A lot of requests in the comments for Chris Stapleton & Whitney Houston's version! Good news, we did those a lot earlier in the channel! You can find them here: Whitney Houston: th-cam.com/video/FeQUl-bIK9I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IrcMKaWLg2NPkCo8 Chris Stapleton: th-cam.com/video/ILZLxTCHjZ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SnvMEblsk8rve-YN
We basically lost that battle. Us military. The difference is the British military did not understand why we did not lower the flag. For us, that meant being slaves to the Great Britain. By The way, Americans really really hate ultimatums
The flag is in the Smithsonian. The British had already sacked Washington DC abd burned the White House. That armt was threatening Baltimore. The fleet was threatening Ft McHenry. Had they been successful, America would have been dvided in two----much like Sherman did to the south during the Civil War. It basically would have meant the end of the USA. The story is embellished---but basically true. Our flag must never touch the ground, nor bow to any other. This flg doesn;t just stand for America,, but for the dream if freedom, justice, and liberty.
Yeah after downing the fort these ships were meant to take the harbor and land troops to flank the cities defenders. Which is a fascinating story in itself where in the first moments of battle the British Commander General Robert Ross was killed by one of two teenage American sharpshooter who fired near simultaneously. This threw the British command into disarray and helped win the land battle.
Claiming that dead bodies were holding up the flag pole is more than a little embellished. They weren’t even aiming at the flag when they were bombing Fort McHenry. They didn’t even get the name Fort McHenry right in this video. The fact of the U.S. only having four casualties was one of the amazing feats of that night. Also, Francis Scott Key was only there for one prisoner. So he wasn’t on the prisoner boat when the bombing started. The prisoner conversations with Key here were fabricated. As well as Key’s communication with the British command in this video. There was never an “if that flag is no longer standing tomorrow morning you will be under British rule” conversation. The true story of that night is worthy enough of being told without so much embellishment.
Something that choked me up was when the US was playing hockey in Canada. The audio at the venue went out and the Canadian people started singing the American national anthem. We also sung the Canadian national anthem in the US for the same reason. That's love between the people of two countries. God bless America. God bless Canada. Canada played an important role on 911.The people of Canada 🇨🇦 took in Americans, fed them, made sure we had a place to sleep and shower. A few even drove Americans back to their homes in the US. What amazing neighbors. I love the people of Canada 🇨🇦.
Im from Buffalo and as a child I. Public school they always played O Canda after our anthem and we held our hand oʻver our hearts with the same respect
In 2014 during a ice hockey game the singers microphone stopped working Our brothers and sisters of the north finished singing the star spangle banner America's national anthem AND FOR THAT AMERICANS ARE GRATEFUL !
I am 67 years old and was obviously raised in an era which revered the flag, the anthem and of course America. I wonder often how we've come so far as a country to become so lost in our values. No matter how many times I see people react to this video, my eyes still well up with tears. That you for that solemn, respectful reaction and your reverence to it's full meaning and value.
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree. I learned this in Grammer school. When you know the history, it gives you a whole new perspective on our flag and national anthem. God bless America. I pray these anti American people some day learn from this event.
Youngin here. Still love the flag and our country. But I am wise to the fact that we have problems. Doesn't diminish my patriotism though and I know we will pull through. We are too young to stop climbing.
We’re not lost in all our values. We are vastly improving on many fronts, such as the racism, misogyny and homophobia that were so characteristic in your earlier era. Perhaps the flag means less now because it has become more and more visible that the Liberty it was meant to symbolize was denied to many for so long. If we’re progressing to a point where we revere justice and liberty and our neighbors more I can sacrifice revering symbols less.
@brockcomegys7380 You're naïve. The brits are very, very anti-American. Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware of this fact. If you only knew a fraction of the abusive, insulting things that the brits say about America 🇺🇸 and Americans...
I lived in Baltimore for a few years, and some articles revealed that many who gave their lives to keep the flag up were freed black men. Maryland ended slavery at the end of the revolution.
You Now understand why those of us who truly love this country will never ever let our beautiful flag touch the ground. There is a saying that our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows. It waves with the last breath of those who fought and died for it and this country. That flag still exists it is housed in the national history museum of the Smithsonian. Thank you for watching the story of our beautiful flag God Bless you.
@@markwilliams5606I'm glad you said that it is true. These globalists and these crazy True Blood kings and queens from years and years ago I believe that the world belongs to them and this wef can you believe they have diplomatic immunity without even being politicians this shit's crazy bottom line is we all need to stick together because everything that's going on here CRT drag queens all that it's all smoke and mirrors it's meant to keep us busy watching it while they do the dumb shit that they're doing stop paying attention to crap and start paying attention to our governor our government read the Constitution and let's all come together and keep our freedom because even if you hate it here it's the best of your worst place in the world if you understand that. Guys thank you very much for this reaction it's genuine comes from the heart and it's appreciated as a marine that served many years we give the flag for fallen soldiers to the family that flag is a symbol it's revered it never is allowed to touch the ground it's folded certain situations it's raised its lowered at certain places to us in the military it is sacred as can be that's why if I ever see somebody trying to burn a goddamn thing you know what it's not going to be nice that's for damn sure. And people will say oh God he's talking crap he ain't going to do nothing you know what until you have served in battle and you've put morphine into your best friend just to let the pain go away while he dies unbelievable bleeding or any other thing that's just the most disgusting thing you've seen like arms and legs blown off on your best friends your Brothers in Arms. There's a bond there that can't be ever duplicated or replaced. That's why that flag means so much to us so you know what stop your little Hissy Fits and thinking you're entitled to something and you're a badass cuz it ain't going to work out well one of these days because the good people of this country have kept quiet very very long and the people that held up that flagpole those family Generations are still alive today and they will do the same thing the only problem is now will Jim that flagpole right up your ass
Thank you both and much respect to both of you. The end was they pulled out and left, I have pov info from one of the british soldier aboard ship and his witness to it and his respect he felt ect.. Thanks again
@@briarpatch720 technically your not...however that's the ' grey ' area. Imagine someone getting arrested for wearing a flag bikini ? LOL all of the insanity when someone actually commits crimes, how well do you think that would go down ?
@@briarpatch720Your ignorance is only superceded by your stupidity. It's fine to wear a stars and stripes garment. You CAN'T make a garment out of an American flag. Educate yourself.
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." No one knows who first said it but Patton quoted it,
If you want to know if this would happen today, ask any US Marine. So many still do to this day risk thier lives for the flag. When we left Vietnam a marine wouldn't get on the helicopter without the flag. When the embassy was attacked in Beruit the same happened some men died and others risked thier lives for the flag. We still risk and give our lives for our flag and freedom.
Another great reaction guys. Never knew you were Canadians. As an old U.S. army veteran thank you for honoring us and our Candian brothers and sister who have served.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Its observed on November 11 to recall the end of the First World War. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918. Of course now its to honour ALL veterans of all the wars
@@rayj1011 Thank you for your Service to this Great Nation! God Bless & keep you & yours! From an honored wife of a Vietnam Combat Vet...The Big Red One...
THIS is why I'm torn in two! As a military Veteran, I respect our right to protest or even disrespect the Flag BUT... it unnerves me that those people have no clue what that Flag represents gives them those rights. They will never understand what they take for granted and it breaks my heart.
Unfortunately, the flag doesn't represent the same things to everyone. To us vets, it is a physical representation of the hardships, sacrifice, and loss of being one of less than 6% of Americans to answer the call to duty. To some it represents a history of oppression, inequality or corruption, etc. Both viewpoints are equally valid. We knew going into our respective branches that we were the ones making the sacrifices so others wouldn't have to. The fact that most people are ignorant of what freedom actually costs is proof in my eyes that our sacrifices, no matter how great or small, were not made in vain.
@@DethOnHigh Stop with this foolishness about veterans and the flag. The oath you took never mentioned any flag. You took an oath that you would "...protect and defend the U S. Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and that you will obey all orders of the President of the United States and all officers appointed over you according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Your oath had nothing to do with any flag.
@@Nomad-vv1gk You're right our oath does not mention the flag. Remember the ultimatum, lower the flag, the shelling will stop, and be subject to British rule or die. American bodies held the Flag to show the American resolve of strength and independence. You speak to us vets and do not include yourself as taking the oath, one would conclude that you have never been prepared to lay your life down for your country. This highlights that we vets sacrificed so you can speak of your foolishness and prove our point that non-veterans will never understand our sentiment towards the Flag.
This!!! EXACTLY THIS!! I am from a HUGE military family, and served in the Navy as well. I do not have to like those that burn the flag, or kneel during the anthem....but it is one of the CORE freedoms all who served fought, bled and died to grant. DOESN'T mean I have to like it, but it IS their right.
Now you know why so many of us Americans -that know the importance of the flag-tear up during our anthem. I’m 54 and I still get emotional every time it’s played.
In most schools like mine growing up, we pledge allegiance to the flag in the morning every day from kindergarten to high school "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
@@MauzyMuttMadness-hz9os There are tons of inaccuracies in the video. Only 4 Americans died during the battle. And one was a nurse and one was a porter. There was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. And Washington never said the line about "Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees." Personally, I think it is insulting to the patriots that actually were there to lie about the story. I would call it downright un-American. Truth matters.
@@dsboyce1977 No kidding - what is so sad is that the REAL story is great and they don't have to fake it. But then it was done in Church.... So.... what do youexpect .
Unlike every other nation on the planet, the national ensign does not represent the nation, but the people of the nation. It doesn't belong to our leaders, it belongs to the people.
As an old vet, from childhood, we were taught the Pledge of Allegiance and The National Anthem. Having been a member of THE largest volunteer military force in the world. We wear the flag with pride, we fly the flag with pride, and when asked to do so, we also give of ourselves the honor of coming home draped in that flag. To our patriots, if you pay the ultimate price, then the ultimate honor is being draped in The U.S.Flag. We appreciate you taking the time to maybe, just maybe, let everyone know why we are a proud country. We are a young country, comparatively, and we have a lot to learn. But, I have no doubt we will overcome. Go NAVY!! 🫡🇺🇸
Phil & Sam…THANK YOU!!!! I’m an American who had a grandfather who was in the 82nd Airborne Division. My grandfather taught me two things that I remember everyday…RESPECT THE FLAG & RESPECT THE UNIFORM!!! My grandfather fought in WWII and VIETNAM. I’ve researched my family history and I was able to trace back to the Revolutionary War. I grew up knowing who Francis Scott Keys was. I’m grateful for y’all educating me on this full story. My self-adopted daughter and best friend served 18 months on a church mission in Calgary Canada. I love your channel and think y’all are awesome!!! LadyGator 🐊🇺🇸🐊🇺🇸🐊🇺🇸 Thank you & God Bless!!!
Today is Veterans Day in the USA. I have seen this video on the Star-Spangled Banner before. Every time I see it, I tear up. As a U.S. Army veteran it hits hard. Happy Veterans' Day America. ✌✌
I was born in Canada but moved to America as a child. Patriotism is part of our culture here because we had to fight and die to create our country. I served this great nation in the navy and my oath to protect it with my life will never expire. Our level of pride and patriotism is a mystery to people in other nations. I hope this helped you understand why we are this way.
Allow me to set you straight, Memorial Day is the day we remember those who gave all for our country through the sacrifice of their lives while Veterans Day is when we remember those who gave some but came back to us. All gave some, Some gave all!
Land of the free BECAUSE of the BRAVE!🇺🇸Never forget our forefathers prayed to God,and based our nation on Christian values.They held strong convictions for faith and freedom!
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Its observed on November 11 to recall the end of the First World War. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918. Of course now its to honour ALL veterans of all the wars
Our Flag Represents Our Fallen Patriots & Servicemen .. This is why we get so upset when people Burn it, take a knee to it, or Disrespect it in anyway 😢 Even though they have a right to do so 😢 But I bet Our Fallen Patriots would be the first to Defend them & their Freedoms that we all take for Granted 😢 ❤GOD Bless you all my Sister's & Brothers from other Mother's I ❤Love you all .. In ❤JESUS name i pray 🙏Amen. 😗💋😍😊🇺🇸🙏😇👍
I'm 73 now and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years. Every time I hear the Star Spangled Banner I get choked up and sometimes shed uncontrollable tears. It brings me back to the horror of war and the bravery, integrity, and honor of the men I served with, their deaths, their maiming, as well as the mental damage of the terrible experiences no man is prepared for nor the fear. This song makes me very proud to be an American. Thank you for reacting to this, Our National Anthem.
Thank you for your service and I don't say that as empty lip service. I truly mean it, thank you so much. My father did 3 tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam war so I heard some very hard to imagine without being there stories, but I know he withheld most of the real nightmare fuel because I was still very young. He passed before I was an adult so I didn't fully realize the horror he had seen and dealt with or the things he had to do until much later in life. I wish I could of been more thankful to him but i just was too young to have a real understanding of that-though of course, I still don't have a real understand. You have to have gone through that yourself to truly get it and I am very grateful that I never had to face what he faced. I have the utmost respect for our veterans.
Thanks for doing this. I am an USAF Air Force veteran. Canadians are good people. And I know your anthem from being a lifelong hockey fan and hearing it sung, and singing along, at hundreds of games - I'm a senior citizen - where a Canadian team was playing a US based team. And I like the small change that was made in the Canadian lyrics not that long ago. Congrats you will be at 100K subscribers soon. I 'm one of them.
This also has significance because during the fighting styles of the Revolution, War of 1812 & the Civil War, they had to have flag bearers ON the battlefield. So through the smoke & noise, you could see your flag & orientate accordingly. The man carrying the flag was a TARGET, when they would fall, another would have to pick it up. Knowing he had a great chance of being killed for it. We honor all those who literally DIED for the honor of bearing the colors. 🇺🇸
Every time I see this story on our flag has me crying. I'm glad to see someone is interested in why most of us are so passionate about our flag. Thank you.
That’s who us real American patriots are and what our country means to us. As a veteran and the son and grandson of veterans all of us patriots salute you for honoring us during Veterans Day thank you.
Thus is why it means so much and why we don't take kindly to those who disrespect her, she deserves the upmost respect from all those who died for her and this country, that blood was spent and we live on because of it. Those who disrespect it don't know nor understand this.
In the wars that will come. Remember this , Canada and the U.S. are always on the same side. You are our brothers and sisters to the north. We fight together !
Thank You for this beautiful reaction!! ALL Americans need to understand the meaning. Sadly, in our schools today this is NOT taught as it should be!! TY,TY again!! ❤
Thank you guys for reacting to this video. My heart breaks on this veterans Day to see the sad state in our country today. I feel so bad for the veterans of the past and the present to have made such a sacrifice in their life for our country, and having to see it so disrespected buy our own people. Our history may not be perfect and other things may not be perfect either but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else God bless the USA. Thank you to all of our veterans for giving us this great place to live.
yessir, we look a little ratty, but, when I see our dents and scars I think about what my wife said about my wounds and scars " I love you, all of you scars included, they aren't smudges on the rest of you, the unscarred parts are the banners of respect for them. " or something like that lol been a while. It hurts me a little to see some things yet i try to remember if our service was contingent on everyone feeling just as we do, we'd still be British subjects in their colonies. I'll never be ashamed of the U.S., only the incompetency of those that risk losing it in the guise of patriotism they don't really have.
If right-wing politicians in this country would join the left and seriously address racial inequality in policing in this country -- rather than simply complain about people using their First Amendment right of expression -- then the protests and "disrespect," as you call it, would end. In other words, treat the problem; don't whine about the symptoms.
I'm from the USA and cry almost whenever I am involved in the Start Spangled Banner. I cried watching this. Our country has not been so hot lately and everyone needs to remember this.
Baby just to let you know that My family has been here since 1637. I am so proud of that. We are Scottish and Irish and Welsh and Scandinavian. I have 4 more bloodlines in me .I am very proud to be an American because my ancestors fought for this country
Mayflower Descendant and Daughter of the American Revolution over here! 1620 & 1709 respectively. Have had a family member in every conflict/war the US (including as colonists) has been involved in since the French-Indian War. Including myself, for a year, until medical discharge
im a mother of 4, 3 girls 1 boy. my son joined and it has been the most terrifying and proudest time for me.he just got home from iraq. scariest year in my life but im so proud of him.
This is why the flag is so much more important to Americans than other flags are to other countries. This is also why the majority of the country got so mad about professional athletes kneeling for the anthem and flag. It was ppl playing a game disrespecting the sacrifice of every single member of the US military since 1775 til today.
The way we think of the flag. It's not just our countries flag It's my flag represents me as an individual. I was born Under that flag. I will die under that flag. We tragedy hits. Will you night under that flag We think of it as my flag. William s
Thank you for your love and support for America in this time of trouble. America was, is now and always will be a Christian nation, or it will cease to exist. God gave mercy on America.
Thank you for reacting to this video. It breaks me up everytime I see it. I appreciate you guys. Also thank all Service Men and Women for your Service. I Love you all. God Bless!
I agree. As a veteran of the US Air Force, this song means so much to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. I love your reaction to it and the respect you, as Canadians give it. As a huge hockey fan myself, I know yours just as well as mine and always sing it along with my own. Love your channel!
As a non-american born citizen …. I thank america for giving me the freedom and to live the american dream! The least I could was to serve in the military. I am immensely proud to be an american ….
I grew up not far from Fort McHenry (not Ft Henry). My father received his cancer treatments form the VA Hospital there. All but one of the males in my family served in the military. My father was in the Army in WW II, 3 of my brothers were in the Navy and obviously from my picture you can tell I was a Marine. My son was in the Army (Iran and Afghanistan). So we are and were patriotic. I learned the history of the National Anthem in Jr High School. The only male in my family who is not still alive is my father. I am sure that all still alive in my family including my two sisters and my daughter stand proudly for our National Anthem and for our flag. I have 2 special days this month. The Marine Corps Birthday 10 Nov. and Veterans day 11 Nov. P.S. I did not realize you 2 were Canadian. Nice to know that neighbor.
Don't think this former marine i did my tour in iraq doesn't appreciate it please continue to play your beautiful music and have a glorious 🪖🇺🇸 OO-RAAH
@@danielcrow4247 why is it when a war isn't on the navy and marine and yes the army and even the Air Force can first it starts with insults lol then we're beating the snot out of one another lol but let me tell you this there isn't a brother in arms I wouldn't give my life for!!!🇺🇸
@@eddie623 well that's easy to explain. cause in the broad scheme of things each branch is a sibling of the parent, USA. Never knew any siblings that always got along all the time. Ever try an stop two brothers or sisters from fighting ? Next thing you know your now facing both of them. ( United in Cause ) lol Also, like siblings they'll always good naturedly insult each other, because in the end they know when SHT, they'll be in lock step with each other blanking whoever was dumb enough to warrant their attention.
People may not realize that England was not negotiating in good faith. The English knew they were going to pull this stunt and still negotiating. The English now know who we are and respect as, as we do then
Let's remember that not all the War of 1812 ended on Christmas Eve, 1814. The British were trying to capture the city of New Orleans. But on January 8th, 1815, an American force led by Andrew Jackson routed the British and drove them back to the United Kingdom.
@@LindaLittle-m7jFrancis Scott Key wrote it to the Tune of To Anacreon in Heaven he also used the tune 9 years earlier for another song called When the Warriors Return
I served 26 years in the US military. I have so much admiration and respect for the UK, Canada, Australia… we’ve been through a lot together. Together indeed.
I'm a73 year old Vietnam War veteran and i believe with my entire being that we should pay respect to our flag. It's a symbol of our country, our rights and our freedoms. Paying respect to the flag is also paying respect to all of the men and women who died protecting our rights and freedoms. To disrespect our flag is to disrespect the heroes who fought and died for our country. In my opinion, if a person wants to disrespect our flag, they are free to move elsewhere. We don't want them here.
They, literally in the millions, will never move from the USA and they will continue to disrespect everything our nation has done for them. They will never serve in harm's way. Vietnam War veteran 6-years
I've always been proud of being an American 🇺🇸. Hearing this, makes me more proud 🇺🇸. I know you didn't study American history, the revolutionary war started April 19, 1775-September 3, 1783.
The song was first recognized for official use by the U.S. Navy in 1889. It took more than a century after its composition for the song to be declared as the official national anthem of the United States Although the song was regarded as the national anthem by most branches of the U.S. armed forces and other groups throughout the 19th century, it was not until 1916, and the signing of an executive order by President Woodrow Wilson, that it was formally designated as such On March 3, 1931, the United States Congress passed a joint resolution making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. President Herbert Hoover signed the resolution into law on the same day.
I had an ancestor who was a liuetent in the war of 1812. My dads uncle fought in ww 1, my parents and cousins fought in as2 , brother in law in Korea and Vietnam. ANd the only special man in my life died from from wounds from Vietnam. . I thank you so much for playing this and your kind comments
As a US Army veteran I would like to thank you for learning about and showing respect toward our national history. I feel pride in my country and our national symbols, I wish people were more respectful, as you two are. I had the pleasure of working with a few Canadian soldiers for a short time, and was impressed by their knowledge and abilities.
Personally I am an American veteran who served 23 years in the Army Airborne Infantry. I believe that those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it. I joined in the 80s and have gone to every conflict we’ve had since desert storm. Including the war on drugs. I have 19 ops in South America 2 in both Iraq and Afghanistan. And I can tell you that I am very disappointed in the way our government has gone to sh*t. Our young people just don’t care about our history or what our troops have and will go through not to mention the families. I’m very grateful for anyone who takes the time to look at the past and have sympathy for what we stood and sacrificed for. Especially those from other countries. I’m very tired of the youth of our country protesting and spitting on what we’ve fought for to keep them safe. Thank you for your appreciation for our, the vets, love of our country. You definitely earned a thumbs up from me.
Also just to add the Star Spangled Banner is actually a 4 verse song, but we only sing the first. This is the full 4 verses.... 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 bomb 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.
And if you watch the words on the screen as this guy is singing, many are the wrong words. Its sloppy, pathetic and disrespectful. Not to mention its slanted as a "Christian" anthem, which is a complete misunderstanding of why the United States was founded and fought the British Empire for independence.
We have a lot of flags in the US. I used to play punch buggy on long trips when I was kid, now it's count the flags. There are 19 in the 1.4 miles from my house to the gas station.
From the very begining the American people have fought hard to gain their freedom and to keep. God Bless America. We are free and will die to remain so
Thank you for doing this reaction. This was a very important part of our history in the U.S. I pray more Americans will come to understand our "old values"....the ones that started our great country and the ones that will save it. God Bless you two.
Beautiful reaction! As an Air Force brat growing up and now having dual citizenship (US and Canadian), it pains me to watch what the politicians in the US are doing to the country.
What a great reaction video, you two. As a 20 year US Army Veteran myself, the Flag and the National Anthem, mean a lot to me! I had the privilege of working with the Canadian military numerous times both in the military and as a civilian working with Boeing. The Canadian military is really a bunch of great people to work with. Glad we are such great allies. This story gives you the historic value of what the flag really means to be PATRIOTIC. Those that gave the greatest sacrifice to secure our freedoms should never be forgotten. That's why disrespecting our flag and our National Anthem is such a divisive issue in our country. There are other ways to voice your displeasure of policies or racial divide than disrespecting our flag or what it really stands for. Anyways, I always love watching people react to this video. You two understood the true meaning behind the story, and I loved that fact!👍👍❤❤
Whitney Houston 1991 singing the National Anthem is as good as it gets - it was so popular it was released as a single. Whitney gave all proceeds to the war effort. Ray Charles singing "America The Beautiful" in the middle of a baseball stadium at his piano brings me endless joy & pride. Both are ALWAYS worth a reaction video to.
I remember back when, there was a movement going on to replace " The Star Spangled Banner " with " America the Beautiful " as the national anthem by the usual suspects. Which made me laugh, because " America the Beautiful " is just rewritten words to " God Save the King/Queen " Britain's national anthem. Back then it was being touted as a ' warmongering ' song. Because those people weren't taught what the event was that played out that led up to the writing of the poem that eventually became our Anthem.
The point when you spoke about the sacrifices made by those before us hit me personally. My ancestors have fought in every single conflict/war that the United States has been involved in. My family arrived on these shores in the 1630s. My father made a point to tell my brother and me that he did what he did in Vietnam, so that we wouldn't have to go to war. They fold a flag when you are buried after serving in the military. He has a case with his grandfather's flag, his father's flag, and a space for his flag. He said that there will only be three flags in this case. It stops with me. That hits hard. Thanks for the reaction video. It means more than you realize.
A lot of requests in the comments for Chris Stapleton & Whitney Houston's version! Good news, we did those a lot earlier in the channel! You can find them here:
Whitney Houston:
th-cam.com/video/FeQUl-bIK9I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IrcMKaWLg2NPkCo8
Chris Stapleton:
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This rendition by Josh Groban will always be my favorite: th-cam.com/video/Nv5gh4BsGec/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Both are soo damn good🇺🇸
We basically lost that battle. Us military. The difference is the British military did not understand why we did not lower the flag. For us, that meant being slaves to the Great Britain. By The way, Americans really really hate ultimatums
@@jenniferkozak447 This story as told is a lie. read my comment.
Now you know why the flag never touches the ground !!! ( US Navy Veteran )
The flag is in the Smithsonian. The British had already sacked Washington DC abd burned the White House. That armt was threatening Baltimore. The fleet was threatening Ft McHenry. Had they been successful, America would have been dvided in two----much like Sherman did to the south during the Civil War. It basically would have meant the end of the USA. The story is embellished---but basically true. Our flag must never touch the ground, nor bow to any other. This flg doesn;t just stand for America,, but for the dream if freedom, justice, and liberty.
Yeah after downing the fort these ships were meant to take the harbor and land troops to flank the cities defenders.
Which is a fascinating story in itself where in the first moments of battle the British Commander General Robert Ross was killed by one of two teenage American sharpshooter who fired near simultaneously.
This threw the British command into disarray and helped win the land battle.
It stands for our rights, our freedom for each one of us. Of the People, By the People, For the People.
actually is was british who integrated into canadians that burned down the whitehouse
Well said!
Claiming that dead bodies were holding up the flag pole is more than a little embellished. They weren’t even aiming at the flag when they were bombing Fort McHenry. They didn’t even get the name Fort McHenry right in this video. The fact of the U.S. only having four casualties was one of the amazing feats of that night. Also, Francis Scott Key was only there for one prisoner. So he wasn’t on the prisoner boat when the bombing started. The prisoner conversations with Key here were fabricated. As well as Key’s communication with the British command in this video. There was never an “if that flag is no longer standing tomorrow morning you will be under British rule” conversation. The true story of that night is worthy enough of being told without so much embellishment.
Something that choked me up was when the US was playing hockey in Canada. The audio at the venue went out and the Canadian people started singing the American national anthem.
We also sung the Canadian national anthem in the US for the same reason. That's love between the people of two countries. God bless America. God bless Canada.
Canada played an important role on 911.The people of Canada 🇨🇦 took in Americans, fed them, made sure we had a place to sleep and shower. A few even drove Americans back to their homes in the US. What amazing neighbors. I love the people of Canada 🇨🇦.
Im from Buffalo and as a child I. Public school they always played O Canda after our anthem and we held our hand oʻver our hearts with the same respect
Thank you Canada.
In 2014 during a ice hockey game the singers microphone stopped working
Our brothers and sisters of the north finished singing the star spangle banner
America's national anthem
AND FOR THAT AMERICANS ARE GRATEFUL !
Americans also did it when the Canadian national anthem lost the speakers/sound.
I am 67 years old and was obviously raised in an era which revered the flag, the anthem and of course America. I wonder often how we've come so far as a country to become so lost in our values. No matter how many times I see people react to this video, my eyes still well up with tears. That you for that solemn, respectful reaction and your reverence to it's full meaning and value.
I’m a 28 year old and I’m very patriotic. I don’t know why our country has gone to crap. If we don’t get our nationalism back, we’re screwed.
Same here. Onlyest thing worse than the Anthem for the water works is the pipes....
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree. I learned this in Grammer school. When you know the history, it gives you a whole new perspective on our flag and national anthem. God bless America. I pray these anti American people some day learn from this event.
Youngin here. Still love the flag and our country. But I am wise to the fact that we have problems. Doesn't diminish my patriotism though and I know we will pull through. We are too young to stop climbing.
We’re not lost in all our values. We are vastly improving on many fronts, such as the racism, misogyny and homophobia that were so characteristic in your earlier era. Perhaps the flag means less now because it has become more and more visible that the Liberty it was meant to symbolize was denied to many for so long. If we’re progressing to a point where we revere justice and liberty and our neighbors more I can sacrifice revering symbols less.
As a mother of 5 Marine sons, a Police Officer son, and a Navy Daughter, I truly appreciate you appreciating us.
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Thank you for giving your children to our freedom!!!
I will never forget England playing our national anthem when 9/11 happened in their country.
Then we played theirs in yankee stadium after a bombing
Their our brethren! We have respect for another! Always will
@brockcomegys7380 You're naïve. The brits are very, very anti-American.
Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware of this fact.
If you only knew a fraction of the abusive, insulting things that the brits say about America 🇺🇸 and Americans...
@Shaman196 ur saying the u.s. government did an insurrection against the u.s. government
@Shaman196 we did not bomb ourselves! stop with the conspiracy theories! Go away
This is why Americans don't let our flag touch the ground. Never give up, never surrender.
The American flag represents all those who have died for our Freedom!😢😢
I lived in Baltimore for a few years, and some articles revealed that many who gave their lives to keep the flag up were freed black men. Maryland ended slavery at the end of the revolution.
Now you know why
Americans will NEVER let our flag touch the ground !!
God Bless our Veterans!
You Now understand why those of us who truly love this country will never ever let our beautiful flag touch the ground. There is a saying that our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows. It waves with the last breath of those who fought and died for it and this country. That flag still exists it is housed in the national history museum of the Smithsonian. Thank you for watching the story of our beautiful flag God Bless you.
Were in a Fight right here. Stand on the Rock not Sinking Sand America 🙏🇺🇸🪖.
@@markwilliams5606I'm glad you said that it is true. These globalists and these crazy True Blood kings and queens from years and years ago I believe that the world belongs to them and this wef can you believe they have diplomatic immunity without even being politicians this shit's crazy bottom line is we all need to stick together because everything that's going on here CRT drag queens all that it's all smoke and mirrors it's meant to keep us busy watching it while they do the dumb shit that they're doing stop paying attention to crap and start paying attention to our governor our government read the Constitution and let's all come together and keep our freedom because even if you hate it here it's the best of your worst place in the world if you understand that. Guys thank you very much for this reaction it's genuine comes from the heart and it's appreciated as a marine that served many years we give the flag for fallen soldiers to the family that flag is a symbol it's revered it never is allowed to touch the ground it's folded certain situations it's raised its lowered at certain places to us in the military it is sacred as can be that's why if I ever see somebody trying to burn a goddamn thing you know what it's not going to be nice that's for damn sure. And people will say oh God he's talking crap he ain't going to do nothing you know what until you have served in battle and you've put morphine into your best friend just to let the pain go away while he dies unbelievable bleeding or any other thing that's just the most disgusting thing you've seen like arms and legs blown off on your best friends your Brothers in Arms. There's a bond there that can't be ever duplicated or replaced. That's why that flag means so much to us so you know what stop your little Hissy Fits and thinking you're entitled to something and you're a badass cuz it ain't going to work out well one of these days because the good people of this country have kept quiet very very long and the people that held up that flagpole those family Generations are still alive today and they will do the same thing the only problem is now will Jim that flagpole right up your ass
That is why you can not let the flag touch the ground or left on the ground!! Thank you very much!!
No it’s not that start after the American civil war
yet you're allowed to wear it has a thong / underwear, hmmm
Thank you both and much respect to both of you.
The end was they pulled out and left, I have pov info from one of the british soldier aboard ship and his witness to it and his respect he felt ect..
Thanks again
@@briarpatch720 technically your not...however that's the ' grey ' area. Imagine someone getting arrested for wearing a flag bikini ? LOL all of the insanity when someone actually commits crimes, how well do you think that would go down ?
@@briarpatch720Your ignorance is only superceded by your stupidity. It's fine to wear a stars and stripes garment. You CAN'T make a garment out of an American flag. Educate yourself.
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." No one knows who first said it but Patton quoted it,
If you want to know if this would happen today, ask any US Marine. So many still do to this day risk thier lives for the flag. When we left Vietnam a marine wouldn't get on the helicopter without the flag. When the embassy was attacked in Beruit the same happened some men died and others risked thier lives for the flag. We still risk and give our lives for our flag and freedom.
Amen.
And Semper fi
As a Desert Storm and OIF Veteran, I thank you for remembering our sacrifices❤
And I thank you for your service my good friend.
Another great reaction guys. Never knew you were Canadians. As an old U.S. army veteran thank you for honoring us and our Candian brothers and sister who have served.
From another US Army Veteran, I thank you as well.
No thank you sir. I'm just a civilian that respects and appreciates everything you and others have done for our country.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Its observed on November 11 to recall the end of the First World War. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918. Of course now its to honour ALL veterans of all the wars
Thank you for your Service to this Great Nation! God Bless & keep you & yours! :)
@@rayj1011 Thank you for your Service to this Great Nation! God Bless & keep you & yours! From an honored wife of a Vietnam Combat Vet...The Big Red One...
THIS is why I'm torn in two! As a military Veteran, I respect our right to protest or even disrespect the Flag BUT... it unnerves me that those people have no clue what that Flag represents gives them those rights. They will never understand what they take for granted and it breaks my heart.
Unfortunately, the flag doesn't represent the same things to everyone. To us vets, it is a physical representation of the hardships, sacrifice, and loss of being one of less than 6% of Americans to answer the call to duty. To some it represents a history of oppression, inequality or corruption, etc. Both viewpoints are equally valid. We knew going into our respective branches that we were the ones making the sacrifices so others wouldn't have to. The fact that most people are ignorant of what freedom actually costs is proof in my eyes that our sacrifices, no matter how great or small, were not made in vain.
@@DethOnHigh Stop with this foolishness about veterans and the flag. The oath you took never mentioned any flag. You took an oath that you would "...protect and defend the U S. Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and that you will obey all orders of the President of the United States and all officers appointed over you according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Your oath had nothing to do with any flag.
I know how you feel brother
@@Nomad-vv1gk You're right our oath does not mention the flag. Remember the ultimatum, lower the flag, the shelling will stop, and be subject to British rule or die. American bodies held the Flag to show the American resolve of strength and independence. You speak to us vets and do not include yourself as taking the oath, one would conclude that you have never been prepared to lay your life down for your country. This highlights that we vets sacrificed so you can speak of your foolishness and prove our point that non-veterans will never understand our sentiment towards the Flag.
This!!! EXACTLY THIS!! I am from a HUGE military family, and served in the Navy as well. I do not have to like those that burn the flag, or kneel during the anthem....but it is one of the CORE freedoms all who served fought, bled and died to grant. DOESN'T mean I have to like it, but it IS their right.
We respect OUR FLAG as a tribute to those men who lost their lives!!!
This is one reason that we don't allow the flag to ever touch the ground. Patriot lives were given to keep that flag flying.
This is why we were all taught as small children to never let our flag touch the ground.
Yo. Marine Corps Vet, much love guys, 9-11 still the worst day of my life! I made it through though! ❤❤❤
Now you know why so many of us Americans -that know the importance of the flag-tear up during our anthem. I’m 54 and I still get emotional every time it’s played.
In most schools like mine growing up, we pledge allegiance to the flag in the morning every day from kindergarten to high school
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Thank you for understanding our patriotism. Patriotism and politics are not the same.
This song always makes me tear up. So proud to be an American! 🇺🇸
This country has to get their patriots to stand up against the direction this country is going.
@@georgemarcouxjr6192 Great news We did it!
Thanks for this happy Veterans day to all who served and a special shoutout to my fellow Marines who celebrated our 248th birthday yesterday Semper Fi
Thank you for your Service to this Great Nation! God Bless & keep you & yours! :)
Semper Fi
Semper Fi, Devil Dogs
Semper Fi
This is why we love our flag so much
Because of a fake story?
@@dsboyce1977yeah. The war of 1812 is fake, yet you believe that wind turbines can change the earth's climate 😂
@@MauzyMuttMadness-hz9os There are tons of inaccuracies in the video. Only 4 Americans died during the battle. And one was a nurse and one was a porter. There was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. And Washington never said the line about "Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees."
Personally, I think it is insulting to the patriots that actually were there to lie about the story. I would call it downright un-American. Truth matters.
@@bf5175 Need sources.
@@dsboyce1977 No kidding - what is so sad is that the REAL story is great and they don't have to fake it. But then it was done in Church.... So.... what do youexpect .
They PRAYED FOR THEIR FREEDOM, THE FLAG, SYMBOLIZES OUR FREEDOM 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Im an Army vet...thank you for playing this...ive seen this video dozens of times and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes ....
Unlike every other nation on the planet, the national ensign does not represent the nation, but the people of the nation. It doesn't belong to our leaders, it belongs to the people.
My Mother was vehement that none of the flags, including the little ones we had as children, EVER touch the ground. That was SO important to her.
Yep, that’s just a rule that you don’t break.
As an old vet, from childhood, we were taught the Pledge of Allegiance and The National Anthem. Having been a member of THE largest volunteer military force in the world. We wear the flag with pride, we fly the flag with pride, and when asked to do so, we also give of ourselves the honor of coming home draped in that flag. To our patriots, if you pay the ultimate price, then the ultimate honor is being draped in The U.S.Flag. We appreciate you taking the time to maybe, just maybe, let everyone know why we are a proud country. We are a young country, comparatively, and we have a lot to learn. But, I have no doubt we will overcome. Go NAVY!! 🫡🇺🇸
Phil & Sam…THANK YOU!!!! I’m an American who had a grandfather who was in the 82nd Airborne Division. My grandfather taught me two things that I remember everyday…RESPECT THE FLAG & RESPECT THE UNIFORM!!!
My grandfather fought in WWII and VIETNAM.
I’ve researched my family history and I was able to trace back to the Revolutionary War.
I grew up knowing who Francis Scott Keys was. I’m grateful for y’all educating me on this full story.
My self-adopted daughter and best friend served 18 months on a church mission in Calgary Canada. I love your channel and think y’all are awesome!!!
LadyGator 🐊🇺🇸🐊🇺🇸🐊🇺🇸
Thank you & God Bless!!!
Unfortunately, this story is almost completely false.
EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!
Today is Veterans Day in the USA. I have seen this video on the Star-Spangled Banner before. Every time I see it, I tear up. As a U.S. Army veteran it hits hard. Happy Veterans' Day America. ✌✌
I was born in Canada but moved to America as a child. Patriotism is part of our culture here because we had to fight and die to create our country. I served this great nation in the navy and my oath to protect it with my life will never expire. Our level of pride and patriotism is a mystery to people in other nations. I hope this helped you understand why we are this way.
Allow me to set you straight, Memorial Day is the day we remember those who gave all for our country through the sacrifice of their lives while Veterans Day is when we remember those who gave some but came back to us. All gave some, Some gave all!
Land of the free BECAUSE of the BRAVE!🇺🇸Never forget our forefathers prayed to God,and based our nation on Christian values.They held strong convictions for faith and freedom!
I don't think she understands the flag's symbolism, but my dude does. Much love, brother.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Its observed on November 11 to recall the end of the First World War. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918. Of course now its to honour ALL veterans of all the wars
Our Flag Represents Our Fallen Patriots & Servicemen .. This is why we get so upset when people Burn it, take a knee to it, or Disrespect it in anyway 😢 Even though they have a right to do so 😢 But I bet Our Fallen Patriots would be the first to Defend them & their Freedoms that we all take for Granted 😢
❤GOD Bless you all my Sister's & Brothers from other Mother's I ❤Love you all .. In ❤JESUS name i pray 🙏Amen. 😗💋😍😊🇺🇸🙏😇👍
I come from an Military family, I thank you for your respect to our flag and country..🇺🇲🇺🇲
I'm 73 now and served in the Vietnam War for 6 years. Every time I hear the Star Spangled Banner I get choked up and sometimes shed uncontrollable tears. It brings me back to the horror of war and the bravery, integrity, and honor of the men I served with, their deaths, their maiming, as well as the mental damage of the terrible experiences no man is prepared for nor the fear. This song makes me very proud to be an American. Thank you for reacting to this, Our National Anthem.
Thank you for your service and I don't say that as empty lip service. I truly mean it, thank you so much. My father did 3 tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam war so I heard some very hard to imagine without being there stories, but I know he withheld most of the real nightmare fuel because I was still very young. He passed before I was an adult so I didn't fully realize the horror he had seen and dealt with or the things he had to do until much later in life. I wish I could of been more thankful to him but i just was too young to have a real understanding of that-though of course, I still don't have a real understand. You have to have gone through that yourself to truly get it and I am very grateful that I never had to face what he faced. I have the utmost respect for our veterans.
Thanks for doing this. I am an USAF Air Force veteran. Canadians are good people. And I know your anthem from being a lifelong hockey fan and hearing it sung, and singing along, at hundreds of games - I'm a senior citizen - where a Canadian team was playing a US based team. And I like the small change that was made in the Canadian lyrics not that long ago. Congrats you will be at 100K subscribers soon. I 'm one of them.
This also has significance because during the fighting styles of the Revolution, War of 1812 & the Civil War, they had to have flag bearers ON the battlefield. So through the smoke & noise, you could see your flag & orientate accordingly. The man carrying the flag was a TARGET, when they would fall, another would have to pick it up. Knowing he had a great chance of being killed for it. We honor all those who literally DIED for the honor of bearing the colors. 🇺🇸
Every time I see this story on our flag has me crying. I'm glad to see someone is interested in why most of us are so passionate about our flag. Thank you.
God Bless you..
That’s who us real American patriots are and what our country means to us. As a veteran and the son and grandson of veterans all of us patriots salute you for honoring us during Veterans Day thank you.
15 years Army...salute from across the border.
Thus is why it means so much and why we don't take kindly to those who disrespect her, she deserves the upmost respect from all those who died for her and this country, that blood was spent and we live on because of it. Those who disrespect it don't know nor understand this.
In the wars that will come. Remember this , Canada and the U.S. are always on the same side. You are our brothers and sisters to the north. We fight together !
Thank You for this beautiful reaction!! ALL Americans need to understand the meaning. Sadly, in our schools today this is NOT taught as it should be!! TY,TY again!! ❤
Thank you guys for reacting to this video. My heart breaks on this veterans Day to see the sad state in our country today. I feel so bad for the veterans of the past and the present to have made such a sacrifice in their life for our country, and having to see it so disrespected buy our own people. Our history may not be perfect and other things may not be perfect either but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else God bless the USA. Thank you to all of our veterans for giving us this great place to live.
Yes! But our flag still stands
yessir, we look a little ratty, but, when I see our dents and scars I think about what my wife said about my wounds and scars " I love you, all of you scars included, they aren't smudges on the rest of you, the unscarred parts are the banners of respect for them. " or something like that lol been a while. It hurts me a little to see some things yet i try to remember if our service was contingent on everyone feeling just as we do, we'd still be British subjects in their colonies. I'll never be ashamed of the U.S., only the incompetency of those that risk losing it in the guise of patriotism they don't really have.
So we'll said. Respect sir
GLORY, GLORY HALAULUIA💥💥💥
If right-wing politicians in this country would join the left and seriously address racial inequality in policing in this country -- rather than simply complain about people using their First Amendment right of expression -- then the protests and "disrespect," as you call it, would end. In other words, treat the problem; don't whine about the symptoms.
I'm from the USA and cry almost whenever I am involved in the Start Spangled Banner. I cried watching this. Our country has not been so hot lately and everyone needs to remember this.
Baby just to let you know that My family has been here since 1637. I am so proud of that. We are Scottish and Irish and Welsh and Scandinavian. I have 4 more bloodlines in me .I am very proud to be an American because my ancestors fought for this country
My patriarchal lineage hails from His Majesty's Royal Colony of Virginia 1623.
Mine came here in 1625 and have had military vets every generation since
Mayflower Descendant and Daughter of the American Revolution over here! 1620 & 1709 respectively. Have had a family member in every conflict/war the US (including as colonists) has been involved in since the French-Indian War. Including myself, for a year, until medical discharge
I’ve watched this numerous times with different peoples reactions. It always makes me cry. God Bless America. Do NOT let that flag touch the ground!
19:54 - Caption should say "perilous fight" here. There are several typos.
It's a symbol of freedom.
im a mother of 4, 3 girls 1 boy. my son joined and it has been the most terrifying and proudest time for me.he just got home from iraq. scariest year in my life but im so proud of him.
This is why the flag is so much more important to Americans than other flags are to other countries.
This is also why the majority of the country got so mad about professional athletes kneeling for the anthem and flag. It was ppl playing a game disrespecting the sacrifice of every single member of the US military since 1775 til today.
I love our flag 🇺🇸 and THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER!!!!!!! I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN..
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So am I. Now, we find ourselves in a battle for it's future.
The way we think of the flag. It's not just our countries flag It's my flag represents me as an individual. I was born Under that flag. I will die under that flag. We tragedy hits. Will you night under that flag We think of it as my flag. William s
Thank you for your love and support for America in this time of trouble. America was, is now and always will be a Christian nation, or it will cease to exist. God gave mercy on America.
I live in Baltimore . I went to Ft. McHenry as a young man on a school trip. Id recommend it very cool place
Thank you to all that have served. You are what makes our country great. Salute
This is major sacrifice. Why we have freedom it still is emotional to hear and watch even for Americans .
Thanks Phill and Sam. Hats off to both of you. Thanks to all the vets out there.
Very fitting reaction for today!! Thank you so much ❤❤
That's why it's considered so disrespectful to kneel while the Anthem is being played. NFL!!!
Thank you for reacting to this video. It breaks me up everytime I see it. I appreciate you guys. Also thank all Service Men and Women for your Service. I Love you all. God Bless!
I agree. As a veteran of the US Air Force, this song means so much to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. I love your reaction to it and the respect you, as Canadians give it. As a huge hockey fan myself, I know yours just as well as mine and always sing it along with my own. Love your channel!
Thank you for your service Jason.
As a non-american born citizen …. I thank america for giving me the freedom and to live the american dream! The least I could was to serve in the military. I am immensely proud to be an american ….
Welcome to our marvelous country, and thank you for your service!
@@WhirledPeas-ji7qh it was an honor to serve my country …
God Bless everyone that has kept our flag flying over the Land of the Free.🇺🇸
I grew up not far from Fort McHenry (not Ft Henry). My father received his cancer treatments form the VA Hospital there. All but one of the males in my family served in the military. My father was in the Army in WW II, 3 of my brothers were in the Navy and obviously from my picture you can tell I was a Marine. My son was in the Army (Iran and Afghanistan). So we are and were patriotic. I learned the history of the National Anthem in Jr High School. The only male in my family who is not still alive is my father. I am sure that all still alive in my family including my two sisters and my daughter stand proudly for our National Anthem and for our flag.
I have 2 special days this month. The Marine Corps Birthday 10 Nov. and Veterans day 11 Nov.
P.S. I did not realize you 2 were Canadian. Nice to know that neighbor.
He was right about one thing. I don't know about the Christian thing. BUT I will die on my feet before I live on my knees. William s
Don't think this former marine i did my tour in iraq doesn't appreciate it please continue to play your beautiful music and have a glorious 🪖🇺🇸 OO-RAAH
From an old army veteran Semper Fi brother and thank you for your service.
@@danielcrow4247from a Jarhead oorah 🪖🇺🇸
@@danielcrow4247 why is it when a war isn't on the navy and marine and yes the army and even the Air Force can first it starts with insults lol then we're beating the snot out of one another lol but let me tell you this there isn't a brother in arms I wouldn't give my life for!!!🇺🇸
@@eddie623 well that's easy to explain. cause in the broad scheme of things each branch is a sibling of the parent, USA. Never knew any siblings that always got along all the time. Ever try an stop two brothers or sisters from fighting ? Next thing you know your now facing both of them. ( United in Cause ) lol
Also, like siblings they'll always good naturedly insult each other, because in the end they know when SHT, they'll be in lock step with each other blanking whoever was dumb enough to warrant their attention.
@@nadjasunflower1387that's amazing that's exactly what I meant lol you're one of a kind don't ever change lol
Every child in school should be required to watch this.
After this event, the British realized the war would be too costly in resources and men. A peace treaty was signed shortly after.
People may not realize that England was not negotiating in good faith. The English knew they were going to pull this stunt and still negotiating. The English now know who we are and respect as, as we do then
Let's remember that not all the War of 1812 ended on Christmas Eve, 1814. The British were trying to capture the city of New Orleans. But on January 8th, 1815, an American force led by Andrew Jackson routed the British and drove them back to the United Kingdom.
When I was in fourth or fifth grade, I did a essay on Francis Scott key he was awesome
Now you see why so many were upset with those who would kneel (Kaepernick, Rapinoe) during the National Anthem!
Amen!!
Exactly.
They kneeled to show that many American citizens were NOT being treated equally. Sad that you didn't understand that.
@@kbrewski1 Everyone knows why they did it... inexcusable way to protest! Meanwhile poor Kap and Rap made millions doing so and you took the bait!
@@kbrewski1 oh whatever. 🙄🤣🤣
It is a symbol of our freedom. Freedom never free
The American flag represents all those people who have died for our Freedom 😢😢😢❤❤❤
Francis Scott key wrote it down as a poem later they changed it to our National Anthem song😂😂❤
On the flag, the stripes represent the colonies the stars ,one for each state ❤
@@LindaLittle-m7jFrancis Scott Key wrote it to the Tune of To Anacreon in Heaven he also used the tune 9 years earlier for another song called When the Warriors Return
I served 26 years in the US military. I have so much admiration and respect for the UK, Canada, Australia… we’ve been through a lot together. Together indeed.
The heritage of Patriotic Americans who do not let the American Flag go on the ground.
The back ground music was actually set to a bawdy British drinking song called “Anacreon in heaven”.
I'm a73 year old Vietnam War veteran and i believe with my entire being that we should pay respect to our flag. It's a symbol of our country, our rights and our freedoms. Paying respect to the flag is also paying respect to all of the men and women who died protecting our rights and freedoms. To disrespect our flag is to disrespect the heroes who fought and died for our country. In my opinion, if a person wants to disrespect our flag, they are free to move elsewhere. We don't want them here.
They, literally in the millions, will never move from the USA and they will continue to disrespect everything our nation has done for them. They will never serve in harm's way. Vietnam War veteran 6-years
I've always been proud of being an American 🇺🇸. Hearing this, makes me more proud 🇺🇸. I know you didn't study American history, the revolutionary war started April 19, 1775-September 3, 1783.
The song was first recognized for official use by the U.S. Navy in 1889. It took more than a century after its composition for the song to be declared as the official national anthem of the United States
Although the song was regarded as the national anthem by most branches of the U.S. armed forces and other groups throughout the 19th century, it was not until 1916, and the signing of an executive order by President Woodrow Wilson, that it was formally designated as such
On March 3, 1931, the United States Congress passed a joint resolution making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. President Herbert Hoover signed the resolution into law on the same day.
I had an ancestor who was a liuetent in the war of 1812. My dads uncle fought in ww 1, my parents and cousins fought in as2 , brother in law in Korea and Vietnam. ANd the only special man in my life died from from wounds from Vietnam. . I thank you so much for playing this and your kind comments
As a US Army veteran I would like to thank you for learning about and showing respect toward our national history. I feel pride in my country and our national symbols, I wish people were more respectful, as you two are. I had the pleasure of working with a few Canadian soldiers for a short time, and was impressed by their knowledge and abilities.
Personally I am an American veteran who served 23 years in the Army Airborne Infantry. I believe that those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it. I joined in the 80s and have gone to every conflict we’ve had since desert storm. Including the war on drugs. I have 19 ops in South America 2 in both Iraq and Afghanistan. And I can tell you that I am very disappointed in the way our government has gone to sh*t. Our young people just don’t care about our history or what our troops have and will go through not to mention the families. I’m very grateful for anyone who takes the time to look at the past and have sympathy for what we stood and sacrificed for. Especially those from other countries. I’m very tired of the youth of our country protesting and spitting on what we’ve fought for to keep them safe. Thank you for your appreciation for our, the vets, love of our country. You definitely earned a thumbs up from me.
Also just to add the Star Spangled Banner is actually a 4 verse song, but we only sing the first. This is the full 4 verses....
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 bomb 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.
Thank you !!! Never saw or heard the other verses !!
And if you watch the words on the screen as this guy is singing, many are the wrong words. Its sloppy, pathetic and disrespectful. Not to mention its slanted as a "Christian" anthem, which is a complete misunderstanding of why the United States was founded and fought the British Empire for independence.
Thank you I didn't know there was more
We have a lot of flags in the US. I used to play punch buggy on long trips when I was kid, now it's count the flags. There are 19 in the 1.4 miles from my house to the gas station.
From the very begining the American people have fought hard to gain their freedom and to keep. God Bless America.
We are free and will die to remain so
It brings tears to my eyes everytime.
Why? It's almost entirely false.
Thank you for doing this reaction. This was a very important part of our history in the U.S. I pray more Americans will come to understand our "old values"....the ones that started our great country and the ones that will save it. God Bless you two.
You can't possibly comprehend what an impact this made on our Great Nation.
Beautiful reaction! As an Air Force brat growing up and now having dual citizenship (US and Canadian), it pains me to watch what the politicians in the US are doing to the country.
What a great reaction video, you two. As a 20 year US Army Veteran myself, the Flag and the National Anthem, mean a lot to me! I had the privilege of working with the Canadian military numerous times both in the military and as a civilian working with Boeing. The Canadian military is really a bunch of great people to work with. Glad we are such great allies. This story gives you the historic value of what the flag really means to be PATRIOTIC. Those that gave the greatest sacrifice to secure our freedoms should never be forgotten. That's why disrespecting our flag and our National Anthem is such a divisive issue in our country. There are other ways to voice your displeasure of policies or racial divide than disrespecting our flag or what it really stands for. Anyways, I always love watching people react to this video. You two understood the true meaning behind the story, and I loved that fact!👍👍❤❤
Whitney Houston 1991 singing the National Anthem is as good as it gets - it was so popular it was released as a single. Whitney gave all proceeds to the war effort. Ray Charles singing "America The Beautiful" in the middle of a baseball stadium at his piano brings me endless joy & pride. Both are ALWAYS worth a reaction video to.
I remember back when, there was a movement going on to replace " The Star Spangled Banner " with " America the Beautiful " as the national anthem by the usual suspects. Which made me laugh, because " America the Beautiful " is just rewritten words to " God Save the King/Queen " Britain's national anthem.
Back then it was being touted as a ' warmongering ' song. Because those people weren't taught what the event was that played out that led up to the writing of the poem that eventually became our Anthem.
I totally agree. Never heard it sung better.
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Thank you for the respect you showed towards the flag and its meaning!
The point when you spoke about the sacrifices made by those before us hit me personally. My ancestors have fought in every single conflict/war that the United States has been involved in. My family arrived on these shores in the 1630s. My father made a point to tell my brother and me that he did what he did in Vietnam, so that we wouldn't have to go to war. They fold a flag when you are buried after serving in the military. He has a case with his grandfather's flag, his father's flag, and a space for his flag. He said that there will only be three flags in this case. It stops with me. That hits hard. Thanks for the reaction video. It means more than you realize.