European Reacts to The Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
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- European Reacts to The Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It!
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Please sir, in your free time, listen to Whitney Houstion's version of the Star Spangled Banner, it will give you chills. There is a video on TH-cam, she sang it before the Super Bowl one year. th-cam.com/video/uAYKTMQl7MQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bdTI78Nz6uxtG9rP
The video you reacted to is lies. Only 4 Americans died during the battle, there was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. Also, Washington never said the bit about "Americans would rather die on their feet than live on their knees". Helping this video to propagate by reacting to it is doing a disservice to the truth.
There is one called the monument of the fallen soldiers
this story is demonstrably over 90% fiction. just do a little research into the *_REAL_* story of "The Battle Of Baltimore" and you can learn the truth. do *_NOT_* believe this drivel. it is a disrespectful finger in the eye of the USA and those who fought and died for it.
I came here legally live here for 40 years. I loved this country so much, my brother and my nephew were all in the MILITARY. I've been traveling around the United states. I don't think other countries should mess around with an American country.
I am a naturalized American citizen, I came to the US as a 9 year old kid. At 18, I joined the United States Marine Corps and served 20 years. As an old man, I still get teary-eyed and emotional when I hear our national anthem. Also very pissed and disappointed when I see others disrespecting the flag and the anthem. Thank you for your reaction.
Ty for such nice words.
Thank you for your service.
@@cygnusx-3217 unfortunately too many so-called“ elected” politicians into office are pushing such perverse and delusional ideologies that are destroying the very fabric of posterity
We had a similar cult in 1933-45🤔
its the marine corps 248th bday today devil dogs
The flag is NOT for our government….it’s for WE THE PEOPLE! I have always said.. I may not trust my government but I’ll bust yo ass for my people! That’s why the flag is so important for us! It represents the people ❤
Absolutely 🍻🇺🇸
Say it louder for the idiots in the back!
Totally correct.
Damb straight, my brother ❤
Beautifully said!!! I had never thought of it exactly that way but it’s absolutely true….
50 stars for 50 states and 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies. Thank You God.
God Bless America
This is why we never let the American flag ever touch the ground to this day!
Except you do realize that 95% of this story is completely made up and false. The story of aiming at the flag and dead Americans holding up the flag pole is 100% made up.
The guy telling the “story” later admitted it was false when historians called him out on it.
Americans can watch this video 100 times and have tears 100 times. That Flag will NEVER touch the ground in my presence! 🇺🇸🙏
Agree
@@stephaniemccarthy1676"Americans can watch this video 100 times and have tears 100 times." like me right now!
A tornado blew thru my yard about 6 months ago,,blew my flag right off the flag pole. I was out there in a tornado grabbing it up off the ground~!! Tornado or not,my flag ain't touching the ground,not on my watch🌪🇺🇲❤️🤍💙
Amen
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Hopefully when you hear Europeans talking about how crazy we are to have flags everywhere, you can pass this on. A bunch of farmers took on the World’s greatest army and we aren’t old enough as a country to have forgotten what they accomplished. I hope we never do.
Amen brotha! I do all I can to teach my kids how that flag came to be, and to never disrespect it
Impossible isn't in our vocabulary
You said you didn't understand your feelings because it wasn't even your flag. Andre, in the heart and soul of EVERY man, woman and child burns that torch of liberty and freedom ....whether they are an American or not. Thank you for your moving reaction.
Well said.
Every human deserves freedom and the right to choose their religion and way of life, as long as it doesn't harm or interfere with others rights to have the same thing for themselves and their families, and is not illegal.
Deep rooted desire for Free Will is instilled into every person born and should be the rights of all.
The LIGHT of everyone comes from our Creator when He knit us in our mother; He says we are fearfully & wonderfully made. Good comes from Him, however evil is in this world, & we are here to choose & act accordingly: freedom comes from free will, given by the one & only Almighty God (John 3:16)
Now you understand why so many Americans are passionate about our country and flag. And we proudly fly our flags EVERYWHERE. Most countries don't understand why. This piece of our history is the why. Also, since that battle, we never allow her to touch t by e ground when we put her up or take her down. To do so is disrespectful to her and those who have died for her and us. The actual flag from that battle is in the American History Museum at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. I've seen her. She's in tatters but she is beautiful.
I arrived in the US in ‘82 from Eastern Europe. What Americans don’t understand is that Europeans became the countries that exist only since the early 20th century through WWI. It took (I forget how many) millions to die during that war to remove the dynasties that ruled Europe. WWII, again ended in destroying the economies of almost all countries which haven’t recovered without losing something. Europeans see the cost of liberty through some huge death toll.
@marinazagrai1623 We aren't any different, we've lost millions in protecting what we created
@@jamescatau4968 not just we made here in America, but almost everywhere in the world we have helped other gain their freedoms as well, and protect their countries.
@@marinazagrai1623 Americans are aware that Europe has been a mess for a long time. Longer than the birth of our nation. How do you think America’s population explosion happened, immigration from all over the world including from Eastern Europe. The stories and pictures pass down. I just think you made a broad sweeping statement about what Americans don’t understand. That’s the piety I have a hard time hearing people from Europe say. See how it sounds??
@@Anaj-us4eo Please, wake up...Eisenhower warned of the Weaponization of the Army.
I wasn’t born in America but I love this country more than life. I’ve served in the navy and took a never expiring oath to protect it and it’s flag.
We are happy that you are here. Thank you for your service, it is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your service and dedication ❤🇺🇸
Thank you for your service. I appreciate you so much.
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Thank you so much for your service. As an American I have the utmost respect for you.
My parents came to this country, didn’t speak English only Spanish, learned the language, my dad would work all day fixing machines and stocking a grocery store at night, my mom was a seamstress, they bought their first house and now me and my brother own our own land--all the while that flag flew on our front porch because my parents knew how blessed we are, now me and my brother have our own flags on our house!
Lord bless you, patriot.
@@sid2112 🙂
A lot of people take advantage 😢
The flag is the first thing to go up on my house whenever we have moved. She is honored.
That’s an amazing story, you have a great family and you should be proud of what ur parents and now you and ur siblings have accomplished.
This is why a true American doesn't like to see the flag disrespected! 🇺🇸
I respect that so much! Ty for commenting my friend.
So a "true American" is only someone who agrees with you. The flag is a symbol for America's forever wars around the world which exist for US war-profiteering American corporations. It disgusts me and I am an American of nearly 80 years.
Except by our liberals.
@@jtg3765 They clearly said TRUE Americans.
@@dalehammers4425 You just might be counted out of that number - it depends who is defining it.
They did not die for the flag. They died for freedom, which is what that flag represents. It is more than some thread and material. Those of us that have gone into combat with that flag on our shoulder know. And that is also why this song is so special. It represents those that have fought and have sacrificed for that freedom. Not just in this battle, but every one after. And I recommend that everyone go visit Fort McHenry. It is an amazing piece of history.
The presentation at Fort McHenry in Baltimore is especially moving as visitors are there where the battle took place and can see a replica of the flag waving over the fort.
Fake Story. How historically false is this story….
1. It was the War of 1812, not the War of Independence which was 36 years earlier. There were no colonies anymore.
2. Key was negotiating for one man, there were no prison ships full of Americans, there was no such prisoner swap negations. Again… made up.
3. Key never went down in the ship to talk to prisoners, cuz there were no prisoners. Again… made up.
4. It’s Fort McHenry… not Henry.
5. The quote “Dying on one’s feet, rather than living on one knees” was NEVER said by Washington. It was stated by Antonio Zapata decades later during the Mexican revolution.
6. It was 15 British ships, not hundreds. And Baltimore is over 200 miles up the Chesapeake Bay… you can’t see the Ocean or its horizon.
7. No such ultimatum was given about lowering the flag. Whole thing made up. There was never any such order to “aim all guns” at the flag, which is ludicrous anyways.
8. The claim that flagpole was hit again and again… all made up.
9. Key did not go to Fort McHenry after the bombardment. All made up…
10. No Americans died holding up the Flag pole… entirely false and made up.
11. No refugees of women and children were inside the fort.
12. Key was a lawyer living Georgetown, VA, not Baltimore.
Thank you for your service! ❤
100%, it is a symbol of the freedom we cherish so much we will give our lives for it.
-Mom of Veterans.
Are we really free did we ever acheiv real and total freedom? This is the story of how we seperate from Britian but it's also the story of why the natives who lost their land to those freedom loving brits. Double edge sword for sure. Don't get me wrong my husband served this great country but there is so much more to history than just the white washed stories that we carry forward to our children. America is a country of literal blood shed over and over. We got our freedom at others expenses. It's sad but true.
Exactly.
For many years I have heard other countries call our anthem a "war mongering song". Nothing further from the truth. I am 74 years old, my father was Army Air Corp in WW 2, my brother a Vietnam vet, my husband died of his disabilities in the Vietnam era, my youngest brother in the Army for about 20 years in the first Iraqi conflict, my step son an Army vet and 2 grandchildren currently serving, my grandson reserves and his wife National Guard. We are proud of our people, as should any others who served. My current husband Navy vet, USS Kittyhawk, deployed to Vietnam more than once. Yes, we are proud because this is our heritage.
I loved your heartfelt reaction ! ❤😊
What an interesting (read: not a good) position… you claim this *isn’t* a war-mongering anthem, and then go on to share/brag about all the wars your family are proud to have participated in. That’s some pretty brazen rhetoric.
Also, Francis Scott Key literally wrote this during a battle in the war of 1812, and he is explicitly romanticizing war. Perhaps its worth familiarizing yourself with the poem in its entirety; here’re the last two stanzas:
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 washed out their foul footsteps 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;"
The US is absolutely a war-mongering nation and our anthem reflects that.
@@andrewvalenski921the best thing about America is the freedom. You are free to LEAVE any damn time.
@@laynecox3992 you sound really informed and level-headed. Sent with love from The Netherlands, knuckledragger
@@andrewvalenski921 I really could give a damn about your opinion
You don't need to ever apologize for your English. There are plenty who don't speak multiple languages so you don't need to be sorry because you do. Much respect for the time it took you to learn it.
There are a large number of Americans that don't have much of a command of the English language. There are numerous pauses and vulgar epithets peppered about everything they say.
@@Eyes-of-Horus Ohhh F*!° You! Just kidding. 😂
To clarify, the shelling of Fort HcHenry took place during the War of 1812. The United States of America was an independent country. We did win the war and Francis Scot Key wrote the song as a tribute to commemorate the valor of our soldiers in holding the flag and the fort. We never allow our flag to touch the ground.
The battlement flag never fell! The Forts cannons kept the 16 British ships at bay! The Bombs and rockets did little actual damage to the fort or the banner at the time and there were only FOUR casualties ! Not sure where they guy narrating got his "facts" from cuz it's mostly BS
Many times, people look at Americans as "Cowboys", but we aren't "Cowboys" we're patriots. I served for 18 years in the US Military and much of our service and training goes over the history of our country. What is important to understand with the American spirit, is that these weren't all organized troops. They were militias, they were the fathers and sons who believed so much in freedom, that they would walk through the fires of hell to be free. This video is an excellent educational tool that explains why Americans are so proud of their country.
The flag is in the Smithsonian and the fort is a national historical sight!
Our fore fathers set the bar pretty high. But it's up to each of us to live up to their expectations.
We are proud and patriotic because our nation did not come easily. We had to fight to create it.
It is the singular act that made America different from all other former colonies. The British made us earn it. It was given value by sacrifice. Paid for in blood.
Out people fought valiantly to establish and keep this country for “We the People of the United States”. If you or your forebears came to this nation and ready to maintain it like any great creation of mankind it requires maintenance!
I am an American citizen and every time I watch this I should tears.
Your English is fine. I've lived all over the US and we are all extremely patriotic, not just Texas. As a female Air Force Veteran, I can't believe the amount of respect that's still shown 40 years after my service.
Yeah except for Washington DC and other Democrats strongholds
@@jamesbowen5573 I don't agree. That is a minority that just makes a lot of noise. If you travel to those states you still see the American flag everywhere. Just a few deranged with a lot of access to social media making too much noise.
Thank you for your service ❤
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇲
I want to thank you for the love and respect you show for the USA. This is my country and I love it and am quite proud of my flag. This retelling of the story of our National Anthem is beautiful and makes me tear up each time I hear it. I thank God for the USA and Old Glory and the men who have died and served to keep us free.
I know so many think Americans are arrogant or too proud of our flag. For myself and many other older Americans we understand the sacrifices made for our flag and country that makes us fiercely proud of it. It honors our forefathers for us to show our respect. It breaks my heart to see it disrespected by my own countrymen in the name of “wokeness”. Thank you for sharing your video, it was lovely!
Except you do realize that 95% of this story is completely made up and false.
The guy telling the “story” later admitted it was false when historians called him out on it.
I totally agree with you. Break my heart too.
@@SMHfromDummies Don't troll. Saying the story is 95% false is BS. It's more like 95% true. It has some lavishing here and there and a few mistakes, but it's mostly right historically.
@@UncleUncleRj. It’s not trolling. There were no Colonies in 1812, there were no prisoners in a warship. Key had no conversations with the British Commander during the siege. There were not hundreds of British ships (there were 15). There was no “targeting” of the US Flag, there were no women and children taking refuge in the Fort, there were no bodies “holding up the flag”, Key never went to Fort McHenry after the siege. Key watched the siege from an American truce ship, not on a British warship.
This “story” of the Star Spangled Banner has been debunked as false for years now.
@@SMHfromDummies Yes, I know the speaker got the war wrong, but it was still a war with the British, there was still a ship discussing a truce, there was still a Fort McHenry with a battle that took place where Key still wrote the song about with the same story about the flag whether or not there were physical bodies holding it up. That was what I said, there were some mistakes (wrong war) and some lavishing - extravagant storytelling like exaggerating the amount of warships or saying dead men were holding the flag up. It doesn't really matter that much if you're telling a story and not writing an essay about it because it's still mostly true and the way he was telling it you can tell in the voice that it's an exaggerated tale for entertainment.
You now may understand why those of us who truly loves 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 have 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 this story of our beautiful anthem God bless you.
I have seen it.
I saw it also. I wish and pray we get back to what it stands for.
You can google the flag in the Smithsonian. It's called the Great Garrison Flag. Photos online go back to the start of photography. The size of the flag will surprise. One photo has it being held next to a building.. from the 3rd floor windows. But there were 2 flags. The Fort flew the smaller Storm Flag that night and reflew the Garrison Flag in the morning. The fag was in the possession of a family until the 1870s when they turned it over to the Smithsonian. They had been giving particular people pieces of it and had whittled it down to what seems to be half its original size. This includes the huge hole in the center.
There isn’t a proud American that will ever let our flag touch the ground. We should never forget the sacrifices people made to protect our country and what it stands for
That's why we as Americans never let our flag touch the ground....thank you for reacting to this even though its not something you would usually react to...😊
It may not be your flag, but I thank you for taking time to share this with us. I loved how loved you were. Thank you for what you do. May your views and likes always be equal.
the same you wish for me, double for you!
May not be your flag *yet*! There is always room for more stars on Old Glory.
It’s your flag if you want it to be.
I live a few miles from Ft McHenry. Im 50 years and still tear up everytime i hear the anthem.
Yes, that is the true story about our Flag, It is a symbol from the people who died so we could be free! Some of us call her"Old Glory" and the colors of our flag are symbolic as well and mean something! For instance, Red-symbolizes hardiness and Valor, White-symbolizes Purity and Innocence, and Blue-represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice! God Bless America! Thank you for sharing!
You may feel your English isn't well spoken but let me assure you... what you did communicate was warmly received, your reaction touched my heart. And your English is well spoke, it's your accent that may make you think it's not good, but rest assured, EVERYONE loves a good accent.
Thank you for reacting to our anthem. Now you understand why a stubborn cowboy still sheds a tear at the beginning of a rodeo to this day. God bless you and the US
I am an American citizen and I have always...for 60 years have always cried when hearing the national anthem. I always will. I know how much it has cost over the millennia.
As an American child who lost their father in war (Vietnam), I have the same reaction you had every time I hear this song. Thank you for your appreciation and respect for something so dear to many of us.
God bless your father and your family for his service. It's always hard to hear stories like yours. Your father fought not only for you but for me too and 330 million more. You must be very proud of him.
@@robertofernandez7773 Thank you very much for your kind words and acknowledgment of his sacrifice. I am proud of him, but there is still an enduring void.
This is why we never let her touch the ground. You don't have to be a citizen of a country to appreciate things about it. Thank you for posting this. Never apologize for showing your feelings.
Every time the song is sung, it is a history lesson.
When I was in elementary school back in the 1970s every student in my class was required to sing or recite the Star Spangled Banner from memory. We also had to explain the meaning of each line of the song. As for how it was written we learned that Francis Scott Key went out to a British ship as a negotiator. When he was finished he could not go ashore as the tide was out. He could do nothing but watch as the other British ships (was not told how many there were) attacked the unnamed American fort. The next morning when he saw the American flag still flying above the fort he was inspired to write a poem that was later put to music that we now recognize as the Star Spangled Banner. We did not learn about any conversations he had on board the ship or of him visiting the fort. This next part is something I once read in an issue of Reminisce magazine about 25 to 30 years ago. I am doing this from memory so please excuse me if I make a mistake. In the early part of the 20th century the United States of America did not have a national anthem. The Star Spangled Banner was only one of about four or five different songs that the American people were asked to vote for to be the national anthem. For many of the American adults the Star Spangled Banner was the last song on the list that they wanted to be the national anthem. The American people wanted the American government to stay out of the conflicts that were going on in Europe and Asia during this time period and they viewed the Star Spangled Banner as a song that glorified war. As for the other songs on the list they could have voted for the American adults could not agree on which one song should be made the national anthem. As this was not an election to select a political candidate or some issues school children, many of them attending one room schoolhouses throughout the country, were allowed to vote for which song should be the national anthem. The majority of the school children voted for the Star Spangled Banner and as it received more votes than any of the other songs on the list, after it was ratified by the American government it official became the national anthem for the United States of America in the 1930s.
I love singing the entire song every year at my church when we celebrate Independence Day.
Not 'an unnamed American fort': the original title of FSK's poem was 'The Defence of Fort McHenry'.
I have seen that flag and you can tell it went thru hell. I saw it as child and it stays with me to this day.
8:44 we're a proud rebel nation. I understand how that makes us seem insufferable at times, but we are who we are as Americans, and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. Thank you for reviewing this video.
The southerners are the most rebel of all 😉
We gave the Union a run for their money
Thank you for your reaction. Sadly, far too many Americans either don't know or have forgotten what this country was built upon.
Indeed they don't. They stand on the shoulders of giants and complain about the scent of the air.
Too few of us understand anymore.
When I grew up in a small Southern town, much more American History was taught. In the '60s and '70s there was a great deal more pride in our country. The Smithsonian Institution (our National Memory) still has that Flag displayed.
That is why we never let our Flag touch the ground , and we place our right hand over our heart during the Anthem. I cry every time I hear the Anthem . Bless you for showing this you could see the emotions within you , and many forget all those men came from so many cultural backgrounds as well and they stood side by side holding that flag .
But they didn't. No one held the flag up.
No need to apologize for mispronunciations. I respect the heck out of anyone who can speak non-native languages as fluently as you do! Excited to discover your channel and hope you have a wonderful day.
By you watching and your reaction to the story. You made me have a lot of respect for you. Every country has a story and as a individual you showed gave respect to our country.
You aren't an American but yet you gave respect to America. It makes me feel sad that the young generation Americans who disrespect our flag and hates our country. And yet none of them knows the true history and sacrifice of many of Americans who gave their lives for this America we live in today. You have showed more love, compassion and respect than the young Americans do. It's very disheartening. God Bless You!
That is the truth. Every word of it.
You must know the wrong young people
Freedom is NOT free. It costs our fight and our lives. People forget this.
Thank you for your reaction. I am a proud combat veteran, with 3 tours in the Gulf War. Our flag means EVERYTHING to a service member! We would rather die than let it hit the ground! I am very happy to see others, from other countries, take the time to learn just why it means so much to us!
there is a reason why every military family when the service member dies the casket is overlayed with an american flag and that flag is folded and handed to the spouse or loved one of that person its a reminder of what they fought for and what they fought to protect. i still have my grandfather's flag and damned if i dont respect that man to hell and back
I am loving the fact that this video is making its way around the world. I hear so often from people “Why are Americans so obsessed with the flag/anthem?”
It’s great that people are getting to hear the history and from what I have seen from the reaction videos to this.. Are getting a sense of the pride, respect and patriotism we Americans feel when we see our flag or hear our anthem. Why we get so angry when either is disrespected.
I’m glad others outside of the USA are understanding in a way… More of our own youth need to watch this video.
Please. Anytime you hear someone saying “Why are Americans so obsessed with their flag/anthem?”.. Share this video with them.
I know other people from different countries always wondered why we were so patriotic and everyone just about flies the American Flag, this I think explains why, the men that held that flag until they died, and then others moved in to keep it from falling, holding until they died, until there were enough bodies to keep it propped up, it deserves nothing but the upmost respect and loyalty from us. The flag does not fly due to the wind, it waves from the last breath of every soldier that died for it, from then til now. People thought we made a big deal about some Americans taking a knee to it, or trying to ban it from the games, they need to watch this. If I ever took a knee or disrespected that flag, as much of a loving Father I had, a smack to the back of the head would have happened...lol
I truly appreciated your reaction. I stand for what our flag represents- that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with inalienable rights which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In recent years, our government is not a good representation of that ideal. However, I still believe. America is the only country where someone from anywhere in the world can come to and truly become American because it is an idea rather than an ethnicity or race. God bless the USA!
If that is true that all men are created equal what happened to the native Indians and Thomas Jefferson who wrote that quote while owning up to 600 slaves
my feelings excatly
@@robertphelps1574 think of the declaration of independence sd am aspirational document. No nation or man is perfect, we can only work towards that. Jefferson's original declaration to the king of England, listing out the grievances of the colonies, focused mainly on the abhorrent practice of slavery. If you would do a little digging, you could discover Jefferson's actual views on slavery
@@jennywight9119 and king George was against slavery
@@robertphelps1574 Comments below address Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence, and how the slavery issue had to be removed in order to get the South to sign the declaration and to join in the fight. Your comment just shows your total lack of knowledge of what happened back then. In addition, the native Indians were given some level of equality, but the cultural difference was too great, and they did not want to integrate, and to some limited extent, that is the current situation today as well. But if you studied history of man at all, you would find that almost always in the past, the conquerors totally vanquished the conquered (turned them into slaves or just killed them), which did not happen to the native Americans.
As an American I love to see this. This past super bowl, which is the championship game for the NFL, had a singer who sang it better than anyone I’d ever heard before. I and I’m sure many other people would love to see his performance. It’s Chris Stapleton’s super bowl national anthem. From Tennessee to Portugal🤝
I thought the same thing when I heard his version... it was beautiful.
Lady Gaga's was better. She frikkin nailed it. an almost perfect rendition. no i am not a Lady Gaga superfan or anything. i find most of her music tedious. she she knocked the Anthem out of the damn park.
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Check out Whitney Houston's version, too. You don't want to miss it, I promise.
@@shawngross5420Whitney Houston butchered the National Anthem, people who forgot the words sang it better than she did.
Great reaction. If my eyes didn't always tear up during the Anthem, your reaction would have.
I understood every one of your heartfelt words, even though, your English may not be perfect. Thank you, sir, for your reaction of the Star Spangled Banner. I've lived in Minnesota for all of my 51 years of life, and to be honest; I've taken some of our freedoms for granted over the years. I so thoroughly appreciate you, and many others, giving of your time to watch these videos and learning more about the United States. Take care of yourself and thank you again.
I love this story. No matter how many times I hear it I tear up.
Too bad it is fiction and did not happen this way at all
Check out the history of the tomb of the unknown solier!! It'll tell you how we feel about the men who died to give us the greatest country. Beautiful young men gave the last full measure of devotion for a future they would never see, for a people who would never know their deeds and for all of history that would never even know their names! All of America and Europe should be forever thankful. You should really watch the video on its history.
I commend you for your respect of the flag and our country. We put our right hand over our heart, remove our hats, and sing proudly the National Anthem. There's nothing like going to a football game, baseball game, or auto race, and having 100,000 people singing The Star Spangled Banner in unison. The older generations are well aware of the story, I can't say that about our younger generations. Hopefully their parents have instilled within them the story and sense of pride to be an American.
I am American (70 years old) and am holding back tears. I sang along. Thank you, friend, for your reaction. I love my country.
I like the way the first verse touches on the wonder if the flag is still there, the second verse us the realization that it is and we may have made it. The third solidifies our triumph and our country may be secure and the fourth and final verse shows our frailty and the hope that if our dream is righteous it will remain and be a symbol of freedom to all throughout the world.
I found you on this video. Because it touched you, I saw a piece of your soul.
I have subscribed and will be checking out your other videos. ❤ We are a proud of our patriots that gave their lives and more for our freedom. Their families that missed, and miss them. Their children that will not meet them. The disabled physically or mentally… I appreciate and thank all of our soldiers.
God save our country.
"I don't know why [I feel this way], this is not even my flag" You're human! This story resonates with everyone. I'm glad you had the opportunity to watch and react to this. Though the story is a bit dramatized, it is largely accurate. I would say the vast majority of Americans don't know this story in the detail you just watched it, but I think you now understand why there is such pride in flying the American flag. You said in a previous video you didn't understand why so many flags flew in the US. This is true for most Europeans, and really most of the world. While not every American knows the full story of the flag we all grow up being taught that same reverence for it. Hopefully, now you can explain to others what makes a piece of fabric so important to us, and why the story behind it is something everyone can relate to. Thank you for watching this and sharing! (from the Deep South in the US)
I am mostly Cherokee/Shawnee, but I have white ancestry. My European ancestors came over in the early 1600's. I have ancestors who fought in every American war, including the war of 1812 and the Revolution. Both native and white. I am very proud.
We love and respect our American flag for what it stands for. We will always respect and love the freedoms it represents.
A couple of onscreen words were mistyped but, you got the message. I hope you can understand why we are so adamant about NEVER letting our flag touch the ground, and yes, most of us know how important it is, though unfortunately, many kids these days do not.
Very nice reaction! I have watched quite a few Europeans watch this very same video, and they all had a very emotional reaction, as you did. The video, although historically not quite correct, its essence is, and it is a very emotional story. Thank you for watching it!
I lived in Europe as a young child in Rome for 2 years, and then as a teenager in Vienna for 4 years, about 12 years after the occupation as a result of WW II, so I grew up somewhat understanding Europeans and their life style. At that time, Americans were herald somewhat as 'saviors', and we were treated very special. I am not so sure that that attitude still persists. So, it is very nice to hear your positive comments, and to see your emotional reaction, as just about all of us have when watching that video. Our national anthem is sung by the entire crowd at all professional sport games, before the game starts.
I was fortunate to have one of my teachers, in elementary school in the mid 70's, teach our class the meaning and history of our anthem.
I’m an American and this video always makes me choke up. It’s only a single example of what America (USA) went through to become a truly free country but the one that our national anthem was written about. In the USA we cherish this song but I don’t think most Americans know this story. I am 42 and didn’t really know about this until about 10 years ago. I always stood tall and proud and took my hat off if I was wearing on and put my hand over my heart when it was playing like all great Americans do. But now I can’t help but tear up thinking of how much these people before me fought and died for what we have. And how so many people in the USA now are blessed to have been able to move here or have always lived here and they are now trying to say that the USA is the problem. People try to flock here from other countries then they say the USA is terrible. Why did you come here then?
The story is true but the Fort that was being bombed in Baltimore, Maryland was Fort McHenry, not Fort Henry as the narrator stated. I've been there a few times as I live in the state.
The rest of the story is similarly inaccurate. Only 4 people died, there were no bodies holding up the flag, and Washington never said the bit about Americans dieing on their feet rather than living on their knees. It's cynical propaganda.
LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE
thank you for the great reaction and the respect you've shared with us
Also we are the Land of the free, Because of the brave.
This is one of the main reasons why our flag is never supposed to touch the ground 😢.
This is why we don’t like to disrespect the flag. It stands for freedom.
Well, my friend thank you. Been a while since I’ve reviewed the story of our flag, and while it is under attack today there are still Many patriots who hold fast, the truth and freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of man to live FREE.
And that is why Americans never let our flag touch the ground.
This flag now called the Star Spangled Banner was commissioned by Lt. Colonel George Armistead, who took commission of Fort McHenry around 1813. Two flags were made the larger being a "garrison flag". But this was no ordinary flag. Today's garrison flags are 20' X 38'.
It is said the Colonel wanted this flag because of the war with Britain to be "So large that the British could not fail to see her". This flag, made by Mary Pickersgill and daughters measured 30' X 42'.
Having grown up when it was political correct to pledge allegiance to the flag, in grade school, I love this song. NO!! WE ARE FAR FROM PERFECT!! But,We still stand!! We are bigger than our politicians!! We are Americans. WE are to be lovers of freedom, Justice, & FREE SPEECH!
Thank you for providing this review! It’s a very emotional song and story! Most Americans don’t know the story behind it when they sing it. You did the video justice. And not to worry your English is awesome I didn’t have any problems understanding you! The one and only person to sing this song the way it supposed to be sung is Chris Stapleton at the NFL think it’s Super Bowl. I look forward to watching some of your other videos.!! you should review that song sung by Chris Stapleton!
There's a few misprinted lyrics in the song, but it's still moving.
I’m American born and raised and our National Anthem makes me cry everytime I hear it. ❤️
I just learned this about a month ago. as a veteran this makes our National anthem and Flag mean so much more to me.
I have watched this from many different reaction channels and it always moves me.
As an American I can tell you that we would rather die on our feet than live on our knees! We are ashamed of our current regime in power. I pray we see the error and correct it before we fall completely.
It has become a laughingstock to the world and a disgrace to all the brave men and women who have died to uphold our freedom! God help us all…
I live close to Fort McHenry. I have been so many times. A couple of years a go I got to hold a replace of the flag flying during the battle. I had goosebumps holding the flag. It's an experience that I will never forget!
The flag did not fly during the battle only a small storm flag was flown. The flag was only raised after the battle was over
Now you understand our patriotism. Thank you so much for acknowledging this in a world of American haters. I cried watching, and I enjoyed your reaction so much.❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲
And this is why I cry every time I hear the National Anthem! I was born and raised in the USA, and I love my country, I am almost 70 years old.
8:49 Your Southern Ohio Family Thank You for Making Our Hearts Smile So Big 🫂🥰💯❣️😍
This guy's "version" of what happened is a little off, he gets the lyrics wrong twice in his story, and George Washington did not say "The American Christian would rather..." because part of the founding of this country was based on religious freedom and the separation of church and state! This was recorded in church during a service and the narrator is a preacher.
You are 100% correct, Washington never said it. It's a great quote though. Frankly if you take the "American" from the quote it sounds more 20th century than 18th century, doesn't it? In fact, most attribute the quote to Zapata. Minus the "christian" part, of course.
The separation of Church and state means; the church could not control the state like it did in Europe or the mosques controlling the caliphates in the Middle East, but it also means the state should never control the church/religion or their ability to operate. Literally separate them from being able to control each other. That statement has no bearing on the importance of either or the influences one could make over someone making a decision in the other. It doesn’t mean take religion out of schools or houses of government. Most people take that as a vague reference to not allowing religious values or morals to in any way effect political policies. This is not true at all. That’s a very modern and incorrect interpretation. All political policy is shared morality when boiled down, and our founding fathers were mostly daily practicing Christians. I’m not even Christian or religious, but anyone who denies that our country was founded with extremely deep ties and influence from Judeo-Christian values is fooling themselves. I’m glad it was so I can have the freedoms and benefits of living in the greatest country to ever exist.
By the way, I’m not attempting to counter anything you said, just adding more context for anyone else who reads this.
@@MlTCH Understood. However the first amendment of the US constitution does not separate church and state. This so called "Establishment Clause" actually says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". In other words, the constitution straddles the fence. It says congress cannot be in the church establishment business, but it also cannot prohibit others or any individual from exercising their right to establish one. Even if they are a member of congress. It does not prohibit any member of the three branches from using their status as a religious bully pulpit. It also doesn't limit anyone from running for government office as a loud and proud member of any denominational church, nor does it directly prohibit government funding or endorsement of any church, school, program, system, or belief. Just as long as congress doesn't establish one.
@@helgar791 Well said.
@@MlTCH I know what church and state means, that's why he wouldn't say it, he would not single out one religion by endorsing ONLY CHRISTIAN AMERICANS! Why insinuate only a Christian will fight to the desth.....NO! The jackass telling this horseshit rendition added that in because he's a Christian.
Thank you for playing this. This is my flag. This is the flag of my father who came to become an American citizen. Americans fought with their lives so we could be free. We made our own country out of wilderness so we could be free. Do not judge us by what our government does some times, judge us by our hearts and our wishes for all men to live in peace and be free.
I tear up every time I watch this. Proud Texan living near Fort Worth, TX.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s one of my favorites and always reminds me of the price that our ancestors paid.
Except you do realize that 95% of this story is completely made up and false.
The guy telling the “story” later admitted it was false when historians called him out on it.
@@SMHfromDummies I’m aware of the history behind the writing of the star spangled banner…it doesn’t make me appreciate this depiction any less at all. It instead reminds me of my father (and those before him) and the sacrifices he made to serve this country.
Thank you 🙏 for your reaction. You have reminded me of and renewed my love for my country 🇺🇸
It is a true story. And our flag should never touch the ground. God Bless the USA
This is very true and this is why we do not like people that take a knee when this song is sang
Except it is absolutely not true. Only 4 Americans died during the battle.
@@bf5175 Except you're an absolute 1d1ot, that has no clue that it represents MORE than the few that gave their lives at THIS battle. THOUSANDS have died to keep this flag of freedom flying, and thousands more will continue to do so!!
A *_PROUD_* American...
@@mikeh8416 Every country needs a 'creation myth' on which to base its national identity. But when that myth is manufactured by embellishing real events with fictional details and fictional sacrifice, it is taking away from the real sacrifice made by real people.
The problem with the original video is that everyone now thinks of "the men who died holding the flag", when in fact the flagpole (which was actually a 75 foot tall repurposed ship's mast) suffered no damage; *nobody died holding it up* , as that would have been a physical impossibility. I prefer to remember the four *real* patriots who died: artillerymen Lt Claggett and Sgt Clemm who were manning a cannon that received a direct hit, militiaman Charles Messinger carrying water to the outer perimeter, and militiaman Thomas Beeston hit by shapnel.
That is the corrosive result of warping real events into myths - it's another version of stolen valor.
❤❤❤❤❤ 😢😊 THANK YOU for this!!! Watching “ the boat lift 9/11” of yours next.
Most every American, you ask, will agree that the Super Bowl performance by Whitney Houston of the Star-Spangled Banner is the best version ever performed live. That would make a fantastic reaction. I would love to see you watch that song by her it’s proud and uplifting.
Sending love to you and yours from Orlando Florida USA
Thanks for the emotion and true reaction! I am retired military (27 years), and I tear up every time I hear the anthem, including your video.
This is why we were taught as tiny children that you could NEVER let the flag touch the ground.
i truly appreciate your reaction to this pivitol moment in american history. you were very respectful. there are two other videos that show great examples of american unity and strength. one is footage of a man in battle thats called "The first medal of honor ever recorded". the second video tells the action of a group of americans in the hours after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. its called "The great american boat lift"
I will check them
Except you do realize that 95% of this story is completely made up and false.
The guy telling the “story” later admitted it was false when historians called him out on it.
Its what was given to MAKE America that hits the heart😢
The story is so very true I am an American and my dad side of the family was part of the 13 colonies that first came to America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you so much for sharing this.
oh thank you so much!
The most inaccurate part of the story is implying that it took place during our war of independence, it didn't. This was from the war of 1812, in which we declared war against England because they were trying to impress military service from men on American ships. So sometimes this is called our second war of independence. The fort still stands today, and has the history of the battle. The flag from the battle is in the Smithsonian I believe, along with the original copy of the poem.
Although the naval impressment of sailors is commonly cited as the cause for the war, *both* US and British navies engaged in the practice - matters came to a head with the 'Little Belt' affair in 1811, after which both navies suspended such 'recruitment', so the issue had actually been resolved well before the war started. Indeed, the states most affected (the maritime states of New England) voted *against* war. The 'War Hawks' in Congress who voted in favor of war in 1812 were from the states of the south and west, and had the objective of annexing Canada in order to a) remove British influence from the continent and, more importantly, b) recapture the thousands of slaves who had been escaping to freedom in Canada.
The idea that impressment was the cause of the War of 1812 is post Civil War revisionism, which is not borne out by historical fact.
The story is real. This shows you the heritage we all carry in our hearts. We will NEVER bend a knee, without a bullet in our body.
This story as an American makes me cry everytime I hear it and hear our beautiful song. For the brave that fought and gave their lives for my freedom. I will always be grateful. I fly that flag on my farm daily.
as a 68 year old American man, I had never heard this story. i will never see my anthem the same way again?
Actually, though it is a dramatic video, it is not completely accurate. There were only 4 people killed and 29 wounded at Ft. McHenry, so the part about holding up the flagpole with bodies is not true, but it was a very brave stand made by all at the Fort.
@@kriswoods7051 While there are some embellishments to the story, the reasoning behind it rings true. The verses were written in response to the fortitude of the American people, and their resolve to maintain freedom. It was written as a 1st person experience to the battle and the resolve to keep the flag flying even under the "impossible" conditions presented by our enemies. It's a statement of our strength and belief that we will NOT go quietly in the night. We will fight to defend our freedom despite the odds.
As a patriot and previous military volunteer, I will STILL stand every time I hear this, and will fight to my death to defend the freedom it represents. One Nation Under God...