Star Spangled Banner 🇺🇸 as you have never heard It, A British 🇬🇧 Reaction
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- Here's my British reaction to Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
Original Music Video: • Star Spangled Banner A...
I've got so many request which I'm super grateful for, Please keep them Coming............
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Taken from Mona Rose - / diamondmusic2
A story of how our national anthem came to be.
I was asked by someone to put a video together for this audio and upload it, so here it is. I was never expecting it to get so many views.
Yes, I'm aware some info isn't exactly right. Please stop sending complaints. Like I said before, I was asked to upload it here. You can look up the accurate story if want the precise info.
Here's a link to one of many sources for info on the true story: tinyurl.com/yb...
Hope you enjoy the message of this video though. God Bless America!
P.S: Sorry about the typos in the anthem!
*I don't own the audio or pics and the flag video that I used towards the end belongs to FarWestTexas.
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As an American and a veteran. I want you to know you represent the best of the British people in my eyes. We consider you and your family as part of our family. You will always be welcome here if you decide to visit.♥
@@Mark_MOORE_VFL Your welcome
Thank you for my freedom 🙏! God bless you and yours 🙌....from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
I have watched many reactions from many different countries to this same video, I tear up a little every time.
20 yrs in the AF the flag means alot
were relatives like brothers.. we fought but we're familiy at the end of the day. We would have each others back in any situtation because you don't mess with family.
I am a Vietnam vet. And I want you to know how much I appreciate you allowing our nation al anthom to play all the way through without interruption. That was very respectful. Again I thank you.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service. Your a hero.
Thank you for your sacrifice, sir.
Gitana, As an American, I thank you for this. Thank you to your country for the friendship that we share. We need this history to shared to future generations.
We don't need this history, we need the true history of what really happened. This "history" is made up bullsh*t.
This British tune had a drinking Parler song to it, that predated this beautiful song.
This is exaggerated when the real story is beautiful too.
While some artistic license was used to tell the story, the story is true. Thanks for telling the story.
@@ronhall5395 Not one part of this story was true other than the British bombarded Ft. McHenry.
I am a partially disabled combat veteran of the US Navy, and my great great grandfather was in that fort that night on September 14th, 1814. He survived. His account of that night is still told by my family today. Ironically, his great grandson, my grandfather, landed on Omaha beach on D-Day in WW2 in defense of Great Britain and I was wounded fighting alongside British Royal Marines in the Gulf War. This is because, we may have fought against our mother country for our independence, but, we never lost our love for our brothers and sisters in Great Britain.
Freedom is not free it comes with a heavy cost it is paved in the blood of the Brave and the sacrificed lives of Heroes may God bless the United States and all who reside in her borders
and her allies.....
That saying applies to soldiers, but its actually not about soldiers. It's about the common citizens and society in general and the risks that come with freedom. Whether it's having to tolerate a-holes and their obnoxious speech or risk the one-in-a-million mass murderers so everyone citizen can be armed to check their government's tyranny to being personally financially responsible instead of being owned through government welfare disbursements, freedom comes with the cost of risk and annoyance that we all must bear. the second we start prioritizing convenience and safety, freedom vanishes.
ruclips.net/video/BVkTmnJkAN8/видео.html
The American flag doesn't wave because of the wind , it waves from the breath of the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives to keep it flying. (Not my quote , but I wish it was)
@@unclebounce1495 lol @ keeping a tyrannical govt in check especially one with the greatest wealth and military in human history. let me guess, u vote republican. the guys who inflate the defense budget every year. but ur worried about them turning on u. why are u strengthening your apparent future enemy? this is all moot anyway. u, me, people are wage slaves. we are the batteries that drive the economy. they dont need to "turn on us" we are already owned without them firing a single shot. grown up lolol jfc
Other countries may have a beautiful song but ours is about freedom and never bending a knee.
You have me crying over here! I am proud to be an American, and I teach my children never ever to take for granted their freedom, and the gift that is America. I remember President Reagan's speech. He told us let us never take for granted our freedom for the precious gift that is America, and that freedom is the birth right of all humanity. Thanks for honoring our Amazing home, happy 4th!! Thanks!!!
I'm a U.S. Army veteran. I've watched many reactions to this and I cry every time. Thank you for being you and for what you do. You always cheer me up.
God bless you Gitana.
Mr Crow thank you for your service.
I’m medically retired U S Air Force myself. Active duty ‘69 - ‘79
81 st Tactical Fighter Wing
19 th Bombardment Wing
410 th Bombardment Wing
Strategic Air Command
Thank you for your service 🇺🇲
I do too.
As do I Brother.
1/502nd 101st Airborne Div.
I learned this story as a child from my father and later in school. This is why we pledge our allegiance to the flag and not to any person
Exactly, we pledge to an idea, we do not hold (at least arent supposed to) any person greater than anyone else, its why Washington set up a Presidency instead of a Kingdom. Washington could have made us any form of government he wanted, he chose President like the president of a club, something innocent but just gave direction. The position has been greatly perverted over the years.
This is also why Patriots hate the leftists that disrespect the flag and claiming that they aren’t the terrorists 🤦♂️
Yeah the flag is NEVER to touch the ground (this is the reason why)
Thank you! I served 20 years in the U.S. Army with four combat deployments. I served alongside your country men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq. What is in the past is in the past. We learn from it and hopefully make better decisions. All countries have made mistakes in the course of history. What is important now is that we are allies. I appreciate your honor toward our country as I honor your country's fight alongside us in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank You!
Very well said sir. Thank you for your service. Much love and respect from an Air Force brat.
Thank you for your service
I have. It made by me cry like a baby, I was so proud to be American. 😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯
As an American, I personally think you are just wonderful! And you Guys are our closest friends! Thank you for loving and respecting us as we do you.
Sums up the American spirit in one short video.
Well, that explains a lot. I knew their flag and anthem were the cornerstones of their nation and beliefs but never knew why until now. Very moving and inspiring to me. I see it as a short documentary about the birth of arguably the mightiest nation on earth. One quote stood out for me "better to die on one's feet than live on one's knees". It took almost 8.5 years to achieve and they have grown from 13 to 50 states when Hawaii became a state in 1959. I am sure the men who kept that flag flying would be extremely proud of the achievements they started with their sacrifice and bravery. Many more have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep that flag flying still. To them and their families I say thank you, well done, and r.i.p.
i encourage you to forget about the original video played here and learn about the factual events of this conflict. the speaker made many terrible misrepresentations in telling his story. so many that this video essentially becomes fiction.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII you sir are a troll. If you are willing to post an accusation like this - back it up with why.
@@cgilleybsw first, don't trip on that flag you wrapped yourself in. secondly, it's not an accusation, it is a statement of fact. third, if you want to know more about *_"The Battle Of Baltimore"_* it is not my job to do a deep-dive to educate you. fourth, here are just a few of the MANY things the speaker got wrong :
FSK was not sent in to negotiate for the release of the POW's. he was there only for ONE of them.
the UK's "fleet" was not there. only 16.
it was not "fort henry" but Fort McHenry. there were only 4 americans KIA in the fort. and overall, only 28 in the entire battle.
there were, ay that time, no civilians ("women and children" especially) in the fort.
the whole "don't let the flag touch the ground" thing began with a MoH recipient and soldier-patriot William Harvey Carney.
From Wikipedia :
_"He took part in the July 18, 1863, assault on Fort Wagner in Charleston, South Carolina. His actions there ultimately earned him the Medal of Honor. When the color guard was killed, Carney retrieved the U.S. flag and marched forward with it, despite serious wounds. When the Union troops were forced to retreat under fire, he struggled back across the battlefield (he was shot in both his right arm and leg as well as his chest, with the last shot fired barely hitting his head), and, eventually returning to his own lines and turning over the colors to another survivor of the 54th, saying, "Boys, I only did my duty; the old flag never touched the ground!"_
if you want to know more, educate yourself. if you want to know less, then keep doing what you're doing. and to cut you off before you start waving your flag around, pointing and calling me various names... i served my country. did almost 2 full tours in SE asia. two purple hearts, was recommended for a bronze star but did not receive. so with all that said, who is the troll here?
I've seen this before, but cry every time. I thank you for this, and for being you. Your love for our country is admirable, it makes you one of us.
It's mostly bullsh*t. There's not much truth to this version of the story.
Hi I'm from Baltimore. And I have seen this. And I thank God that the Brits and United States are as one today. God bless Britain
Now back when this happened, the first time, the British were the most powerful military in the world. And many don’t know this, but the first time they came, it was the armed citizens who won that battle. They wanted our guns, and we said no way. This is why we have that right today. To protect us against any tyrannical government. I am glad we are now friends, even though most Brits still do not understand why we hold our guns so dear. I will give you a stat that nobody will bother with. There are three times more people killed in the USA every year, by drunk drivers, than by guns, yet no restrictions on alcohol other than you need to be 21. No background checks. They say they want to save lives, well why start with guns? They want us unarmed so they can rule over us like kings. Never going to happen. We are a safe country.
It's funny how they blame the gun when there's a shooting but blame the drunk driver when there's a wreck, why doesn't every vehicle come with a breathalyzer so car won't start unless you're sober
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and thrust us into WW2, they wouldn't dare try and invade America by land because they said: "there would be an armed American behind every blade of grass". The demonRATS want to take our guns so they can have absolute power and control us. Never, ever, ever give up your guns and if they try to make you register every kind of firearm, don't do it. That was one of the first things Hitler did, he made everyone register every kind of firearm, and then he knew right where to go to get them. Hitler said; " to control the citizens of a nation, you must first disarm them".
@@JustMe-gn6yf unless its a cop then its the cops fault for shooting not the guns for some reason
@@Angelic_Hero yeah that always amazes me and it's never the person who resisted or fought with the officer who's at fault even though their actions directly led to them being shot.
@@JustMe-gn6yf unless it's one of the odd very screwed up situations were the cop did it just to do it like the exterminator back in 2016 were the cop was giving him 2 diffrent instructions that went against eachother then shot him for not doing them
I remember learning the history of The Star-Spangled Banner in elementary school. I believe I was in the fourth or fifth grade. And I remember the impact it had on me. It made me love our national anthem more and it gave me pride for what this nation has accomplished while still recognizing that we aren’t perfect but I am still hopeful that we will continue our quest of a more perfect union.
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Most of the men who wrote our constitution were British. We would not be what we are without what happened and without the help of the British that saw the error of their ways. You are our friends now. The past is past, but let’s not repeat it please.
All of our founders were British because America wasn't a country until we gained our independence. That's why some settlers fought with the British because they still identified as British. You, however, are correct, the British defeated the British
The Founding Fathers represented a cross-section of the 18th-century U.S. population, all were males, non-Hispanic whites of Western European (English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, Dutch) ancestry. The Founding Fathers represented a cross-section of the 18th-century U.S. population, all were males, non-Hispanic whites of Western European (English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, Dutch) ancestry. All were Christian or deists, Charles and David Carroll among the few Catholics.
To say that most were British and not give credit to others is arrogant and dismissive of those who also sacrificed a lot for an independent nation.
@@marcom6089 France also helped us.
@@namgreenberet3322 not all. Some were French or Dutch. My family mainly came to new Amsterdam before it was New York. And a few Germans. Then mostly English ancestry
@Marco M Sure the guys who wrote the constitution were all white guys from the general UK vicinity, but the foundation of America was not just built on them. There were native Americans, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Nordic, Russian, and Dutch people already here. And let’s not forget that continent of Africa and the cowboys down in Texas and Arizona (Mexican) that definitely had migrated east by that point.
It was founded, probably, on paper by a very specific group, but America was already getting very diverse… even if it didn’t know it.
And that is why Americans are so insane about our flag hitting the ground. A lot of people have died to keep that flag flying. This was a great video! Glad we could put all that behind us and be friends! ♥️
Hello Gitana. I grew up in Maryland and frequently went into Baltimore to see Fort McHenry. My dad was a School Bus driver for 40 years and drove countless school kids to the Fort. It's a National Historic Site and has a cadre of Park Rangers who are walking historians of the Battle of Baltimore. The British Navy was only HALF of the battle. The British Army first attacked the city by land. So, this was a LAND AND SEA ATTACK. The American Army met them in the field near North Point. A sniper shot and killed the British General early in the battle, which disrupted their command and control enough for the Americans to press that advantage and win.
Baltimore was the 3rd largest city in America back then and was considered a greater prize than even Washinton D.C. Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay ship builders were the main target of the assault. It was the privateers (Baltimore Clippers) built there were the scourge of the British merchant fleet. The privateers held Lette4rs of Marque from the President and/or the Governor of Maryland. But, the British labeled them as pirates and were determined to "destroy that nest of pirates called, Baltimore". I've attached three links that provide short videos on the Fort, itself, the Battle of Baltimore, and a working replica of a Baltimore Clipper of the 1812 era.
Fort McHenry Visitor Center Video: ruclips.net/video/yvaGqYG7t8Q/видео.html
Battle of Baltimore: ruclips.net/video/daXFPeT5Btw/видео.html
Baltimore Clipper: ruclips.net/video/nBKUVx6AVMM/видео.html
72 Year Old American!!History isn't taught like it was when I was in school this is something to all Americans and people all around the world should listen to because it's a good thought for people of any nation, to be free and to be able to live your life the way you want. I tear up every time I hear this song.
Listen to Johnny Cash this old flag it's great too
Absolutely amazing! It always brings tears to my eyes knowing all the men who sacrificed for my freedom.🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲
That was a long time ago. Both our countries have grown and become really great friends. You yourself and your family are wonderful and I am proud to call you friend. If you want a chuckle, watch the closed captioning from your computer when the guy is singing the song. (on the inset view of your computer in the video you released) according to the cc, bombs weren't bursting in air, moms were. Love you bunches and keep up the great work.
Hits you right in the feels doesn’t it. I sing along every time. I’ve watched many others react to this from other countries. They get an appreciation for why we treat our flag like we do. And while we love our star spangled banner so much. Great video.
Gihtana I am a 70 year old Former US Marine having served 69-72 and this always brings me to tears.
I like to think that our two conflicts earned us the respect of the British. Not just the crown but the people. And instead of hated rivals, we became the respected and beloved cousins we are now. We proved we were big and strong and tenacious enough to stand on our own and became the greatest alliance ever!
Thank you so much for reviewing that video. Remember the tyranny placed upon our country was not done by the British people but rather by it's monarchy. Just imagine, had the colonies been granted representation in parliament we might be part of the UK today.
We are not just friends, WE ARE FAMILY.
Same with Canada 🍁!!!!
As a US Navy vet, my father a Marine, my grandfather a US Navy vet, we are proud. Most don’t realize we, as a nation, are very young. We have had our problems , kinda like the terrible 2’s. We take pride in our flag and what it stands for. You have definitely earned our respect and we love our Brits, at least I do. We will struggle but as you see, we learn and become stronger for it. God bless every person that has fallen under that flag, you are not forgotten nor will you have fallen in vain. God bless everyone still fighting for that flag, knowing that we are behind you 100%. Thank you Gitana and Family, and please, watch us grow and flourish. May God bless you all and may God bless the USA!! 🫡🙏🏼
I'm almost 56 years old and I remember standing and facing the American Flag and hearing the Star Spangled Banner and saying the Pledge of Allegiance when I was a kid. Your honesty in your video reactions are wonderful. Much love from Alabama
As an American military man/🇺🇸, we are brothers and sisters who have learned through God's 📖Word to love❤, forgive🛐 and forget.✝️ We love are allies and stand by you with open arms. We welcome all people that are lawful and respectful of our Country and our citizens. God Bless You! Home of the Free Because of the Brave!
As a USAF veteran, thank you for your response to this! I love my country more than anything but God!
This brings me to tears each time I see it!
So was my brother. Thank you for your service.
You should listen to Whitney Houston signing the "Start Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV. One her best performances by Whitney Houston.......
Trace Adkins did an awesome performance of the Star Spangled Banner at that very fort during the last election for the Republican National Convention.
Was awesome hearing his deep voice sing it with no instruments. And profound to think about it being sung in that very place.
Ii think it is absolutely wonderful to see our friends from across the pond learn why Americans value the flag so much. Exactly what the national anthem means and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner. You should not worry, you've been adopted and now are an honorary American!
I’ve seen this video my times and was taught this in school during the 60’s. It still brings a tear to my eye. God Blessed America!🇺🇸
Please stop teaching this lie. You should have done your own research before subjecting your students to this right-wing preachers propaganda. This story is full of lies. If your former students can be located, please inform them you taught them false and misleading information.
Never give up the American way
As an old Salty Sailor, I want to thank you for watching this video, giving the respect and reverence to the event which caused Francis Scott Key to write the long poem, which basically the first part became our National Anthem. Every time RUclips pops a video of someone else watching this video, I have to watch it, and it always makes me tear up, and lump in my throat. If you enlarge my avatar you will see me presenting an American Flag to the Next of Kin of a Sailor who passed. Everyone who has ever Honorable served in the US Military is entitled to receive Military Funeral Honors. The last eight years of my 41 year US Navy career was preforming Military Funeral Honors. It was the most Honorable, Respectful and Rewarding thing I did in the Navy. Military Funeral Honors is really helpful bringing closure to the Sailor's life. Many widows and grown children have told me how much it helped them.
I've seen that flag at the Smithsonian
Never been in the military myself but I was born an American and this brings the tears every time I see it. MUCH appreciation to those who have served, past and present and warmest regards to those who gave everything so we wouldn't have to. American or British, their sacrifice was given to all of us, 🇺🇸
Yes Gitana, you are our Favorite Brit!!!
Another great one to do on July 4th is Whitney Houston’s 1991 Super bowl Live rendition on The Star Spangled Banner! In many peoples opinion the best performance of anyone of all time and I can’t imagine it could ever be beat! Thanks for the lovely reaction! You went all out with your decorative Americana!
happy 4th of july weekend i wish you and your family an amazing holiday god bless ma'am
No Brits living now have any responsibility for our past history. After a couple of wars: The Revolutionary War and The War of 1812, the question was finally resolved, and the Brits left our shores. Since then we have forged an unbreakable (I hope) Bond of shared values and shared heritage which binds us as family. This was very much in evidence during WWII, and the special affection and admiration Americans had for the inestimable Winston Churchill!
As a Veteran I thank you God Bless you
Love ya Darlin' HAPPY 4th OF JULY !!! From TEXAS !!!
US Veteran here. Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is the war of 1812 not the war of independence.
I've seen that video many many times...and it gets me every time. To know what our founders went through for freedom. It truly puts things in perspective. The following is an inscription on a memorial stone that commemorates the sacrifice our forefathers made.
"BY SIGNING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE THE FIFTY-SIX AMERICANS PLEDGED THEIR LIVES THEIR FORTUNES AND THEIR SACRED HONOR.
IT WAS NO IDLE PLEDGE
NINE SIGNERS DIED OF WOUNDS DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIVE WERE CAPTURED OR IMPRISONED. WIVES AND CHILDREN WERE KILLED, JAILED, MISTREATED OR LEFT PENNILESS.
TWELVE SIGNERS HOUSES WERE BURNED TO THE GROUND..
SEVENTEEN LOST EVERYTHING THEY OWNED.
NO SIGNER DEFECTED THEIR HONOR LIKE THEIR NATION, REMAINED INTACT."
Signing that document was an act of high treason, they knew if they lost the war they would all be killed to the last. There was no backing down, they fought with everything they had, literally for everything they had.
the original video is horribly inaccurate. and i personally think the misrepresentations that are made takes away from the true story of the valor, deeds, and capabilities of those early americans that fought so hard for what they believed in.
Great reaction , Gitana . As a U.S. Army veteran ( former Green Beret ) this video and your reaction really hit home !! However , to our younger generation please remember that as though our two countries started out as adversaries we are now the best of allies so please don't let this very true and touching video give you bad feelings because now whether American or Brit we will always come to each others aid when needed !
Aww!! Thank you for acknowledging our Independence Day!🥰🇺🇸Your decorations are amazing!!
I just watched this for the first time...... I am an American, and a veteran. I couldn't help myself, it was instinct... Once the song began playing, I stood at Attention and saluted till it was over. My 2 children, not understanding, did the same and asked me why afterward.... I was so proud to explain our history to them, and to show them the proper way to respect our flag and anthem... I would not have gotten that opportunity if it wasn't for you uploading this. I'm sorry to say that we are too used to our freedoms here, and rarely get chances to teach our origins here... Thanks for being who you are! Aside from this post, my wife and I have been fans for quite awhile! You really help us when we're down, so we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
I’ve seen this many times, and it makes me cry each and every time. This is why it’s written into our “flag code” that a flag must never be allowed to touch the ground, if flying at night must be fully illuminated. It’s out of respect for these patriots and the sacrifices they made.
If you ever want to hear the song at its best, listen to Whitney Houston sing it live at some sporting event (sorry, I can’t recall which at this point.)
I shed tears everytime I hear this! " God bless America!" And "God bless England!"
Good day Half Pint & GITANO'S! I really enjoyed this story - I have seen this before but it been a long while! I love history especially American history! I hope everyone has a safe Independence Day!!!🇺🇸 Much positivity always Half Pint & GITANO'S!!!💙💟💙
Your Respect for this is AWESOME, TY, God Bless.
I've wanted you to react to this for the LONGEST time!!🥰🇺🇲 LOVE YOU!!💖
🏜☝️😎❤📖✝️Home of the Free Because of the Brave🇺🇸 America so Beautiful. 🥳
If you really want to hear a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner like you've never heard it before, look up the Madison Rising version. You will want to put it on your playlist so you can listen to it over and over. I promise..
Thank you sweetie!!!!! Your decorations look great! They look like in America. Can I request that you react to Terri Clark videos?
I love that as a brit you understand the significance of the star spangled banners even if biden is senile the American people will always defend her no matter whos in charge while you guys may not understand why we love out guns so much its because of this we would all rather die then live on our knees for any goverment or entity period in so glad that you guys understand why we feel the way we do about our country
Yes, Biden is too old and Trump is an old crazy Nazi. Need some young energetic candidates for 2024
Yes we love our country even when Trump tried to overthrow the will of the people by leading an insurrection of our nation's capital.
Just found your channel recently and so glad I did, sending love from Baltimore Maryland ❤️❤️
As an American born and raised I have to say Adelle that we (meaning America & the British) are more than best buds. We are literally family (brother nations) even though we have had our differences and fought in the past, there is still honor and respect between us in the now. We have each others backs. Awesome Reaction! Carry on sis and much success to ya!
These events happened during what we call “The War of 1812” (1812-1814). It was the second war with the British…years after the Revolutionary War (the war the Americans fought for independence)…the British did burn down the White House during this war…
I've seen this multiple times. I get the chills each and every time. What it proves it just how much our forefathers would sacrifice to remain free. It affected you because you value life and you respect America and what we stand for. Great reaction to a very difficult subject. One that needs to be passed down to the next generation in order to not repeat it. Happy Independence Day!
From the USA 🇺🇸 I learned the story. And learn the words. For American history. In 4th and 5th grade. This story is about 70% correct. He's right. I never heard this before. William.s
Thank you so much for the respect for our anthem and the flag. Freedom had a price and only a few were willing to pay the price. Many had have paid the price since and still do to this day. Now you know why ever every true American hold the flag in such high regard. Some of our younger generation haven't learned yet the cost of freedom, but you never know when that lesson mighty be just around the corner. Thank you again for the respect for our anthem and the flag. I wish well in every endeavor of life and may god bless you along the way. Joe
Wow! 🥰🥰 Gitana a great reaction, thank you. I've watched hundreds of reactions to this story and I cry every time. I am so very PROUD to be an American. I have had my children and grandchildren watch this story as well. You are a sweetheart and you're an amazing person. That happened so long ago. Yes, it made us who we are and has allow us as humans to appreciate all people. Please continue to provide great commentary I'm here for it.
First time seeing you, but as an American and combat vet of the US military, I want to say thank you deeply for taking the time to understand our mutual histories, and navigate through those tough emotions. However, we're very strong allies, and have been for a very long time now. I appreciate the alliance, and appreciate you personally for doing this venture. God bless you, and your family. Take care.
- An American Patriot
This song was written in 1812 by Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812 when the British attacked to USA again and burned down the White House and then attacked the Fort near Baltimore Harbo. It was inspired by the nighttime attack visions he sand she saw as the Fort was barraged in the flag Hong-Kong with all the bombs bombs or shells hitting hitting from the British ships
The tune is taken from an old 18th century British pub song called "To Anacreon in Heaven" Written prior to the poem.
Also check out Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance.
Haha! The Ghost of Independence Day past knocked that off on you, lol. Hope you enjoy all of our holidays cousin, we love to share, and remember, Britain today is not the Britain of 1775
I'm a 67 year old American and I saw this video last year for the first time. It really did explain very vividly the meaning of the song and I am so moved every time I see it. Today it reminds me of how the Ukrainians are keeping their own flag flying against all odds. We must all stand together and continue to fight for freedom throughout the world, esp. for the brave people of Ukraine.
,frank Phillips......if you really love this country, then you should be supporting Russia in the conflict with the CIA and Ukraine! You will learn the truth about Ukraine in next few months.
Don't get too caught up in the whole Great Britain vs US thing. We forgave the British a long time ago and we're good friends now. Yes, we celebrate our Independence but it's not because we're holding a grudge. We actually really like that you and others get into the 4th of July Spirit.
Also, this video is not historically accurate. The person talking takes a lot of liberties telling the story. Also, he got the fort name wrong. Fort Henry is in Tennessee, nowhere near water. The actual event took place at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD. Also, keep in mind that the Colonies and Great Britain fought several times over the years, so this event was not part of our Revolutionary War with Britain, it was a later battle, part of the War of 1812.
Thank you for showing this so much respect.
I'm sure it's already been addressed, but you are more correct saying this was the "second" time, than the narrator. The narrator makes this seem like it was the war of Independence, but it was actually during the war of 1812.
Despite of my country's shortcomings, we recognize the importance of the bond that exists between us... We've fought side by side through dark times in this world.. our spilled with yours on battlefields of old... We face an uncertain global future, but if we focus on learning from bad decisions and loyalty remains intact,
I hope we stand strong ...the first Americans came to the new frontier seeking freedom to worship God...And right about now, I hope and pray our countries acknowledge that He is what we need, and not wait until He is all we have left...God bless America and Great Britain!! Peace
They came to the colonies to practice their own form of religion, free from the doctrines of the Church of England. It's not they couldn't still worship God if they remained in England, it's that they were persecuted for not adhering to the doctrine of the Church of England.
Watching you get so emotional listening to the story behind our National Anthem was very touching. Truly patriotic Americans honor and respect the men and women that have fought for our country, then and now.
I also had to chuckle, tho, about you worrying about being a Brit. No worries, Americans hold no grudges against England 😉. Don't forget, we fought by your side during WW1 & WW2!!
Several facts were exaggerated or were incorrect in this video tho. First of all, it's Ft McHenry, there were not hundreds of British ships, and there were not that many prisoners. This battle happened in the bay of Baltimore in the year 1814 when we were again at war with the British. If Baltimore fell, it would have broken us in the middle and would have, more than likely, caused us to lose the war. The fort had to hold.
Francis Scott Key did go out to negotiate the release of a few, and was detained because the battle was about to begin. He did witness his fellow patriots withstand a very long bombardment by the British. The next morning, when the sun rose, he knew by the sight of the flag that the brave men in the fort had not surrendered!! He wrote a poem that eventually became our National Anthem. We stand, put our hands over our hearts, and sing the Star Spangled Banner, not because we have to, but because we choose to.
The correct lyrics are.......
Oh say can you see, by the dawns early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
Oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave
Oer the land of the free
And the home of the brave
This is why our flag means so much to us and why we fly it proudly!!
Gitana, you are a Patriot for sharing your reaction to this video! I have seen this several times, and it always makes me cry. I am a retired US Army veteran and absolutely love this version of the history of our national anthem. They should show it to all the kids in school so that they realize what sacrifices were made to establish this great nation. God bless you and the nation of Great Britian for being America's biggest ally!
Yes, you are a brit that we love ❤. Yes the war of 1812. I'm 64 years old and this is what I was taught in school.
I've seen it several times. You were right about the second invasion of our country although the war of 1812 was an invasion of a newly sovereign nation and was largely to decide if the US could keep the British from impressing our sailors into British service. I don't know anyone with any hard feelings about the war. We have had a few weeks to get over it.
I've seen this many times and it makes my heart break every time I see an American burn my flag! Those people have no honor! Our school quit teaching American history years ago!
Our national anthem actually was written as a poem. Yes this very moving. As a veteran I’m glad we are friends and allies and I hope we always will be.
Nothin’ but love for our transAtlantic cousins. 💛
Gitana, we don't just like you, we love you. I understand countries having differences. Not only do I have British ancestry, I have both Irish and Scottish ancestry. I'd never heard this before. It brought tears to my eyes.
i encourage you to forget about the original video played here and learn about the factual events of this conflict. the speaker made many terrible misrepresentations in telling his story. so many that this video essentially becomes fiction.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII I see. I'll talk to the family historian.
I loved watching this again. I don’t think it shows Brits in a bad light. I think it shows the Brit commander to be a humane man who nonetheless intended to carry out his orders. I’m happy to see some Brit cousins join me in our July 4 celebrations. Cheers!
Thank you Gitana, everytime I watch it brings tears to my eyes. As an Army Retired Combat Veteran of Persian Gulf war I always stand and salute.🙏🏼🌹💕🇺🇸
@@Mark_MOORE_VFL thank you sir!🙏🏼🇺🇸
Let us not forget that we would have been defeated if not for France.
Thank you for doing this, and thank those brave men and women so long ago. The price of freedom was paid in blood. Sadly, it seems that freedom is under attack from within, now.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge and share 4th of July with us. We are glad to be allies with the UK and remember, we are all one race...the human race.🇺🇸🇬🇧 💪
I don't know if you have reacted to it or not. Lee Greenwood (God Bless the USA ) Is a great song also.
Already having fun! Watch out for falling objects! You're the Brit that we love! And yes, you are our favorite Brit. I don't think we'll ever have to worry about our two countries going to war against each other again. Not only do we have too many close ties but we need each other as allies. There are just too many potential enemies to our countries to risk not being allied. My understanding is that there are some inaccuracies in this video but I'll leave the correcting of them to others who know more than me about history. Love y'all very much!
This is why the people stopped watching pro football when the idiots decided to kneel during our national anthem !! Was a total insult to all military personnel.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this version 😢. Sorry to say it's not taught in history classes any more. Thank you Gatina for your reaction to this and your excitement for the 4th of July! You may be a Britt,but you are an American at heart ❤️!
Maybe the reason why this version of the story it’s not taught in schools is that it’s not true
Happy 4 th you did great job that story needs to be told in schools everywhere love you and thank you
You don’t need to worry, we love our British cousins! That was another time❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely like you ❤️ British sister
Hi Gitana, Happy 4th of July, you literally started off this reaction with a Bang when that Decoration fell, I hope you didn't get hurt. I had heard that story before and the first time was on RUclips. I had never known that story about the Flag, I was never told that part of our history in school, which is sad and frustrating because I just recently found out about this important part of our history and it wasn't in school. Gitana, you don't have to be ashamed of that, it's part of both Countries histories and there are no hard feelings on my part. You're still our Adopted American Country Girl. Now all we have to do is get you to say Yee Haw😁
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