Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It *REACTION* 

And this is why people get so upset when people kneel during our anthem or even worse - burn it, step on it, whatever. That flag should never touch the ground - EVER!!!

This will bring tears to every true red blooded American.

Congratulations. You have just become a Patriot. Our unity runs deeper than any division.

A country that does not know it's history will accept any future offered, regardless of how bad that future mat be...

It makes me so mad when people disrespect the flag. I love AMERICA. I AM PROUD TO AN AMERICAN

It’s amazing and beyond comprehension how much suffering our forefathers endured to bring about this Great Constitutional Republic and keep it. 👍

US Navy Veteran. YOU and everyone you love is why we serve. I want every child to grow up as safe and loved as I was. The reason we enlisted has not changed and I would run toward a grizzly today if it would give a child a chance to live. I wouldn't survive, but that's not going to stop me.

Since then, all the Americans who've died in all the wars since, have died to protect our freedoms...true freedom unfortunately comes at a cost...and those who benefit from these freedoms, us....should always show respect for what the flag and our anthem stands for....our love for our freedoms should never be taken for granted...it is the reminder why our country is the greatest in the world, and why so many other people around the world dream of being in America.

On display at the Smithsonian. The most awe inspiring of all their many treasures

now you know why people get upset when the flag is disrespected,be it touching the ground ,kneeling for the anthem etc. its what gave america its indepence at a high cost of life and blood

The flag is more than just a piece of cloth. It's a symbol of freedom and strength. You may not like what goes on in our country, but never disrespect our flag. It means more than life to true Americans.

Every child should be shown this in school...every year.

That's why we Americans should never kneel. We will never live on our knees. For God and Country!❤

Once you know the whole story, you can understand why our Flag and The National Anthem means so much to many Americans.

And every spoiled athlete that chooses to kneel at the national anthem, spits on the bodies of all who died for us to be free. Stand for the flag. Stand for the anthem. Always and forever. Ths k you for showing this to educate more. I was taught this as a gradeschool girl. By our veterans that were brought into our classrooms to teach us. In uniform.

This video should be played in every public school once a year

God bless you, Greg. You have a very good heart. ✌❤

Agree.... This should be mandatory video for anyone in America

Every time I hear this I cry. And I get angry at the people who kneel when it’s played or sung. What’s wrong with these people?

And people knelt when the song played. Every American should hear this. These are the people that they disrespected.

This was during the war of 1812 and this story is 90% true, but whether it's 80 or 100% true, don't disrespect our flag.

I'm an old lady. When I was in school, the first thing we did was pledge allegience to the flag. I was brought up respect for the flag, and I was also told the story of Francis Scott Key writing the song after the attack of Fort Henry. The schools have gotten away from it and don't even have an American flag. How can we forget those brave men, those brave patriots who gave theirs lives willingly to create this great country? Loved your reaction, and I hope we can all share this… It is our heritage as Americans.

Freedom isn’t free; proof in his words. 🇺🇸🙏💜

I am 62 years old and still cry every time I hear the Star Spangled Banner. We were taught as very young kids the meaning and it stuck with me.

Remember our flag represents our people not our government really. It’s ours. That’s why it angers so many of us when someone disrespects our flag. Protest what you want that’s our right as Americans but leave our flag out of it. Many have died to protect that flag, our people and the freedoms we enjoy. It deserves respect. Anyone who disrespects our flag looses my respect or support for their cause immediately.

This tattered flag hangs, on display, at the Smithsonian in Washington DC! ♥️ 🇺🇸 ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸

This is why we veterans, we the people get so angry when people kneel during the anthem, or throw the flag on the ground and stomp on it. That flag is a symbol of our freedom. It is not racist, sexist, homophobic. That great flag says we are free human beings and we will not bow down and comply with your tyranny. We will not be ordered about and ruled by communist foreign leaders nor by the tyrants in our own police and government. No one ever affected positive change from kneeling on the ground. We must stand and fight and make our voices heard. Together, as free Americans.

Hits you Everytime you hear the story. These men knew the importance of our freedom in this country. Like no other country in the world! The sacrifice of these men and many more men years after this! Our country, our flag, is for every single American! We are all blessed to have each other!

THIS IS THE REASON WHY WE NEVER LET THE AMERICAN FLAG TOUCH THE GROUND !!!!! EVER !!!!!!

What a powerful review. Im 53 years old and was raised with this song and the pledge. So glad you took the dive on this. Your a good man

That's why that flag should never be on the ground because it means surrender

The Seige of Baltimore Sept 12 - 15, 1814 (bombardment of Fort McHenry Sept 13-14 for 25 hours) was the backdrop for Mr. Key to writing his poem (which was later put to music) from his observations from one of the prison barges in the bay that fateful night. Although this version of the story is a bit embellished, a lot of the facts are true. Seeing the flag throughout the night and morning showing the Americans would not surrender is the highlight of his poem. The British not being able to neutralize the fort and capture the town and having expended most all of their ammunition, withdrew. Soon after a "cease fire' was called and a Treaty signed.

This is why we don’t like people disrespecting the flag. Too many men and women died for the freedom it stands for

Thank you for watching a bit of our history of the Star Spangled Banner!❤❤❤❤

The bridge in Baltimore that collapsed due to that cargo ship, the bridge was named the Francis Scott Key bridge, just a reference lol

I'm PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

That’s why you stand when that song is sung

As a Veteran you understand why so many of us will fight at the drop of a dime when it comes to disrespecting our flag. When that happens they disrespect every man and woman who sacrificed for the freedoms so many take for granted .

It made me proud to watch your reaction to this.

When I was a junior in high. Schoo, 1974 we spent 6 weeks on the American Revolution and this story was taught. I'm glad it was recorded this way. ❤

Thank you Greg for respecting the military and my fellow veterans. I appreciate you.

YOU ARE A GOOD MAN GREG GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMIALY FOR EVER AND EVER

There's a lot that American kids aren't taught that they should be. You're a good man Greg. Keep learning history. Stay strong / stay American. Red, White & Blue are the only colors that matter. We're in this together my man!

God bless you for airing this. I'm a Veteran of 2 wars and we saw the Flag we new that flag will never hit the ground. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to following you. Stories like this are important because the schools don't teach! God Bless!

I am a 75 yearold great- grandmother. When I was in school we were taught this history of ou National Anthem. Pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln framed our chalkboards. I am thrilled you know this history.🇺🇲

Every fallen soldier that was brought home had the flag draped over their coffin. You don't disrespect the flag. So many other ways to protest, without taking a knee.

BEAUTIFUL! I always tear up hearing it and boy does it ever give NEW meaning hearing the story behind it like that!! THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS!

I'm not from America, i cried watching this 😔. Salute and respect 🙏

I learned this in school and, to this day, I get tears when the National anthem is played. Our flag is our symbol of life, rights and freedom and the people who have fought or do fight for us. Nice reaction.

This is why we must not allow America to fall! This is our home and we will have no other! Our freedom means everything! God Bless America 🇺🇸

I'm 70 years old and tonight - you taught me about the Star Spangled Banner and deep love it holds. Thank you God.

The last thing family and friends see of their beloved military member is their flag covered coffin…. there’s a whole ceremony. I know I was an honor guard, most honorable thing I’ve ever done…. Ppl Of every shape, size color texture any other way you want to describe human being have died for that flag.. show some respect❤️🇺🇸

I am 74 yrs old and was taught this in elementary school but I don't think it's taught in schools anymore 😢😢😢!❤

In a way; when the military goes into battle; they’re humanly holding that flag up.

Loved your reaction to this important story in American History. SO IMPORTANT. My generation were taught to cherish and respect America and all the freedoms our forefathers fought so hard for. We pledged Allegiance everyday in school and in music class we re e taught ALL of America's songs. To this day I have a very hard time NOT standing up and placing whenever I hear these Patrotic songs even if I am at home alone and the songs are on T.V. !! Often my eyes become teary in memory of all of our military for the sacrifices they make for us every day. I wish we could renew that sense of supreme loyalty and pride in the U.S.A. once again. 🇱🇷💙❤🙏 Greg, I think your reaction to this video was my favorite one so far. I sensed your genuine emotions as the story unfolded. I also grew up close to Philly and went to Betsy Ross's house where she sewed the first flag. It left a lasting impression on me for real !!! Thank you ! 😔❣

Be sure to show this to your kids at the appropriate age. Don't let this story die again. Its important to know our history, good, bad or horrible. Its the only way to make our future better.

Thank you for exposing this very important Video! It’s disgusting how Our Flag is desecrated today. Our National Anthem Disrespected by Athlete’s tolerated in disgusting.

Thank you for playing this video. I’ve seen it many times as a reminder of how our great country was formed. As a USMC veteran it means a lot to me. Thank you again for showing it.

That Flag represents EVERY American! It represents the American people! We will never kneel. We will always stand!

Excellent as usual. Damn fine reaction. This should be played in every school now.

Proud to be an American. Happy to watch your videos. You are great at what you do.

Good on you. I could actually see the influence of this wash over you. I'm a 62 year old guy. From my perspective everything has gone so badly here in Our Country. It makes me Proud to see a young man grasp just a small percentage of what Many men and women have given towards keeping Our Freedom. Great Video my Brother!

Thank you for showing this and your comments about our military. The price for freedom is high. Their bravery is unquestionable. When our military and flag are disrespected, it should make us cry until our hearts bleed out. Bless you, sir, for sharing history. We have a lot to be proud of as Americans.

I love this! I can never see it enough!!! Glad you did this one brother!! Stand United! ❤Tennessee

This needs to be taught in school!!!! My dad was in the navy during WWII and taught us to always respect our flag and those who served and serve in the military!!!

So Proud of your Reaction!!!!!!! Great American.

Yes sir! ❤

It was dozens of ships, not hundreds, but the rest of the story is pretty much accurate. Sadly, the ones responsible for ensuring that all the words of the song were accurate did not do their job very well. It is NOT "What so proudly we held" - it is actually "What so proudly we hailed";

I am most honored that you as a man with black American heritage, knowing what slavery did to black American generations, to all American's who hated the horrible elements of slavery and who rejoiced when it finally ended... still fresh in all our minds, still heartbroken of the fact that my ancestors owned other people.. and possibly your ancestors were owned. It deeply touches me for you to voice such respect. It is awe-inspiring. Thanks so much for being you. We've all witnessed a true American today. Blessings from Texas

Now you know why we stand (not kneel) and salute our precious flag and never let it touch the ground. I just wish that the person who created the slide content would have cared enough to ensure that it was free from typographical errors (of which there are several).

That's why we stand,because they stood tall.

Thanks for your reaction Greg. Our nation is CURRENTLY and has been under attack by the Democrats for the last 3+ years. To ALL U.S. Military (past and present) the U.S. Flag means EVERYTHING to us. Take care brother. Thanks again. Kevin Sandvig Chief Warrant Officer (CWO2) U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)

This is why every American child should hear this in school and know what that flag does and should mean to each and every one of us, I’ve always been taught to love and respect our flag and I’m very proud to say my husband is retired military and fought for our flag for over 20 years. 🇺🇸 Respect and Honor our Flag 🇺🇸God Bless you young man!

Thank you for watching this 🇺🇸 God Bless 🙏🏻

Greg what you are doing is so important. Thank you so much

This is why so many of us elders who survived the second world war have a depth of understanding that you never wear the flag as clothing, a hat, a Face covering and how important it is to raise your flag in the morning bring it down and fold it properly in the evening and never let the flag touch the ground. Those who wear items made to look like the American flag show absolute disrespect to the lives lostinto the flag itself.

Of thee, I sing! 🙏 Hold fast American patriots!

Ww were taught about the battle as a whole reason for the poem written by Key, but we were taught in depth. This story has a few embellishments but it does cover the spirit and inspiration for the poem quite well.

"I'll look at this song so differently" Makes you question of the reason they stopped telling this story in school is on propose so people don't...

After serving 3 tour's love your reaction my brother God bless you and your family.

Thats why our flag is so important. All the men and womrn that gave their life for that flag.

YOU young man are a Big part of the reason this is a Great country. I see your heart of understanding knowing every word of our national anthem resonates with your heart. You are what makes America the country it is. So proud of you and grateful you belong here just as much as any of us. You are the perfect example of an American! Gods Blessing Always!

I've watched this video several times and it still makes me ugly cry.

This is why I stand, and a tear falls every time I hear our National Anthem

I am glad you checked this out G. 🇺🇸🫡

We are truly blessed to be living in this country.

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 500 British im 19 ships, - and men holding the flag up and dying .the nuns taught me this in grammar school, many decades ago. The shredded flag is now behind glass in the Smithsonium Institute. Francis Scott Key wrote it down as a poem, the poem bacame popular later and became a song, and later , the song became our National Antherm

never heard this clip before... this was very good!... Thanks! for the broadcast of it.

Fort Henry is why, to this day, we do not let our flag hit the ground.

As an Army veteran and proud American, the most important part of this song is the last line, it's a question to us all as Americans. "Oh say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, over the land of the free, and the home of the brave?" We must commit to maintaining the freedoms our ancestors fought for us to have.

And recently, that fraternity held up the flag. God bless them.

Original poem O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 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! 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. 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.

Our country is truly unique. Different Cultures is what makes America! We r united by living in freedom. Our country stands for FREEDOM. We the people will come together. Stop watching the news and get to know one another. All the news wanna do is divide.

Tears, chillbumps and gratitude.

I really liked your reaction to this video and why we sing this song! You are awesome for doing this reaction and sharing your respect for our beautiful country!

I'm so glad more people are hearing this and can now respect the flag and the price that was paid.

What a heartfelt and beautiful reaction! 🇺🇸

Whoa Greg! I like the dreads hangin loose man! This is gonna sound funny, but I've been watching your channel for like 2 years now and I love your reactions. You always seem to have appreciation for what you watch. I know you (secretly) don't love every single thing you see, but I appreciate you finding the good in things. Keep it up my brother. Also, where are you from? You sound Jamaican or Bahamian.

This is why Patriots are so hard on people about not letting the flag touch the ground and why we get offended so much when it does and why we believe that it should be folded up and put away afterwards

This disabled veteran returns your salute, sir. United we stand.