Graham Family Reacts To Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It 

To anyone that reads this from America......I love you.

non americans taking thier hats off during this video....thats real respect right there

his son wanted to put is hand on his chest, made me almost cry , you do it son, America loves and supports the graham family

I'm an American, and I served in the Armed Forces for 30 years. When Mr. & Master "Graham Family Reacts" removed their caps during this video, I'm not ashamed to say it made me cry--I'm so grateful to those who show respect--God bless you all.

This actually happened during the War of 1812. We were already an independent country. The British invaded to try to regain control.

That why the flag cant touch the ground and we love our flag no retreat no surrender.

I’m a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience…thank you for your reaction and respect! I will not live on my knees…

Now you understand why we don't let our flag touch the ground..

I love you all for being silent during my national anthem!

Im,an American who has had a deep love of our early history all my life. This incident took place during the war of 1812. In 1776 Ameica declared its independence from England. Once America gained its independence after the war in 1782, the British Empire tried to conquer its former colonies. In 1812 they sent a huge fleet and invaded. They waged war, burned and pillaged as they went..... including the president's residence ( which after the war got rebuilt and painted white to cover up the scorch marks..... and that's why it's called the White House today) The bombardment of Fort Henry is just on of the AMAZING stories that come from our history. The deeply touches my heart to see a father teaching his son such values to a son who obviously sees his father as a hero ❤ And now you understand why some Americans hold our flag in such reverence and why we are the way we are❤

We Troopers don't ever let the American flag on the ground.

One non-truth is it was the war of 1812 and we did not have colonies anymore. We had states.

I am an American 69 yrs old, and have never heard this explained in such detail. This story must be told in every American school house, for I fear its meaning has been lost. God Bless!

I'm 74 years old, I didn't think I had any tears left.

I’ve seen that flag in person. It’s why, unfortunately unlike many of my countrymen, I am absolutely patriotic and loyal to this country, knowing what was sacrificed to make this nation

That flag is permanently housed in the National Museum of American History, one of the Smithsonian Institution museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The thirteen stripes represent the 13 original colonies and the stars represent each state. Each color has a meaning and the flag is even folded a certain way! A flag recovered from ground zero of the World Trade Center from the 9/11 atacks was carried into the opening ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics.\

I miss this patriotism being commonplace is the US. We have a lot of work to do right now.

You are raising you son right. I love that he has a respectful attitude and a kind heart. I can tell that our history touched his heart. Love to the Graham Family from Texas USA!

Much respect to the Graham family from Pittsburgh.

I am a 73 year old American Woman. I learned this history in school. Unfortunately our children are no longer learning this. Every time I hear the Star-Spangled Banner I cover my heart and stand proud with tears streaming down my face

I cried when I saw this young man put is hand up. I love our flag I'm from an US Army family born and raised on a Army base

I send my thanks from Indiana for the show of respect for our national flag.

What happened after is yet to be determined because to this day we Americans have and will continue to fight for freedom anywhere in the world. God Bless and happy Independence Day! 🙂

Thanks for taking off your hats!! Class move.

Thank you for teaching your son the truth. As an American, I salute you.

Your son holding his hand over his heart as “The Star Spangled Banner” was sung brought tears to my eyes. That was so special and so sweet. Thank you. ♥️🇺🇸🤍🇺🇸💙

Respect for the Graham famiy for showing respect of our history!❤

I come from generations of veterans and married an AF MP. We are from Texas and all that I know would die before living on our knees. We will fight man, woman and child for our country. It’s why I was ashamed of so many that took a knee during the anthem there for a while. We may be divided at times internally but the past has proven that if someone attacks us, we will band together and fight. God bless all the servicemen and women and their families who have sacrificed for all of us.

Our flag like yours has meaning in the colors. The red is of Valor while also the blood of the fallen, the blue is of Justice and the white of purity. We don't just fight a war just because we can. We fight because it's the right thing to do. A soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him but because he loves what is behind him. We will fight protect the people of other nations just as we protect our own

As a AMERICAN thank you for taking the time to learn our history and pass it on to younger generation full respect!!

the British left, they realized they couldn't win against that level of determination

The error is that Key didnt pen a song. He only wrote a poem. It wasnt put to music until about 40 years later using an older British societal musical score. It wasn't approved as the national anthem until 1931.

8m a Navy vet, I tear up everytime I hear the anthem and this video. 1999% PROUD TO BE AMERICAN,

As an American I love and appreciate the respect you and the family had for the story. Even as an American it’s so sad that even too many AMERICANS don’t even know what the songs about…

Every time I see that video it makes me want to watch The Patriot

This was during the War of 1812. The name of the fort is Fort McHenry not Henry and the actual flag from Fort McHenry is on display at the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC.

Thank you so, so much for the respect to show for this country and our flag. If our flag is torn or weather worn or needs to be replaced, it is taken down and brought to either a veterans agency or even a police station. And if the flag is flown at night, it has to be lit. It is sad for a lot of us Americans to see our flag being destroyed and disrespected by so many lately. Let's hope that will change soon. 🇺🇸

I Love that you Love our America. Thank You. Much Love Family and God Bless You All. I hope that all of you come and visit us soon. 🙂

Thank You Graham Family!! God Bless You Always!! We Are The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave!! Love And Prayers!!💟✝

So proud of our country and our brave men and women that keep us safe and free?

Thanks for removing your hats, gentlemen. That is incredibly respectful and I personally appreciate it. I'm sure Many of us appreciate it. To do that for a country that is not your own is the ultimate sign of respect. Thank you & god bless.

Great reaction, beautiful family. Thank you for the Love and Respect.

As an American I always stand and hold my hand over my heart for our national anthem, in respect for and SO MANY THANKS to all military veterans past, present and future. I am so amazed by their courage and commitment to give me the wonderful life I have. (This story is basically true. Yes, there are some inaccuracies, but it reflects our historical wonderful military. ♥)

Sending Love to My Graham family from Pensacola Beach 🏖 Florida USA 🇺🇸. 👍❤️🇺🇸

This is during the War of 1812 we were NOT the Colonies we were the United States

I was a Medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. Now you know why Veterans do not want Old Glory on the ground. This Battle occurred during the War of 1812. There are 4 Verses to the Star Spangled Banner.

I think this was 1812 war, they needed this fort to send smaller boats to Baltimore the biggest city at the time and i believe the president was there after they burnt down the white house. This fort saved the country. I believe 2 weeks later peace treaty was signed and england left for good.

The Flag is in Washington DC on Display

We had a terrific 4th, thank you family , from your friends in Chicago! Peace.

You seldom hear more than just the first verse. It's so good to hear the second verse. It's so beautiful.

Yes you did it!!! I'm so happy you showed them this video!!! ❤❤❤

The original flag is at the Smithsonian in DC and the Francis Scott key is the creator of our national anthem also

The war of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain is the final battle between the United States and the United Kingdom. Afterwards, we have always been special allies!

this gives you a greater understanding of our national anthem, so sing it loud -America- and be proud

This is why many of us Americans respond FIERCELY to disrespect of our Flag. Francis Scott Key did have the bridge that goes into Baltimore named after him. It was just destroyed recently, by an out of control ship, from Ukraine.

I absolutely love that he took his hat off just to watch the video. Love this family

The American founding fathers were exceptional. Artists, philosophers, scientists, scholars, inventors, writers…. I wish we still had that culture of mastery in the US.

Our flags is our pride can't thought the ground God bless America 🙏

Our American flag is the heaviest tombstone that flies forever in the air, which kind of blows my mind to this day 💕💞💖🫂😍💯❣️🥰🇺🇸🫡🎉🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Thank you for the respect, your raising your son proper. The flag means SO much, the problem is most that know this story understand the importance of the flag. Most are Republicans, unlike the Democrats that burn the flag and hate America. Again, thx for the respect. Ya got a great family

The narrator said "let me tell you a story", so some of this was exaggerated to make the story more interesting, but Francis Scott Key did pen the National Anthem, the fort does exist, and the flag can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

It always warms my heart to hear folks from other countries comment on this amazing story. Many thanks to you and your family. If you make it to Texas I would be honored to show y'all around the San Antonio area.

Thank you Graham family. I tell my family in the military about your channel. I greatly appreciate your respect.

The longer the song goes on, the closer the kids hand moves to his heart, God bless America!

God bless united states of america.We love it so much.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

The larger, and more famous, of the two flags down over McHenry during the bombardment is on display in the Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

I’m an RN, a mother, and grandmother. I will not kneel.🇺🇸

People "SAY" there's inaccuracy's... but do your own research to find the truth.

Thank you for showing them this video. The perfect day for it. You have a very special family. That young man is amazing such respect already. Love you Graham Family.

Thanks for your reaction. Many people and Countries don’t understand what our flag means to us. We display them on our homes and all across America. Eventually, Our 13 colonies defeated the British and we now celebrate our Independence Day every July 4th.

The American flag doesn't fly by wind but by last breath of every soilder that died to defend it!! God bless the USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 love your videos! Love from West Virginia, USA

I love Garon. He seems like such a good kid.

Lovely reaction! This was my first time here, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed your reaction! I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! Thank you for all of the respect shown to our Flag and our National Anthem! AWESOME! I recommend Michigan for fishing if you come to America!

I love your family's appreciation and respect you give our country. You take the time to learn and understand, when so many others don't. Thats wonderful and it doesn't go unnoticed. Your son is so sweet and considerate. You're raising a good kid, both of them. Never change you guys. You're great people! Love from USA (Wisconsin) 🇺🇲

Although the Star Spangled Banner is uniquely an American anthem, it is all of humanity's anthem. America has taken in more immigrants than any country at any time in history. America has sacrificed more of its people for the benefit of others, than any country throughout history. America has spent more money, provided more food, medicine, technology, freed more enslaved people, and raised more people out of poverty than any nation in all of human history. America has fought more wars for the benefit of other nations than any country throughout history. The Star Spangled Banner is not just an American anthem, it's all freedom loving people's anthem. That said, you should always enter legally and not just run across the border, like is currently going on.

I’m an Aussie and this has brought tears to my eyes. Respect Graham family

Great job Graham family

Thank you, awesome family, for talking your hats off for this. I'm sad to say that not even most AMERICANS have that level of respect and patriotism.

Hello Family! In my grade school in the 60s and High school in the early 70s we were basically taught that Francis Scott Key pened the anthem during the battle. I too, have always loved history. I was a member of the Yorkers in Junior High and High School. During my tenure in the US Army, the first part I served as a Bandsman. I auditioned at West Point while in college. Then, they thought I went crazy and I volunteered for the M1 Tank when it first came out. This time of year, I think of all the countless Chains of Commands played, Burials I played taps. To this day there are recordings of the very high visibility ones. The Ceremonies for all occasions, Played for 2 sitting Presidents and the Iranian Hostages. The Anthem always chokes me up. I think of all that was willing to give some and most importantly those who gave all. This is what the Anthem means to me. Now, an old Patroit. Loved the reaction. Peace. Stay safe. God Speed. 🍻❤️🌹🤘🎺

So many words were cut out of Francis Scott Keys' original National Anthem poem. But that line @ the end "The debt was damanded demanded. The price, it was paid" I wish that line was still in the anthem. That sums the whole thing up in 1 line.

Francis Scott Keye lived into his late 70's and was a signature on the Declaration of Independence. That man gave the USA it's soul.

Mad respect from Wyoming! Thank you!

We love our country AND we love those who FEEL the Spirit of our country. ❤

Thank you Jono, for the respect .

As an American, we do not let the flag touch the ground! It’s love for the people that sacrificed themselves for this country.

Glad to see your back and feeling better.

Even took your hats off lol much respect. If you guys ever visit America and your in the Michigan area, I'd love to take you all out on lake Michigan for some fun salmon fishing.

This was during the war of 1812. After we had won the war for our independence declared in 1776. As Americans we are very proud of our flag. Thanks for reacting to this. God Bless you all.

From America - thank you for your beautiful respect.

Hello Grahams. I'm a Graham from the USA. May God Bless your family.

The blood of those men made the mortar for the foundation of our country.faith hope and love the rock bound by it. Thanks to your family for the utmost respect to our peoples history.

Watching from Jonesville NC United States Thank you for everything you do love your videos God bless

Hello from Tennessee may God bless your family

America home of the free because of the brave. A note to the Graham's thank you for showing respect and removing your hats. Being an American that means a lot

The key points in the story he tells is basically accurate. It's the story I was told as a kid, and it explains why Americans are very touchy about our homeland, our boats, our people, and the flag that represents the ideals we all stand for. If you want more in-depth historical stories I recommend The Fat Electrition he is very good story teller and dose a lot of research. My favorite ones are The Barberey Wars (Potential), Operation Praying Mantis (Proportional), and World War Tree (Appropriate). Hope you enjoy and try not to laugh as you learn. (Big thing with him is you have to watch all the video without skipping and the way until the end 😂).

thanks for listening to this. Love your growing channel from Rochester, NY. PC and love to you and your family! Its sad that our youth are not being taught this in school, and a successful channel is educating Amercans

God bless yall! Hats off for it

⁰American people have fought bravely for everything they have. They're the first to step forward to help oppressed peoples world wide. All branches of America's armed forces is volunteers, where other countries coerce their people to fight. So yes we are proud.

I fly the flag outside my house. It was rags and tatters. I didn't throw it away, I took it down, folded in and put it in a display glass case and it never touched the ground. Then I put up the new one. My heart drops when I see our great flag touching the ground

And from what I understand the person in charge of the Ft. had them flying the largest Flag they had so there was no way for the British to miss it.