British Couple Reacts to The Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It

[@yassandfats]

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[@freemandefender1238]

The event they are discussing occurred during the War of 1812 when the United States was already an independent nation. For some reason they make the monumental mistake of conflating this battle with the War of Independence that lasted from 1775 to 1783.

[@karenthompson8038]

To answer your question: about how many people died? The answer will shock you because it was only eight and four of them were from the men holding up the flag and zero children died! I think they had bunkers to protect them if I remember the story, right! Obviously, I’m American.

[@karenthompson8038]

I should also mention that the Star-Spangled Banner is one of the hardest songs to sing because of one remembering the lyrics which I know because of my age, which is only 50 and the different chords and how the pitch is is incredible the way he sings it! Listen to it again and hear the drops and the heights of the words n You’ll understand

[@karenthompson8038]

Whitney Houston was the most famous person to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at the superbowl, it’s your right hand over your heart, and our heart stopped when you paused it, which is incredibly insulting, which I know you didn’t know, but when you hear it, no problem, singing along silently, but don’t ever pause or talk over it because that stops our hearts! Still love you guys to death. I just wanted to give you that advice. And have a nice day guys.

[@saulmartinez8525]

,❤🎉😢

[@steveisenburg7953]

It's why you never let the flag touch the ground.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This has nothing to do with the flag touching the ground. No nation accepts its flag touching the ground.

[@alexblack-e1d]

Well Said!

[@ArturoRodriguez-io1sk]

Mature thought and deep reflection

[@xVAULTxDWELLERx]

Never

[@vitabella4915]

Damm right!

[@dylanogden812]

Fortunately that exact flag still lives on today in DC at the Smithsonian God bless old Glory

[@tvc1848]

….. and a replica 15 star and 15 stripe flag still flies over Fort McHenry.

[@mattyjay8896]

​@@tvc1848🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

Really?? I have to go see it if this is real? God bless America

[@dylanogden812]

@@Joseph-ny5rr thank u for the respect u show I know we all greatly appreciate it more than u guys know and definitely will show u guys the same respect in return. But yea I think there's a video here on KZbin about it if I remember correctly

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

Have you seen how big it is?

[@ericwarren715]

We never let our flag touch the ground, because it’s a sign of surrender, and for us, our flag is a symbol of our sacrifice in our fight for freedom and our land.

[@robertphelps1574]

Not letting the flag touch the ground came from the civil war

[@maxr4448]

The American Flag represents the blood of Americans who have gave their lives for their country. All races have gave their lives for America. For a peon to disrespect it is Frowned upon. America isn't perfect, but we strive to be better everyday. I love my country. America the beautiful.

[@spuds416]

My mother was Born in Central America after becoming a U S Citizen, people would ask her where she was From she'd say "I'm an AMERICAN" because of her accent they ask "no where were you born" she'd respond " it doesn't matter because I'm an AMERICAN" my parents were Proud of our Country and passed that onto me and my siblings they also taught us Service before Self. One of my siblings became a Teacher, one a Nurse and 2 if us served over 20 years each in the Military. Having been Stationed in Europe, Asia and Deploying to the Middle East in my opinion there's NO BETTER PLACE THAN AMERICA

[@danpals7678]

My grandparents came from Germany and hardly ever spoke German again. Same on my dad's side from Holland.

[@heyrobwest3908]

Well she's a stupid as a lot of people because there are Americans in 35 American countries, she should have said she's it was a U.S. citizen of United States. Do Germans or Russians say they're Europeans or do they say they're Germans and Russians? Canadians are so messed up and confused they i thought you said they don't think they're Americans. But Canada is still connected to the rest of north America. Lastly Central America is actually part of North America right you do know that it's taught in schools, or it used to be when I went to school.!

[@far-middle]

People like your mother are often the best Americans

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

If they asked your mother, "Where are you from?" She should have answered with the name of the country of her birth. They weren't asking her nationality. Naturalization doesn't change history. You are from the nation of your birth. If they had inquired as to her citizenship, then the correct answer would have been she's American.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@Nomad-vv1gk You need to look up the definition of the word 'pride' so you understand the idea of being proud of something like an accomplishment. Do you have even THE FIRST CLUE just how difficult the tests are, in order to get citizenship in the United States? Studying for all of those tests is HARD and people who succeed in doing so SHOULD be proud of themselves. it takes patience, commitment and actual real work in order to get it all memorized so that when you take the tests, you can pass. Anybody (such as myself) who was born here are automatically citizens. Most of us are lazy enough that we would not be able to successfully pass those tests. Those who take and pass those tests REALLY HAVE ACTUAL CAUSE TO BE PROUD. I do not have a problem AT ALL with this woman refusing to answer the way YOU want her to answer. You are a closed-minded control freak so it would not matter what you say; acting like a jerk makes your opinion completely invalid. She actually DID THE DAMNED THING and since you did not, you have no room at all to bitch about somebody who actually put in all that effort. Furthermore you are in no position to TAKE rights away from anybody who worked harder than you did in order to get those rights. :P

[@imocchidoro]

This is why some people get so upset when others (even Americans) say - "Why care about a flag, pledge allegiance to it, get angry when it's on the ground, or disrespect it. It's just a flag." It's much more than just a flag to those who know. Great reaction. Thanks.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This tale, is just a lie. Read my previous post or do your own research.This story is full of lies and exaggerations.

[@taxicorky]

This video is fan fiction and not at all historically accurate though 😅

[@HypnosisFairy]

Like Michelle Obama. All this for a flag. I’ll never forget her saying that. Some first person you?

[@taxicorky]

@@HypnosisFairy in the context that Michelle Obama said that she was 100% right though.. that had nothing to do with disrespecting it

[@stevet1396]

​@@Nomad-vv1gkcry about it some more. We Americans love our country and our flag. What isn't a lie is that we fought the most powerful empire in the world to a stalemate until they gave up. We have lost our way since WW2. But that doesn't change the passion and the sacrifice of our founders. And we will rediscover it at some point. And may heaven have mercy on the corrupt and wicked who call themselves our rulers, cause we won't.

[@tbd-5160]

I was in the US Army. We had a special place to burn American flags that touched the ground. We never allowed a flag to fly that had touched the ground. It was an old rule we took very seriously.

[@506thparatrooper]

In the US Army, you only burn the flag if it is unserviceable like in the event touching the ground resulted in stains that could not be removed.

[@tbd-5160]

@@506thparatrooper That is true. We burned flags a lot. Sometimes even after a dust storm, or if it got ripped from high winds. Americans don't fuck around when it comes to flag respect.

[@nigelralphmurphy2852]

í was in the us army.' who cares? so what? i've got family who served in WWI, WWII and Korea, all in the front line, and to all of them it was just a trauma and a dreadful waste of time and energy. armies don't stop wars, they start them. why has america got such a weird fetish about their armed forces? it's creepy.

[@506thparatrooper]

@@nigelralphmurphy2852 Your comments and attitude are dishonoring to America, all American veterans and your own family. Based on the number of foreigners viewing and comments on America's military and military achievements, they admired America's military because they depend on it to come save them. I do not consider you a vulture. I consider you something a vulture would eat. Move to Russia if you are not already there!

[@kateburns8126]

My dad drilled it into me as a child. One NEVER allows the flag to touch the ground. No matter what. Now you know why. Thank you from New York for that reaction. ❤🤍💙🇺🇸❤🤍💙

[@LorenzoLopez-o1s]

I served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and every time we returned home, seeing the American Flag flying as we entered port, always moved me and filled me with pride.

[@waltermaples3998]

I'm a American and I Love America 🇺🇸 and we Love our British Brothers ❤. What happened back then is History. All we wanted was freedom from King George the 3rd. Alot of men died to give me the freedom in this Country I Love. And I still love my British friends and family across the Pond 😉👍❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRedStateBlue]

this story didn't take place during the revolution... and most of it is made up.

[@cygnusx-3217]

This isn't history. It's a falsification of history with a side dish of religious fundamentalism.

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

And this piece is untrue entirely

[@eddiehaskell1957]

​i would say it's embellisheld@ JamesTaylor-je6es The battle did happen.

[@bwestacado9643]

Right? Our top allies are the UK, France, and Japan. Two used to be our bitter enemies 😂. Now, they're family

[@revjohnlee]

What I found sad was some of what I heard these young folk saying about Great Britain. I am an American. I am proud of our history. I am proud of the story related in this video and, though some of the inacuracies bother me, I tear up at the essence of the story and at what our flag represents to us. I am saddened that it carries that meaning to fewer and fewer of our young people and recognize that Britain is merely a bit further down that path that we are because Great Britain does have a proud history and there are things that should fill you with pride. The US had legitimate grievances against Britain in the War of 1812 and the wounds of our revolution, where we separated from Britain were still fresh. Britain was a large colonial power that circumvallated the globe. Britain was often extremely arrogant and failed to respect the rights of other nations and peoples. The Brits can still be arrogant at times (as can we), but they also accomplished wonders. The Brits decided that slavery was morally repugnant and became the first nation to outlaw the practice. In their arrogance, they then tried to force the abolition of slavery upon the rest of the world. Yes, that was arrogant. It was also morally right. Britain often fought the war on slavery alone. Britain took upon itself incredible debt to stamp out slavery, not at home but across the world. That debt was finally paid off fully only nine years ago. British lives policed the seas to end the practice. It was only slowly accepted by other nations and still has not been accepted in fact by many. This is but one example. There are others. Britain has its warts as does my nation. It is by being aware of those warts that they were excised. I find it sad that in this day, so many are trying to erase that history. Like Santayana, I fear that this will doom us to eventually repeat these mistakes. My family claims Scottish descent. We came to America because, after Culloden, it was not particularly healthy for followers of Bonnie Prince Charlie to remain in the British isles. I wore a kilt to my wedding and had pipers. Sometimes it is fun to remember my Scottish roots. Other times it can be an embarrassment (I'm thinking of haggis and the SNP) but ultimately, I am not a Scot. I am a Texan from the USA. I am proud of that even though there are some things in our past that make me wince. I think we have done more good in the world than evil. I happen to believe that your nation has as well. I hope we get better. I pray that y'all will as well. When we fail, I pray we have the grace to do better next time. I think, mostly, we have (that we includes the USA and GB). Peace and Grace be with you both.

[@janihensley5306]

That was lovely

[@maxwellharris507]

What clan are you descended from?

[@revjohnlee]

@@maxwellharris507MacPhearson Sort of appropriate for somebody ordained as a parson now.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story is full of lies and exaggerations, don't believe it. Do your own research and learn the truth. Not this righ-wing preachers lies.

[@sst6555]

do not forget though, that while England did take a stand against slavery eventually ; they were major slave traders for a century or more, to the colonies, and especially to the islands in Caribbean they stole, and used slaves. to do all the farming and sugar and rum production, for hundred years. They divorced. themselves from the practice, in good faith (and as they did not need the labor back home); but helped to start the whole process in the first place. They also, effectively enslaved. whole nations for profit in India subcontinent, Africa , etc they were the bloddsuckers. of the less civilized world along with Germany, Belgium, France , Spain, Portugal and other European nations, as were the. Arab countries in dominating the whole eastern side of African continent. Human thru-out history are no better than the most primitive insects and animals to dominate whatever they can.

[@mattmorganRnR]

Thank ya’ll for honoring and caring about America! You guys know we are brothers! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@spuds416]

This occurred during the War of 1812 we weren't the "Colonies" we were the United States at this time.

[@FrancoTemplet]

Exactly. This point is so often lost in these 'reaction' videos. I'd love to see some reactions to the battle of New Orleans.

[@garypreston]

The only thing acurate thing about this is Key going to the ship and then seeing the flag in the morning

[@TheRapnep]

​@@garypreston What a sad person and killjoy you are. The basic facts of the story are true. SDASTFU. 🇺🇸

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

@@FrancoTemplet When the Battle of New Orleans was fought, the war had already been declared over. It was a useless battle.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

This video is purely amateur.

[@RubyGB]

Heads up from an American - you wouldn't feel that way about England if you had lived during WWII, especially if you were in or around London during the Blitz. You should watch the movie "Mrs Miniver" with Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. FYI - The late Queen, when she was 18 yr old Princess Elizabeth, dug in her heels and fought her father until he gave in and let her join the British Army during WWII. She enlisted as 2nd Subaltern (2nd Lt) Elizabeth Windsor and served as a vehicle mechanic. She was ans still is the only female member of the British royal family to ever serve in the military.

[@CodyLehman]

The flag flys in front of my house 365 days a year. In school I was on flag duty and were taught how to fold it and to never let it touch the ground. Whether you hate the politics or how things are going it is still by far and above the best country and it is taken for granted.

[@robovermeyer6674]

82nd airborne infantry vet with a tour in Afghanistan here. Thank you

[@robovermeyer6674]

My grandfather served in Vietnam, his father before him in WWII, my uncle is Navy my father a retired police chief. The flag always and I mean always flies over our heads.

[@johnvaccaro7022]

British naval power during the War Of 1812 was second to none.

[@Renovion]

At the time the British had the largest and strongest army and navy in the world. The fear of 20k plus red suits marching towards you was very intimidating. The Brits had the largest strongest Navy until World War 2. Your right hand goes over your heart :)

[@theaffiliate4208]

The event was the bombardment of Ft McHenry during the seige of Baltimore. After 2 land assaults had failed by the British, a navel assault was called for, but to enter the harbor the guarding fort needed to be neutralized to remove the "boom chains" stretch across the entrance of the harbor. On the 13th of Sept 1814 the British fleet bombarded the fort for over 25 hours, exhausting most of their ammunition, but leaving the fort still in operational condition and too dangerous to press a close range engagement decided to withdraw. Mr.Key being not only a attorney, but a amateur poet and being on one of the prison barges in the bay at the time and not being allowed to leave during the engagement, had a front row seat for the entire event.

[@tye8876]

The prisoners were prisoners of war, NOT prisoners of crime. And yes, we stand and sing with our hand over our hearts. We also remove our hats & caps to show respect to all the men and women who.have died defending freedom for our country. We take it seriously.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Key was there to seek the release of only one prisoner. This story is full of lies. Do your own research, don't believe the lies and exaggerations of the story in this video.

[@johnvaccaro7022]

Having many English friends, I'm amaxzed how little is taught in English schools about the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

[@taxicorky]

Well thank god it's not this fiction lol

[@rakuencallisto]

@@taxicorky This isn't fiction. Francis and others have written journals confirming these accounts.

[@taxicorky]

@rakuencallisto lmao this is based on an historical event but many of the details are wrong and it is heavily biased and greatly exaggerated... i'd call that fiction 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hannahb.375]

@@taxicorkythere are British accounts and journals of this as well that corroborate the story of the flag and even the boat. Some in awe and some in a very angry tone but the events DID happen. If you don’t trust out sources read your own lol.

[@taxicorky]

@@hannahb.375 i'm not denying it happened.... this is just a very over exxagerated version of it. I go by the official accounts. Not some patriotic white washed version 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@msgroogrux]

#1 rule all Americans learn, NEVER let the flag touch the ground.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Bullfeathers! Tat rule is not exclusive to any nation. No nation allows its flag to touch the ground as a matter of respect. It has nothing to do with the false story in this video.

[@samuelpancake4084]

There is nothing in this story that's false . It's well documented​@@Nomad-vv1gk

[@MWDIAZ97]

Sadly, the America of today would rather have the lgbtq flag 😢

[@Mutant-Cow]

@@MWDIAZ97why not both? I have both in my room!

[@glennallen239]

I was a Medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. This is why Veterans do not want the American Flag on the ground. The Battle was during the War of 1812. the star-spangled banner has 4 Verses to it.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Please stop this foolishness about the flag touching the ground. No nation accepts its flag touching the ground.

[@dananoble9628]

The reason why so many other countries are more proud than the British is because all those countries had to fight for their freedom from Britain. That why so many countries have an Independence day and the UK doesn't

[@dochawk3767]

Britain and France were the two perennial powers in 1812.

[@mikearroyo3961]

I knew he was gonna stop before the end. Ok, hear the real story. This was during the War of 1812 not the Revolutionary War as the narrator suggests( This is about 40 or so years after the Revolutionary War, however, I can still see a British Admiral still calling us a colony). The Brits who were a superpower at the time had just burnt down the White House. Now they had set their eyes on Baltimore. They first attacked the city with troops but were halted by the defenses of the city. They decided to attack the ship docks to enter the city. First, they had to bypass Ft Henry. They used 20 ships of various sizes, not hundreds. The Ft. had about a thousand troops along with some militias and civilians. The conflict cost the Americans 6 lives in the engagement. The fort was well-built and defended. The lawyer who was to negotiate was originally sent to get the release of a popular doctor but also took on the job of getting the other prisoners released. He wrote the poem, but it did not become our anthem until the mid-1930s. When a German author put music to it. The Brits gave up the fight and Baltimore was saved. Shortly after that they went to New Orleans and had their ass given to them in the last major battle of the war. Here is the kicker. The quote he attributes to GW was actually from the Mexican Revolutionary War leader Sabata and his men who would shout it out when being executed. You can actually look it up on Google. The maker of this video was questioned on his accuracy. He then makes a second video to explain it, but it is just a video of what if it did happen this way. Love my country and yes we Americans of all types love and respect the flag. There are many other events like this one that make us proud. It's been a long time since I read any history so my version may also not be accurate.

[@robertphelps1574]

The music was originally composed To Anacreon in Heaven by John Stafford Smith for Gentleman’s club for amateur musicians in London,Francis Scott Key first used the tune in a song called When the warrior 9 yrs before he wrote The Star Spangled Banner

[@boyscoutmatt]

Fort McHenry. Key had nothing to do with the other prisoners.

[@mikearroyo3961]

I'm glad you pointed that out. I was going along with the narration but had my doubts.

[@nolaorigins]

This is why a lot of people got upset when Colin Kapernick took a knee during the National Anthem

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

That and he sucked as a quarterback and acted like he was something important. Good riddance.

[@johnnylongtwig6398]

Unfortunately we have to share our oxygen with that man...

[@506thparatrooper]

even more upset by the absurd singing of a non-existent "black national anthem".

[@Navybrat64]

​@heywoodjablowme8120 I am a 49er fan, and I couldn't have said it better. I don't care if Americans hate our government but love your country and those who died for our freedom so we don't have to.

[@lumbeeman01]

The only people upset were arm chair "patriots". All the vets that I know and served with had no issue with because he took a knee in respect of the military. That is what I served for, his freedom to kneel. Funny how people upset didnt bilnk while others were cursing and screaming at him while it played.

[@debbers]

Hello Yass & Fats, This is my first time sitting in with you today, I enjoyed the time I spent here with you so I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! Lovely reaction! You are honorary Americans now!

[@maxwellharris507]

The “colonies” moniker was done away with in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Upon signing this treaty, Great Britain recognized her former 13 colonies as the United States of America. The War of 1812 kicked off, mainly due to impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy (there were other reasons, but the sailors being “recruited” at gunpoint was the major.) Both the US and British Armies had won battles but never a decisive victory. On the naval front, the fledgling US Navy had six ‘super’ frigates that were armed with up to 52 guns (or cannons). The most famous of these was the USS Constitution, she sank or captured five warships of the Royal Navy - she is still on active duty to this very day and can still sail under her own power.

[@brucenadeau2172]

sorry only 3 frigates were 44 gunners, 24-pound cannons, the other 3 frigates, wore 38 gunners, with 18-pound cannons as standard frigates

[@nadjasunflower1387]

and to this day, the US Navy has a special reserved forest to keep an maintain the USS Constitution with.

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Fun and bizarre fact... the Key Brigde, which was JUST hit by the cargo ship in Baltimore a few days ago, is named after Francis Scott Key, the man from this video.

[@AW11-e4h]

Don’t give up 🇺🇸

[@dfausti66]

As a 15th generation American, Austrian-Hungarian, British, Swedish, Dane, Italian, German, I had grandfathers on both sides in the Revolutionary War.

[@fidel2xl]

I just paused briefly at the 2:59 minute mark to write this comment to clarify the 'prisoner exchange' thing. This video is regarding the War of 1812. Anyway, the prisoners held by both sides were not regular citizens who broke laws in England or in the USA. These were prisoners of war...captured soldiers. The USA had captured British soldiers, and the British had captured US soldiers. So, the prisoner exchange is regarding each country (the USA and England) acting in good faith and honor in each releasing captured soldiers. Paused at the 8:55 minute mark: Yes, Britain and the USA were at odds with each other in that era. Remember, the USA was initially a composition of 13 colonies of England (the original 13 colonies were comprised of the following states: Connecticut, Georgia, Rhode Island, New York, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia). For years there had been growing tensions between the mother country, England, and her 13 colonies in America. So, by 1776 those 13 British colonies declared themselves independent from England, and declaring themselves a new nation called 'The United States of America'. From the moment the 'Founding Fathers' of this new nation sent England this 'Declaration of Independence', those USA Founding Fathers were immediately rendered as treasonous by the British. Thus the American Revolution started, which was the war between the newly created USA and Britian --- that war lasted from 1776 to 1783, and the USA was victorious. However, even though the USA/British war ended in 1783, there were still tensions between the two nations, and about 30 years later in 1812, the British attacked and invaded the USA (again, the USA was still a relatively new nation, of just over 40 years old). This video is about that short war that occurred in 1812 when the British attacked and invaded the young USA nation. Anyway, I'm American and I love my country...but I also love England. I've been there many times (have family in London etc). You guys have an amazing country, and you should definitely be proud to be British. Just remember, that EVERY nation and culture on Earth have been similarly guilty of horrific deeds, most of which have been lost to history. We all came from tribes which were conquered by bigger tribes, and which were then conquered by town-states and city states, and eventually nations with defined borders. No region, no culture, and no race of people are without guilt sometime in their existence throughout history.

[@nathanpark1058]

Fun fact - The lyrics are obviously written by Francis Scott Key, but the tune is from the Adirondack Song, a raunchy British drinking song.

[@davidsuttles101]

I flew attack helicopters in combat and have lost friends in defense of this nation…I will never live on my knees…nice reaction!

[@barrygolden9823]

A sincere thank you for your service and sacrifice!!!!

[@seanogs]

This little war happened in 1812. In fact, it was called "The War of 1812" in our history books across the pond here. The British tried a second time to try and retake the colonies and failed again. A year or two after the 1812 war is when Key wrote this poem, which turned into our national anthem.

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

We have a patriotic song, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" the old unofficial national anthem we took the tune of "God Save the King" probably to piss off the Brits.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Be proud of England please and Britain they are on the correct side ! Its part of you

[@wannabegeek519]

We will always thank Britain for the Beatles. Your accent is very popular in America. Your actors are top notch.

[@alteredaustin1]

@@wannabegeek519 The beatles? No.

[@robertfleig4527]

Thanks Yass&Fats!

[@robovermeyer6674]

You guys come up on my algorithm all the time. I've seen the video you're reacting to a million times over but I finally subscribed. I've seen plenty of your videos and I'm a fan. Yass and Fats!

[@sundager8735]

Fun fact, that flag was delivered earlier that day and that flag from that day and after the battle is currently hanging in the museum in Washington DC

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

This vid is about the War of 1812. It was a draw and both the UK & US decided to stop fighting and go to neutral corners so to speak. It was the last armed conflict between the two countries.

[@mitchellaj2302]

This is why history needs to be taught, good or bad, it's American history and must not be forgotten. If you don't learn from the past, you are condemned to repeat it. I love my country, and we still have a long way to go. Freedom is earned, not just given at least to strive for. God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@karenthigpen7323]

My family has been here since 1637 in America. I am very proud of that fact. They came from England but Irish and Welsh and Scandinavian and Scottish

[@davesimmer5617]

This was the war of 1812. We were not colonies then.

[@Forced2DoThis1]

To some Brits and other countries we were still considered wayward colonies. Their mistake.

[@jshound1508]

Some Brits to this day refer to us as "the colonies".

[@jamesbednar8625]

Yep = having visited Britain a few times they will say that. They will say that to anyone from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and wherever else. Spent quite a few nights drinking in the local pubs and it was all in good fun - or was it??? Great times!!@@jshound1508

[@taxicorky]

Lol this entire video is fan fiction and not at all historically accurate hahaha. But it's still pretty cool

[@karlclausen5374]

Benjamin Franklin and George Washington may disagree

[@jakedasnake5054]

As a yank, I always looked toward Britain as a father figure. They gave us so much. We, unfortunately, have an independent spirit. We believe in people. We do not ask for help from others, which we could do for ourselves, and we lead by example with kindness, perseverance and respect (granted this is what I hope America would do, but it's a large country and we have made many mistakes). Britain at this time is just trying to keep a part of its empire that it paid a lot of money and blood for. I'm happy for American Freedom (the power of individuals, not a overpowering government) which I would die for, because I believe in it.

[@ryanhampson673]

You can still see the flag today. It is preserved in the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC battle damage and all.

[@boyscoutmatt]

The flag at the Smithsonian did not fly during the battle and was not damaged in any way by the British. That flag was raised the morning after the battle. The holes you see are from the commander of the fort illegally selling pieces of the flag after the battle.

[@ibelivinu1]

many parts of the US are rainy and cloudy for months of the year,but we love it,it ensures everything is green and beautiful year round,never dreary,always new growth ,and the most peaceful nights of sleep listening to Gods blessing of rain on your roof,the beautiful trees,luscious gardens of fruits and vegetables,rivers filled with fish,farms with beef,lamb,pork,chickens,rain provides life!

[@jennifermichelleswanson3797]

Iam very proud to say that I am an American. I stand for the flag and kneel for the cross. The debt for our flag and our country was paid for with the patriots' blood. This is why our flag must never touch the ground. We have too much pride in our country and our freedom. Freedom from oppression, freedom from tyranny, you want to see another part of America being proud and helping others, look at what happened during 9/11. We came together and we fought hard to find any life that we could, at the Twin Towers. First responders from all over the country went to New York to help any way that they could. We did not lay down and crawl under a rock, we came out fighting and the fight is still there.

[@JWFowler36]

Love how so many other countries know the USA's anthem but barely recognize their own! Love this country and the pride it even spreads to people! Thank you for your reaction guys!! love every minute! You should react to the performing of the national anthem by Chris Stapleton!

[@williambranch4283]

1775-1815 ... GB was a fighter. Fought first for our rights as Englishmen ... later for our rights as Americans.

[@jimrupe9991]

Hi , I hail from Washington state USA. I have watched many people from many different countries react to this video , my pride for America swells so much that it leaks from my eyes. Thank you for the wonderful video. Can't wait to see the next one. Cheers to you from Seattle, Washington.

[@bretttodd6470]

In the war of 1812, the British burned down the White House and capitol building. The British thought the US was a territory of Britain since it was British people who colonized here but the people got tired of being taxed so we created the USA. That resulted in war. The French were in the mix as well. France actually had territory in the US but we bought it from them. The Lousiana Purchase.

[@robertphelps1574]

It was the United States that declared war on Britain then tried to annex the British territory of Canada

[@donalgoan5083]

We stopped Hitler. We stopped Japan. As a proud american veteran, WE WILL NEVER EVER SURRENDER TO ANYONE!

[@rolly2533]

Its not just Britain, alot of foreigners that visit our country are shocked at how many flags they see

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Nobody displayed flag the way Nazi Germany did. The proliferation of a nations flag is the first mark of Fascism. Patriotism is still the last refuge of a scoundrel. In America, you can now add the sect of Evangelical so-called Christians.

[@redindenver6666]

I'm an American, and since my ancestors came from England, Ireland, Scotland (and France) -- we could be related! I'm so sorry to hear you don't feel proud to be from England. Our conflict was only at the very start of the USA -- back when we were only 13 colonies -- and were fighting England for our independence. Since that time, we have become the best of allies. We here in America feel an affinity with you in England ... perhaps because we know we might be related! ALL countries have parts of their history that they aren't proud of. Hopefully, like America, countries learn and grow from their mistakes. Thank you for listening to the story of how Francis Scott Key came to write our national anthem.

[@jasonhodges8747]

Remember it's your right hand that is placed over your heart not your left.

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

We love you England and remember we are cousins , forever linked by history.

[@DavidHames-vv8ie]

The UK is close to most Americans. We stand with you now

[@tcfolstrom599]

THE FLAG NEVER TOUCHES THE GROUND !!!

[@jono8884]

This was The War of 1812....not the Revolutionary War....a few things wrong in the telling of the story. The US was not a colony of the Britain in 1812.

[@jdanon203]

More than a few things wrong lol. Maybe the narrator should spend more time reading history books instead of religious texts?

[@gottabeemee]

The orator at the beginning calls it a "story"; given there's pic of the original writing, and paintings depicting the cannon fire...there must be some of actual history utilized for the "STORY"...If you believed in Santa Claus, you probably left cookies and milk for him...PEACE, Bro..

[@gottabeemee]

@@jdanon203 The orator at the beginning calls it a "story"; given there's pic of the original writing, and paintings depicting the cannon fire...there must be some of actual history utilized for the "STORY"...If you believed in Santa Claus, you probably left cookies and milk for him...PEACE, Bro...

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

"...As you've never heard it before!" Because that ain't exactly how it happened. Only one prisoner. Not colonies. 36 ship's, not hundreds, etc....

[@jono8884]

@@gottabeemee telling a purported historical account with basic facts wrong is not an excuse to call it a "story"...maybe a fable.

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Yall are so cute and british. The left hand over the heart floored me 😂

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

England, France and Spain were the superpowers

[@Navybrat64]

The USA said hold my beer.😂

[@billallen4793]

Portugal was a powerhouse back in the day also!...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

[@jamesbednar8625]

Yep,!! AND Britain was fighting Napoleon on the Continent at the same time.

[@stevehorn4680]

I was a cub (boy) scout leader and one thing I taught my guys was how to correctly fold the American flag properly and we learned about the flag facts at the same time. It was something we did several times because my guys loved it. 🇺🇸

[@jeffhathaway6515]

This was NOT the revolutionary war. It was the war of 1812. The Brits had already lost the war to the US.

[@YN97WA]

I lived in England from 1970 through 1974 as a kid. The English people were extremely patriotic back then. Just 25 years after winning WW II, there was still a great feeling of national pride. I don't know what happened to y'all over the last 50 years, but you have a beautiful country, rich in history. They must not teach it in school anymore. By the way, it only rains twice a week there... (once for three days and once for four days). Great reaction, you two.

[@wiilli7685]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 That flag never touches the ground.

[@blakefreitas5409]

Great video you guys...it's always nice to hear a different perspective...I think that's the only way we learn anything, to always keep an open mind and to listen to each other...unfortunately a lot of people are not willing to do that

[@jameskernan4848]

You both need to watch this anthem sang at a sports event, then you will get a feeling of how we Americans feel about our anthem.

[@skyhawksailor8736]

Every morning at 0800 on the Base I work and on all US Military Bases (Navy and Marine, the Army and Air Force might do it sunrise) The Star Spangled Banner is played as the American Flag is hosted. If you are outside and in you are a Military member in uniform or if you are a current Military member or retired Military member, or a Veteran, you turn toward where the Flag is being hosted and render a salute holding it till the all clear is played. If you are in your vehicle you aret to stop and stay stationary till the all clear. Every morning I hear it playing while at work, I will sing the song in my head.

[@revtoyota]

17:19 You should have let the video play to the end. That prayer you skipped has a part in the story as well.

[@thomasjacques5286]

The bridge named after him was just involved in that horrific container ship accident in Baltimore this past week. That flag is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Wash.

[@vickyb9900]

The American flag is not about politics or politicians. It’s about the men and women over the centuries who gave their lives to fight for the freedom of this country. When the National Anthem is played you you show respect by standing and putting your right hand over your heart. If you’re military, you salute. You Take your hat off , you don’t kneel or sit during the playing of the anthem. When you show respect to the National Anthem, you’re showing respect to those who have fought for this country andour freedom and for the people who continue to fight for this country and our freedom! At no time should the American flag ever touch the ground.

[@rodleyeriffe9149]

And through that Americans still had affection for the British. My Dad wanted to come and fight the Nazis. He went to fight in the Marshal Islands. Every sports event, school assembly, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, US Army. Always had a tingle at the base of my neck and a glistening in my eyes. God bless America

[@pookatim]

A little background if I may. This event happened during the war of 1812. The Revolution happened in 1776 establishing the USA. This was when the British forces returned to end it. Fort McHenry was and still is at the mouth of the Potomac River that leads from the open waters directly to Washington, DC. The fort was equipped with old cannons that could not reach the British ships that were firing on it, however, they could protect the entrance to the Potomac River and sink any ship that tried to pass. So the British either had to destroy the fort or be destroyed trying to get past it. This made it an all or nothing gamble for both sides. If the British Navy got past the fort they would sail unopposed directly to the Capitol of the young United States. If this, the largest armada Great Britain ever assembled. the most powerful in the world could not get past Fort McHenry now, it never would. Now you understand. The National Anthem concludes with a question: "Does the Star Spangled Banner yet wave o're the land of the free and the home of the brave?" This doesn't inquire if the flag still waves but rather, are we still the land of the free and the home of the brave? Every generation has to answer this inquiry. Because Freedom isn't Free.

[@boyscoutmatt]

You need to look at a map. The Potomac is nowhere near Baltimore. The British easily reached Washington DC by another route, and burned it.

[@garyporterfield7165]

It blows my mind to find out how many British people are unaware they ever had a war with the US 🙄wow

[@keviny010]

Visitors often wonder why Americans fly so many USA flags at our houses. This is exactly why, when we fight, we win and honor our dead. We were forced to be a warrior society to defend our right to exist.

[@robertphelps1574]

No it wasn’t Americans start to fly the flag from there homes during the civil war

[@dustymiller6339]

you never stop our star spangled banner to talk!!!!!!!!!

[@user-lj9pb9io8n]

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. 😗💋😍😊🇺🇸🙏😇👍

[@vivianidelacerda9708]

The 🇺🇲 National Anthem is so poetic

[@mattrogers5994]

It's wild af to study the strength of the British Empire in those days. I'm sure this isn't taught in any school curriculum here or these, for obvious reasons, but it's insane. In those days, the British Empire owned the UK, the entirety of the known parts of North, Central and South America, the entirety of continental Africa (except Ethiopia and Liberia), India, Australia, New Zealand, many island nations of the Caribbean and the south pacific, and large swaths of land in the middle east, China and Russia. Not to mention, the royalty of the UK were in some way or another related to the royalty of most European nations. At one point, they had control of 1/3 the population of planet earth. Its a valid comparison when you compare the power, control, wealth and military force of the British Empire at its peak vs the Roman Empire at its peak

[@davidburney8463]

In the war of 1812,the Brits burnt down The White House

[@crosisofborg5524]

Actually it was the Canadians

[@katherinevanleuven2192]

This is why tears fall from my eyes every time I hear our national anthem.

[@mimiv3088]

Please don't be disrespectful. Unintentional or not. For us United States citizens who haven't forgotten what our flag stands for. And the blood and lives sacrificed for my freedom. For our soldiers who to this day fight, bleed and die for the freedoms we have today. And swear to protect the Constitution and flag and country. It's so important to be and show respect for those soldiers from the beginning of the country through today and honor them and their sacrifice. Blessings from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸

[@cygnusx-3217]

I celebrate the life and sacrifice of US Air Force Aaron Bushnell who refused to violate the constitution by participating in the war crimes being committed in ongoing jen oh side. RIP.

[@ittybitty304]

As an American, born and raised, I can proudly say I am proud of my heritage and my country.l I have visited and lived in other countries and I am always so happy to stand on American soil again! Also, your right hand goes over your heart.

[@RobertDavis-qh1ry]

I was born in the USA. But our greatest heritage was from Great Britain. I truly enjoyed watching you two and always wanted to visit your country, but was never able. Thank you for this beautiful video and your reaction! ❤

[@L4rceny]

"Our Flag Does Not Fly Because the Wind Moves It, It Flies With the Last Breath of Each Soldier Who Died Protecting It."

[@jeaneumulanax6232]

Love watching these. America does has its problems. I can’t speak for everyone but I really do feel the majority of us Americans love America and would die for the flag. Just to think the war was all over taxes, and now we are dang near taxed to death. Lol the irony

[@richardmartin9565]

When I was about 6 years old (1954-55), I was dragging the flage on the. A couple of older kids emphatically explained that I should never let the flag touch the ground. I learned early. Back then The Depression and WWII was fresh for a lot of older people. It was a much different world than today.

[@jeffkablock3229]

Thats why we cant let the flag touch the ground ever !

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Stop with this lie. This has nothing to do with the flag code which wasn't enacted untill more than 100 years later.

[@docdurdin]

That flag flies in the hearts of every free man no matter where you are. We have forgotten that. England fought the powers for freedom from the royal court, yet they have given it over to outsiders. The choice is still there. Thank you for your heart felt expression.

[@raymondcaudillo3971]

You should do the red white and blue song by to y Keith

[@betty2212]

It so cool watching you guys being so moved... I cry every time I hear this song.... because MEN DIED, for my freedom...

[@DarkKnight-634]

They need to watch The American Revolution by Oversimplified

[@boyscoutmatt]

A good video. But it has nothing to do with the events described in this video.

[@dariakling1334]

I am an American. I love my country and my flag. There are moments and events in our history of which I am not proud, but this is my country and I will defend it to the death. There are things about my country I think are wrong and need changing but I will never leave it - never abandon it. I will work to improve it because if I leave how can things change? My love and commitment is a choice - not because of how great I think my country is (large, powerful, etc) but because it is my home. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Lastly, I also love our brothers and sisters across the ocean in the UK. You are an amazing place and people - so rich in history and cultures and courage. I am proud to call you all allies and friends.

[@drewwar9344]

Europeans love to call us Americans ignorant and uneducated about the world. But it astonishes me that you guys barely know your own history. In our history classes, we study the UK france spain Portugal Norway, Sweden.Finland Extensively to understand our own history. Sorry i don't know every small village in france but we can talk about your Monarchy and pre democracy state for hours😂

[@reallybadgamer]

American and Britain fought like family does. But in the end, you don't mess with family.

[@geraldmcgee3009]

As a Native American (Apache) I also get misty in the eyes when I hear this song, even though the US government was doing genocide for ALL Native peoples before, during and after.

[@nwmonk3105]

Greetings from Seattle, Washington. USA.

[@usmc24thmeu36]

We were not colony in 1812.

[@DebiB53]

Oh hell yeah, Britain was the most powerful military on earth. American's were fighting with nothing but determination, and love for America. We had nothing compared to Britain! But Americans are very strong willed and patriotic... Thank you for this video. You two are awesome, and appreciated..

[@billstein2]

A lot of this is not accurate, but the spirit of it is. The biggest problem is that it makes it seem like this happened during the Revolutionary War, but it didn't happen until the War of 1812.