@@fannybuster NO IT ISN'T. We do not pray to it, we do not ask it for magical favors it can't provide and regardless of whatever you think...the flag is real! It is a representation of our journey as a nation, unity as a people and commitment to rights we believe any living person has a right to. Contrary to what idiots think, unlike religion, we do not start genocidal wars like religion.....but we do finish them!
Thank you for the respect you displayed during the playing of our National Anthem. US Navy Veteran and sometimes I get upset with the way my Country, Flag, and values are being disrespected.
I am a proud American who always stand to our Anthem with my hand over my heart to show how proud and thankful I am of all of our veterans, past, present and future. Without our great veterans I wouldn't have the freedom I enjoy so much. I know my family, relatives and friends all feel the same way. Thank you, Veterans!❤
@greggwilliamson. Thank you for your service. I agree with you also. I always stand, with my hand over my heart. Thank you again for your service. It is very much aopreciated.
Freedom is not free. It is paid with a heavy cost and that cost is paved in the blood of the brave. And the sacrificed lives of heroes. may God bless all servicemen around the world.🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽
And that's why we get so upset when people disrespect our flag God bless America🎉🎉🎉🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you so much for not talking or interrupting the national anthem❤
I get upset at this video whenever I see people react to it, because the story told in the video is completely fabricated. 99% of it is false... the flag was not being held up by dead soldiers, the British did not try to shoot down the flag, doing so would have made no sense for them to do what so ever. Shooting down the flag would have meant nothing and the men manning the fort would have known that as well as the British. If they had managed to shoot it down, that wouldn't have meant that the soldiers manning the fort would have just magically surrendered. Very few American soldiers died that night and in fact, we kicked the British navy's ass that night. I am an extremely patriotic conservative American and I love this country, but I also love history, which is why I can't stand this video
I will tell you that lifelong Americans still tear up when they hear a good rendition of The Star-Spangled banner It's just that powerful of a song. The key is to not start on too high of a note as well many have done it in many regret it😂
This was written during the war of 1812, our 2nd against England. They had burned the White House & things weren’t looking good for us. It’s why our flag can never touch the ground! In memory of all our men who died for it! It was made our National Anthem in 1931. It brings tears to my eyes, every time I stand at a game to sing it! 🫡🇺🇸
This is why the flag should never touch the ground. Those brave men gave their lives to make sure that flag never touched the ground and ensuring our freedom they are our greatest Patriots and deserve so much respect. I can watch this 100 times and I still get the same emotional response❤😥🇺🇸
saw it hit u like it hits most. i still tear up for the national anthem. i love my country and would die for her in a heartbeat. this is why we love our flag and our anthem.
Except the story told in this video is BS... I love my country and can't stand anyone who disrespects the flag and the anthem, which is why I can't stand this video, because it's extremely disrespectful to both, because the story told in this video is completely fabricated.
The flag that flew over Fort Henry is in the American History Museum of the Smithsonian in Washington DC. To preserve it from decay its kept in a sealed environment under the floor. Its comes up on a schedule for viewing then lowered back into the floor. It's one of our National treasures. ❤ good reaction Thank you.
I am 59 Years old. I was a Medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. Now you klnow why Veterans do not want the Flag on the ground. This Battle was during the War of 1812. The National Anthem has 4 verses.
You don't know service to your country...until you see hundreds saluting the flag, then see those who come home injured and wounded who defended it. Lee Greenwoods song summed it up!
This made my heart so proud. Thank you for giving our flag the respect many Americans do not. Your right it is very emotional every time we are in its presence.
They Used to teach this story in elementary school! I wishthey woul reteach it to Middle and High School kids too! They need to know where are pride for the Flag comes from and why it should never touch the ground!❤❤❤❤
The American flag is not just a symbol. It is every single person in America’s flag. The Eagle represents the USA, but the flag is held dearly to us because of our forefathers, giving their lives to keep it flying to break away from impression and give us this wonderful life. We have here now most people forget that. I was raised with 10 brothers and sisters my dad was a 21 year army so we moved a lot, but I’ve got every branch in my family tree for generations back the only branch we don’t have is the Coast Guard. There’s not a day that doesn’t go by that I don’t stop a bit and thank him or stop a cop and thank them for what they do, they put their lives on the line just like the vets, the firefighters as well. The paramedics anyone who put their lies on the line I will thank them. The flag belongs to every single person who is a US citizen it’s not just as symbol it is our flag, and we are so very proud of it. We never let it touch the ground.
Christian version of the story. There was a land attack the next day by the BrIrish Army against the city of Baltimore. British Army General Ross was shot from his saddle by American snipers, and the attack failed. Ross had recently arrived after burning Washington DC down. That same flag is still preserved to this day, holes and all.
Thank you so much for watching the story of our beautiful flag. You Now my understand why those of us who truly love this country and our beautiful flag will never allow it to ever touch the ground. There is a saying that says our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows. It waves with the last breath of all those who fought and died for it and this country we love. That flag still exists it is housed in the national history museum of the Smithsonian. God bless you and thank you for the respect you have shown for our flag and country.
Yes… It was the War of 1812. We were a nation in 1812 and no longer colonies and we had our flag. I’ve been to Fort William McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. That flag, torn and darkened is preserved in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. I majored in world History and American History. Thank you for appreciating the USA! We are a melting pot and such a mixture of every nation. I thank my ancestors for coming here; I am blessed. God keep our world in peace and there are Americans who don’t appreciate that we are a strong nation and a wonderful military to preserve peace. We welcome everyone because we were welcomed.
Anybody want to know why American's love this country and proud to be who we are? It is the difficulties that we have lived through as a people. The reason the younger generation doesn't get it is that they have lived so well and have not had the strifes that make for strong conviction.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. I would like to highly recommend you listen to: “God Bless the USA” written by Lee Greenwood. He sings the song along with the a cappella group “Home Free” and the U.S. Air Force choral group “The Singing Sergeants”. There is no instruments. Home Free has a beat boxer and they all provide the background music with their voices.
You are quite sweet and it is admirable your respect for our flag and what it stands for within our nation. This is why we NEVER let it touch the ground. Not because of unearned pride but the blood of our brothers. Again, thank you❤
Don't forget Francis Scott Key was probably your age when he had to negotiate the release and in the conflict penned the song. I just am amazed at what these people did for freedom from royalty.
Enjoyed your take on our National Anthem very much. I cry every time I hear this story or even the singing of the anthem. To think that our hard fought, blood spilt liberty is in peril is unreal to me. I grew up after WW2 and experienced, I believe, the greatest time in the history of mankind for freedom and self rule, but I suppose all human government will come to an end. God is the only one who can bring about perfect government as humans are flawed! Again thank you for your video. God Bless you. 🙏
Thank You for the respect you showed for our Anthem. This flag means so much to us. God, family and Country. Proud to be an American! The brave gave their all.
"And the rockets red glare, The bombs bursting in air" hence fireworks on American holidays! Are you familiar with the famous photo of Americans raising the flag at Iwo Jima? That's why it's so symbolic to us. That's why we stick it on the moon and that's why we fly it at our homes. We are so proud of our country all of us no matter what political side you're on.
Thank you for this reaction!! We do have a very special anthem and believe it or not it’s the NATIONAL ANTHEM! It is for every single American whether they like it or not. Some people think we should anthems for this group and that group but it all comes down to we just have one anthem and even though there’s a handful of people who want to change all of this and kneel when the anthem is played or worse, make their own anthem which isn’t even close to representing the United States! Francis Scott Key was there when this was all going down and he wrote about what he saw which was later turned into the anthem. Some people just want to throw some words together and call it their anthem. To me, that’s just not American and is very divisive. Americans who are proud of our flag and proud to sing the one and only National Anthem are the true patriots of this country. Sorry but I get so tired of a few people trying to change everything our soldiers, veterans fought and died for! I love my country, I love my flag, I love my National Anthem and I love my freedom! Thank you again for this wonderful reaction. God bless you and yours!! ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
99.999999% of Americans know how our national anthem came from. The reason for that war was the united states invaded Canada. Keep in mind this war went on for a few years, the narrator compressed the war to a single night.
Thank you for watching and reacting. We are very proud of our history and our flag. It has been bought and paid for by the blood of patriots. I hope you have a great visit to our country!
You asked why the war of 1812 started ? Briefly, after the Barbary wars when we destroyed the pirates and weren’t getting robbed anymore, Britain 🇬🇧 decided that the US was making too much money, and felt they deserved it, or some of it, or…..? Then in 1814 after we kicked the British out again, we had to go back to the pirates and make it perfectly clear to leave our boats alone, because the Brit’s had encouraged the pirates to resume their attacks, as the U.S. Navy was busy fighting the Royal Navy. “Peace was achieved through the mouth of our cannons “= Stephen Decatur. Was all he said when he returned with not only peace treaties, but restitution for all the ships that the pirates had robbed. We don’t negotiate with terrorists became the motto almost simultaneously as we became a country. The United States Navy was founded for the purpose of combatting pirates. It is written in the founding documents.
Actually, Great Britain wasn't recognizing our sovereignty as a nation and they would capture our ships wherever they found them and press our sailors into the British navy. So, 1812 was our second war with England.
In 1812, it was the United States that declared war on Britain, not the other way round. President Madison sided with 'war hawks' in Congress, calculating to annex Canada while Britain was engaged in Europe, fighting the dictatorship of Napoleon. Although trade restrictions and the naval impressment of sailors is commonly cited as the cause for the war, the states most affected (the maritime states of new England) voted *against* war; it was the states of the south and west, which had been losing thousands of slaves escaping to Canada each year, which voted in favor of war in 1812.
As a veteran, I've seen this video and know this story, and have been to Fort Mchenry. I'll never bend my knee but absolutely respect the right and reason one may choose to do so. That choice is freedom and what all these wars were about.
There is a difference between taking a knee in support of something and taking a knee in capitulation. Though I personally am disgusted by the kneelers today, I'd die defending their right to do so.
Grew up in Baltimore, and I have been to the fort many times. I'm very glad you have the name of the fort correct, it's Fort McHenry, not fort henry. Big part left out is the British were capturing American ships because we were trading with the French. That's the reason for the 1812 war. Also the British had just finished burning Washington. They also landed men at North Point and Havre de Grace in Maryland. Our troops were over whelmed. But citizens (mostly from the Baltimore area called Highlandtown (mainly Scotsman and Irish) grabbed their own guns and joined the troop and forced the British back. Big reason the 2nd amendment is so important to us.
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.
As an old fourth generation disabled vet. This always hits for me. My dad ( WW2 wounded vet ) told me freedom is on a long term loan which every generation will pay to keep it from being foreclosed on and taken from us.
im a 57 year old man who considers himself a strong, tough man, and i cry EVERY TIME i see this video... i get that the story has been a bit exaggerated but still holds truths...
Thank you for your respect for our flag, Ole Glory, and The Star Bangled Banner! Look forward to you seeing all the videos on here of all kind of Americanisms! New Subscriber, Odie, from Kansas USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That exact flag from the battle is still displayed. It’s housed at the Smithsonian national museum of American history in Washington DC. Just so you know this story is completely overdramatized so not fully accurate but some truth to it. Still a beautiful story.
Fort McHenry, the National anthem is one of the stanza’s in the poem he penned. If I remember correctly it’s 4 stanza’s long. I saw the actual poem it in Walters art gallery when I was a kid. Being from Baltimore we were taught about the battle. We are taken there in kindergarten as a tour. Then we go back many times in our lives
It’s great to see someone that likes this song in what it means to a of the AMERICAN PEOPLE but there are a lot of people that doesn’t like this COUNTRY but they lives here and tells 💩 about THE GREAT COUNTRY TO LIVE IN
Thank you for sharing this and for the respectful reaction brother, from another mother, from across the pond. Long live freedom and our way of life! Cheers from Atlanta, GA, USA
Glad to see your interest in our country's history. Too bad more Americans aren't. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 0369, Infantry Unit Leader
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I’ve seen it several times and I’m still amazed every time I watch it!! I’m so thankful I was born and raised in America! Just move on over here we’ll adopt you. I’ve had several families that I watch on RU-vid and they’ve made the move and love it! They just wished they had done it sooner. We would love to have you. Thank you again and God Bless you!! BTW, thank you so much for not using bad language in your videos!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!🇺🇸❤️
This was part of the British plan known as "The Battle for Baltimore." During the "War of 1812." On Sept. 12,1814 British Ships of war approached the port of Baltimore Maryland. In the entire British Navy, there were only 8 Bomb Ships. Five of them sitting in the Patapsco River in Maryland. They were the most powerful siege artillery ships afloat. Onboard one of these British Warships was American lawyer and negotiator Francis Scott Key. For 25 hrs. straight the British Bombarded and shelled Fort McHenry for 25 hrs. The British Navy never sacked the fort, and the Flag never came down. On 12/24/1814 The Treaty of Ghent was signed by the British and American Representatives in Ghent Belgium a Flemish City in Belgium. The signers for the Americans were: John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Albert Gallatin, James Bayard and Jonathan Russell. With this signing it finally ended the War of 1812. And America was able to keep her independence from Great Britain. And have remained allies ever since. In 1931 Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner" became the official National Anthem of the United States. President Herbert Hoover signed it into a Resolution in public law in 1931. Today that very flag that withstood the 25hrs. of bombardment by the British Royal Navy on 09/12/1814 is hung proudly in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. The rest as they say is history
War of 1812 was part of the English war with France. France still had colonies in Canada and so England was restricting American sea lanes over here along our coasts. When America pushed back, England saw that as a prime opportunity to take America back and expanded their French war to include America. Other than this attack, they were able to sack Washington DC and burn down the first White House as well as a few other coastal land attacks. They were mostly concerned about France so even though they had sacked Washington DC, they left after this attempt failed with the fleet attacking this fort. They were hoping things would have gone quicker and needed resources other places. Like France.
Wow. Just about every single word you said was wrong. The War of 1812 was entirely separate from the Napoleonic wars occurring in Europe at the same time. The French colonies in Canada had actually been ceded to Britain in 1765, at the end of the Seven Years' War, so there was no fighting going on in Canada until the United States declared war. Both sides of the European conflict placed restrictions on neutral countries trading with their enemies, and would stop and search neutral ships to make sure no military equipment was being carried. In 1812, the United States declared war on Britain, not the other way round. President Madison sided with 'war hawks' in Congress, calculating to annex Canada while Britain was engaged in Europe, fighting the dictatorship of Napoleon. Although trade restrictions and the naval impressment of sailors is commonly cited as the cause for the war, the states most affected (the maritime states of new England) voted *against* war; it was the states of the south and west, which had been losing thousands of slaves escaping to Canada each year, which voted in favor of war in 1812. For two years, a combination of British soldiers, Canadian settlers (both English and French speaking), First Nations, and former American slaves fought off repeated American incursions into Canada, including the burning of York, the capital of Upper Canada. Eventually, with the end of Napoleonic war in Europe in 1814, Britain was able to supply ships and manpower for a counter-attack. A series of hit-and-run-raids was made along the coast by a small mobile force of about 5000 seaborne infantry: nowhere large enough to re-occupy the country (in fact they were outnumbered five to one just by the defenders around Baltimore), but sufficient to compel the United States into peace negotiations. To get an idea of the true priorities of the two sides, you only have to look at the opening positions at those peace negotiations, which started *before* the defense of Baltimore. The British wanted the borders to be returned to their pre-war lines, and the establishment of a native homeland as a buffer state between; the Americans demanded the annexation of Canada, and the return of all escaped slaves. So even when the British had the best strategic advantage, after burning Washington DC, they only asked for the existing borders to be respected: that's hardly the action of a power looking to re-exert colonial control.
"Every now and then the Tree of freedom must be watered by blood and sweat." Nothing great is free. It is earned. And maintained. I hate that history repeats itself but it does because men forget.
Ask a veteran why he fought and sacrificed all...their answer will never change "I fought not for government nor personal gain. I fought for an idealism that is sown into every brick and rock that built the homes of my children and the countless generations to follow. An idea that all peoples are inherently free."
You are welcome to join us in America. We always have room for a man of honor and valor. Then again you live in Beautiful South Africa! Prayers for Blessing upon you and your family from Texas
I love my national anthem. I'm a stauch supporter in the protection of the flag. I hate to see it desicrated. It bothers me when people wear it as clothing. This story is a piece of fiction. Only 4 men died at Ft McHenry. There's no way they were holding up the five ton 90-foot flag pole. It took a dozen men just to raise the 50 pound Star Spangled Banner. I apologize for those pushing this misrepresentation of the events at Ft McHenry. The truth should be a good enough story.
This event happened during the war of 1812, NOT the revolutionary war, the place is actually called Fort McHenry and it is still located on an island in the Baltimore Maryland harbor, today, it is a museum, and that flag is still there on display, DURING the war of 1812 the British still considered the United States of America to be their colonies and called them the colonies till after the war was concluded, This is why so many Americans like myself and many others place such value on our great flag, we understand the very high price that was paid for us to have that flag, I and many others are quite willing to fight, bleed, kill and die for that flag, and will do it without a second thought or a single regret.
As long as there is a American Flag flying over the horizon, there is always hope. And as long as there’s an American Freedom, and Democracy will never die. 🇺🇸✝️🗽🦅 Thank you for give our nation respect 🫡
Now you know why Americans have such pride, not only for the flag and the sacrifices those before us have made, but the sacrifices we still make to keep this country and the great democratic political experiment safe and alive. Also you know now why the American flag must never touch the ground. Off topic, I've noticed your love for American baseball where, of course, our anthem is played before each game. Before you go to a game you need to watch the video "What Is The Difference Between Pitches? And Why Are There So Many?" so you can further understand the difficulty hitters have in just making contact.
It was about trade. The British were not happy about the USA was under cutting their trade routes. This is from memory, so I'm sure there was more to it.
We're good people that are problematic. We fuss loud and shout at stupidity and ourselves. We are the people that will become one in an instant. I wish we could shine when normality bores us. We do know each other very well and in God we trust.
I love it when people from other countries get it ya know. Being American isn't about location. it's about the spirit of freedom happiness Love Faith and United States needs some healing. Can we start a problem to deport the US haters and bring our fellow Americans across the globe
