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That is why Americans are so patriotic. Most Europeans mistake it for nationalism in the European sense, but it's not actually our country that we're so passionate about. It's the principles and ideals that our country was founded on that we revere, the idea that every human being on the planet has rights that aren't granted by the government, but you just naturally have. In fact, if your government does violate those rights, then the people have the right and duty to overthrow that government.
It's why our government officials and military swear an oath not to the country, the president or any other politician. They swear to uphold and protect the Constitution.
Yes.....We , the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union.....
Well ,we declare ourselves !
This is what we give to our children ❤
I agree. Yet, you need a country to uphold the Constitution in.
Yeah wow that oath they sure do stick to it lmao
@@missi44 And that's why there are problems now. There are people that believe in the Constitution, therefore the Country that wrote it. Then, there are people that could care less about it. So, what happens when you have two sides that are polar opposites? Wanna take a guess?
2nd Amendment do fight back against a tyrannical government
I could watch this video a hundred times... I love how expressive Miss Tasha's face is. You can tell she was affected by the story. I think both of you are going to be damn good Americans!!!
I dont like how exaggerated it is. The real story is fantastic..embellshing it with lies and exaggeration only diminishes it. He did this story a disservice.
@@donkey3187 you sir/madam are VERY correct. this video is an insult to the history and character of our nation.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII lol...lets not get carried away. The story fundamentals of the story are true and beautiful...they didnt need to puff it up with lies and exaggeration.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. Dont forget those who sacrificed ALL for us. May they Rest In Peace. Semper Fi.
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Great reaction and keep in mind that a lot of people sacrificed their lives for this flag that's why real Americans never ever interrupt while the national anthem is playing and why they always put their right hand over their heart.
Put your hand over your heart when saying the pledge of allegiance. Very disrespectful to talk during the anthem.
@@valkyrierebel2488 while saying the pledge of allegiance is what I meant to say at the end there. I didn't realize it wasn't on there. My bad.
I am standing in my kitchen with my hand over my heart listening to my National Anthem.
You need to get out more
At ease soldier! Feed your bald eagle and then worship the flag at the alter you built for it
I was in the 8th grade in 1979. My teacher told us this exact story. It really happened. Thank God and these men for out Freedom. I don’t think it was that much overplayed at all. God Bless us all*
I thought I heard you say, either your going to visit the U.S. or move to the U.S. next year! If you want to see that very Flag, that stood at the battle called the "Defiance of Fort McHenry"! It is on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.! Approximately 28 soldiers died, and 50 wounded during the overnight battle!
I love this story! This is why we love our flag; and defend it against all enemies, foreign and domestic!
Thank you for honoring our flag.
DUDE....I'm American..You are 900% Correct with everything you said...Good job my man
Honestly, appreciate that! Do you know how much hate I've gotten from people telling me that my facts are wrong because I'm British and they think I'm being biased? haha
@@mikeyreacts234 Nope Not at all You did your research....It;s a shame you know more about American History then most Americans do.....Actually i also think the British Navy basically started running out of ammo
Yeah they basically ran out after 25 hours, and literally just turned around and eventually went home haha!
@@mikeyreacts234 Yeah thats basically it.....And the rest is history...Literally ha ha
the battle hymn of the republic was a song that was sang during the civil war in the north while the south had their song dixie
I live in TX, can't remember the song but south was fighting for states rights, that was what the Civil War was mainly fought for Abe Lincoln republican northerner then changed it to abolition of slavery to get more people to fight
South during Civil War used to be democrats pro slavery and small government things seemed to have changed Republicans small federal government and leave it up to each state
Yes the story is a bit embelished, but the spirit of mythos is to describe a sentiment or endeavor. The song is true and the commitment and bravery were real. That is the point. Everyone in the world can find inspiration in the American story. A story like no other in history.
Very well stated! I don't have your patience or your eloquence. I get too emotional with the dunderheads who enjoy spoiling the spirit of this story. Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸
@@TheRapnep History/reality might not be for you. It's ugly and painful, and not everyone is up for it. What we can do is learn from it.
_"... a bit embelished ..."_
it's pretty much all bullshit and lies. go to your local library and learn the truth.
Embellished! Outright lies is more like it.
Yep the flag was still up & in tatters....it was @ the fort (with the paper w/ the song written on it) until both got sent to the Smithsonian Institute...natural history building.
That is why our flag is so special to us . If it is flying at night there is always light on it, never to be in darkness.
Great reaction video, I like it with the both of you. It works. A little sad you cut the ending off. That psalm has a large roll in the building of this country. "Blessed is the nation whose god is the lord" psalm 33:12
Shoutout from this old, longhaired, Southern Rebel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Peace and love, y'all.
we are all Brothers and Sisters! God bless us all!
You can actually see in person that flag from fort McHenry from the battle that night on September 13, 1814 at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History at 10th Street & Constitution Ave. NW. Washington, DC 20560. It is so unbelievably amazing to see in person it gives you a whole new perspective on what happened there that night.
Thanks for reacting to this. I was a Medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. You now know why the American Flag is not to touch the ground. One Nickname for the American Flag is Old Glory. The American Flag consists of 50 Stars to represent the 50 States and 13 Stripes to represent the original 13 States. There are 4 Verses to the National Anthem. Please react to all Four Verses of the National anthem.
_"You now know why the American Flag is not to touch the ground."_
the whole "not touching the ground" tradition started much later with one of the greatest soldiers this country ever had, MOH recipient Sergeant William Harvey Carney. look him up to learn the truth.
Freedom is not free. It comes with a heavy cost. that cost is paved in the blood of the brave and sacrificed lives of heroes.
There may have been turmoil between our country's in the past. But it's good people like you who have helped unite us both as one! You 2 are amazing and would definitely fit in with us good ol American country folk! I hope yall get to experience the land of the U.S. and I hope it treats you well as well as you are welcomed with open arms!!!!
When I was in elementary school back in the 1970s every student in my class was required to sing or recite the Star Spangled Banner from memory. We also had to explain the meaning of each line of the song. As for how it was written we learned that Francis Scott Key went out to a British ship as a negotiator. When he was finished he could not get ashore as the tide was out. He could do nothing but watch as the other British ships attacked the unnamed American fort. The next morning when he saw the American flag still flying above the fort he was inspired to write a poem that was later put to music that we now recognize as the Star Spangled Banner. We did not learn about any conversations he had on board the ship or of him visiting the fort the following day. This next part is something I once read in an issue of Reminisce magazine about 25 to 30 years ago. I’m doing this from memory so please excuse me if I get something wrong. At the start of the 20th century the United States of America did not have an official national anthem. The Star Spangled Banner was only one of about four or five different songs that the American people were asked to vote for to be the official national anthem for the United States of America. For many of the adults the Star Spangled Banner was the last song on the list that they wanted to be the national anthem. The American people wanted the American government to stay out of the conflicts that were going on in Europe and Asia at the time and they viewed the Star Spangled Banner as a song that glorified war. As for the other songs on the list they could have chosen from the adults could not agree on which one song should be made the national anthem. As this was not an election to select a political candidate or some issues school children many of them attending one room schoolhouses throughout the country were allowed to vote. The majority of the school children voted for the Star Spangled Banner and as it received more votes than any of the other songs after it was ratified by the American government it official became the national anthem for the United States of America sometime in the 1930s.
This is why we never let the flag touch the ground.
wrong. the tradition goes back to Sergeant William Harvey Carney, MOH recipient and one of the greatest soldiers this country has ever had.
History : "The More You Know"
I'm a daughter of the Greatest Generation. My hand still goes over my heart every time I hear it played.
I know how you feel! Honestly, whenever the anthem plays at a ball game I can't help but shed a tear. I wish more people my age felt the same way!
@Mikey reacts I stopped watching sports games when athletes started taking a knee during the Anthem. It breaks my heart. I know what the colors stand for, but Dad told me every time he saw the red strips, he thought of every drop of American blood shed for our freedom. Athletes have the right to kneel, and protesters have the right to burn the flag. But they only have those rights because of the red stripes. And I have the right not to like it.
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And...again..I say..I annot watch this video...without..tearing up..63 year old former marine from south carolina...congrats on your beautiful fiance..if yall move to America...move to the south...we still uphold or morals..friendliness..freedoms..hospitality..politeness..patriotism...history...love to have yall...
My first time listening to your reactions. I really appreciated what you shared. I like that you went deeper into the historical context. Thank you. I don't think that there was a National Anthem until the Star Spangled Banner in 1931. I believe "America The Beautiful" and "My Country T'is of Thee" were sung, among other songs. I look forward to more of your videos. Peace
Mikey is great found him about a week ago
I think “ God Bless America” was among other songs being considered when a decision was being made about the national anthem.
I’m a sixty year old American and I just wish that my own citizens would appreciate our history as much as the many UK people do. Thanks for the reaction.❤️
Very professional reaction. Enjoyed you both.
Can you imagine when Francis Scott Key was informed that he would be the one to negotiate the freedom of prisoners..He was probably in his 20's.. Scared out of his mind.. Just that in itself makes me say what an incredible person he is. God bless and peace in the hearts of all.
I get choked up every time I hear our national anthem.
We had to argue about it for a while. The union song was a hymn - The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Written by a Southerner, while the Confederacy used the song Dixie which was originally written by a Northerner. We’re just weird like that.
Thanks for your reaction, remember our two countries are forever linked with each other because of our history. Became the closest of allies and fought TOGETHER in many wars to keep the world free from tyranny. You will always be considered cousins, 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍❤️✅
Wonderful and accurate!! The whole war of 1812 was truly a divine moment for our wonderful people!!!!Just look what our fathers and grandparents created here !!!!!!!!!! We are blessed !
Being from Baltimore, thank you sm for saying McHenry lol
The story is a beautiful one, but I really appreciate you point out the corrections during this viewing! It's a really emotional song all on its own, and I absolutely cry every time I hear it!
We did in 6th grade. Thats why it hurts so bad when i see such disrespect.
Wow, great reaction. Tasha - you should know, Mikey is pretty damn smart. He caught the inaccuracies right away. Not many Americans would have even caught those. Again, great reaction.
The story is embellished it is still quite valid !!!!!!!!
lies and fiction are never valid history.
WE WILL DIE ON OUR FEET WE KNEEL ONLY FOR GOD!!!!I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN I LOVE THIS SONG AND IT MAKES ME CRY EVERYTIME I HEAR IT!!!
So beautiful and brave... and honorable...... good to know the story behind the antham, thank you from Alberta Canada. We will get into later the war of 1812
but this is heartbreaking and heartwarming at once.
Alright !! Hope u 2 do move here. I'm a native Texan and we 💗 our flag too !! 🇨🇱
I think the anthem during the Civil War was the battle hymn of the republic
Ty for replaying.
Glad you pointed out some of the inconsistencies in this version!
Not sure where you’re headed in the US, but if you ever go to Baltimore (not far from DC) Ft McHenry is worth a stop.
The flag is in The Smithsonian!!! What most do not know is that if Ft. Mc Henry had actually fallen, The States would have been split in two---much like what Gen. Sherman did to the South during the Civil War. It would have been extremely hard for us to survive. The War of 1812 basically ended in a tie. It did not become the National Anthem until the 1931. But, this incident is also why the USA does not bow our flag like others in ceremonies, etc. Sometimes we squabble about our country alot. But, we do have principles that are above all of that regardless of race, religion, politics, gender, or nationality. What is right is right for everybody around the world which is why so many look to the USA . And lastly, if you haven't done so, please react to "Arlington" by Trace Adkins for Memeorial Day.
The anthem for the northern states during the civil war was 'Glory Hallelujah', for the southern states their song was 'I wish I was in Dixie'. My great grandfather served the southern states my wife's great grandfather served the northern states. they faced each other in the battle of Antietam which is why my wife and I got married, so we could keep the fight going. Other than that the USA never had a national anthem until the one we have now
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People misunderstand the southern
The Star Spangled banner was first played for the first modern Olympics it was picked by the assistant band director for the medals ceremonies. Per the movie history of the First Modern Olympics.
That Flag still exists, it's in the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC, main building. The flag was massive, so for any one person to hold it up is impossible, today the flag is a fraction of it's original size, but still very large.
Mikey, you are correct on multiple points in historical accuracy and I have issues with this video as an American. The Iwo Jima point is 💯 you know more history of the US than many of my fellow Americans 😢However at the end... This Spirit Holds Today
Yall ought to see a full class of 2nd graders (7 yr olds) singing this it's sooo cute😂❤❤
Yes it was the war of 1812. It took place Sep 13, 1814. The failed bombardment of Fort McHenry forced the British to abandon their land assault on the crucial port city of Baltimore. This British defeat was a turning point in the War of 1812, leading both sides to reach a peace agreement later that year. U.S., 28 killed, 250 wounded, 50 captured; British, 46 killed, 300 wounded.
The Star Spangled Banner started out as a poem and was later turned into a song.
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Your fiancee is very charming. If you do move to America, and you're at a sporting event or anytime the National Anthem is being played, there is no talking. To be more proper, put your right hand over you heart during the performance.
Welcome to the United States of America.
Who would F king care if you believe the story or not. The fact that many people died fighting under that flag while fighting for freedom of not only America but also of other countries around the world makes this flag precious. When you and your country fall into despair and wish for assistance then this flag will be the most precious thing you wish to see coming to your rescue. So F off if you are bothered by the story.
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Thank you for your comments and reaction...would be proud to have yall move over here..like lots of your and my ancestors did..hope you find a small town down south somewhere..think yall might like it...62 year old former marine from south carolina...
I have not read all the comments but can add that Francis wrote this as part of a five verse poem. Before it was changed into the anthem.
I still remember my dad teaching me that the flag can never touch the ground
This is one of the reasons that our flag must never touch the ground. There are several other reasons, but this plays a part.
_"This is one of the reasons that our flag must never touch the ground."_
incorrect. first, this story is bullshit and lies. secondly, the tradition of not letting the flag go to ground has it's roots with one of the greatest soldiers of our nation, MOH recipient Sergeant William Harvey Carney. look for his story, it is inspiring.
American here… our flag will NEVER touch the ground.
There’s a country singer, Johnny Horton, a former History teacher from New Orleans. Who did several historical songs that teach some great facts. Listen to his “Sink the Bismarck” Horton has a nice size catalog even though he died young. It’s a fun way to learn history.
Correction: Horton was never a history teacher. His song Battle of New Orleans was written by a history teacher, which is probably where the misinformation started.
Hey Diann, I've heard of Johnny Horton. I actually only know one of his songs and that's "Jonny Reb' which I think is awesome! But never knew that information. That's really cool, thank you!
That's really cool I didn't know that! I know his song "Johnny reb" which was really good. As well as 'sink the bismark' are there any other songs you would recommend?
Commanche - it’s about the only American survivor of Custer’s last stand, Jim Bridger, the Battle of New Orleans, North to Alaska.He also does a beautiful heartbreak ballad- Whispering Pines
@@diannthomas5653 custer got siouxed
An older tradition is if the flag ever touched the ground it should be replaced with a new one and the old one burned in ceremony. Yes , we Americans take our flag seriously. Many have died and sacrificed for that flag and what it represents. Glad u reacted to this.
_"An older tradition is if the flag ever touched the ground ..."_
the tradition started much later with MOH recipient Sergeant William Harvey Carney.
And that’s why we never allow the flag to touch the ground! And get fighting mad when someone tramples and burns it!
The National Anthem was used as an anthem for the country before it was officially adopted, but nothing like it is today. The states were united, not like it is today. To help you understand it, the story of General Robert E. Lee is a good example. Lee was an officer in the US Army, a graduate of West Point. Considered a genius military tactician. When the Civil War broke out, Lee was offered the command of the entire US army. His home state of Virginia was in the south, and he could not fight against his homeland, his state, his country of Virginia, so to speak. That was how most people felt in the 1800s. Every state had an army. You'll hear the army of Massachusetts, the army of New York, and so on. So, the Union had its limitations. We truly became one country because of the Civil War, and it grew stronger before WWI. WWI made us a superpower, one of several.
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During the Civil War Northern States sung the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
I believe it was made into a song back in the 1800s, soon after the poem was written. Throughout the century it became quite popular and so beloved by the citizens that they decided to make it the official national anthem.
The original Union National Anthem (unofficially) was "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
Slavery filled the earth through serfdom and trade, but the flag being lowered, meant the Americans on land, were surrendering and were returning back to slavery under king George. But they had a taste of freedom and were never going to be slaves to any monarch, ever again.
Though, the Star Spangled Banner is uniquely the American anthem, its truths are universal, meaning that it is humanity's anthem and why those who are drawn to the truth of freedom at all cost, bravely lay down their lives for it, so that others could immigrate here and above all other nations, finally have freedom. And think of how freedom traveled around the world, because America was free and helping others to be free. Americans have many times, in many battles, held other nation's flags high, so their lands too can be free, by the sacrifices of the brave. 🇺🇸
Theres a reason Americans are so Patriotic-- they paid the price for Freedom
The other verse you mentioned :
"Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved 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!”
The narrator is lying, though.
There were 2 flags at Fort McHenry during the 1814 naval attack.
Both made by Mary Pickersgill, one 30 X 42 feet, and the second 17 x 25 feet.
The smaller flag was meant to be flown in bad weather.
Francis was not there to free all the prisoners, just his client Dr. William Beanes.
He did secure the Dr.'s release, and they were allowed to return to their own ship, but were held by the British fleet until after the barrage.
The morning of the attack, September 13th, the smaller flag was flying in the stormy weather.
The Fort was fired on for 25 hours, but there was very little damage.
The fleet kept out of range of the Fort's cannons, and the rockets & mortars they used to reach the fort were very inaccurate.
There were not piles of dead bodies holding the flag at an odd angle.
There were only 4 casualties at the Fort total.
The large flag was hoisted in the pre-dawn hours of the 14th while still foggy, but the storm had passed.
This is when Key caught sight of it from the truce ship, and wrote a few lines on the back of an envelope, completing the poem a couple days later.
This video doesn't even get the lyrics right!
"...what so proudly we HELD"??
It's "hailed", not "held". 🙄
Stop believing everything you see on the internet.
When everything is a popularity contest, it promotes exaggeration & lies in a bid for that attention.
The merit of those early patriots don't need lies to bolster their honor.
You’re amazing!!! I’ve been getting hate since I posted this video saying that I’m biased as I’m British! You’re right, there were 4 deaths and 24 wounded. Everything you just said is on point, and people were literally calling me an ignorant Brit because I was saying these things 🤦♂️ I owe you a beer!
This is what I replied to those who were angry at me:
This is part of a sermon from a Pastor. The story is true, however details are totally wrong:
1. It was not during the revolution, it was in 1814 during the war of 1812.
2. They were not the colonies, it was already the United States of America.
3. It was not the entire British war fleet, it was approximately 20 ships.
4. It was Fort McHenry, not Fort Henry
5. Francis Scott Key was not negotiating the release of many prisoners but simply negotiating the release of 1 of his friends. (Source: Smithsonian museum)
6. They did not remain on the British ship, but were escorted to and guarded on an American ship as to not reveal to Fort McHenry what was going to happen. (Source: Smithsonian Museum)
7. Fort McHenry was defended by 1000 American soldiers under the command of Maj. George Armistead, so it was not a predominately civilian fort. Fort McHenry's purpose was to defend Baltimore from British attack. (American Battlefield Trust)
8. The USA suffered 28 casualties in this battle (4 KIA and 24 wounded) - The British suffered 1 casualty (1 wounded). (American Battlefield trust).
9. Historians also tend to disagree whether the flag was replaced during the bombardment to fly a smaller flag, therefore saving the original star spangled banner from destruction.
My Sources of this information are American, from the Smithsonian museum and the American Battlefield trust.
The story is an incredible story, it does not need to be lied about to make it a story of amazing patriotism and heroisms, and I myself find this story to be extremely inspiring and moving due to me love for the USA.
This version however, as I've stated above is a part of a pastor's sermon. It's not spoken by a Historian, therefore although moving, it isn't the accurate story, more likely an affectation of the truth. If you don't believe me, check out my sources:
www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/fort-mchenry
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-story-behind-the-star-spangled-banner-149220970/
THANK YOU for helping to spread the truth. this video should be banned from youtube for "Misinformation".
@@mikeyreacts234 the voluntarily ignorant often cloak their shame with anger.
The battle hymn of the republic was the unofficial national anthem.
Our heaviest Tombstone that will always fly in the air - ❤️🔥🇺🇲🎉🎇✨ Flying an a American flag where you're living in the United States Means So Much More Than Patriotism 😉 🇺🇲 We Had Rather Die a Free American Than Go Back Under British Rule Who at that Time Were Trying to Tax Us to Death - 🤷🏻♀️😅 Can't Draw Blood from a Stone❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanks for pointing out that FSK would not have referred to the States as colonies! The Star Spangled Banner has 4 verses. The first describes the anxiety and hope as they watched through the night to see if the flag still flies and the fort is still untaken. It ends with a question, "does that... banner yet wave... ?". The second verse describes how, with the breaking of dawn and the shining of the rising sun, with the bombardment over, the flag is revealed still waving over the fort and ends with the hope, "oh long may it wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." (I love the imagery and the words of the second verse describing the flag being revealed. It's well worth looking up.) The third verse describes the defeat of the invading armies, who sought to deny us our "home and... country". "That band" are described as "hirelings and slaves", that is, mercenaries and subjects of a king, and that they have found here only "the terror of flight and the gloom of the grave." It ends by proclaiming that "the star spangled banner in triumph doth wave, o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." The fourth verse I'll quote in full: "Oh, thus be it ever, when free man shall stand between their loved home and the war's desolation. Blessed with victory and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, if 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."
It is good to point out the speaker is not lying about the story. This is from a recording probably 50 or more years ago. There are mistakes in the story and in the images presented but not lies. The speaker is retelling a story he had heard previously and did not have all the details correct. The speech appears to be in front of an audience of American men mostly who would have a similar understanding of the story. This speech is unusual as it refers to numbers such as 100 ships and the number of men killed to keep the flag flying. Usually the story will include such things as "all the British fleet" were sent, include something about the prisoner exchange, the barrage of canon fire throughout the night, and that those on the ship continued to ask about the condition or state of the flag.
A good chance that the speaker didn't know he was being recorded or he may have tried to find all the details. But a speech like this is more about lifting up peoples' spirits or to encourage patriotism. It is not a designed speech for accuracy. It is obvious the speaker was confusing this with the American Revolution which many people did in the past link the story, in error, to that war.
To put it simply, it is a historical speech that displays some ambiguity or uncertainty of the accuracy of stories as they pass from one generation to the next. The focus should not be on whether or not the speaker was lying. People did die that night. Does it really matter how many. The flag still stood that night. Does it really matter by what mystical means?
And that is why it angers Patriotic Americans when someone kneels during the anthem. Or desecrates the flag.
My grandfather was retired Army. My father a 30yr Marine, 3 tour Vietnam vet. My brother was Coast Guard, his son now a Marine. And my myself an Air Force vet. I love our country, and respect the men and women that fought and died for our freedom and our flag.
Thank you for delving into the story. You might check out "Yankee Doodle." It was a hymn sung in churches, like "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful." Remember that 1931 would be between WWI and WWII. Lots of unrest, so they probably were looking for the most patriot song.
Yeah, this was during the war of 1812 when England attacked the independent country of the USA
England actually thought they could conquer the US and make it a permanent part of the English empire
The National Anthem is a first person account of what happened. That flag is in The Smithson Museum.🇺🇸
Y’all should watch Whitney Houston singing the National anthem at the 1991 super bowl in Tampa, Florida one of the two best performances ever in my opinion the other being by a country singer Chris Stapleton also at a Super Bowl - two gorgeous performances I believe y’all would enjoy throughly.
I think the original song was 🎼 America The Beautiful 🎶
Key’s ancestor is F Scott Fitzgerald, so writing runs in the blood. There’s also a bridge in DC named for him and the light posts are all different heights, but if you look from the side they match the notes of the start of the anthem.
Yes, the legend that has grown up is embroidered, and this is a propaganda film, but it carries the emotion true. It is the Ideals represented that make us a nation state.
I think Onward Christian Soldiers was a song that was sung a lot by the Union Army. Dont quote me, lol. Or a song called The Battle Cry of Freedom.
Back in the day military officers had their families with them at their duty station. So yes there were women and children at that fort. Fort McHenry.
There was a special flag raised after 9/11 as well
The union anthem was " Battle of the Hymn Republic"
This "Poem" was written during the ,War of 1812, so officially, they were not colony's but States.Count the Stars and Stripes on the flag in the painting. Bet it's 15 not the 13 of the original.
That was the fifth Marine division not the first marine division. My grandfather was in the 5th Marines and he battled the Japanese on Iwo Jima
It may have been a story embellished but the fact remains, England had already lost the war with America. This was a 'last kick at the cat' effort to make the Colonies bend to their will, as England had done this all over the Western Hemisphere for decades. This time, they lost and the result is the Untied Staes of America. Amen to that.
The British were not trying to get the United States back under British rule. It was the United States that declared war on Britain in 1812, not the other way round (President Madison bowed to pressure from expansionist 'hawks' in Congress, much against the advice of business leaders: Britain accounted for 80% of US international trade). In fact the British ignored the declaration and just carried on trading normally until the United States invaded Canada in July of that year, deliberately timed while Britain was heavily engaged fighting Napoleon in Europe. It was only in 1814, after the *fifth* attempted invasion of Canada in two years, that Britain made a concerted incursion into the US - and it was a punitive "get off the lawn", in order to negotiate a treaty from a position of strength, rather than a serious attempt to retake the erstwhile colonies. When the defense of Baltimore occurred, peace negotiations were already under way, after Washington had been burnt.
@@dominicbuckley8309 you sir, are absolutely correct. thank you for sharing the truth.
11:18 - "About 5 people died in the entire barrage." Actually, from what I've been able to find, I'm seeing numbers reported to be more like 28. Then again perhaps we're looking at different aspects. In any case, it's probably pretty safe to say it's not thousands. So we're probably relatively safely close to the truth to assume under 30 or thereabouts. As for the number of ships there, what I've seen thus far from what I can find is 19 ships.
The national anthem was used unofficially, they took the poem from Francis Scott Keyes and merge it with a bar tune i was told
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The South had Way down south in Dixie, the North had Battle Hymn of the Republic
It kind of seems like when it became the anthem for America is right around the same time the baseball really took off in America. I wonder if there is a correlation between the two. I think there could be.
There may be flaws in the story but do not forget about those men in the ships. Some suffered there for years and the conditions were brutal.
I don’t know about the war of 1812, but in the Revolutionary War, more men died on British prison ships than they did on the battlefield. When caught, they were given the opportunity to swear allegiance to Britain. They refused. They did it for that flag and what it stands for.
We are the land of the free BECAUSE of the brave
The other verses are amazing, and no they are not racist…before any jackass claims that. Also, Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
Isn't mainly talking about the British impressing our seamen into serving in their ships? It has been a while since I've heard/seen that verse, and since any history class. It was against them not us though. So No nothing racist is meant at all.
The Union used, "The Battle Hymm of the Republic".
Many Americans don't know this story. Since this video many are hearing for the first time. We don't learn much about the War of 1812 other than the White House was set on fire and Dolly Madison saved paintings. I love that you threw in the more accurate historical facts as the video played.
_"Many Americans don't know this story."_
because this story is well over 90% lies and fiction.