British Guy First Time Reaction to STAR SPANGLED BANNER As You've Never Heard It

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[@TheBeesleys99]

Getting a lot of comments stating inaccuracies in the video i watched (all have been very respectful and understanding that i wouldn't of known) Apologies if this has upset or potentially offended anyone as thats the last thing i would want especially on a topic like this. Other than that have a fantastic day or night guys and i hope you enjoy my other content :D

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

All good, just want to make sure that some of the true facts are mentioned. I think the true story is inspiring and compelling. The War of 1812 seems to get glossed over on the 🇺🇸. I guess because of several blunders and almost loosing the country just 30+ years after gaining Independence at the conclusion of American Revolution is not a bright spot. Canada 🇨🇦 had probably the best outcome from this conflict. The saddest part is the fact that thousands lost their lives needlessly during this period.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Hi Beesley .. great reaction to our history. When I attended school .. we'd start our day by standing, putting our right hands over our hearts & turning to look @ the US flag .. then reciting "The Pledge Of Allegiance" every morning. Each classroom had a flag. On these same lines there's a video of an explanation to The Pledge Of Allegiance narrated by an old time highly respected famous comedian Red Skelton, which my parents watched in the '50's & 60's. This is definitely one of his serious moments. He does an excellent job. Hope you will react to this ad well. Thank you .. see the link here: www.alssar.org/red-skelton-s-pledge-of-allegiance.html Btw: In the early 70's someone came up with the brilliant idea that prayer wasn't allowed in schools & this allegiance did contain the words "..one nation under God".. So reciting the allegiance in school has been stopped. Very very sad. I felt this may interest you Beesley. B safe & well .. peace💓✌🏼😊

[@maciedixon3983]

don't worry about it. it is all good. It is slightly inaccurate, but people getting overly upset about the innacuracies are being annoying.

[@ms_scribbles]

Nah, not offensive. We folk of KZbin love to correct things.

[@baird329]

It's not offensive; the War of 1812 or the American front of the Napoleonic War is not taught as much in schools in Europe as it is in the US. It's not taught enough in the primary schools in the US. The war of 1812 gave America the identity it has where love of iconography and love of country originated. During the American revolution it was 13 colonies fighting for their independence. The war of 1812 was where the 15 states actually became a team and got a true American identity. We wouldn't become the powerhouse everyone knows and love for another 130 years. The US was the 16th most powerful military in 1914 behind countries like Italy. Even after WWI the US sought to have a small army with a medium sized reserve component. After WWII the threat from the USSR made an increased military necessary. Most people don't just sit around reading history books for fun. I prefer to read Cassius Dio and Plutarch over John Robert Elting and Carl Benn.

[@raven2795]

I hear Europeans find our flag flying weird but THIS is just one of the reasons we are so proud to fly our flags everywhere. We fought HARD for that right and we NEVER forget it. It’s not the middle finger to the world, it’s our pride in our past, present and future warriors that bought that right with their lives.

[@ZakhadWOW]

as Permadisabled Navy thanks to my service I feel the need to point out that our nationalism/jingoism has a lot to do with it as well

[@limitededition3278]

The British as well as many other countries have Nationalism/Jingosim.

[@BlueDebut]

It kinda is a middle finger lets not lie 😂😂😂

[@assassin_rk42]

@@BlueDebut It really is 😁

[@lindastarr4699]

@@limitededition3278 True, but Beesley and another Brit. said that you don't see flags flown in the UK like here in the U.S. I love the Brits because they do have tradition, pomp and circumstance and they respect that.

[@Jeanniebugg]

"We would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." Yep!

[@davidbedford7123]

That goes for everyone in humanate

[@davidbedford7123]

I meant humanaty

[@-_-jade-_-7858]

@@davidbedford7123 humanity

[@maryozee6135]

I think the British people will also rather die for their freedom than live on their knees. It's a trait we have in common.

[@argarman09]

Any day

[@rtyable]

I’m Hispanic but before that I’m a proud red blooded American, that flag flys proudly on my front porch and is all over my house. That flag represents not only the fight and blood spilled by those defending and forming our country but by the risk my parents made to come here from Mexico and Guatemala in the 80’s in order to have a better life for themselves and future kids. It’s an ideal to strive towards a beacon of hope to many abroad and my family in those countries tell me so. That ideal has been built upon by history time and time again.

[@kbjinx2273]

Isabeau Valentine yeah I’m same but asian

[@kirkdaley3441]

@Isabeau Valentine warp minds you could say it's because of others with and even further warped mind that causes it they forget how and what this nation was built upon...the very thing this video is about..come on now..

[@crosisofborg5524]

I wish more Hispanic immigrants would love America like you do.

[@kirkdaley3441]

@@crosisofborg5524 why do you think they dont?

[@rtyable]

@@crosisofborg5524 I was born and raised in the good ole USA but I think a lot of the way I love and appreciate America is because my parents didn’t raise me to disclaim my birth place. A lot of people my age(25) and under seem to think you have to claim another country to have an identity but our country has great history and self identity.

[@leopardskills69]

History is just that. It is not there to be liked or disliked. It is there to teach us a better way to live.

[@michaelholt2882]

Very well said, I am a history enthusiast, and I will remember that to tell ppl, when they say history is boring and not important.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

@@michaelholt2882 my father graduated college as a major in history. He taught high school for 65 years

[@ryanharrison476]

Amen brother Amen

[@xurbition]

Well said. 👏🏻

[@6lillium]

However, this is a work of fiction, being portrayed as actual history . In this day and age , too many people care little about legitimacy ,if it fits their narrative....

[@michaelderfelt]

The National anthem brings me a little tear every time I hear it

[@superannieoakley4513]

Me too! I love history, but my 14yr old grandson wasn't a fan until I started explaining it to him sorta like this video. Before, it was just more dates for him to remember. I "put him there", so he could better understand what these courageous men & women were fighting for. Just by changing the way it was explained has changed his whole outlook on history.

[@lisax3331]

EVERY time

[@thaddeusganster1295]

In 2019 I sang the Star Spangled Banner at the Reading Fightin Phils baseball game and I am proud to be an American citizen i love singing the Star Spangled Banner did you guys know that First Energy Stadium was home for Veterans and every home game we honor our veterans and our troops now Baseball Town is home for everyone who likes to come to the ball park in Reading PA

[@kevinkinal9557]

It used to do that t me. Then I started learning how our country is run by a bunch of liars (Dems AND Reps are liars cuz our system rewards lying) who had fooled me into thinking this country was as noble as I wanted to believe it was. Now every time I here it I cringe .. both at the words and how I was duped. On the plus side. If enough people believe in the ideas expressed, even if not true today, maybe one day this country will live up to the ideals. I am hopeful but I am not holding my breath either.

[@guildig1]

For me goose bumps and chills

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

Don't apologize, while no nation or country is perfect, the British people have a beautiful, rich history & so much to be proud of! I'm very proud of all my ancestors.

[@maciedixon3983]

Yeah agreed.

[@deanarjones9114]

Beautifully said.

[@annep.1905]

Every country has rogues and devils in its past. Don't apologize for the past; learn from it, and fight for a better future.

[@RyleighsMomma09]

I agree completely

[@NC_SUGAR]

History is just that. We learn from it and we move forward and we forgive and we understand that it was so long ago. It made us stronger. It made us appreciate.

[@cidsephtis2273]

There is a huge misconception that "American Pride" is boastful and egotistical. It is not. American Pride as our founding fathers inspired is based in love, humility, respect, and reverence for those who died so that we could live in the most free society in human history.

[@narnia1233]

To be honest it’s spiritual too, at least for Christians. But I think for others too. But I can tell you as a Christian when I hear the anthem I’m thinking of God, even more than our country. Basically thinking of how anything is possible with faith.

[@peggypieters661]

As an older American I have never heard this; such a great explanation of our anthem. It is so, so sad to see these days a revolution of a different kind: not from without but from WITHIN.😢

[@mikepowell8611]

Don't be so sure its from within. Yuri Brezhnev, watch one of his clips from the 80's.

[@MrCvnbvn]

Just to let you know not all of us wipper snapers accept the new ideas and we are alot larger than you may think.

[@peggypieters661]

@@MrCvnbvn I hope you are right, but you and your friends need to speak out where you stand; it is not helpful for the cause of freedom if those who do believe in freedom of the individual keep it to themselves.🇺🇸

[@jesusstout7450]

I'm Hispanic and I'm thankful for the deep history of our great nation The United States of America 🇺🇸! I will die on my feet before I die on my knees to anyone including those from within! Keep old glory flying high! I promise as God gives me breath, I will fight alongside those who want to preserve an individuals freedom including you!

[@peggypieters661]

@@jesusstout7450 Thank you for your affection for the country we are both grateful for.🇺🇸

[@owenosborne-lewis5060]

I find American History intriguing. The fact that they rebelled against us and didn’t even consider giving in. Respect to you guys.

[@XxTW0F4C3DxX]

Wouldn’t be here without your blood in our veins

[@salemkitty5786]

Aww that’s so sweet, love you guys :)

[@guittadabe5214]

As a first generation American, (first generation immigrant to America), I find the British history during WWII equally inspiring and respect you the same way. Right now the people of Britain and the people of the USA are in another fight for their lives, a more dangerous fight as the enemy is now within, brainwashing our young in our own schools, throwing awful, evil theories that paint racism against white people as good, painting freedom and freedom of speech as "violence" and "evil", painting men as "toxic", and canceling anybody who stands up to such evil. It is a time described in the Bible as when the culture calls evil good and good evil. Let's pray that with God's help we can slay this type of hatred.

[@TheMasonK]

I would say the same to y’all during world war 2. #NeverSurrender

[@owenosborne-lewis5060]

@@guittadabe5214I am right here with you, Amen. 🙏

[@kathyp1563]

I like it when the Star Spangled Banner is sang soft like that. It is one of the few national anthems that tell a story. Too many singers get all wrapped up in the tough notes & their ability to hit them. But, I prefer when it is sung soft & we can dwell on the story. A story about perseverance ... about what the founders were willing to endure to create freedom for their children.

[@enderoctanus]

I strongly agree. I don't like that the Anthem has turned into a benchmark. It loses meaning because of it. It's used as a sort of 'test' or proof of one's abilities, to the point that they often completely disregard the original notes and make up their own highnotes just to show off.

[@j-j8984]

I agree, not being biased, bit it's a beautiful song about freedom and should have emotion put into singing it

[@ehiracheta]

Nah if you got the chops...like in whitney's rendition...it's awesome....you singing in a crowd with average talent or at a church service then soft is ok. Loud and proud with jets flying over at the end is what I like!

[@enderoctanus]

@@ehiracheta So long as it's kept classy. Too many use it as a way to show off their vocal range, which detracts from the sanctity of the song in my opinion. I feel like you shouldn't just be trying to do an impressive solo act with it. That's probably why I prefer it as performed by a choir.

[@zachowon]

I think the song can be sung either way, depending on why one is singing it. Say for memorial day? The softer tone works. For July 4th? The boastfulness of it normally works

[@dwanemarsh4378]

I am retired U.S. military, and now YOU know the REAL meaning of the flag to us, and why we fight so hard for it! Very good of you to take the time to learn what even many Americans do not bother to learn. But, be sure, ALL military understand it VERY WELL!

[@stretch7635]

Thank you for your service, we are a band of brothers. Army 1965-1967. Yes drafted. I served with pride for my country and it’s people. My oath never expires until my father takes me home. Love you brother.

[@snow5962]

Thank you for your service.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

@@snow5962 Thank you for saying that. Yes, there were a few details wrong, but still glad they told the basic story. Just wished more Americans would watch.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

@@stretch7635 And, thank you for your service as well. Once military, always military. When they call, we'll come!

[@glendapass4613]

@@dwanemarsh4378 70 years old here and yep when my Country calls I will be there. I WILL NEVER TAKE A KNEE!

[@williammcallister3566]

"We will die on our feet before we live on our knees" many have and many will for freedom

[@violetpup4272]

Visiting Fort McHenry is amazing. When we took my parents they bought a flag that you take to the flag pole and let it fly for a few minutes. They have a certificate that the flag flew there. It was amazingly touching.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

a certificate! imagine that!!

[@violetpup4272]

@@Marcel_Audubon Yes a certificate. Why do you care? You didn't spend your money and no need to be rude. It is an amazing place. It was a neat souvinier item for them. We have flags that have certificates of being flown in several places.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@violetpup4272 that must come in handy when flag flying deniers challenge you... I can just picture the satisfaction you must get as you shut them down with an actual certificate of authenticity!!

[@violetpup4272]

@@Marcel_Audubon wow you are a keyboard warrior aren’t you. If it’s not your thing grow up and move on. I didn’t ask your opinion on my parents souvenir choices. It’s means something to them and obviously you don’t care so why are you bullying people? Does it make you feel like an important person? Making up for lack of personal connection in your own life? It means something to my family and obviously others who choose to purchase the item. Get over yourself. I simply stated it was an option and touching to watch.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@violetpup4272 but you DID ask my opinion when you posted about your misguided purchases in this most public of forums. As for that 'lack of personal connection' stream of consciousness WOW you are really butthurt about this aren't you? *AHAHA* I guess it stems more from your complete embarrassment 😳 at being caught so publically in the certificate of authenticity scam. I'm afraid to ask how many Franklin Mint and Royal Doulton certificates you've been conned into paying for 🤣😆🤣

[@queencerseilannister3519]

It's stories like this that show the world why Americans are like we are. It's in our DNA, it's our history. My ancestors fought in the Colonial Wars, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WW1, WWII, and all the others. We fight soooo hard for our country and take pride in that. I wish the world knew the difference between arrogance and our pride. We aren't arrogant, we're proud of our history the price for which our ancestors paid. Love to our British cousins!❤❤❤ Thanks for watching. 🤗

[@catgirl6803]

Same here. We immigrated around 1890- 1914, but still fought in WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

[@robleonard6424]

My family came here around 1674

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@robleonard6424 Early Colonial settlers like mine :)

[@robleonard6424]

@@queencerseilannister3519 Yep.. I'm the 10 generation

[@leebassa1545]

Very well said!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@smokeyverton7981]

Born in 1974. Every morning at school we stood and pledged our allegiance to the flag followed by a moment of silence. We did this before every football game in highschool as well. Love from Knoxville TN

[@libertylovingbeckles6797]

Same in Iuka, Mississippi. Every assembly, every game, every play, you get it lol

[@deborahrives1184]

Same for me. Love, from Rogersville TN

[@cyberquiz4661]

It’s the same in Comstock Park, Michigan

[@boondocks8002]

Love from Marion county close to Chattanooga (about 20 miles) and blessings!

[@tjcuillier7024]

Born American, heard the anthem all my life and I still can't listen to it without tearing up. It's crushing my heart that so many are trying to destroy our country from within. Our schools just aren't teaching proper history & pride in country anymore.

[@margaret8391]

TJ, you are so right about so many wanting to destroy the U. S. Even though I'm 79 y.o., I'll do all that is within me to never let that happen.

[@Nellsbells79]

💯 it’s truly frightening

[@CHARLES1500Turner]

Don’t worry. I know things look bad now but there are still many in this country who know our history the good and the bad yet still hold firm in our belief in what this country and that flag represents.

[@gf12]

@@margaret8391 Hi Paul, I'll be 79 in October 2021 and an Air Force vet. I feel exactly the same and I'm hoping to see a N.Y. State militia form soon. I'm locked and loaded and will do whatever is necessary to preserve our beloved country, whatever it takes. Just for the record, N.Y. is a dairy state along with an abundance of apples and wine. There are 62 counties and 47 were for Trump. God Bless the USA. Gary Flagg Buffalo, N.Y.

[@Mori-bc9mq]

@@gf12 Thank you for your service, I'm aiming to be in the army when I'm of age.

[@mariabryant6582]

My father was left for dead on the battlefield in Luzon on his 20th birthday in 1945. Shot three times in the chest and his helmet blown off by shrapnel. Also shot in the shoulder. He was in the hospital over four months, and was proud of his service until he died four years ago, but was very anti-war because of his experiences. He knew that sometimes there is no other option. He was typical of nearly every hero who has fought every war this country has been in, including the War of 1812 which this song is about. The story of our flag and the stories of all the people like my dad are why we love our country, this song and the flag so much. It's far from perfect, but we will defend it to the end if necessary.

[@theelizabethan1]

I knew a WWII veteran who also fought in the Philippines, after Gen. McArthur's return. On the island of Luzon, up the Villa Verde Trail, in clean-up operations. Being constantly on the move necessitated digging a foxhole every evening: 3 inhabitants with rotating guard, 2 slept as the 3rd kept vigilance. As the Japanese usually defied surrendering, daytimes they hid in mountain caves, at night they persistently sought out the Allies. At the entrance of the caves, Allied forces urged, using Japanese speakers, the cornered combatants to come out and surrender -- which seldom occurred. After sufficient time elapsed, the bulldozers went into action, closing up the cave. This vet talked about the heroism of the Australians who fought alongside -- what with their distinctive attire of bermuda-shorts and one-side-turned-up Aussie hats. He went on to Japan for occupation duty. Malaria contracted in the Philippines left him 10% disabled, but like many of that generation, after the initial 2-year period, he declined to reapply for further disability payments as he felt that was "milking the government.". The disease disqualified him from ever donating blood, too.

[@mariabryant6582]

@@theelizabethan1 My dad bought a folding shovel at an army surplus sale. He said it was like the shovels they carried for digging foxholes. He said they called the Australians cowboys, and also described the caves in which the Japanese soldiers and locals hid. The locals were very important in aiding the Allies. He too went to Japan for occupation duty -- duration of the war plus 8 months. He said when they marched in, the Japanese lined the streets with their backs turned to them. They thought it was a sign of disrespect, but later found that it was that the Japanese did not feel that it was respectful to look at those they had fought against.

[@mariabryant6582]

@@galeogle I was talking to my brother-in-law today and he told me that my dad said that some of his squad members were cut in half by the intense shelling when he was injured. He didn't tell my sister and me that sort of thing, and never talked about it at all when we were young. I know he was leading his squad,.crawling, and when they were hit he stood up in shock and unable to see because of blood in his eyes. That's when he was shot. It must have truly been hell on earth. He too received several medals in addition to the Purple Heart. We had fathers who were heroes.

[@rexlinder989]

My great uncle was in the Bataan death March. He survived only to drown when his hospital ship was attacked and sunk. I visited the American memorial there to pay respects when I was living in Manila. Love the Filipino people! Proud he fought alongside them.

[@amyrobinson4713]

My thanks go out to your father for his service for his country. May he Rest In Peace.

[@melissaisloud7404]

Old Glory always fills my heart with so much pride and love. That flag represents the souls of the men, women, and families who all fought and sacrificed so that we could live as freely as possible. The flag is a symbol of humanity and love triumphing over tyranny.

[@lynn2574]

The flag that flew that day is at the Smithsonian. After the 9/11 attacks, there was a flag at ground zero while thousands went through rubble, looking for bodies. It stood at a wonky angle. But I cried each time I saw it, because it said what so many of us felt: we’ve been hit. We’ve been wounded. But we are still standing.

[@beautifulbliss5883]

After the 9/11 Attacks. The Olympics were held in Colorado and the American athlete's held the flag while a choir sang the national anthem, you see in the video, a gust of wind picks up the tattered flag on the lyric of the anthem "rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that are our flag is still there, oh does that star spangled, banner yet wave?" It's beautiful, like the WTC flag waved in the wind like it was wounded. And near the end they rose up a new American flag. You should definitely check it out.

[@ruby-lp6zk]

@@beautifulbliss5883 happen to have a link? I'd love to watch it.

[@claranielsen9330]

My 5x great grand father fought in the Revolutionary War. So the flag and the anthem mean the world to me. Thank you for this reaction it was great!

[@ethangospodareck]

Much love from the U.S. man! Thanks for watching this one.

[@nancysexton4364]

Two quick points: The video left out one of the most moving parts, which is when the fighting was over, the commander ordered the raising of another HUGE flag -- he said he wanted it to be so big that everyone everywhere could see it. Second, IMO, the best rendition of the anthem was sung by Whitney Houston before the Super Bowl during Gulf War 1.

[@williewilson2250]

Flew into dallas texas at forth worth a few days ago and saw the biggest flag on a pole yet

[@JoseZamora-nb8gv]

As a TEXAN and US citizen... this history brings tears of what others have sacrificed, Joy and Pride in the efforts that bring us to this place and Hope that more understand the fore mentioned. Texas history is its own story but shaped by people who cherished this original one! God Bless the USA and TEXAS!🙏

[@alexallmon1710]

People reacting to American theme to videos all over KZbin people from New Zealand and Australia, England to Russia. But you have no idea how long I've been waiting and how happy I am, that someone is finally reacting to The history of the Star-Spangled Banner.

[@serniebanders2858]

🇺🇸

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

Check the Johnny Cash song “Ragged old Flag”. You’ll dig it.

[@cat3rgrl917]

Just a quick remark that the Star Spangled Banner is technically from the war of 1812 That war is also known as the second war of Independence. So i believe there lies the confusion.

[@docbearmb]

There’s no confusion. This video was written by people who failed US History 1. This is not the American Revolution. The days of Colonies had long passed; by 36 years and though some call the War of 1812 the 2nd war for independence, it had nothing to do with independence. As said, the US was recognized by Britain as a sovereign state with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. It was not Fort Henry; rather McHenry. The illustration of prisoners below deck are of Civil War prisoner. You can tell by their caps. They even transcribed the words wrong. It’s “so proudly we HAILED” not held.

[@panzerwolf494]

The first war forced Britain to recognize we were our own country. The second forced them to respect that we were our own country

[@principalmcvicker6530]

@@docbearmb yeah the video he reacted to had good intentions but they didn't really do their homework lol. It seems like a high school project with a nice powerful explanation of the national anthem put in the background that got a B+

[@nicolknappen6596]

I have never in my 75 years ever heard the War of 1812 referred to as the second war of independence.

[@cat3rgrl917]

@@nicolknappen6596 Maybe we where taught that as the British burned the capitol. Yes Great Britain acknowledged the US as a separate country i am not sure that would prevent them taking over. As they had elsewhere

[@mikepearson9442]

It's ok to cry . I'm a 52 year old and it still gets me.

[@Onthebrink5]

He didnt cry. Tears are very easy to see on video.

[@infjjedi3335]

I happened upon this video. I’m an American and cannot stop the tears running down my face. Thank you for showing the respect you did. And YES, I will die on my feet before I live on my knees. Home of the free. Land of the Brave. Thank you 🙏🇺🇸

[@dennetlane2870]

Jesus christ 😂 he has to suck up to you lot for subs and views lol. Calm yourself down. It's embarrassing.

[@Messywildcat78]

Every time I hear the National Anthem, I look up at that flag, I tear up and whisper the words in reverence. After serving this country I know the sacrifices made for that flag to keep flying, I’ve seen the rest of the world and know that this country is the greatest.

[@msdarby515]

Thank you for your service! ❤️

[@spongemonkeysooz]

Heartfelt thanks from the daughter of Sgt Frank J Symcak, Third Armored Division WW2... he thanks you, too, I'm sure 🙏💞

[@judyrogers9313]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@snow5962]

Thank you, truly, for your service. God bless.

[@yaiburanakul8505]

God bless everyone who reads this

[@sweetabby1106]

In the Chesapeake Bay there is a buoy marking the spot where Key wrote the poem that became the anthem. It's right next to the Francis Scott Key Bridge just south of the Baltimore harbor. I've touched it.

[@ArchimGregorios]

I am 64 years old in born in the United States of America. I have song our national anthem in countable times. Thanks for bringing the meaning home to me

[@willsofer3679]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, but just so you're aware, this video is full of inaccuracies. Virtually none of it is correct.

[@DJUniMekaju]

No wonder why we are to put our hands over our hearts. To know what the song represents hits the heart so hard you have to "hold" it.

[@captahab6370]

I saw someone else comment it, but just wanted to clarify. This was written post Revolutionary war, in 1814. We went to war with Britain, this would be known as the “War of 1812” very creative. But this is of course the most famous story and take away from the war. But there are many more, such as The Battle of New Orleans. Where then Gen. Andrew Jackson held off the British and gained his claim to fame. Which he very much used in running for President and becoming our 7th President. Also, Dolly Madison, wife/First Lady of then President James Madison (Founding Father). As the White House was burning to the ground, she grabbed herself and saved a painting of George Washington, one of the most famous ones. I believe is in the White House to this day. Even in American, the War of 1812 isn't taught much. I'm fortunate to live in Maryland, where this battle (Battle of Fort McHenry) took place, so we learn of it for sure. But anyway... that's that lol. Great video mate! Edit: Oof... looks like some people are getting heated over the inaccuracies 😂 sorry about that mate. We should be grateful and gracious to someone who is taking time to respectfully explore our culture and heritage

[@harrystinefelt8765]

Battle of Baltimore, my friend,not Fort McHenry. North Point also played a pivotal role in this battle. I think this video is an affront to all Marylanders and Baltimorians. I know it make me cringe.

[@captahab6370]

@@harrystinefelt8765 😂 I live in OC, always great to run into a Marylander

[@jeffburdick869]

Britain was not trying to reclaim the colonies. The US declared war on Britain because we didn't like some of their trade restrictions and we wanted more land. And no, we did not win. We got the shit kicked out of us. It ended with a treaty, but to any objective observer, we lost and lost badly.

[@randomdude185]

Incorrect on several counts. We declared war on them because they along with the French had been impressing American sailors into service in the British and French Navies during the Napoleonic wars which ran concurrent to the War of 1812. We said we would join the side of whichever nation stopped impressing American sailors and France stopped first. We tried to take Canada in the war, the exact reason for this move is unclear as the journals of several important figures of the time contradict each other. During the war when in looked like the UK was going to win hands down one of the things they were demanding was the US becoming apart of the empire again, so yeas they were trying to reclaim us. And we didn't lose the war, much less badly no territory changed hands and neither side paid reparations which by the standards of the times meant it was a draw. Especially when you consider that the British considered it a theater of war in the Napoleonic wars, and not a separate war like we did, which means we were pretty much the only ally of Napeloen that made it out ok.

[@Rodfriend]

@@jeffburdick869 Saying we lost badly is a over statement since treaty open the rest of country too the pacific ocean. Mostly the war had ended due to British victories elsewhere.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

My ancestor wrote that song. Francis Scott Key on my father's side

[@Spookythejedi]

That's incredible!! What a heritage!!

[@joykind4258]

Very cool. How proud you must feel. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertphelps1574]

The music was composed by John Stafford smith for a British song called To Anacreon in heaven

[@TraciKReacts]

Our anthem always made me cry and still does. I was taught since I can remember to be a proud American and proud of our troops and flag and now it makes me cry because of the state of our country. There are so many who hate our country, flag and history. All countries have good and bad history but its how we move forward that matters. This country is so broken right now, it's just sad. I hope we can get back to our American pride as a whole. Love your reaction tho, thank you for doing it!!❤🤍💙

[@jongakong9935]

We are so insanely proud, not because we think we’re better, but because we understand that so many made the ultimate sacrifice and fought so hard for so long to make this country what it is today, we’re proud of them, and we’re proud to be a part of what they died for

[@dennetlane2870]

No. A ridiculous amount of Americans DO think they're superior lol. You're lying. People from all nations have made sacrifices and died for their countries WAY before the US has. The USA is nothing unique, nothing special. You just tell yourselves you are. You're deluded. You're not the best at anything other than patting yourselves on the back for something that happened before you were even born lol.

[@sherrymillerable]

I always knew that the flag could not touch the ground but now I know why! Thank you for showing this!!!

[@enderoctanus]

@Atheos B. Sapien It has inaccuracies that is true, but the spirit of the video is true. This was the belief of the American people at the time, and the attitude that they viewed the war through. In that sense, it is true. Propaganda, as an aside, is not the same as a lie. Propaganda is about messaging. It can be good or bad, and used for many purposes, both noble and evil. It lifts morale and is intended to bring inspiration. Inspiration, in turn, makes us better people as we try to live up to the narratives that underpin our society and culture.

[@maciedixon3983]

It is a dramatized version. It is relatively close. Not enough to lose ones shit over.

[@enderoctanus]

@Atheos B. Sapien I think maybe you'd be better served looking up the origins of propaganda. "You Can Do It!" That's propaganda. You know, the sort of shit people refer to as motivational posters or whatever? That's LITERALLY propaganda. It is engineered to have an impact on your outlook. You are falling into the trap of framing it as strictly a negative concept, because it is commonly equated with malicious political ideological messaging in modern day. I am very glad that you aren't looking to debate reality with me, because reality doesn't accept arguments, it is objective. You are simply making the assumption that I don't have that belief, for whatever reason. Pretty rude, frankly. I'm hardly a member of any political cult, I regularly advise against such nonsense.

[@willsofer3679]

@@enderoctanus To be fair, I think the narration in this video was technically written as modern-day political propaganda (though decades ago), to encourage ultra-nationalism. And it's not just "some inaccuracies". It's mostly made up. Nearly the entire story being told is inaccurate, including the whole part about the bodies holding up the flag. I mean, he even set the the story during the American Revolution, rather than the War of 1812.

[@johndough8115]

@Atheos B. Sapien Thats RICH, coming from Leftists that cant STAND to hear actual FACTS AND LOGIC !! LOL What a Clown you are ! lol

[@maciedixon3983]

I love Beesley. He’s just adorable. The little smirk at the mother country britain comment was funny

[@lorilea8787]

Thank you so much for playing our Country's Anthem. It brought tears to me eyes watching you and your response, when we actually have people here that hate what our beautiful flag stands for. They burn it, turn their backs to it ... I'm a several generation Texan and I just do not understand it for the life of me. Again, thank you! Hope you can visit one day 💖🦅💖 God Bless You!!

[@moonglow630]

Two of my ancestors fought in the revolutionary war. I literally have a Rumble patriot blood in me. Couldn’t be prouder. I think of them and all the others who have died to give me freedom every time I hear this song

[@KayeWhye]

Chills. Every time! Born free. Give me liberty, or give me death!

[@ganeshiyer9672]

The narrator kept referring to the Americans as “colonies”. This was the War of 1812, not the Revolutionary War. Also, he referred to the fort as “Fort Henry”. It is actually Ft. McHenry, located in Baltimore Harbor.

[@aarontodd72]

Ive never known the anthem in avchurch hymnal

[@ran_d_d]

@Atheos B. Sapien I was going to leave a comment to say the same thing. I just wanted to see if someone else pointed it out first. Living near, and visiting fort McHenry quite a few times.. it bothered me to hear someone acting like they were giving a history lesson, yet multiple times calling the fort by the wrong name.. then goes on to say fantastical things about bodies holding up the flagpole. I find the actual way the battle happened to be more interesting.

[@ran_d_d]

@Atheos B. Sapien that’s unfortunate.. there’s even a drunk history Comedy Central video about it, that is more informative.. and not filled with made up nonsense like that one haha. I just wish this version wasn’t the one I’ve seen reactions to! I do like that people seem interested in the battle itself though. Baltimore gets quite a bad reputation, but it’s an underrated city in my opinion. And the real story is enough that they didn’t need to add to the number of ships, pretend like there were more casualties, ignore the land battle, make up the story about aiming for the flag, pretend people could hold up that massive flag during a bombardment, and as you said.. put religion into it.

[@Kilwede1]

You guys completely miss the point of this story, people who know this story (anyone who paid attention in 10th grade history in my case) knows how this played out. It's the emotion and the meaning behind it that make us proud. People who spout "right wing propaganda" and find the need to be vitriolic towards such things are just petty and hateful. It's fine to point out historical inaccuracies, but at the point of labeling the story we all know is just that, a story, as such. Those of you doing so just have your own agenda, wanting to quash something beautiful for your own twisted pleasure. As if there are not thousands of sensationalized stories throughout history on this earth we don't hold to such scrutiny.

[@ganeshiyer9672]

@@Kilwede1 Not sure who your comment was aimed at. I was just pointing out two historical inaccuracies in the narration. What I stated are historical fact. However, in terms of the stirring narration, I enjoyed the video for what it was. It was very moving.

[@brianhale8320]

This is why we LOVE our country. Thank you for taking the time to understand one small part of why we love this great free nation.

[@d26075foxy]

Thank you for showing respect to the anthem & letting it play through, gained a new sub just because of that. Much love from your distant cousin across the pond ❤

[@frankisfunny2007]

Interestingly, Fort McHenry is still up, and, rightfully, considered to be a "historical sight". Therefore, it's federally protected. Like Wrigley Field (Chicago, Illinois), or Statue of Liberty (New York City, New York), you can go visit it.

[@Tabfort]

Thank you for showing such respect during this reaction! I loved this!

[@dennetlane2870]

Of course hes going to. Sucking up to Americans is how he gets subs and likes. That's how these types of channels work.

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

My dad's family came to this country in the 1600's, my mom's side, were already here (native) all fought in the revolution and the war of 1812. The flag means much to us...even as I worry about our nation now, the flag represents that long ago ideal. Thanks for the reaction.

[@scottgrace5078]

I'm from Baltimore. Im also a United States Marine. Being that I wasn't there I cant claim fact but I can tell you it was the story we were told back in the 70s then again during the first Gulf War. Americans die on their feet! The reason we stand for the Anthem was started at a baseball game during WW2. It is a sign of respect for those that fight for America.

[@causticchameleon7861]

Our national anthem started out as this poem. I have multiple ancestors that fought in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812.

[@sukioki6983]

Me to. Found that out when I traced my ancestry... Very proud American.

[@causticchameleon7861]

@@sukioki6983 same here. It’s been quite enlightening reading some of their stories.

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

And I’ve heard that the music it’s set to is from an old English drinking song. 😳

[@causticchameleon7861]

@@JustMe-dc6ks yes. It is

[@ex-navyspook]

The last verse ends with the question: "O, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave...o'er the the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave?"

[@livvyweimar7362]

Moves me to tears every single time. I love my country and the flag. This story has some errors in it that others have probably pointed out, but yeah. We are just cut from a different cloth. If I had been there I would have held that flagpole up alongside the others. That's why we have the saying "Give me liberty or give me death". Thank you for your honest reaction.

[@anatole69]

i found this rebuttal/correction on the internet. 1. It was the War of 1812, not the Revolutionary War - there were 15 states, not 13 colonies. 2. There was no ultimatum to Baltimore, nor to the U.S., as this fellow describes it. 3. Key negotiated for the release of one man, Dr. Beanes. There was no brig full of U.S. prisoners. 4. It’s Fort McHenry, not “Henry.” The fort was named after James McHenry, a physician who was one of the foreign-born signers of the Constitution, who had assisted Generals Washington and Lafayette during the American Revolution, and who had served as Secretary of War to Presidents Washington and Adams. 5. Fort McHenry was a military institution, a fort defending Baltimore Harbor. It was not a refuge for women and children. 6. The nation would not have reverted to British rule had Fort McHenry fallen. 7. There were 50 ships, not hundreds. Most of them were rafts with guns on them. Baltimore Harbor is an arm of Chesapeake Bay; Fort McHenry is not on the ocean. 8. The battle started in daylight. 9. Bogus quote: George Washington never said “What sets the American Christian apart from all other people in this world is he will die on his feet before he will live on his knees.” Tough words. Spanish Civil War. Not George Washington. I particularly hate it when people make up stuff to put in the mouths of great men. Washington left his diaries and considerably more - we don’t have to make up inspiring stuff, and when we do, we get it wrong. 10. The battle was not over the flag; the British were trying to take Baltimore, one of America’s great ports. At this point, they rather needed to since the Baltimore militia had stunned and stopped the ground troops east of the city. There’s enough American bravery and pluck in this part of the story to merit no exaggerations. 11. To the best of our knowledge, the British did not specifically target the flag. 12. There were about 28 American casualties. Bodies of the dead were not used to hold up the flag pole - a 42 by 30 foot flag has to be on a well-anchored pole, not held up by a few dead bodies stacked around it.

[@bigbake132]

Only 4 Americans died in the battle, including one woman who was blown apart delivering supplies. So many inaccuracies in this video. Thanks for posting this.

[@RiseOfThePhoenix30]

That flag is in DC when you come back to the US come here and check it out!

[@williamjordan5554]

The poem was set to the tune of a British drinking song.

[@honeycombword]

Really, hahaha Only in America lol

[@imme6954]

At least it is has a melody and isn't just a chant.😁✌

[@willsofer3679]

@@honeycombword You'd be surprised. A fair sampling of songs that are still around, but predate the 20th century, are set to the tune of drinking songs.

[@IONATVS]

Not exactly a drinking song, it was the special song of an exclusive club of British gentleman musicians that was sung at the beginning of their meetings BEFORE the drinking started.

[@MnemonicHack]

What better tune to use? They all used to be British, and no doubt alcohol played an important role in planning the revolution.

[@marystewart1125]

I’ve been to Ft McHenry several times. This is very accurate from what I saw there. It is a beautiful place surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay. It feeds your soul.

[@danabays1451]

Thank you for this. You were respectful, no worries. People don’t understand us sometimes but our love for the people who sacrificed for us knows no boundaries.

[@jlpack62]

One thing for certain, Beesley is always modeling good hydration practices.

[@TheBeesleys99]

😂😂😂😂

[@86puffpuff86]

@@TheBeesleys99 except for that bud light the other day lol

[@BlueDebut]

Yeah this was the war of 1812, not the revolutionary war.

[@oryan4395]

Yes, but a strong case can be made that the war of 1812 was the second war for independence.

[@ekatime]

Yea, this was almost 30 years after the war of Independence.

[@kevinerose]

Yes, and that's why we don't play the 1812 Overture as our anthem.

[@Dante1920]

It was the war that fully solidified our independence.

[@danawelch5593]

@@oryan4395 it's always been called the "second civil war" The school's just don't teach history anymore.

[@imoweenlodestone5447]

This is why it's sooooo important to know history..especially American history the price of freedom was payed in full with blood and bullets..

[@ehiracheta]

If the generations forget, they'll have to pay for it again....sigh.

[@imoweenlodestone5447]

@@ehiracheta wrong, the correct answer is not taught correct American history..teachers don't even teach that...this is why parents are home schooling

[@DestinStults_Delivered]

This video alone makes me cry everytime and makes me feel so much more pride of being an American bur also it makes me sad the way it is now. Those patriots would be damn sad.

[@honeycombword]

Oh Say can you See??? Does the Flag yet wave??? was what the Prisoners below ship would call out to Francis S. Key and the response "It Still Waves". The Prayers, and the Blood of the young Americans kept the Flag Held Up High. They knew what it meant if the flag Fell. Total Surrender. Thank you for sharing your post.

[@lemuelcasillas7572]

I’m interested in the “inaccuracies” of the story. I’ve toured Fort McHenry, it a National Park, and the story is pretty accurate. Anyone interested should take the tour if you’re ever near Baltimore, Maryland.

[@maryhenderson7485]

Thank you for your heart felt reaction!! We love you guys. History of ALWAYS GOOD!! 💕☺️🇱🇷

[@leslie3765]

That's why our flag is so precious to us. Never let it hit the ground, treated with great dignity for those who gave their lives for our beautiful country. We are a melting pot and love our ancestors who came from every corner of the world. The US takes in more refugees than any other country. My family is from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. We had a great grandmother who was french Canadian. So I feel a pull towards KZbinrs that are from those countries and feel a kinship. Thank you for being such a sweet man. Might be my cousin. lol

[@limitededition3278]

Well, said 👏

[@faqgougle7641]

>The US takes in more refugees than any other country This is simply not true.

[@imme6954]

@@faqgougle7641 🤨

[@willsofer3679]

@@faqgougle7641 You're correct. The United States has the highest number of immigrants, but *not* refugees. It's like number 13 or 14 on that list.

[@dennetlane2870]

@Total not a hecker lol is that what you tell yourself to feel good? Travel out of the US once in a while and hear what other nations truly think about your joke of a country 🤣 so deluded.

[@pumpkinoliveros4147]

Thank you for this video it brought me to tears. I'm so proud to be an American I love my country and love our flag.

[@TheDragonKeeper100]

@Atheos B. Sapien Hey he said "he loved the country and the flag" so why so rude? You didn't ask him if he liked the constitution. Be the way, most conservatives I know, love the us flag, the us constitution, and the country! And the flag is not a rag!

[@TheDragonKeeper100]

@Atheos B. Sapien Sorry, I think your wrong about that. And there are things that happen in the Bible, That are similar to what is happening in the Country today. And the extremist far leftists need to be criticized for violence, riots, murders, and terrorism! Anyway God bless.

[@TheDragonKeeper100]

@Atheos B. Sapien I'm happy thanks! You?

[@TheDragonKeeper100]

@Atheos B. Sapien Hahaha lol 🤣 okay God bless bye.

[@bethanyvidaurri8074]

I cry every time! I love my USA and the flag! Long live the republic!

[@maschwab63]

This is only the first stanza of four. The third was often omitted in WW2, but radio and TV cut it back to just the first stanza. You need to play the ENTIRE song.

[@dagnelpaula1]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for doing this video. Our young people here are taught, through our schools, to hate America. Our history has, and is currently, being re-written. There was NOTHING about this that was offensive. It touched my heart that you gave it such respect. Most of our young people have NO respect for the flag. I couldn't help but cry through most of this, 'cause if we answered that question today..."Does that star-spangled banner yet wave," I'd have to say it is now almost completely down on the ground. America's enemies are on the verge of dismanteling our country; destroying it, completely. Very soon, I'm afraid, that flag will be completely in tatters; our Constitution has already been shredded. But thank you, young man, for doing us this honor. And it WAS an honor to watch this. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@amyno5688]

I learned this in grade school but I'm 40 and grew up in the midwest... we even still had home economics AND industrial technology that was mandatory for all students! Can you imagine 8th graders working table saws? Lol The Anthem makes me tear up to this day. I love America and our history (good and bad) because it's shown over and over the resilience we have to overcome. I am concerned about the current state of things but believe we are taking back this country from the roots up! The salt must flow!

[@janiewindle946]

And the sad thing about it is the enemies are Americans on the Left.

[@amyno5688]

@@janiewindle946 Agreed. They want to tear down this country and destroy it. But we are laying the groundwork... passing laws to secure future elections, performing forensic audits of this past election in several states and still working on others. This fight is being hidden but it's happening.

[@magnalucian8]

@@amyno5688 lol your "freedom' consists of worshipping a fat rich orange man as if he's some kind of god

[@kilroy2517]

Well, since you decided to politicize this.. American history is not being rewritten, it's finally being told. America has much to be proud of, but it has much to be ashamed of as well. And the Constitution? All I can say is thank God there are brave men and women of all political beliefs who held their oath to defend the Constitution higher than a desire to serve a petty, sociopathic wannabe tyrant. Listening to that phone call of Trump trying to bully Georgia officials into falsifying the vote made me sick to my stomach, and hearing that REPUBLICAN stand up to him and say "no" made me the proudest I've ever been to be American. You and the other right-wingers who've replied to you are on the wrong side of history and will be remembered as the people who wanted to destroy American democracy.

[@tmayofour]

This was the War of 1812, not the Revolution. Still, quite a story!👍

[@surviveplusbushcraft5650]

And even after 30+ years the British still called them the colonies

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing this with me ! As a veteran I'm very moved watching people from other countries watching and reacting to it ! It's a shame what is happening here in America today ! Thank you again ! I have great respect for our ALLIES !

[@kpgrubb1]

I love the USA. I love the UK. And I love the fact that we're the best friends and closes allies in all of history.

[@jamescragun1951]

I love the National Anthem of the United States of America! It’s amazing!

[@dennetlane2870]

Lol you have a low threshold for what constitutes 'amazing' I see.

[@mrpyro333]

This was written during the war of 1812 not the revolution

[@kyleekstrand3971]

That’s probably one of the most common misconceptions about the national anthem, people forget about the War of 1812

[@mrpyro333]

It doesn't help that the video refers to the united States as the colonies

[@TheBeesleys99]

Wow i would of been none the wiser! Thank you for the insight!

[@drewjsnyder3]

That's true and somehow the legend has been changed after 200 some years of people getting it wrong That's definitely not Beesley's fault though. He did say at the beginning he had heard this wasn't entirely accurate. He still handled it with immense dignity and started to truly understand why us Yanks are so passionate about that Betsy Ross. Beesley is a class act.

[@legionx4046]

To be fair the war of 1812 is basically revolutionary war part 2 if you think about it

[@Artleycoul]

Our national anthem, God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood, and America the Beautiful really move me.

[@davidmiera8858]

Thank you for this! Cheers from Atlanta Georgia, USA.

[@SilvanaDil]

There are some great videos about people singing the anthem well or horribly. An informative video by channel Northwestern U: "Why Singing The Star-Spangled Banner Is So Hard." [Edit: "God Bless America," "America the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," etc. are easier to sing, but have religious references.]

[@shyryTsr2k]

Finally! Thanks for doing this Beesley 🙌

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you for your reaction sir! As an American patriot I have only learned of this powerful story recently, as many public universities only teach do not teach recent history, This brings me tears of gratitude each time I listen. 🇺🇸😭❤️🇺🇸

[@merklingassoc]

Thank you, I can't believe I seeing this video for the first time through the grace of a Britton. I'm a 65 yr old American female, when I went to school we still said the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. It never should have stopped. I thought I understood the meaning the our beautiful Star Spangled Banner, but my knowledge barely touched the surface. I cried watching this... Again Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SGlitz]

The National Anthem is a Story. An Inspiring story.

[@gregoryferber3231]

This is not the story.

[@SGlitz]

@@gregoryferber3231 it has a kernel truth, much like the News Media 😆

[@gregoryferber3231]

@@SGlitz maybe 3, Key was a person, there was a war, and Ft. McHenry was attacked. The real story is inspiring on it's own and does not need to be filled with lies. Just like the media you must do some research.

[@SGlitz]

@@gregoryferber3231 yes, you do. But most people are just Biden their time😆

[@gregoryferber3231]

@@SGlitz what a punny guy.

[@Aboz]

The actual Star Spangled Banner is displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Ft. McHenry is now a National Shrine. At the visitor center you can watch a more properly historical presentation of this story. At the end of the presentation, a curtain opens and you can gaze at the courtyard and the original flagpole with the banner* still waving. The whole thing was quite moving. *A replica flag. Not as large as the original due to the age of the flagpole

[@GA_BALLA]

does it include the racist bits?

[@williewilson2250]

@@GA_BALLA why would you want to show that side of something? That's for history and we aren't proud of that but we're proud we worked through it, the whole thing is meant to be uplifting ffs

[@GA_BALLA]

@@williewilson2250 "Why would you want to tell the truth when you can just white wash history" there I fix it for you.

[@GA_BALLA]

@@williewilson2250 "we worked through it" 😂

[@williewilson2250]

@@GA_BALLA there's a time and place for that history, this was about independence of Americans from the British and I'm sure you can find the slavery part everywhere Would you like to hear how Washington released all his slaves or is that too nice for you?

[@Trifler500]

There are actually three more stanzas to the Star Spangled Banner that you rarely hear, if you're interested.

[@Feanor3444]

Thank you sir, for being one of the few today that are open to learning and taking in the past events that unites us under one flag and going further to understand the deep meaning of our history and reverence for our forefathers who secured freedom and independence for all Americans now regardless of our faith, background, or political persuasion. God bless! ❤️

[@fashion_information]

I love the origin of our anthem, it's so inspiring! I love our flag🇺🇸

[@harrystinefelt8765]

I love the origin of our anthem too. This video is NOT it.

[@jeffwilliams2828]

A white supremacist so passionate in his hate for Africans he wrote murdering them so there “blood ran in the streets” into the song. That’s why it took the better part of a century for congress to make it the anthem after that stanza was removed. Deplorable and proud; My fellow Americans

[@maciedixon3983]

Don’t focus on that. That’s divisive. Yes was he a racist. Yes. Focus on the positive aspect of that song and not the negative which has been removed long ago. That is divisive.

[@jeffwilliams2828]

@@maciedixon3983 Lol. Great answer. Typical but a great example of why racism still thrives in America. Ignoring racism doesnt make it go away, and pretending bad men were good is actually evil. Most yt Americans arent avid racists but most yt Americans are shoulder-shrug cool with it.

[@maciedixon3983]

@@jeffwilliams2828 solely focusing on racism makes it worse. I am not ignoring racism by focusing on the positive. if you only focus on the negative it crumbles. remove the bad parts of history, honor the tragedies, and honor the triumphs. Don't burn it all down.. No man is purely bad or good. There is gray area in all people minus a few. Francis Scott Key was a racist, but he was a great poet who wrote good verses. We have removed the bad verse because it is not good, but that doesn't mean cancel the entire song. You and I just fundamentally disagree on how to deal with the issues in our past. I believe in nuance in the management. I can see you do not. You only see bad while I choose to focus on the good while acknowledging the bad.

[@annmariemills1554]

My favorite will always be Whitney Houston singing this at the superbowl!!

[@maciedixon3983]

He should react to thag

[@metalmike3780]

check out matt barlow singing it, and iced earth glorious burden album, very epic

[@SWLinPHX]

Cher's version at the Super Bowl is epic as well, especially in her signature deep contralto voice!

[@thepixiepicker111]

I may have learned this story in school when I was younger but forgot and had no idea about it until I was in my 40s. But even not knowing the story, our national anthem has always brought me to tears. I’ve often been teased about it but I could hear the story in the lyrics and felt it, even though I didn’t understand it. Thanks for another great video! (I know it’s old but I recently found you so a lot of your videos are still new to me😆)

[@deanarjones9114]

Since I was a kid and still, I get chills and teary eyed every time I hear our national anthem

[@geoffreysloan6220]

This is during the War of 1812, not the War of Independence. They didn't mention it in the video, so thought I should mention it.

[@darleneshriver3270]

Wow, that gave me chills!

[@nationalnesteggsolutions2335]

Bro to answer your question, you were VERY respectful, and this American wants to thank you for honoring our anthem with your thoughtful and genuine comments. God bless you mate!

[@fgoogle5576]

You are always respectful...that's why we watch you

[@sonnystaton]

Also the melody comes from a British drinking song. Thanks for that!

[@DeLee596]

I remember this story in our American History classes. Good video.

[@snuggies8037]

As an American, this song always makes me cry.

[@hostak1026]

We forgive you for taxing the tea, switching the national morning beverage to coffee was an amazing choice!

[@dennetlane2870]

Don't worry we're so happy we're rid of you yanks. Best thing that ever happened to the UK. Your country is an embarrassment we're thrilled not to be tied to. It's sweet how you can't see this guy is humouring you all for subs and likes 🤣

[@hostak1026]

@@dennetlane2870 were so happy to rid you of us I can exercise liberties and freedoms that you tried to take from us! I fact I'm gonna exercise those liberties in the next month or so! GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@fritzworley6316]

Idk why it’s talking about colonies. This is from the war of 1812. We’d been a nation for close in 40 years at this point.

[@ethangospodareck]

This man deserves all the subs!

[@keithryan7345]

Every time i hear this i tear up for the amazing hope and faith and those who lost their lives for this amazing country and for the hope and faith that they gave us for the future

[@adamkemper4708]

This is the third time in a row listening to this song on the way home and I cried with both sorrow and pride every time. “We will die on our feet before we live on our knees” is very true and I think that all those who hold this belief and who fight for their freedom are honorary Americans. You don’t need to live in America to be an American, being an American is a way of life.