My dad who’s deceased was a WWII veteran shot down over Italy and captured by citizens and a POW in Poland. When Russia invaded Germany all prisoners forced to march to stay ahead of Russians. Anyone captured were taken as slave camps in Russia. Allies finally freed prisoners that survived 700 mile march by Germans. God Bless all veterans and service members protecting us from our enemies. 🙏🙏❤️
Amen.. 🙏 Veterans hold a special place in my heart.💜 My dad fought in the WWII as well. I’m sorry that happened to your dad. I know he was a super person. Seeing this flag brings tears to my eyes. Many of these buildings.. my dad worked in as a plasterer. He was in the Union but the Union creeps beat him out of his pension. It really tore my dad up. He traveled 50 miles a day one way to DC. There were 11 mouths to feed at home. So sad how much corruption goes on in DC. You have a Blessed Christmas🕊️ ✌️🇺🇸 I know Trump is gonna take care of the American people.
❤🎄🇺🇸 Sending you thanks and holiday season blessings! Would be wonderful if you could visit dc. I'm a rural local and I have worked on Capitol Hill. For me, it's a mesmerizing City especially when you're standing on the capitol grounds for instance. It can be both exhilarating and scary at the same time. 🇺🇸🎄😊
I often wonder if there are any remaining live prisoners of war in Hanoi. We may never know about the missing in action after all this time. A full accounting was glossed over in the ferver to end the war. God bless you and all vets who served. I myself am also a disabled vet from that era. We are the lucky ones. Hopefully, their souls are at peace and rest.
This is the first time I have been to this site. Thank you so much for this tour. I know I have said it twice, but I really appreciate you being out and about on the 24th.
@@jimmystutzman2503 good game, but who did you vote for-if I may ask and a good question to ask a Brother Veteran,but Army. I was at Lewis and a month in Yakima,Yakima burgers-glad I got one of those babies. Grandfather and Stepfather were in the Navy and I was full speed ahead, but got kicked out of NJROTC-my fault as I went too far getting in trouble
I live in Spokane. I rarely see American, or Washington state, flags in this town. All I see is an abundance of rainbow flags. The city of Spokane is becoming flooded with illegal immigrants. I have spoken out about this invasion. The people of Spokane call me a rrrrracist. I bought a hat from the local Mann-Grandstaff hospital. It says U.S. Army Veteran. Since wearing it, these Spokane youngsters have said things like “F you and your service”, and “F Trump”.
There definitely are people that don't know, it's not been taught by anyone but military families. The likely more common issue is that they can't see the emblem clearly and there are other black flags that it could be.
Not because Trump the traitor signed the law. Only because real Americans forced him to sign it. It was veto proof. 2/3 would have easily voted to void a veto. Trump refused to serve in US uniform
It’s a POW-MIA flag, and yes, it’s a black flag! People need to wise up before they speculate on stuff they know nothing about! Everybody panics so easy these days! Bring back common sense!
Your all in State capture with a birth certificate copyrighted to the Crown BAR Association...and not a GDam one of you even knows what BAR even means...!
Years ago I had the manager of the trailer park ask me why I had an isis flag at my place and was surprised because I thought he was a veteran of the marines, when I told him it’s a POW-MIA. He looked at me all confused I was like that has been around since Vietnam war !
There are federally mandated dates that the POW-MIA flag is to be flown over all federal buildings. Armed Forces day, Memorial day, Flag day, 4th of July, National POW-MIA Recognition day (3rd Friday in September) Veterans day. The flag may be flown year around, but it MUST be flown on those federally mandated dates. My husband was a Vietnam Veteran who died from Agent Orange related heart disease.
@@leeannjohnson1808Thank you for the service to our country by your husband, you and your family have given! May your husband rest in peace. My uncle was a Vietnam Veteran who died from cancer caused by agent orange. Much honor, respect and thankfulness to all who have and are serving. 🙏🇺🇲 Merry Christmas!
I only watched the first 2 minutes of this video. My eyes were rolling back in my head. I'm hoping that, by the end of this video, that figured what the flag was. I can't imagine, that a man his age, wouldn't at least, look it up, or ask a Veteran, what it meant..... BEFORE he made this video.
Dan Sickles was also a Major General during the Civil War, he lost his lower right leg at Gettysburg due to a glancing blow of a solid shot cannon ball. The amputated bones of his lower leg were displayed at the old Army Medical Museum in D.C. where I saw them in the sixties. They are still on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring MD
Thank you, you always have an interesting video, I've never been to DC but your channel has given me a tour without me leaving my home... fantastic, keep it up! Merry Christmas
You can enjoy touring any area using Maps. It is the same as looking up an address and going to the street view. I traveled the same streets of the city in Hungary, where my great grandparents lived before coming to the States. I also traveled around the Capital and crossed the Potomac River, all from the comfort of my home. Another fun thing to check out are the cameras placed around the world. You can watch everyday life happening in any major city around the world. I hope it is easy to find and you enjoy couch traveling.
Merry Christmas! I love your videos; I watch every day. Thanks for taking us through DC; it feels like I've visited without having to leave my home. Thank you for all you do and Happy New Year!
@p6 thank you for bringing us into your world and as the whole world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, may you and your family have a peaceful Christmas!
From our radio station to your family...MERRY CHRISTMAS! We watch you all the time! What a gift you bring to us with the history of DC and your unique position in the press pool! -Pamela Lee
I am glad that the MIA POW flag is back flying on many buildings again for I remember a period of time around 10 to 20 years ago, though this black flag was flying still, it wasn't as much as it was in the 1980s. I am glad to see this flag flying mord often again as it was in my childhood back in the 1980s. I have family who served in the Vietnam War. This flag when it started back in early 1980s helped take the stigma and hatred against Vietnam Vets that was widespread when they returned back to USA from serving.
The National League of Families POW/MIA flag, more commonly known as the POW/MIA flag for short, was first adopted in 1972........it bares the official emblem of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. The POW/MIA flag was flown over the White House for the first time in September 1982, but not full time as it flies now. In 2019, the National POW/MIA Flag Act was signed into law by Pres. Trump requiring that the aforementioned flag be flown on certain federal properties, including the U.S. Capitol Building, at ALL TIMES & on ALL DAYS, when the U.S. flag is flown. Previously, the flag was flown on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day ONLY. So as best as I can find, it flew at the WH ONLY on these dates, & up until this flag act was signed in 2019, and it now is required to be flown all the time as a result of this law so yes, it would def have been flown for at least the last two years at the WH.
Q creates all sorts of ugly conspiracies in their dark web holes. Andrew has addressed this one before. By bringing up trump he can get the cult to end this one, so he doesn't have to spend another Christmas Eve explaining it isn't a witch flag or whatever.
I was acquainted with people putting up POW MIA flags back in the 90s. These guys were affiliated with the long time demonstration next to The Vietnam Memorial.. The flags are also outside of House and Senate offices. Flags were installed way before Trump, even though he passed this law.
They have been flying under the American Flag at government buildings for more than 10 years. Of course, many other individuals and organizations fly it as well. Enjoy your holiday season.
Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act, mandated that the POW/MIA flag flag is to be flown over the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Korean and Vietnam Veterans War Memorials, the offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense and Veterans Affairs, offices of the Director of the Selective Service System, every major military installation (as directed by the Secretary of Defense), every post office and all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and national cemeteries. It wasn't until August of 1990 that Congress officially passed U.S. Public Law 101-355, designating the POW/MIA flag in it's current design as “The symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment toresolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia.” The the National POW/MIA Flag Act that Trump (who has openly stated his dislike of dead/missing soldiers & POWs) signed only amended title 36, United States Code, to require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the United States is displayed on certain Federal properties.
When you said "black flag" I knew it was going to be the POW/MIA flag. Thanks for the impromptu tour of central DC - I miss it so. It changes constantly yet remains unchanged. The new entrance to NASM is pretty - but a security check for the Smithsonian? WTF? That's so removed from what I remember from my childhood when they were in the Arts and Industries building - before Metro construction started. It's good to see Home again.
Historically, a black flag before battle meant that you would not give quarter (a chance for them to surrender). Gen Santa Ana's army flew the black flag before the battle of the Alamo.
I suspect that was a totally blank black flag that Santa Ana flew. This black flag has a very distinctive logo representing POW's & MIA's, so it isn't the same black flag that Santa Ana flew.
I so enjoyed you taking us on a walk and drive around the White House. I have never been there to see it. And, I really enjoyed driving with you to the Capital. Thank you for this lovely Christmas Gift. It is really great to see such little traffic.
Thank you Andrew! Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄
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OMG, what is the obsession w flags @ The WH? Every American should know about the POW/MIA flag. We have both flags flying in our front yard. Thanks so much P6. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Safe travels. See you soon. Take care.
The location changed, it was flying where people could actually see the flag's markings but then the current administration i moved it to the top of the building where you can't see it the design due to height.
Lol... Thought everyone knew about the "black" flag. Guess not. Love book stores... can spend hours in one... Thank you... enjoyed the video. Merry Christmas Andrew, to you and yours!!!
Thanks for checking into that 🎉..I knew you had it covered..🎉. Rumors run rampant and it's good to have someone willing to nip it in the bud 🎉. Carry on Big Hero penguin 6.
so crazy that they construct that presidential viewing stand every 4 years and then take it down right after...you'd think by now there would be a more permanent structure in place...
a bit of trivia for you. After the VA was elevated to a Cabinet level department, it changed it's name from Veterans Administration to Veterans Affairs. Personally as a Vet I've always have called it the first one. The latter sounds wrong.
Mercury program, daredevil pilots the class of elite. Sheppard, Glenn and 5 others. All with the right stuff. POW flags, great respect. Merry Christmas.
so i m french but i bilieve the black flag it's : The black flag you observed beneath the American flag at the White House is most likely the POW/MIA flag. This flag is dedicated to prisoners of war (POW) and military personnel missing in action (MIA). It symbolizes the United States' commitment to never forget these soldiers and to work toward their return or the clarification of their fate. The POW/MIA flag is often displayed during commemorative ceremonies, such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day, as well as other occasions honoring veterans and missing military personnel. Its use at the White House highlights the importance the U.S. government places on remembering and supporting the families of these service members. This flag was created in the 1970s, a period marked by growing awareness of the plight of American soldiers who were missing or held captive during the Vietnam War. Since then, it has become a national symbol of recognition and solidarity with these service members and their families.
You are correct, the flag flies on most municipal flag poles. If its a flag pole for a town, county, city or state organization, you'll most likely see the POW/MIA flag just below the American flag.
"To those who would understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who would not understand, no explanation is possible." Merry Christmas, Andrew and all!😊
True. They wouldn't know what it feels like. Can still explain it though so they may hopefully have respect for it even if it didn't happen to someone they loved. People that gave their lives and are Mia and pow should never be forgotten.
@@antevenio8303it shows support for americans being held hostage in foreign countries. First used during the vietnam war now probably for the people being held hostage by terrorists in gaza
@@lorig7077 I understand 100%, however, I also thought the POW flag had “POW” on it and I thought a symbol 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ The one flying yesterday had absolutely nothing on it~~it was solid black. PLEASE correct me if I’m incorrect~~Thank you 🙇♀️ (maybe it was just blowing so much yesterday that I couldn’t see the symbol & POW
My pappy was a POW. Captured in France in 1944. 36th Infantry Division. He turned 100 this year.
Happy Birthday to YOUR FATHER, PLEASE TELL HIM THANK YOU FOR HIS UNSELFISH SERVICE !!!
Tell him Happy Birthday and give him my sincere thanks. America's greatest generation.
Thank him for his service... Merry Christmas
Thank him for serving our country! May God bless him daily.
Outstanding
I fly both flags daily as many Vietnam Veterans do as well. A reminder our POW Brothers and Sisters will never be forgotten. Merry Christmas.
Bless you.
ARMS manufacturers should have a $ flag.
So does the Black Flag represent Vets?
My dad who’s deceased was a WWII veteran shot down over Italy and captured by citizens and a POW in Poland. When Russia invaded Germany all prisoners forced to march to stay ahead of Russians. Anyone captured were taken as slave camps in Russia. Allies finally freed prisoners that survived 700 mile march by Germans. God Bless all veterans and service members protecting us from our enemies. 🙏🙏❤️
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Amen.. 🙏
Veterans hold a special
place in my heart.💜
My dad fought in the WWII as well.
I’m sorry that happened to your dad. I know he was a super person.
Seeing this flag brings tears to my eyes.
Many of these buildings.. my dad worked in as a plasterer.
He was in the Union but the Union creeps beat him out of his pension. It really tore my dad up. He traveled 50 miles a day one way to DC. There were 11 mouths to feed at home. So sad how much corruption goes on in DC.
You have a
Blessed Christmas🕊️
✌️🇺🇸
I know Trump is gonna take care of the American people.
Batman death march? I had an uncle in that.
@@ritablackmon5162 Bataan Death March
@HappyShackHomestead-909 what flag?
Well, as a disabled vet it is a relief that this flag is still flying. God bless the USA
❤🎄🇺🇸 Sending you thanks and holiday season blessings! Would be wonderful if you could visit dc. I'm a rural local and I have worked on Capitol Hill. For me, it's a mesmerizing City especially when you're standing on the capitol grounds for instance. It can be both exhilarating and scary at the same time. 🇺🇸🎄😊
Yes the POW/MIA flag is importance to all Americans
I often wonder if there are any remaining live prisoners of war in Hanoi. We may never know about the missing in action after all this time. A full accounting was glossed over in the ferver to end the war. God bless you and all vets who served. I myself am also a disabled vet from that era. We are the lucky ones. Hopefully, their souls are at peace and rest.
It's a miracle
Glad it’s not another black flag I’m aware of..
This is the first time I have been to this site. Thank you so much for this tour. I know I have said it twice, but I really appreciate you being out and about on the 24th.
Its a channel not a site, unless you on about youtube itself..
With congress in recess for the Christmas holiday, there was no hot air to make the flags flutter 🥺 Merry Christmas Andrew and family.
It’s a POW/MIA flag , no need to watch this one
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❤❤😂😂😂😅😅 That's Classic!!!!
This makes total sense! 😂😂❤
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They BOTH fly over my house in Spokane, Wa.- 100% Service Connected Disabled Navy Vet. Served 1968-74. Merry Christmas and God Bless The USA !
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@@jimmystutzman2503 good game, but who did you vote for-if I may ask and a good question to ask a Brother Veteran,but Army. I was at Lewis and a month in Yakima,Yakima burgers-glad I got one of those babies. Grandfather and Stepfather were in the Navy and I was full speed ahead, but got kicked out of NJROTC-my fault as I went too far getting in trouble
@@jimmystutzman2503 but a 100% also
I live in Spokane. I rarely see American, or Washington state, flags in this town. All I see is an abundance of rainbow flags.
The city of Spokane is becoming flooded with illegal immigrants. I have spoken out about this invasion. The people of Spokane call me a rrrrracist.
I bought a hat from the local Mann-Grandstaff hospital. It says U.S. Army Veteran. Since wearing it, these Spokane youngsters have said things like “F you and your service”, and “F Trump”.
Hard to believe that in this day and age people do not know about the POW-MIA flag. Thankful it is still flying.
There definitely are people that don't know, it's not been taught by anyone but military families. The likely more common issue is that they can't see the emblem clearly and there are other black flags that it could be.
@@GremlinSciencesBlack flag is taught in basic elementary schools throughout the country around veterans Day. The left just doesn't pay attention
The flag pole at our local Post Office has the American flag with a black Mia Pow flag.
They fly at all government buildings.
Not because Trump the traitor signed the law. Only because real Americans forced him to sign it. It was veto proof. 2/3 would have easily voted to void a veto. Trump refused to serve in US uniform
That's the POW - MIA flag.
Mstrdiver -- US Army = 1973 to 1995
May we all find a little peace & comfort this Christmas.❤
Enjoy now because there won't be any peace after January.
P.O W. - Prisoner of War
M I.A. - Missing in Action
"Gone but not forgotten"
It’s a POW-MIA flag, and yes, it’s a black flag! People need to wise up before they speculate on stuff they know nothing about! Everybody panics so easy these days! Bring back common sense!
I wonder how many true patriots would have lived if Trump had served and fought with them. He is disgusting coward.
Your all in State capture with a birth certificate copyrighted to the Crown BAR Association...and not a GDam one of you even knows what BAR even means...!
Exactly.
Thank you, Andrew!! I hope you and your family have a great Christmas! 🎄😎✌️
We know why; we are mourning our American Values.
POW/MIA Flag? I hope people are not asking what this flag represents. If we don't know what this flag stands for we are in trouble.
It represents old derelicts with stickers and patches all over their jeans jackets getting drunk. They put that flag outside dive bars in my area.
Years ago I had the manager of the trailer park ask me why I had an isis flag at my place and was surprised because I thought he was a veteran of the marines, when I told him it’s a POW-MIA. He looked at me all confused I was like that has been around since Vietnam war !
Then we're are and have been in Danger ⚡😭
You asked why explain......some of us visiting this site are not American. I'm Canadian and always wanting to know more
People are looking for conspiracies in everything nowadays, they probably thought it was “demonic/deepstate” or whatever…
Also flies at every VFW and American Legion Posts, and when Military Honors are Rendered to Veterans, and National Holidays and Memorials.
The POW-MIA flag has been around at least since the Vietnam War. Merry Christmas, Andrew and family!
There are federally mandated dates that the POW-MIA flag is to be flown over all federal buildings.
Armed Forces day, Memorial day, Flag day, 4th of July, National POW-MIA Recognition day (3rd Friday in September) Veterans day. The flag may be flown year around, but it MUST be flown on those federally mandated dates.
My husband was a Vietnam Veteran who died from Agent Orange related heart disease.
@@leeannjohnson1808 Thank you for that information and I'm so sorry to read about your husband. 🙏
@@leeannjohnson1808Thank you for the service to our country by your husband, you and your family have given! May your husband rest in peace.
My uncle was a Vietnam Veteran who died from cancer caused by agent orange.
Much honor, respect and thankfulness to all who have and are serving. 🙏🇺🇲
Merry Christmas!
us soldiers commited crimes against humanity in vietnam and other places
I only watched the first 2 minutes of this video. My eyes were rolling back in my head. I'm hoping that, by the end of this video, that figured what the flag was. I can't imagine, that a man his age, wouldn't at least, look it up, or ask a Veteran, what it meant..... BEFORE he made this video.
you are so knowledgeable and I just love your history lessons. Merry Christmas. Your children are lucky to have you get them good reading.
Thank you for letting us hang out with you!
Christmas Greetings from New Zealand. Always fabulous.
Dan Sickles was also a Major General during the Civil War, he lost his lower right leg at Gettysburg due to a glancing blow of a solid shot cannon ball. The amputated bones of his lower leg were displayed at the old Army Medical Museum in D.C. where I saw them in the sixties. They are still on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring MD
Merry Christmas! Stay safe and thank you for sharing.
Thank you you for all you do have a merry Christmas with your family
Merry Christmas to you and your family, look forward to seeing your work next year
Thank you again 🙌
Merry Christmas, enjoy your family. 🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊
Thank you, you always have an interesting video, I've never been to DC but your channel has given me a tour without me leaving my home... fantastic, keep it up! Merry Christmas
You can enjoy touring any area using Maps. It is the same as looking up an address and going to the street view. I traveled the same streets of the city in Hungary, where my great grandparents lived before coming to the States. I also traveled around the Capital and crossed the Potomac River, all from the comfort of my home. Another fun thing to check out are the cameras placed around the world. You can watch everyday life happening in any major city around the world. I hope it is easy to find and you enjoy couch traveling.
Thank you, Andrew!!
Merry Christmas, enjoy your family.
Merry Christmas! I love your videos; I watch every day. Thanks for taking us through DC; it feels like I've visited without having to leave my home. Thank you for all you do and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for sharing all that you do of DC.
Christmas blessings to you and yours...Thank you for all you do!
You always have the best videos..thanks..Merry Christmas 🎄
@p6 thank you for bringing us into your world and as the whole world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, may you and your family have a peaceful Christmas!
From our radio station to your family...MERRY CHRISTMAS! We watch you all the time! What a gift you bring to us with the history of DC and your unique position in the press pool! -Pamela Lee
It’s the same flag flown at every post office in America.
They've taken territories
I am glad that the MIA POW flag is back flying on many buildings again for I remember a period of time around 10 to 20 years ago, though this black flag was flying still, it wasn't as much as it was in the 1980s. I am glad to see this flag flying mord often again as it was in my childhood back in the 1980s. I have family who served in the Vietnam War. This flag when it started back in early 1980s helped take the stigma and hatred against Vietnam Vets that was widespread when they returned back to USA from serving.
Where's everyone been? That POW/MIA flag has been flying atop the White House for at least two years now, if not longer.
Longer
way longer 30 years or so
The National League of Families POW/MIA flag, more commonly known as the POW/MIA flag
for short, was first adopted in 1972........it bares the official emblem of the National League of
Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. The POW/MIA flag was flown
over the White House for the first time in September 1982, but not full time as it flies now.
In 2019, the National POW/MIA Flag Act was signed into law by Pres. Trump requiring that the
aforementioned flag be flown on certain federal properties, including the U.S. Capitol Building,
at ALL TIMES & on ALL DAYS, when the U.S. flag is flown.
Previously, the flag was flown on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence
Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day ONLY. So as best as I can find, it
flew at the WH ONLY on these dates, & up until this flag act was signed in 2019, and it now
is required to be flown all the time as a result of this law so yes, it would def have been flown
for at least the last two years at the WH.
yes how could he not know this? What's with the title?
Q creates all sorts of ugly conspiracies in their dark web holes. Andrew has addressed this one before. By bringing up trump he can get the cult to end this one, so he doesn't have to spend another Christmas Eve explaining it isn't a witch flag or whatever.
I was acquainted with people putting up POW MIA flags back in the 90s. These guys were affiliated with the long time demonstration next to The Vietnam Memorial.. The flags are also outside of House and Senate offices. Flags were installed way before Trump, even though he passed this law.
They have been flying under the American Flag at government buildings for more than 10 years. Of course, many other individuals and organizations fly it as well. Enjoy your holiday season.
Trump moved the flag to the south lawn in 2020, Biden put it back on the White House in 2021.
Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act, mandated that the POW/MIA flag flag is to be flown over the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Korean and Vietnam Veterans War Memorials, the offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense and Veterans Affairs, offices of the Director of the Selective Service System, every major military installation (as directed by the Secretary of Defense), every post office and all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and national cemeteries.
It wasn't until August of 1990 that Congress officially passed U.S. Public Law 101-355, designating the POW/MIA flag in it's current design as “The symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment toresolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia.”
The the National POW/MIA Flag Act that Trump (who has openly stated his dislike of dead/missing soldiers & POWs) signed only amended title 36, United States Code, to require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the United States is displayed on certain Federal properties.
incorrect never was in my area and i live in a military area now the pow/mia is on all federal buildings.
MERRY CHRISTMAS Eve 🎅 🎄 to all
Merry Christmas ⛄
Merry Christmas! And thank you for your reporting!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Thank you for posting and sharing all you do!!
Big thanks for answering my question about the black flag❤
When you said "black flag" I knew it was going to be the POW/MIA flag. Thanks for the impromptu tour of central DC - I miss it so. It changes constantly yet remains unchanged. The new entrance to NASM is pretty - but a security check for the Smithsonian? WTF? That's so removed from what I remember from my childhood when they were in the Arts and Industries building - before Metro construction started. It's good to see Home again.
Merry Christmas Andrew, may you and your family have a nice Christmas and stay well and safe.
Historically, a black flag before battle meant that you would not give quarter (a chance for them to surrender). Gen Santa Ana's army flew the black flag before the battle of the Alamo.
I suspect that was a totally blank black flag that Santa Ana flew.
This black flag has a very distinctive logo representing POW's & MIA's, so it isn't the same black flag that Santa Ana flew.
Great video! I live in Maryland and have grown up in that area my whole life. Merry Christmas
Pow/Mia how many were taken to China and USSR and disappeared? Never Forget.
Great videos thanks for sharing your job with us.
Going into another year with you Andrew and appreciate adventures and your “show not tell”
Your the Best and Happy Holiday to All, cheers
Merry Christmas! I always enjoy your tours around DC and George Town, thank you.
Merry Christmas! Always enjoy your videos.
Merry Christmas, Andrew & family!
Merry Christmas Andrew and family. 🎄
Merry Christmas from Western Australia
Merry Christmas everyone love from England 🙏🥂🎄
Thank you. Happy Christmas to English citizens, and may 2025 be all you want. ❤
Have a nice Christmas Andrew.. we appreciate you.. 😊
Great video. Thank you. Happy Holidays!
I so enjoyed you taking us on a walk and drive around the White House. I have never been there to see it. And, I really enjoyed driving with you to the Capital. Thank you for this lovely Christmas Gift. It is really great to see such little traffic.
I always love watching your videos! Hope you enjoy your holidays and time off.
Merry Christmas and thanks man!!
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
President Trump sugned into law that all Federal buildings that fly the American flag must also fly the POW/MIA flag as well.
“ failed former “ pres. & current felon ! !
Never heard or seen that one.. so I don't believe it.
Pleeeeeeese, BS, remember he only respects the ones not captured.
@@rainymctrixie1 triggered much 😆
@@junglejane2824Look into the National POW/Mia Flag Act. It was singed in 2019. Edit - Andrew actually explains it in the video.
Thank you Andrew! Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄
OMG, what is the obsession w flags @ The WH? Every American should know about the POW/MIA flag. We have both flags flying in our front yard.
Thanks so much P6. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Safe travels. See you soon. Take care.
Why because not all viewers are Americans. Nice to learn things I didn't know about
The Q's do this constantly. Andrew has done videos on the black flag before.
The location changed, it was flying where people could actually see the flag's markings but then the current administration i moved it to the top of the building where you can't see it the design due to height.
The children of the Vietnam vets are in their 50s and 60s, the younger generations don't know.
Merry Christmas Andrew! Great content!
Keep us posted about the inauguration platform building. Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄🎁
Lol... Thought everyone knew about the "black" flag. Guess not.
Love book stores... can spend hours in one...
Thank you... enjoyed the video.
Merry Christmas Andrew, to you and yours!!!
"Everyone" is a lot of people, including us born and raised in Europe. We do not all have A US vexillology.
I miss the Barnes and Nobles at Christmas. Pretty much all our bookstores are gone. Merry Christmas to you and Family.
Thanks for checking into that 🎉..I knew you had it covered..🎉. Rumors run rampant and it's good to have someone willing to nip it in the bud 🎉. Carry on Big Hero penguin 6.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! !
Merry Christmas 🎄 and Thank You for all you do in showing us Washington DC. 🇺🇸😎
Good information w/o garbage=Thank you.
Thanks Andrew. At least it wasn’t the Jolly Roger.
Seriously there are people who don’t know what the POW MIA flag is? 🤦🏻♀️ what is wrong with this country.
You do amazing work. Thank you for all of it. Blessings this Christmas to you, and to your family.
Thank you for your news filled commentary video. Love it, watching from England, United Kingdom.
Chasing black flags and a breeze! Great video Always enjoy the DC tour ty
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Does anyone really think the political offices care about POWS ?
Yes, they certainly do.
They don't know how deep it is, it's not the POWs they thinking about.
@@horatiobeaker They don't
No
Merry Christmas and happy new year 🕛🥂🥂
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to you and your family.🎁🎄
I enjoy the trivia you share with us. Thanks! Merry Christmas 🎄🇺🇸
Show, not tell. Imagine if all media could work like that
P6: Do you have any idea how many American military personnel are still POW or MIA?
Read the book
Kiss the boys goodbye
It is the story of our government abandoning pow’s in Vietnam
About 81,600 Americans are MIA or POW
How about 336 million! We have been in prisoned by the Cabal/deepstate for many decades soon to be free again!
Deleting post! Wow!
@@miguelpadilla31 Wow that is insane, That's just the military I take it?
Civilians included is probably more like 500,000+'
Greetings from Australia.
Seriously, there are people who have never seen a flag that been flown in this country for half a century?
That was some interesting information. Did not know about the POW/MIA flag. Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
so crazy that they construct that presidential viewing stand every 4 years and then take it down right after...you'd think by now there would be a more permanent structure in place...
Merry Christmas, Andrew and family! ✨🎄🕊️🌹
Thank you & Merry Christmas from Hong Kong🎄🎀
Merry Christmas and Happy New to You and yours P6 .
Merry Christmas P6, hope you and you’re wonderful family have a joyous time together! God bless.
Merry Christmas eve! May God Bless you and your family
Merry Christmas P6 and everybody!🎄
Thanks for the video and merry Christmas
FYI, this was my first time on this channel.
a bit of trivia for you. After the VA was elevated to a Cabinet level department, it changed it's name from Veterans Administration to Veterans Affairs. Personally as a Vet I've always have called it the first one. The latter sounds wrong.
Merry Christmas P6‼️
Mercury program, daredevil pilots the class of elite. Sheppard, Glenn and 5 others. All with the right stuff. POW flags, great respect. Merry Christmas.
Thank you. So. Much. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎄🎁
Thanks for all your awesome content this year. Merry Christmas. Enjoy the break.
so i m french but i bilieve the black flag it's :
The black flag you observed beneath the American flag at the White House is most likely the POW/MIA flag. This flag is dedicated to prisoners of war (POW) and military personnel missing in action (MIA). It symbolizes the United States' commitment to never forget these soldiers and to work toward their return or the clarification of their fate.
The POW/MIA flag is often displayed during commemorative ceremonies, such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day, as well as other occasions honoring veterans and missing military personnel. Its use at the White House highlights the importance the U.S. government places on remembering and supporting the families of these service members.
This flag was created in the 1970s, a period marked by growing awareness of the plight of American soldiers who were missing or held captive during the Vietnam War. Since then, it has become a national symbol of recognition and solidarity with these service members and their families.
You are correct, the flag flies on most municipal flag poles. If its a flag pole for a town, county, city or state organization, you'll most likely see the POW/MIA flag just below the American flag.
"To those who would understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who would not understand, no explanation is possible." Merry Christmas, Andrew and all!😊
True. They wouldn't know what it feels like. Can still explain it though so they may hopefully have respect for it even if it didn't happen to someone they loved. People that gave their lives and are Mia and pow should never be forgotten.
watching from abroad - dont understand anything.
@@antevenio8303it shows support for americans being held hostage in foreign countries. First used during the vietnam war now probably for the people being held hostage by terrorists in gaza
@@lorig7077 I understand 100%, however, I also thought the POW flag had “POW” on it and I thought a symbol 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ The one flying yesterday had absolutely nothing on it~~it was solid black. PLEASE correct me if I’m incorrect~~Thank you 🙇♀️ (maybe it was just blowing so much yesterday that I couldn’t see the symbol & POW
Thanks, robb..genuine question I believe..thanks for the dbag answer to those that honestly wanted to learn something.
Thank you for clearing up the information 😮
I know that flag very well...long story involving my NAVY bootcamp days
Post office didn't get today off
Today's not a federal holiday. My local post office closed at noon, so at least some employees went home a little earlier.
Thanks for doing this and for the bits of our history. Ive never been to DC. God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.