncle would appreciate them. His name was John Shelton and he was killed fighting as a member of our 101st Airborne. Their some of our best trained soldiers and were involved in heavy fighting in WW2 where they earned a very good reputation. I've known several of our exmilitary who have trained with South Korean ROK Marines and I've heard nothing but great things about how good they are. Words like tough, fearless, well disciplined, all have been used about your Marines. Have a good day and known that if you ever need the USA we will be there.
Thank you for your comments and your reactions. I enjoyed this immensely. What's sad to me is that even most Americans aren't aware that our national anthem has more than one verse, and the others are just as important and beautiful. I'll paste them here in case somebody's curious. There's even an inspiring unofficial 5th verse that was written during the civil war. My family makes sure to sing all the verses at least once a year on the 4th of July. I hope it can inspire someone today. 2. On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, 'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! 3. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 4. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation! Blest with vict'ry and peace may the heav'n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - "In God is our trust," And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 5. When our land is illum'd with Liberty's smile, If a foe from within strike a blow at her glory, Down, down, with the traitor that dares to defile The flag of her stars and the page of her story! By the millions unchain'd who our birthright have gained We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained! And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave While the land of the free is the home of the brave.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 Same way they like to narrate and make up crap about the bible. They're masters of propaganda and manipulation. Pretty much none of that crap happened and he doesn't know exactly what was said minute for minute. It's not like there was someone there taking notes. Nobody was recording it for RUclips. I can't believe people are so gullible these days that they can't tell when someone is embellishing a story (working to get more people to drop that 20 in the plate).
Every country and people have stories. What we have to learn is that war and playing power games isn't the answer. Forcing young men to sacrifice their lives only benefit those that already have power and money. This specific story shows that people are willing to sacrifice themselves for freedom so the future can benefit from change. All of the people of the world deserve to feel freedom from big corporate games that destroy lives. It's not too hard to live peacefully. But that doesn't make money and power for the people in charge. Educating everyone about all history unbiased is super important.
Lol I do feel overwhelmed watching and listening to our national anthem. It reminds me to always fight for American rights because it’s important not only to us but to the world. We can give hope for a better future to others.
@@louisejohnson6057 lol what you think doesn’t affect my original opinion. You can criticize all you want it’s not going to change ME. Work on yourself sorry you got so offended by my comment. Well I’m not sorry at all because you act like I personally did something to YOU LOL.
@@tiffaworkinprogress3931, you are way off base. I find the fact that some Americans can look at all the problems that the US has, and still think that the rest of the world looks to them as an example to emulate, a bit mind boggling. I simply stated my opinion, I have no control over how that makes you feel.
"The rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there" i choke up at that line absolutely every time
Thank you for this video! The National Anthem has always made me cry. This video puts it in to perspective. A few other American songs you may like are Lee Greenwood “God Bless the USA” and Toby Keith “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue”, Toby Keith’s song was done after 9/11 and he toured army bases and sang this sing to the military men and women. Thanks again! God bless you!
Carolyn Coppola, please understand that 95% of the narrator’s story is FALSE. Francis Scott Key was negotiating for the release of ONE person, Dr. William Beanes, a civilian Prisoner of War, who was tending to injured British Sailors. He did not witness the bombardment, as he was held below decks during the battle, he emerged the following morning to see the Garrison Flag flying, as was normal for Revele every morning. The British Fleet consisted of 19 ships, 16 of which were Warships, none of the ships were Prisoner Ships with “Cargo holds full of men”. The British Fleet was 2 miles away, as the Americans had blocked entry to the harbor with 22 sunken ships, therefore the British mortars were at their absolute limit, and the cannons were out of range of Fort McHenry. The British mortars were not very accurate. The accuracy was further diminished due to heavy rain, and the rolling seas caused by firing said mortars. The Storm Flag flying during the battle was hit once, maybe twice, as there were two holes in after the battle. It was on display at the Smithsonian Museum of History, and still may be. The flagpole was never hit, a British round landed near the base, causing it to tilt. American casualties were 4 dead and 22 injured, so there were no piles of dead Patriots holding the flagpole up. With that being said, “The Star Spangled Banner” always brings me to tears, but not due to the grossly exaggerated story presented. It brings me to tears due to the countless men and women who have given their lives to protect the freedom of others in senseless wars.
@@mikeabbitt8309 Thank you. I later went back and researched which was more of what you described. Thank you for your information. Regardless of the story - our National Anthem always beings me to tears knowing what men and women have/do/will sacrifice for this country. I love my country, and I thank God every day I am alive for this blessing! God bless you and your family! 🇺🇸
Because we know what it takes to be free it has enabled us to help others be free too like South Korea. We as Americans have lay down our lives to help others be free. God Bless South Korea and God Bless America!
Spent a year in s korea while serving in the army...loved it...first time i had ever been out of the states.. I would love to see a unified korea....but not under a communist or socialist rule...too bad china stepped in to keep the US and its allies from doing that in the 50s
Well, your language is questionable. I don't think you are American, so dont speak for me. America is a democracy, even though flawed, it is therefore always a work in progress.
Well you can definitely speak for me! Our government is currently about fighting to take away our freedoms, the very same freedoms and rights that this country was founded upon! This country is becoming something it was never meant to be, and it is truly heartbreaking.
I'm going to admit as an African American I've always held a complicated relationship towards my country and the flag bit after learning the history behind the anthem and flag, even though I know it wasn't for my people I respect what they did. It has given me a new outlooks on the american flag as well.
You're an American love. It is for your people- Americans. We need to stop having this us and them mentality. This country is ours, and we must come together if we want her to succeed and not waste the last breaths of every man and woman that died so we could have the freedoms we have today. You are American, and we are one people
Love this video. Love people sharing the story of America and our people. Thank you. Every time I hear the National Anthem, I get tears in my eyes. I know and understand the sacrifices made by our countrymen and women. Its a beautiful thing, freedom. Keep it safe always.
Thank u both i appreciate the kind words u guys took ur own time to learn y our flag means the world to us here in the states And still today I'd proudly give my life for the flag to lay on before I'd let it lay on the ground to me all those first patriots and our founding fathers r like Jesus in my eyes that's how much they mean to me and I hope millions of my fellow Americans feel the same way. p.s now I need to take My time to learn some history of ur country God bless stay safe 🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸
I am watching this today as a Mexican American and I cried. The thought of the bodies keeping up the pole in a titled manner same as the 6 marines that raised our Flag at Iwo Jima. I love this country and am forever grateful to the soldiers that have died for us to be free. 🇺🇸 My husband is in Syria now and the fight continues 🇺🇸
So this story is kind of inaccurate, yes the British wanted to take Baltimore and the fort, yes they bombed the fort for twenty five hours, yes that flag got hell shot out of it, but because of each side being outside of effective range of their weapons and had poor accuracy and the fort being recently improved meant very little damage was done. The Americans only lost 4 people. Yeah the strongest fleet in the world at the time bombed a stationary fort for an entire day and killed only 4 defenders plus an unlucky civilian helping with supplies and wounded 24 others. I don't know who this speaker is but he's not telling the truth or didn't pay attention in history class and likes to listen to himself talk. If you guys read the description in the original video the poster even says the info in the video is inaccurate.
The most glaring example is in the opening when the narrator speaks of the ‘colonies’. The bombardment of Fort McHenry happened in 1814. A full 31 years after the Treaty of Paris where the UK recognized American Independence.
The original video seems to be from a religious speech (here they edited the blessing at the end of the clip that mentions America is strong... when it's under God). Not to mention the constant references to christian behaviour throught the story (like in the quote from George Washington and what the "prisioners" do). As for the bombarding failure... 19 ships is still quite some force (at least in numbers); and, at the time, night operations were not a regular thing. We can assume the british were not exactly trying to "blow the fort out of the face of earth" (as the admiral in the video says), but rather stress it (and if they hit it, the better). By the way... did you know the attack had a second part that included taking the fort by land/with a landing party? As with the shelling, those attempts didn't succed.
Democrats, as their name implies, stand for democracy. i couldn't care less if they take a shit on the flag so long as they maintain our democracy. Clearly you are easily swayed by cheap displays of patriotism, but don't care about actual patriotism. Oh well, style over substance I guess.
It is so wonderful to watch people from other countries watch this video. It brings tears every time I hear it. This is why so many Patriots get ticked off when Americans kneel for this song. So disrespectful.! Thank you for a great review. Much love from Great Grandma in WA. State.
"Our Flag Does Not Fly Because the Wind Moves It, It Flies With the Last Breath of Each Soldier Who Died Protecting It."
First I apologize for a comment that is a year later, but I figured this story would be one you might be able to appreciate. I was deployed to Egypt as a part of a joint allied training exercise back in 2007. At the area we did training there was a line of flags of all the countries that were participating. In the middle was the flag of the United States and Egypt, with others such as UK, Italy, and quite a few others. I was on the night shift, so it was usually quite dark and in that time of the year there was no wind and it was chilly at night. In the morning the sun would rise and usually a fog would roll through.
There was a particular morning that stood out at me. The fog had rolled in a bit earlier but like most nights there was no wind or anything. When the fog had spread thin enough we were able to see the flag poles. The American flag was flying while the others were drooping as there was no wind. The reason our flag was flying is because it was stuck on the top of an adjacent flagpole. No other flags were stuck in the same way.
Again there was no wind that evening. There was also no way for those flags to be tampered without us being able to hear it. But it was definitely a sight to see under the morning daylight. Here's a picture I took: cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/673432780105056257/1159716343453589544/image.png
@@taemien9219 Wow that's amazing, thanks for sharing! What a great photo
@@taemien9219 That is beautiful, thank you for sharing.
@@taemien9219beautiful! Thank you for sharing
@@taemien9219 dude awesome story! Thank you..
As a former marine whose bloodline goes back to the American revolution, it touches my heart and the souls of my ancestors to see a Korean shed tears for our fight. Thank you.
Thank you for your service. People like you and your ancestors are the reason this country exists and is as great as it is today, despite the problems we all face. Your service gives all of us hope.
That's not how Americans treated it in the streets after Vietnam!
My dad shed blood for the Koreans, so, your comment hit me quite a bit. He did not die there, but he was shot twice there. I could see his wounds every day coming up as a child, but he never spoke to me about his time there until I was in my late 40s, early 50s.
I didn't serve in the military, but my family has been here since the 1600s and 1700s. I have ancestors that fought in the revolution too. I love my country, but hate the path that is on.
@@cyndi172003 According to recent polls three-quarters of Americans (76%) believe the country is headed in the wrong direction in 2023.
As I heard a wise young man once say, "this is America. We're not better than everybody else. We ARE everybody else."
So true! After all, what is an American? We are EVERYBODY. If someone believes in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, in my opinion, they are American. And maybe some day, the USA will go away. But it will actually never go away. Because somewhere, at some time in the future, people will want to be free and govern themselves. And that will be the new USA.
Awesome isn't it
I am a mix of Irish, Italian, Greek, Jewish, Swedish, British, African, Sioux and Cherokee along with several other bloodlines. I am American. Yes we are everybody else.
Absolutely...I love that. I don't understand how anyone could not be proud being a melting pot. I am so grateful that we have so many different cultures in America.
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Just to clarify something. It isn’t about the flag. Not the part that is physical. It’s about hope and it’s about what the flag represents. As long as the flag is flying there is hope.
And defiance. We will not bow down to tyranny
While the flag flies, there is no hope of breaking the American Spirit
@@yaimajerk the government is starting to look mighty tyrannical
As long as the flag flies we have home
I'm not American, but it made me realize that "there is hope" for everyone in the world while it still stands; quite literally.
It's why Americans think it's disgraceful to drop a flag on the ground. No flag should ever touch the ground. This is a good video.
It is also disrespectful to wear as any clothing. We are taught this in boot camp
I truly hate when people disrespect the flag. I think every country should be proud of there flag personally. It truly angers me to see people burning flags and etc. it’s so disrespectful, and if u hate your country that much than just leave it for people that do love there country.
This story is propaganda. He's confusing the war of 1812 with the American Revolution, that fort wasn't "primarily a civilian fort", and only 4 people died during the shelling. Hardly a pile of bodies keeping the flag from touching the ground.
There's plenty of historically accurate uplifting stories from the American Revolution. The guy telling the story is just a big smelly carny.
@@scottdarden3091 That part of the flag code has been misinterpreted. What it means is that you shouldnt take a flag, and cut it up(or drape it around) to use as clothing. It doesn't refer to clothing that has the flag design printed on it, or stars and stripes cloth patterns etc.
@Ken Smith when I was active duty, we were told in no uncertain terms we could not wear any clothing depicting the flag
The flag is important to us because it is a reminder that freedom isn’t free. We are a free country because of the patriots and soldiers that sacrificed their lives to keep it that way. Thank you for the educational video. This is why it is hard (for me and many others) to watch people protesting and burning the flag or stomping on it here in the states. The mere fact that you have the freedom to do that…. It was paid by someone else who believed in our country enough to fight and die for it. 🇺🇸
Exactly
Couldn’t have said it any better :)!
Amen 🇺🇸
exactly! it hurts so much to see them disrespect our flag, it hurts.
❤️🤍💙🇺🇸👍
I am an American soldier and very proud of our anthem. I remember when I was stationed in Korea. I heard your national anthem for the first time and my eyes widened because of how beautiful it sounded. Thank you for your video and for your respect to our flag. Much respect to Korea from the USA. 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 katchi kapshida! 캐치 갑시다!
My brother served in Korea. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
Stolen valor
Thank you for your service 💖
I’m serving in Korea rn
The flag is very important to us. The US is home to people from many different countries. The flag is recognizable to everyone and has been a rallying point throughout our history. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and each star represents a state. We have a list of flag etiquette. Examples are the flag may not touch the ground and it’s folded into a triangle with the blue field showing. When I was in the Navy the flag was raised on a flagpole at sunrise and lowered at sunset. Everyone, all ranks, were required to face the flag and salute while the flag was in motion.
Reverie, retreat, and taps
Technically you are supposed to respectfully burn a flag that has touched the ground
The oath, the flag, and the constitution are dear to us. Sometimes it takes years later to realize what it all really means, beyond bearing and precision; "why do we lay down our lives for abstract concepts of freedom ?" No other country works that way, to my knowledge, loyalty always ends at a leader, not a concept.
@@broken4096 It's because the concepts and the symbols are the constants. We are a melting pot of cultures, and our leaders last 8 years max. The thing that holds us all together is our core values, and we find strength and comfort in that unity.
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As an American it is very emotional, it is sad for us to note many Americans do not understand why most of us respect and protect the flag as much as we do.
Fr its a symbol of freedom liberty and happiness for all, it makes me happy to hear the stories of kids in war torn countries coming to American soldiers for help because they saw that flag on a soldier’s shoulder, a symbol of hope and prosperity for all! We may have sins but literally every country has blood on their hands.
It's incredibly sad. What civil unrest or injustice we are experiencing. That flag is our ally.
Go take a knee in front of a government building or a politician house.
as an american born abroad (my parents are americans) it was always odd to me how much nationalism americans had, because I grew up in a completely different country, but the video and story referenced here gave me a whole new perspective. I guess we learn something new everyday.
@@fernycarrasco1157 I personally don't like the emotional manipulation inherent in most nationalistic things. People are way too focused on symbols of things rather than the things themselves. While the history behind a symbol is important, in the end, it's just a symbol. I'm sad to say; I cannot in good faith, as an American, attribute the historical pride the American flag engenders to the country we live in today. It has been eroded all too quickly in the last few decades.
Hong Kong itself displayed our flag, because the world knows that the US flag represents freedom.
As a asian american...
America 🇺🇸 will bend time to time but will never break...
I love this country...
As a White American glad to have a fellow patriot by my side in this country!
Hell yeah my fellow american
Idk man, we're pretty fucked rn.
Source; I live in commiefornia
Amen 🇺🇸
@@RyuusanFT86 politicians need to voted out or removed from office
I'm a 71 year old American and I have to admit I never knew the whole story behind our national anthem. This is the best tribute to our flag I've ever seen. Thank you so much!
It's not the true story, unfortunately, even if it is moving.
You never heard this story because the pastor narrating it made up most of it. The parts that sound familiar to you are factual, the rest you "never heard about" is pure fiction.
Ticarot, unfortunately the video the Korean couple is referring to is 95% false.
YOUR SEVENTY- 🤢💧💦 WHA?
@@pyro9284 and you're what? acting like a baby fetus
I'm the child of German born parents. I now live in Texas. The first time I seen this video, I sobbed. Thank you for allowing me to live here. I have heard many different Anthems, but The American one is the most beautiful I ever heard. I have watched everyone I came across and I get very emotional. The people here that burn the flag, stomp on it or kneel when the Anthem is played, are they Americans, or foreigners now living here? I am proud to live in this country and I never disrespect the American flag, or the law. The ones that do that to the flag need to go and live in some other country where they don't have the freedom they have here. This video ought to be shown in school and to every person living here. Maybe they would respect the flag and what it stands for. I certainly do.
Ja wohl
Fellow Texan, we are happy to have you and appreciate your love for state and nation.
Burning the flag or kneeling during the national anthem is what people gave their lives for. I remember when my cousin from Poland came and saw the show little Bush. And could not believe that they would allow that on television. making fun of a politician, especially in Communist Poland would have gotten you thrown in jail. this country is very special because we have the freedom of speech and whether you like what someone has to say and agree with it. Or whether you revile it, you still are free to say it. It is easy to stand behind something. Someone says that you agree with and call yourself someone who believes in freedom of speech. it is a lot more difficult to allow someone to say things you hate or completely disagree with Because that is a person who has the spirit of what it means to be truly free in his or her heart. ( Sorry about the spelling punctuation and grammar. But I used the voice to text function which apparently is not working very well. When I have more time and if I come across this again, I will make sure to correct things.)
I wish they would show this video in school every year, at least for 9/11 or veteran’s day. I wish they would bring back the Pledge of Allegiance. I wish they would teach history as accurately and fairly as possible. I wish our country would stand as unified patriots again but, even as someone in their 20s, I don’t know if I’ll ever get the chance to witness such a time. My generation is full of degenerates and those who aren’t are drowned out by those with disgustingly loud voices preaching about inequality and unfairness in a nation that is constantly trying to adjust policies to be more fair; a nation where its very soul protects their right to disrespect it. Because of such people in my generation, I have no idea how I’m supposed to face my ancestors who fought for our freedom, for the dream and belief that was and hopefully still is the United States of America. I pray that dream never dies.
My grandparents came from Germany and Holland and learned English right away and only spoke German in private. My grandpa always had a flag flying. My dad was in Germany in WW2 but never talked about it and we didn't ask him. He went back as the first missionaries in 53.
The Star Spangled Banner is played & sung before EVERY sporting event. It's impressive to watch 100,000 people stand up, right hand over their heart and ALL hats removed, singing the National Anthem as it's played. I'm so glad you two were able to understand the feeling of the Anthem. Great video & reaction to it.
It shouldn't be. A sporting event has nothing to do with citizenship, is attended by many people, many not citizens. It trivializes being American. Oh, hey! Let's watch sports, get drunk and kill each other! What a fitting tribute. Sheesh...
This is why we love our flag and it's displayed everywhere and why we get angry if it's disrespected. It's about what it represents and reminds us that our freedom wasn't free. At all. The price was costly and it was paid.
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ross is credited with designing the American flag though she was not credited during her lifetime. Thanks guys. Great vid. 😎👍
I believe the flag was inspired by the flag of the British east India trading company
You do know there is no evidence actually backing that up which is why I can't believe they're still teaching people this s***! wow lmao
I take that back they still teach kids Christopher Columbus discovered America instead of Hispaniola
Also it was called the Dutch East India company not British. Sorry I have actual history majors in my family so I know I'm being a pain in y'all's ass but I just want you to get the facts straight
Especially when you're trying to teach other people who aren't from our country. I understand our school system is what taught people wrong and unless you have someone at home correcting you from what the school has taught you wrong there's no way you know to look any more in-depth on all the stuff nowadays at your fingertips
As an American, I've seen this clip many times on the internet...and every single time, I end up crying like a baby. I always knew the history of our flag because my family was military, and we love the history of our Nation....so even as a child I would tear up every time I heard the national anthem. The way its layed out in this video though...is just OVERWHELMING. I feel the overwhelming sadness, gratitude, and immense PRIDE for my country every time I hear it, and this video just magnifies that 100×.
Same. I feel so sorry that millions of America died for the flag but I am happy that they were willing to sacrifice their lives so we may be free
I'm A 52 ye old Canadian who cries every time I watch this. A happy America, grows a happy world.
Turd Ferguson, please don’t cry, 95% of the video that the Korean couple is referring to is FALSE. There was no prisoner ship with “cargo holds full of men”, Key was negotiating for the release of ONE person; Dr. William Beanes, a civilian Prisoner of War, who was tending to injured British Sailors. Key did not witness the bombardment, he was held below decks on a ship some distance from the ‘battle. The British Fleet consisted of 19 ships, 16 of which were warships, and they were 2 miles away from Ft. McHenry, the very limit of their mortars, and out of cannon range. There was a total of 4 American dead and 22 injured, and 1 British death. The flag was hit once or twice, there were two holes in the flag after the battle. The flagpole was not hit, a British round landed near the base, causing it to lean. Key emerged onto the main deck after the battle was over to see the Garrison Flag flying, which was normal every morning for Revele.
With all that being said, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ always brings me to tears, but not from the exaggerated story, but for all those (American, Canadian, British, French, Australian, Korean, Vietnamese…need I go on?)who gave their lives in times of senseless war to insure the freedom of others.
Sorry to take up so much time.
@@mikeabbitt8309 Knowing what the Flag of America represents, is one thing. Its the dismantling of the institution and the blatant ongoing destruction of the greatest country on earth, ever. I agree 100% with your assessment. I should have specified where my mindset is when watching that particular video. I was in a hurry.
I say this with great affection? And a bit of humor? Take off, EH? lol. We love you Canuks. You have shared with us, and given us so much.
I gotta say- There's very few National Anthems that have the soul of the people in them. Most of em feel like they were written with obligation rather than passion
Poor lost souls. America was once a beacon of light to the rest of the world/
Not so much anymore/ 😞
@@richardpaquette8429
We're definitely going through a rough patch, but I don't think that the US is done for quite yet.
Hope so. We're brothers from the same mother.
@@Seastallion Yeah, I don't think the change will be peaceful either. The garbage politicians are rooted into our system- Either a forceful takeover or a reshuffling will be the thing to do the trick.
I smell it in the air. The tides are turning. The weed of wokeness will be ripped out
As a US Army Veteran that flag is a symbol of all I hold deep in my heart. and the National Anthem plays I stand at attention and salute more than 30 years later I get really serious chills and I do shake...I am happy to hear your reaction young people today's youth need to hear your view and voice....
Thank you for your service
Thanks for your service!
Thank you for your service.
This song is also part of why we value our flag so highly, and why you see it EVERYWHERE. The 50 stars are the states in the union, the 13 stripes are the original colonies when we formed as a country, and the red stripes generally represent the blood of battle while the white is the purity of the nation. We get a lot wrong as a country, as many do, but one thing we got right is the communal togetherness in extreme times. Whenever anything extreme happens to us, our patriotism and willingness to do whatever it takes for our country is immeasurable :)
My grandfather came to South Korea back when the north was trying to take over. Many years later, my uncle flew my grandfather to Seoul to visit and see what it looked like now. Someone must have told somebody important that my grandfather was a marine that fought there because when they got off the plane and into the airport, people were standing there clapping and shaking grandpas hand. It shocked grandpa and my uncle. He was always happy about that.
I visited Seoul a few years ago, and one of the most touching things I’ve ever encountered in my life was a statement on a wall at the Korean War museum (which flew the flags of many nations out front) that read in Korean and English, “Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.” How beautiful, that people would fight and sacrifice for humanity regardless of borders, and how beautiful the gratitude returned.
The flag doesn’t wave from the wind, but from the breath of all who have died protecting and fighting for it.
yes I need this is why we get so mad when we see other American just throw the flag on the ground or burn it and say this is everything that's wrong with America most people in this country don't even understand what this anthems about anymore so I respect you so much for taking the time to listen thank you very much I have mad respect for both of y'all and anyone who takes the time to learn our culture and why we feel the way we do you guys keep up the great work
Every morning, my radio station in Nebraska plays the Pledge of Allegience. Followed by I'm Proud To Be An American.
The most important part of this song is that it ends in a question. Freedom isn't free. It must be protected.
It's my understanding that it this the only anthem in the world that ends in a question. Many people mistakenly believe that this is a song that glorifies war, it doesn't.
I can barely sing the star spangled banner with out tears. It touches my heart. The flag is so important . Thanks for playing this
51 year old American and i still tear up every time i hear the National Anthem. That flag means everything.
As a young American Texas girl, it really made me cry hearing about this true story of our national anthem. I felt so warm hearted with you kind South Korean people knowing that our flag is beautiful and touching! Much respect to yours too South Korea! I’m so glad we’re allies with you! 🇺🇸💕🇰🇷
Hello young people, this is my first time sitting in with you today, thank you for allowing me to do that! I subscribed and left a like for you because I loved your comments and your sweet personalities! Best of luck with your channel!
Deb
Thank you to all veterans both living and departed for your sacrifices.
Only a few things can make me cry and thats my kids surprising me with thoughtful things and whenever I hear the National Anthem. It will always bring me to tears it’s such a powerful song.
For the past 17 years i’ve been singing this anthem every morning at school and today I learned the significance of the lyrics!
There are more verses as well! My favorite is the 4th. For some reason, it’s the verse I remember best, and I sang it to my infant niece tonight while holding her and showing her her first Independence Day fireworks.
Good Luck, and God Bless.
As an American, born and raised, I thank you for making this video. It seems that the majority of the world doesn't or won't understand why Americans are the way we are. Why we are so proud as a nation, why we hold to our ideals the way we do. We are often hated or ridiculed for it.
I know we have made a great many mistakes on our path, many of them grievous and unforgivable. We've been the bad guy, at times. I know that. At the time, we didn't realize we were being the bad guy. Sometimes you don't know until 5, 10, 20 or 50 years later. But we're learning, adapting. America is the largest and longest running social experiment in the world. We're not always going to get it right. But we try. Most of us strive for greatness every day, setting an example for the world to follow whether we are aware of it or not.
I served in the US Army infantry. It's been over 10 years since I medically discharged. Even so, I had held our countries ideals in higher regard than many other Americans. Still do. Yet, I had forgotten this story. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me. Yes, I cried during this video. All I ever wanted was to be just a fraction of what those men holding up the flag that night were. And I only hope that I can raise my son with the same pride of country that those men had that night.
Thank you for your service. Good Luck and God Bless.
As an American man, I can proudly say I cry when hearing our National Anthem. I can only imagine what the veterans feel when they hear this song. God bless the people who held the flag up and God bless our vets, and most of all; God bless the USA
I was home schooled and learned this in history classes when I was 9. I was so proud and so deeply saddened. many times men have their lives for the future that included me and I was given such a gift. I feel grateful and obligated to do my best in anything I do.
You were brought up right? Good Luck and God Bless.
This was a wonderful reaction, thank you! We have done it before and we would do it again. So that any Korean can experience this same pride and chance for freedom, we would draw our weapons. From America, with love.
Americans love our flag because of what represents. This is just one example.
These videos never fail to make me proud of my country. ❤️
I think they skipped the part of the story that said why the flag was actually still up despite being hit so much. Its because it was being held up by a pile of men dead and alive who were making sure it stayed standing.
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No, they showed that part.
There was no one holding the flag pole up dead or alive
That flag was still flying because it was NEVER hit by the British. The British used guns on the fort that were impossible to be accurate enough to hit the flag, even if they had TRIED to aim for it. They weren't aiming for the flag at all, but rather the fort's cannons that were keeping the fleet from passing by. Also, there were no civilians in the fort, just soldiers. So, no one was holding up the flag. 24 soldiers were wounded in the fort and only four others died.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 and the picture showing prisoners locked in cages on the ship is actually an illustration of convicts being transported to Australia
Funny thing is, the rhythm is an old English drinking song. Sort of like how the South Korean national anthem rhythm/melody is to Auld Lang Syne/News Years Eve song
Sort of. The specific melody was the club song of a British music club.
The words were written as a poem. I don't know who chose the music when it needed to be set to music.
@@barryfletcher7136 Francis Scott Key knew the music because he used it in another song called When the warrior returns
South Korean national anthem doesn’t sound anything like the melody to Auld Lang Syne. I just listened to it just now.
That young man understands deeply what was sacrificed that day. It's not "Americans" who held that flag up it was men, men of courage.
It wasn't just about the flag. It was about our beliefs in freedom and liberty. The flag is what represents that belief, and a lot of us will die before letting the flag fall, or losing our God given rights.
I really enjoyed this reaction. Thank you from the US for watching this video. 🙏❤️🇺🇸
As Americans we are super proud of our national anthem! You will see almost home flying our flag! It's what our flag represents is what is so precious. Our freedom!
As a descendant of soldiers in every American conflict including both sides of the civil war, this song moves me profoundly and even as I listened to this I stood at salute facing my American flag. That's what we fight for, both civilians and military. Our brothers and sisters at home and abroad, but more importantly the rights that flag represents and the blood that was spilled to make this nation what it is. It's not perfect but we live in a society so plentiful, so enriched by freedom that we have young people burning that flag in the streets and they don't fear execution as they would in say north Korea. It IS absolutely against the law to burn that flag and I'm ashamed of the law enforcement that doesn't uphold that law but I know they think it's their right to do so and disrespect the millions that have perished under that flag. I don't think they should be allowed to but they live in such a free land that they don't suffer consequences for doing so. This country needs to get back to teaching it's youth to be proud of our American heritage. Good and bad. Because it's the tapestry that has woven the fabric of the most powerful and sometimes most prosperous nation in the world. We hope the participants in this video are stateside and have been welcomed into this tapestry to be Americans themselves.
Freedom of speech is more important than your feelings
@@individual116 right. Burning a flag, if that IS what you're talking about, is not speech. It's an act. One that is actually against the law. And unless you have watched one of your best friends head explode out the back and worn his brain matter on your face in defense of your rights and the rights of ungrateful people at home, then I'd say that you don't have much of a dog in the fight. Have you? Have you worn your best friend's brain matter after watching the back of his head explode in front of you? I mean it's entirely possible but generally people who have don't defend burning a flag.
My radio srtation in Nebraska play the Pledge Of Allegience every morning, followed by I'm Proud To Be An American. Good Luck, and God Bless.
I've seen and heard it millions of times....it still makes me cry. God Bless America!
As an American who knows our flags history, every time I hear this song I tear up. It’s who we are as Americans, most of us will fight and die for our amazing country. Our politicians may be power hungry and out of control, but average, every day Americans are just like other people, we have pride and love of country. And we will literally give the shirt off our back for people in need, o matter who it may be. That’s who we are. Don’t judge us by our government officials, they don’t truly represent us.
Good Luck and God Bless you.
My uncle fought in 1953 in Korea to save your people. He is 92 now in n nursing home. That flag means far more to South Korea than you can imagine!! It’s a freedom song of your people too!!! We love Korea! Hapchang. Aaron York, Vermont USA
When Yebin said "the American flag is so beautiful" my pride in it swelled unexpectedly.
America is a melting pot. We have living here, Asians, Germans, Hispanics, Canadians, and more. It's a place where all nationalities live together under the moniker Americans. And in so we are all brothers who stand for each other and fight to protect each other and our families. Every nation is so unique and so special. Thank you guys for the respect you've shown our flag. I'm curious now to learn more about yours. As you sang your anthem... it was so beautiful. I want to learn more.
I am a descendant of Francis Scott Key, so this is really touching that other people from other countries r touched by this song. Thank you, everyone
Wow... what a great descendance you have! I stand up and salute every time I hear that song your forefather wrote. And I always will.
Too bad the story in the video the Korean couple refer to is mostly FALSE. The only thing the anonymous narrator got right is that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our National Anthem.
@@mikeabbitt8309 , would u explain what u r talking about?
@@tigerli7964 no he won't explain, people that really hate America cherry pick the narration and say they don't know the exact conversation that occurred. However his diary is available and the story accurately reflects what is in his diary and other accounts of the fight.
@@rebelrrp thanks for the FYI
I got really emotional everytime I hear the national anthem
It's the same for me with the Polish national anthem
Being a proud American isn’t about thinking we’re superior! It’s about knowing the history and understanding what our forefathers and ancestors went through so that we could have this country we love!
Yes, the American flag is important to most of us Americans. However, I view it as a symbol for so much more than just our country. One of those things it symbolizes (although it's currently been under threat), is the freedom of speech/expression; even if it is a citizen who protests by "desecrating" the flag or vehemently disagreeing with our Constitution, laws, leaders, elected officials, etc. We are allowed to criticize & mock; even offend.
There are limitations such as we _not_ allowed to threaten the health & welfare of persons &/property, incite riots, commit perjury, etc. I can live with that.
Sure you do...
No, no, no, you CAN riot... If your BLM.
Yeah I hate it when people are trying to censor freedom of speech
@@malcolmdrake6137 you seem like a troll who doesn't Care about the flag
I agree.
As an American Veteran. I appreciate your sincere appreciation for our flag. I think you understand more than some Americans do. God bless you.
Thank you for your service.
Great video, as an American I always get emotional during the anthem. I really think this video shows that so many people are more alike than different, we just need to understand each other better. Everyone has a story.
Just saw this and glad to see & hear again. So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for this. We do love our Country.
I shed a tear of pride every time 🇺🇸 I'm proud to be American
Thank you for your understanding and respect. God bless you both.
It has to be said... It's "what so proudly we *hailed* ," not "held." "Hailed" in this context means like "saw" or "saluted." And there were no bodies holding up the flag at Fort McHenry. This video tells a great story, but it is factually inaccurate. I say this as an American. You can read about the real story of Fort McHenry if you just google it and find the article from Smithsonian Magazine. But, yes, the anthem does make us pretty emotional sometimes. :)
The events also happened during the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. We were no longer British colonies at that time; but, a young nation fighting to *keep* it's independence!
Never trust the Smithsonian.
@@fionnmaccumhaill3257 Alright, I'll bite... Why?
Thanks for that correction of Hailed vs. Held. I noticed that too, but was crying by the end of the video so forgot to write it.
@@randlebrowne2048 under British rule meant under British rule once again because the war of 1812 was another grab at the colonies
I can’t ever get through the anthem without feeling a swell of emotions and great pride. Feels like your heart’s gonna explode. I am a descendant of American Revolution soldiers ❤ Thank you for this. It’s touching that you were so moved 🇺🇸
You are absolutely right, about it being overwhelming. I am not at all what I'd consider to be a patriotic person, but this video and this rendition of the song always brings me to tears.
According to Brittanica, there were 28 deaths, 250 injured, and 50 captured americans. There were over 1000 troops inside the fort, amongst the large population of civilians taking refuge from the nearby city. Something like 1800 shells and 800 rockets were fired at the fort for 25 hours. 19 ships shelled the fort continuously. This story always makes me emotional.
I hope it they play Whitney Houston’s version. It always gives me chills!
Chris Singleton's version has me crying.
Chris Stapleton was better
I am a member of the oldest surviving family in America from Jamestown 1617 and from Barnstable MASS in 1627. I LOVE MY COUNTRY SO MUCH THAT I ALWAYS CRY. I cry for all those whose ignorance prevents them from understanding the sacrifice in blood, bodies and lives that were given for the flag and ALL that it stands for. "Greater love hath no man than that he lays down his life for his friends."
My wifes uncle was killed fighting in Korea. He payed the ultimate price for your freedom. As Americans we believe all people have the right to be free. We love our flag and we love to display it because so many have died defending what it stands for.
Just saying thank you is never enough for young soilders, American soilders fought for us in Korean war.
I wish ur wife and ur family all the happiness and I just want u to know that we Koreans never forget the sacrifice you had made.
@@아이웰 Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure my wifes Uncle would appreciate them. His name was John Shelton and he was killed fighting as a member of our 101st Airborne. Their some of our best trained soldiers and were involved in heavy fighting in WW2 where they earned a very good reputation. I've known several of our exmilitary who have trained with South Korean ROK Marines and I've heard nothing but great things about how good they are. Words like tough, fearless, well disciplined, all have been used about your Marines. Have a good day and known that if you ever need the USA we will be there.
youre right. As an American i cry every time i hear the national anthem, and at 52 im still willing to fight and die for my country
Thank you for your comments and your reactions. I enjoyed this immensely. What's sad to me is that even most Americans aren't aware that our national anthem has more than one verse, and the others are just as important and beautiful. I'll paste them here in case somebody's curious. There's even an inspiring unofficial 5th verse that was written during the civil war. My family makes sure to sing all the verses at least once a year on the 4th of July. I hope it can inspire someone today.
2. On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream,
'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
3. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore,
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a Country should leave us no more?
Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave,
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
4. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation!
Blest with vict'ry and peace may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto - "In God is our trust,"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
5. When our land is illum'd with Liberty's smile,
If a foe from within strike a blow at her glory,
Down, down, with the traitor that dares to defile
The flag of her stars and the page of her story!
By the millions unchain'd who our birthright have gained
We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained!
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
While the land of the free is the home of the brave.
I'm an American and I didn't even know all of this. It's amazing to see how much it means to people from other countries.
I’m American and I never knew all those details. Sure there are many that did not also. This is awesome.
You never knew those details because the pastor narrating this made them up.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 Same way they like to narrate and make up crap about the bible. They're masters of propaganda and manipulation. Pretty much none of that crap happened and he doesn't know exactly what was said minute for minute. It's not like there was someone there taking notes. Nobody was recording it for RUclips. I can't believe people are so gullible these days that they can't tell when someone is embellishing a story (working to get more people to drop that 20 in the plate).
The flag lowered meant that we would surrender to British Rule, obviously that wasn't an option. they kept the flag up by any means possible.
Every country and people have stories. What we have to learn is that war and playing power games isn't the answer. Forcing young men to sacrifice their lives only benefit those that already have power and money. This specific story shows that people are willing to sacrifice themselves for freedom so the future can benefit from change. All of the people of the world deserve to feel freedom from big corporate games that destroy lives. It's not too hard to live peacefully. But that doesn't make money and power for the people in charge. Educating everyone about all history unbiased is super important.
It’s touching to me as an American to see that the anthem ,that I love, can touch people who aren’t American.
Lol I do feel overwhelmed watching and listening to our national anthem. It reminds me to always fight for American rights because it’s important not only to us but to the world. We can give hope for a better future to others.
The world? That's a bit much I think.
@@louisejohnson6057 I’m glad you think at all.
@@tiffaworkinprogress3931 , oooh, what a non relative comment!
@@louisejohnson6057 lol what you think doesn’t affect my original opinion. You can criticize all you want it’s not going to change ME. Work on yourself sorry you got so offended by my comment. Well I’m not sorry at all because you act like I personally did something to YOU LOL.
@@tiffaworkinprogress3931, you are way off base. I find the fact that some Americans can look at all the problems that the US has, and still think that the rest of the world looks to them as an example to emulate, a bit mind boggling. I simply stated my opinion, I have no control over how that makes you feel.
These two lovely people were so well spoken and it was really nice to listen to what they thought of the song and this story.
Would love to see their reaction to whitney houston singing the national anthem.
"The rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there" i choke up at that line absolutely every time
It is very sad to me as an American who LOVES the ideals of my great country that Koreans better understand our nation than MOST Americans
What a kind and intelligent people these two are. I agree it is a beautiful flag.
Thank you for this video! The National Anthem has always made me cry. This video puts it in to perspective. A few other American songs you may like are Lee Greenwood “God Bless the USA” and Toby Keith “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue”, Toby Keith’s song was done after 9/11 and he toured army bases and sang this sing to the military men and women. Thanks again! God bless you!
Carolyn Coppola, please understand that 95% of the narrator’s story is FALSE. Francis Scott Key was negotiating for the release of ONE person, Dr. William Beanes, a civilian Prisoner of War, who was tending to injured British Sailors. He did not witness the bombardment, as he was held below decks during the battle, he emerged the following morning to see the Garrison Flag flying, as was normal for Revele every morning. The British Fleet consisted of 19 ships, 16 of which were Warships, none of the ships were Prisoner Ships with “Cargo holds full of men”. The British Fleet was 2 miles away, as the Americans had blocked entry to the harbor with 22 sunken ships, therefore the British mortars were at their absolute limit, and the cannons were out of range of Fort McHenry. The British mortars were not very accurate. The accuracy was further diminished due to heavy rain, and the rolling seas caused by firing said mortars. The Storm Flag flying during the battle was hit once, maybe twice, as there were two holes in after the battle. It was on display at the Smithsonian Museum of History, and still may be. The flagpole was never hit, a British round landed near the base, causing it to tilt. American casualties were 4 dead and 22 injured, so there were no piles of dead Patriots holding the flagpole up.
With that being said, “The Star Spangled Banner” always brings me to tears, but not due to the grossly exaggerated story presented. It brings me to tears due to the countless men and women who have given their lives to protect the freedom of others in senseless wars.
@@mikeabbitt8309 Thank you. I later went back and researched which was more of what you described. Thank you for your information. Regardless of the story - our National Anthem always beings me to tears knowing what men and women have/do/will sacrifice for this country. I love my country, and I thank God every day I am alive for this blessing! God bless you and your family! 🇺🇸
Because we know what it takes to be free it has enabled us to help others be free too like South Korea. We as Americans have lay down our lives to help others be free. God Bless South Korea and God Bless America!
Spent a year in s korea while serving in the army...loved it...first time i had ever been out of the states..
I would love to see a unified korea....but not under a communist or socialist rule...too bad china stepped in to keep the US and its allies from doing that in the 50s
"our time in hell" might be my among my favorite war docs. Not gonna make any judgements about coms vs caps, just sayin.
You really gave this episode meaningful ❤
The people of the United States of America do not follow the beliefs of our Government. We would like other countries to know this.
The federal government is an abomination!
Well, your language is questionable. I don't think you are American, so dont speak for me. America is a democracy, even though flawed, it is therefore always a work in progress.
Well you can definitely speak for me! Our government is currently about fighting to take away our freedoms, the very same freedoms and rights that this country was founded upon! This country is becoming something it was never meant to be, and it is truly heartbreaking.
@@almccue7176 your government Sucks. Besides you are a republic not a democracy. Greetings from Switzerland the role model of real democracy.
@@SundayMourningLove yup
This isa why Americans will never let their flag touch the ground. We solemnly treat our flag with respect.
America we will fight for God and country we love our country and the great melting pot of people it’s what makes America what it is
"For God, County and Corps" is a Marine motto
@@patrioticz2858 my family has served sense before the civil war
The melting pot of people you try to build walls to keep out, I'm all for loving one's country but I'm also a realist.
@@shadowswithin702 what people do we try and keep out?
@@shadowswithin702 facts
I love your reactions! You get it!!!! We love our nation and the faith that built it in sacrificial love
I'm going to admit as an African American I've always held a complicated relationship towards my country and the flag bit after learning the history behind the anthem and flag, even though I know it wasn't for my people I respect what they did. It has given me a new outlooks on the american flag as well.
You're an American love. It is for your people- Americans. We need to stop having this us and them mentality. This country is ours, and we must come together if we want her to succeed and not waste the last breaths of every man and woman that died so we could have the freedoms we have today. You are American, and we are one people
Perhaps it wasn't before, but it is now.
My uncle with honor served in the Army, stationed in Korea. I'm glad that you got to learn our story/history.
Our flag is wonderful.
This is the reason our flag can never touch the ground, thanks for the great reaction videos ❤.
its not really 100% accurate but you should get the idea about how we feel about the it.
No, it's 10% accurate.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 right, thats what im saying its NOT 100% accurate. if it's only 10% acc. that means it's NOT 100%..
Love this video. Love people sharing the story of America and our people. Thank you. Every time I hear the National Anthem, I get tears in my eyes. I know and understand the sacrifices made by our countrymen and women. Its a beautiful thing, freedom. Keep it safe always.
I want to see the North Korean members/guests react to this and Sgt Kang in 707. This girl is very beautiful tho and reminds me of my girlfriend.
Awww. Thank you, my love.☺😚 Tho, I should be the only lady as the most beautiful in your eyes no one else.😅 Love you lots!😚 Focus your eyes on me.😉🤣
@@emeliebarroz288 always so jealous 😅
🤣 I know right!😆 Plus, I am prettier than her🙉 and I never find other men to be more good looking than you. Hmmp.😂
That makes no sense and has nothing to do with the video
@@emeliebarroz288 she's better than you
Thank u both i appreciate the kind words u guys took ur own time to learn y our flag means the world to us here in the states And still today I'd proudly give my life for the flag to lay on before I'd let it lay on the ground to me all those first patriots and our founding fathers r like Jesus in my eyes that's how much they mean to me and I hope millions of my fellow Americans feel the same way. p.s now I need to take My time to learn some history of ur country God bless stay safe 🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸🇰🇷🇺🇸
Have them react to fly overs🥰That would be epic and would love to see their reactions.
I am watching this today as a Mexican American and I cried. The thought of the bodies keeping up the pole in a titled manner same as the 6 marines that raised our Flag at Iwo Jima. I love this country and am forever grateful to the soldiers that have died for us to be free. 🇺🇸 My husband is in Syria now and the fight continues 🇺🇸
So this story is kind of inaccurate, yes the British wanted to take Baltimore and the fort, yes they bombed the fort for twenty five hours, yes that flag got hell shot out of it, but because of each side being outside of effective range of their weapons and had poor accuracy and the fort being recently improved meant very little damage was done.
The Americans only lost 4 people. Yeah the strongest fleet in the world at the time bombed a stationary fort for an entire day and killed only 4 defenders plus an unlucky civilian helping with supplies and wounded 24 others.
I don't know who this speaker is but he's not telling the truth or didn't pay attention in history class and likes to listen to himself talk.
If you guys read the description in the original video the poster even says the info in the video is inaccurate.
The most glaring example is in the opening when the narrator speaks of the ‘colonies’. The bombardment of Fort McHenry happened in 1814. A full 31 years after the Treaty of Paris where the UK recognized American Independence.
@@Hobbie375 He also called it Fort Henry
The British only had 19 ships in the campaign, not hundreds. So it's more propaganda fantasy than reality.
lol i was gonna say this story is so far from the truth it's almost fiction.
This is what happens when entertainers start reading history books.
The original video seems to be from a religious speech (here they edited the blessing at the end of the clip that mentions America is strong... when it's under God). Not to mention the constant references to christian behaviour throught the story (like in the quote from George Washington and what the "prisioners" do).
As for the bombarding failure... 19 ships is still quite some force (at least in numbers); and, at the time, night operations were not a regular thing. We can assume the british were not exactly trying to "blow the fort out of the face of earth" (as the admiral in the video says), but rather stress it (and if they hit it, the better).
By the way... did you know the attack had a second part that included taking the fort by land/with a landing party? As with the shelling, those attempts didn't succed.
As an American, this is very emotional. I feel it with a heavy heart.
That’s why we stand with our hats off and our hand over our hearts unless your a Democrat…now you know..
Democrats, as their name implies, stand for democracy. i couldn't care less if they take a shit on the flag so long as they maintain our democracy. Clearly you are easily swayed by cheap displays of patriotism, but don't care about actual patriotism. Oh well, style over substance I guess.
Arguably being able to protest the the flaws in our system is what the flag stands for. Patriotism comes in many forms.
It is so wonderful to watch people from other countries watch this video. It brings tears every time I hear it. This is why so many Patriots get ticked off when Americans kneel for this song. So disrespectful.! Thank you for a great review. Much love from Great Grandma in WA. State.
ty for honoring our national anthem
It never fails to bring me to tears. I see our flag as sacred, those lives were sacred.