British Guy Reacts to The Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It! (VERY EMOTIONAL!)

[@mrnickhox]

Born and raised in Brazil, moved to America, became A M E R I C A N as can be, cried during this video, God bless America!

[@r.o2938]

Glad you joined our nation, we're glad to have you :)

[@WrestlingMoM-gr6it]

Welcome home and glad you chose to become part of our nation!

[@Crypto-we7lq]

That’s what makes our nation so great. God bless.

[@Subxenox15]

Thank you for coming here and joining us as a fellow American. So many people now come to this country and keep repping the place they came from and spit on our flag. God bless you

[@JSabh]

Hooyah, love the patriotism brother. I'm a veteran and couldn't be more honored to have served such a nation as the U.S.A.. What an amazing country we are blessed to live in despite the issues we may face.

[@vorian211]

I am decended from Francis Scott Key. I've visited Fort McHenry and stood the ramparts. The story continues that the morning after the bombing, before the morning mist cleared, the men at the fort lowered the 10'x20' flag that had been nearly obliterated and raised a brand new flag that was 30'x50' who's shear weight bent the flag pole and it was this "magnificent standard" (as the British admiral called it) that greeted my ancestor that morning.

[@bogeyman7436]

Same here.

[@aperson7584]

@@bogeyman7436 Assuming you meant you're also a descendent ... Actually, getting a collection of descendents of FSK together every year on the anniversary and livestreaming it online would be a pretty good idea. Hope one of you gets 'round to doing it ;)

[@bogeyman7436]

@@aperson7584 My grandfathers last name is Key

[@pooftiger]

What a beautiful legacy you carry. The flag is still here in the Smithsonian museum in the American History section. It was made by Mrs. Pickersgill and her daughter and two nieces and a black woman who was an indentured servant named Grace Wisher.

[@brendaolds4407]

You Now understand why those of us who love this country will never allow our flag to touch the ground or be disrespected. There is a saying that our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows. It waves with the last breath of all those who fought and died for it and this country. That flag still exists it is housed in national history museum part of the Smithsonian. Thank you for watching this story of our beautiful flag. God bless you.

[@PaulsWanderings]

I never understood the rationale for the flag not to touch the ground until I watched the original video. I have watched it many times and I still get choked up.

[@summersands8105]

@@PaulsWanderings it should never be flowin in the dark either. If you fly the flag at night, it should be fully illuminated.

[@adrianmay3573]

Exactly❤❤❤❤❤

[@adrianmay3573]

Even as an adult I still say my pledge allegiance everytime I see the United States flag. Both my grandpa's was in the military

[@firstenforemost]

This story is almost completely fabricated. It just isn't true about people dying trying to hold up the flag/flagpole. The true story is easy to find online.

[@suxix7312]

33 years born and raised in America. Never heard the story told like this in such detail. Gave me chills and teared my eyes up especially when I think about the disrespect Americans currently have for this country.

[@msponsler1]

You never heard it told like this because half of it is false. Washington never said the words quoted him. Francis Scott key was going to negotiate the release of a single prisoner , not a bostload. There was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. Look it up

[@AndJusTIceForRob]

That’s bc it’s made-up. Look it up

[@nedludd7622]

You never heard it like this because this is all fake.

[@suxix7312]

@@nedludd7622 with a statement like that you think you would back it up with some proof?

[@cindyhamill8405]

I am 47 years old and never heard this I am crying

[@WrestlingMoM-gr6it]

Our flag and our national Anthem is so special to us because it doesn’t represent our Gov’t or our president…, it represents us, the people, those here now & those who have gone before us. It represents the brave men & woman who willingly gave the ultimate price to try and uphold our values and see us succeed in living up to our Declaration of Independence….

[@MrEliasdl]

And Constitution 👍🏼🙏

[@adrianmay3573]

Beautifully said❤❤❤❤❤

[@SmokeEater509]

Well said.. WE THE PEOPLE!

[@xcalybur75]

I couldn't have said it better. I will give my life for the ideals that made this country what it is, the most free country in the history of the world.

[@seanstoica6301]

Hiw rare is to hear someone say this. That flag stands for those that died for the people not the government. No other country has that

[@harumaru4205]

This is why we are so patriotic. Our ancestors fought for their freedom. That flag and song are embodiments of our beliefs and ideals. They truly fought for our freedom, and died for that same cause. I love this land and what it is ment to stand for, not what the politics have tried to turn us into.

[@xScooterAZx]

I too love my Land. I was in the Womens Army Corp.in 1977 and would gladly have fought for her. I would even now if I could.

[@stephenhickman304]

Wow we really are ramping up the rhetoric , I wonder how much of this is true ? Like all urban myths , we have them in the UK too, just how much myth is woven into the fabric ? So what happened to the prisoners of both sides and the women and children of Fort Henry ?

[@dallenwulff7299]

During the 2012 opening olympic ceremony as each country passed by the platform they dipped their flag to the officials and Prince Charles, who was the attending royal. Guess who didn't lower their flag. The audience booed but Charles just laughed and acknowledged the connection.

[@tntstorms7969]

IN YOUR FACE G.B.!! LOL.

[@roach52482]

Good Man

[@kennethmoore2305]

old gloryDIPS TO NO MAN

[@Crypto-we7lq]

MERICA’ fuck yeah. Funny he laughed, what’s understood doesn’t need to be explained.

[@PARAMEDIC92563]

😂

[@karaabell9915]

I was taught the words to our national anthem but never understood what it meant. Watching this video brought me to tears knowing that men gave their lives to hold the flag up. I love our country and I’m proud of our brave men and women who defend our country and give their lives willingly for the flag.

[@Texbec]

Our flag does not represent our government, it represents the people. Our flag is never to touch the ground. There's video of people coming across one and they immediately pick it up and fold it, is pretty much an instinct.

[@Gunsmoke66191]

It was made by the people, defended by the people, and held up by the people.

[@kevinkeeney9383]

Also have a statue of men laying down their lives to make sure it doesn't hit the ground

[@robertm1672]

Actually, the flag, all flags, are of the political government. It's ment to represent governments. The U.S. Constitution however, represents the people. It litterally says so: "we the people"

[@Jumpersplace]

Nobody seems to care that pigs desecrate our flag by adding a blue line to it thereby turning it into a gang sign. You cannot hide from your Karma. You were taught this from a tender age: ***You WILL reap what you sew.*** ~ Harvest time is nigh, kids.

[@AmyVanpoelvoorde]

This was the War of 1812. As a Marine, when I see our flag, I see 400 million faces. May God bless America

[@bugvswindshield]

This was the war of 1812. Some people see Geo Washington, but its 35 years later. This song and story is why we NEVER let the flag hit the ground. Too many men and women have died for that flag.

[@MikinessAnalog]

This Japanese cherishes the protection your nation provides from China & North Korea. I also possess a 2 dollar bill Big hugz

[@bugvswindshield]

@@MikinessAnalog My Auntie Kieko , was from Tiawan. I know not Japan, but still. RiP Auntie Kieko, a sweeter soul I've never met.

[@roach52482]

​@@MikinessAnalog ❤

[@kenkonwick6660]

It's also the reason that kneeling instead of standing during the playing of this song is a complete insult to all who have served and died for that flag.

[@GhostDrummer]

@@MikinessAnalogRespect My Friend

[@sebastiannguyen8269]

As a American, I i can say I will sacrifice my life to defend the nation I love, America.

[@renaissanceredneck73]

I hope this helps people understand exactly what that piece of cloth means to us. I will defend that flag and the ideals it stands for with my last breath.

[@angelikaopland7880]

Just don't abandon the ideals...one of which is democracy; a democratically elected representative government. Also, separation of church & state, which is having a rather hard time at the hands of so-called "Republicans" & "conservatives" these days. Look up all definitions of "respect" & "respecting" before you read the First Amendment again...& also keep in mind that nobody BUT Congress is supposed to be making laws here.

[@renaissanceredneck73]

@@angelikaopland7880 Ma'am (I'm assuming here), I took an oath to my creator, to protect and defend the CONSTITUTION of the United States of America, from ALL enemies both foreign and Domestic. Also, people have taken the whole "separation of church and state" a little far. Nowhere in the constitution does it say that. What it says is that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." First Amendment U.S. Constitution. Source; www.archives.gov And no, I do not want the government trying to control my church, any more than I want my church to control the government. But the part of the amendment that I'm referring to is 'prohibiting the free exercise thereof." They have prohibited Christians from praying in school but allow Muslim children to pray the required prayers at the required time. AND NO, I am not saying THEY should be prohibited, just that ALL children should be allowed to pray if they choose to, I definitely do not want them to be FORCED too either. And yes, you are absolutely correct that Congress is the only governmental body designated by the constitution to make law. SOOO, how did you feel about "Roe v. Wade"? That was the SCOTUS making law in 1973, right? My problem with it all, BOTH sides is the blatant hypocrisy from ALL of the establishment politicians.

[@bwestacado9643]

​@@angelikaopland7880 We're a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Typical of a leftist to not even know basic information, yet is quick to act superior over people they don't know and only hold negative opinions about. Modern left is trying to tear apart our republic to install communism, so maybe you should stop being loyal to the anti-American left instead of condemning those fighting to protect individual freedom. The right is defending rights, the left wants to take them away so they can win. Clown comment 🤡

[@FemNate]

@@angelikaopland7880 That was oddly specific and random.. If you favor the Left instead, would you guys mind not kneeling during our National Anthem and defacing/stomping/burning American flags? That would be a good start to honoring American ideals and showing some "respect".

[@bobbygene8274]

@@angelikaopland7880 You conveniently forget that this Nation WAS founded on Judaeo-Christian ideas and belief. As a representative REPUBLIC, not a democracy (Which would be and is Mob Rule). Not the present leftist "religion"/agenda being forced upon this Nation by the misguided others. "Others" who do not have the best interests of this Nation nor Her people at heart, not recognizing how great this Nation is when it is Under GOD. The further this nation has drifted from God, the worse in fact, it has become. Thank you leftists for abandoning the American ideals. FWIW Separation of Church and State was to insure that there was not a "State" religion, such as was the case in England with the Catholic Church. We have Freedom OF religion (Choice), not freedom FROM religion. Some don't understand the difference. And, of course, you are correct about Congress and the Law. You should check out the southern border and see how your leftist and left leaning friends are doing with that....Congress, Judicial and the Executive Branch are failing us on that. But in your mind, only repubs and conservatives are the problem? And, then there is you.

[@robertcatterall6514]

As an English man….. I salute America 🫡🫡🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸 just Love you guys ❤️❤️ much Love from the U.K. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LisaJensen-fg6jg]

💕😊 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

We love you too. 💖

[@mrcvictor]

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 we feel the same

[@likemeordont5951]

Love you, too!

[@melc9830]

I too am sending lots of love to the UK.❤

[@lisagarrett2920]

Every time I hear my National Anthem it brings years to my eyes. I love my country.

[@Subxenox15]

We owe it to those patriots that kept our flag flying to protect it with all our might

[@BiologyBabe]

Same.

[@Juamo-tn8we]

Same. I’ve known this story since childhood, sung the anthem my whole life and I usually cry every single time I hear this. When people hear this story they then understand why we fly the American flag everywhere in this country. Lord, have mercy on this our country.

[@jarthurs9312]

Amen brother 🇺🇸

[@MsSuperTot]

I’ve known the story for years, I cry, every single time that I hear the national anthem, I have served under this flag, and I have brought People home under this flag. I love with this country represents, and I would do it all again.

[@oldmanballer5088]

I’m 55 years old and have heard this story hundreds of times and I not only get goose bumps everytime but I tear up every single time!

[@Shewhoservesyeshua]

Amen brother ! 🙏 you are not alone. I am but 45 but I cry every time.

[@oldmankaens]

Every. Single. Time.

[@twoturtleshomestead]

57 here and same! EVERY SINGLE TIME 😢

[@michaelakers8698]

You feel so connected because it's not just American history it's also British history too our past present and future are intertwined these are the things that need to be taught to our younger generations

[@CDRhammond]

Yup today unfortunately the Libs seem more concerned with confusing kids with their trans ideology rather than teaching things like this. This is the kind of thing the Biden admin does not want people seeing.

[@ginnyjollykidd]

And today we are fast allies and friends.

[@TCB405]

Uhhhhh our generation SUCKS WE TAUGHT THEM CRAP!!

[@shereehyde4944]

My Grandmothers great Grandfather several times removed was a Admiral in the British Navy under Henry the eight and a few other Royals down the line. A few years later same family tree now under The Flag of the USA also stood their ground for the USA. We are and will always remain cousins and if England ever needed me I would be there to help her the same as the USA and also Canada.

[@robertcatterall6514]

@@shereehyde4944 thank you Brother…. We stand together 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Love and Respect from across the pond ❤️❤️

[@rebeccamccann8710]

Our flag means so much to so many Americans like me. There are many who disrespect it, burn and deface it, but they are truly the minority as most of us treat it with pride and reverence. It’s not representative of our government, but of the souls who died protecting the freedom it represents. Thank you for your respect and emotional response to the story of our flag. I believe this video should be shown in every school across America. Perhaps then people would be more inclined to respect and appreciate what our flag and national anthem means. Much love from the wilds of western Pennsylvania, USA.

[@R3alityBites]

facts

[@materialgrl2000]

The flag is more than the government but do not pretend that horrible injustices have not been done under the banner of that flag.

[@sierra-nana]

Loved your reaction. I've been told that Europeans don't understand our patriotism and love of our flag, now you get it. Love the line that says what sets Americans apart from other nations is that we will die on our feet before we live on our knees, so true. The same can be said about our British cousins, in WWII the only thing that kept Hitler from conquering all of Europe was England. Winston Churchill said the British people would fight to the end, they would never surrender.

[@peachykeen7634]

Unfortunately I’ve seen many fellow Americans take the way of their knees in the past few years. I’m saddened and disappointed. Many have lost their way.

[@bryanhickernell7189]

@@peachykeen7634 I will comment on this because there is some truth to this but there is also a lot of non truth. We will still fight to hell and back to keep our nation free that is an absolute fact. The knee taken is not a sign of surrender in this instance nor it is it a sign of disrespect. Is it a sign of sadness and respect for what should be but what is not. Our country is not perfect nor has anyone claimed it to be. And those who say its ok as is don't know a lot of the history of the United States. The U.S. has constantly changed and evolved and those stuck in old ways have always been gone by the wayside

[@timshipman9113]

I am veteran of the Unites States of America. I served in our US Navy. At the age of 17 years old I joined. Joining the military is like writing a blank check (British cheque) to the USA that may include up to your own life. I signed that check at 17 - the oath I swore then NEVER expires - until I expire. Our nation stands for freedom - and I, even when I disagree and find disgusting what people have to say about one thing or another, I agree that they have the freedom to speak whatever it may be. I personally put my life in harms way to defend their right to do just that. There is one thing that I am the wrong person for however - if someone pulls down the American flag and throws it to the ground. That individual will face fury that they cannot handle. The flag does not deserve the disrespect that an opinion or speech may direct upon it - the flag is for the men and women and yes even children - who gave their lives to make our nation free. What the United States accomplished in 1776 and again in 1812 - which is when the Star Spangled Banner was written - is to STAND - Keep Flying - Resist Tyranny even if death is the result. That DEMANDS honor - and I for one, as a veteran, will not sit idly by as someone, ANYONE, tramples on the flag. I was several different British and New Zealanders watch this video. All of those I watched this evening said the same - we were not taught what this National Anthem meant and what it was derived from, it's history. In the United States today - WE MUST teach our current and future generations about what this National Anthem means. The USA has made many mistakes in the past, is making mistakes presently, and will make mistakes in the future - but our FLAG stands for FREEDOM!

[@dl00076]

Thank you for your service🙏

[@catherineprater1485]

What some people don’t realize is we had to fight the Brit’s twice to be free. Once in 1776 and again in 1814. This song was written in 1814 to commemorate the bravery of our citizens. Thank you to everyone who through the years have kept us free and fought for the freedom of others around the world.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

1812-1815 actually, it was a 3 year war

[@catherineprater1485]

@@Shadow0fd3ath24 very true.

[@cp368productions2]

​@@catherineprater1485and the Revolutionary war was 1775-1783.

[@UltraMAGAandproudofit]

1812. If u gonna list the year the revolution started why u gonna list the war of 1812 as the year it ended?

[@catherineprater1485]

@@UltraMAGAandproudofit mainly I was a thinking of the song and remembered 1814 from that. I later looked it up for the right year. Sorry my memory was faulty.

[@catherines7553]

The flag represents each American and our love of freedom. Great video

[@margaretpawlik2107]

We don't have goosebumps - we have tears and respect.

[@catherinejones5807]

Thank you for your respect and understanding about our love of country and what our National Anthem and Flag mean to us Americans. Even though we were on opposite sides of the conflict during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, we have long since reconciled. We are friends. We are allies. We are family. ❤🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧❤️

[@memaacalifornian5517]

And this is why I stand and respect my flag and country...

[@janmorrill9184]

It's so sad that the younger people of America are not taught patriotism anymore. They have no clue what the flag means. 😢 Thanks for the video. ❤

[@patriot2989]

They are taught. They need to be reminded.

[@janmorrill9184]

@patriot2989 I don't think they are taught anymore. They don't say the pledge of allegiance and schools are too busy teaching sexuality to Kindergartners and gender pronouns. Some 7th graders are reading at 4th grade levels!

[@fluffycloud9]

@@janmorrill9184I’m in high school and we definitely still say the pledge. My younger siblings do as well. I have no idea what you’re talking about

[@enigma5195]

@@janmorrill9184 We are taught and do say the pledge where I am from. My school used to do the pledge everyday but everyone acknowledges that doing every day washes away the importance of the words and the significance of it so it is only ever done on important dates like 9-11 or pearl harbor. We were also shown this video in class and once a year we drive tractors to school which may just seem like some redneck shit but it is very patriotic at its core

[@Dealtoth]

The younger generation has been blinded to the truth of the past!

[@drittenberry1]

This is Grandma from Texas. Thank you for this reaction. Those Patriots came from England, Scotland, Ireland and the like. That is how he said we were in conflict with The Mother Country. There is a kinship between us forever. However some would only bend their knee to God not to a king on earth. So that flag represents Freedom at all cost. No Surrender and it represents all those who have held it up in every battle since. Pray for us. We are once again in a battle with our own. The sentiment above still stands for true Patriots 🇺🇸🙏

[@michaelsvedlund6017]

Semper Fi.

[@davinasampson6557]

Well said.

[@carchick7545]

Yes we are again in a battle with our own

[@fredcampbell9237]

We have traitors amongst us who would destroy this country, the last bastion of freedom, if this country falls, the world falls to a slave making New World Order.

[@catherinesearles1194]

Ive.seen this video numerous times before. Every time I've heard it sung,.whether at school or an event I always have the same reaction,.tears and goosebumps. The power behind Our Flag, the strength and the tenacity, the attitude of America itself! We here they are So Proud! Too Proud! We have reason to be! Those men on that night are the epitome of what it feels to be American! They set a precident, We bow down to no one! That's never changed and never will! GOD BLESS AMERICA!! The Land of the Free and the HOME of the Brave!

[@_Chiklet_]

Over the years I've watched this hundreds of times and i cry every time.

[@zachsalg3106]

Same

[@firstenforemost]

Too bad it's not a true story.

[@Warrenmitchum]

@@firstenforemostaww look at the lil troll there.

[@KaryaAlmquistScott]

I am American and I have heard this a million times and I still tear up every time I hear it.😥🇺🇸🪖

[@shannonvilandre8409]

Us keeping up that flag was our way to tell the English NO SURRENDER. Put us Americans in a corner we come back fighting. My dad was a veteran he told me what makes our flag wave is the breath of Patriots who fought and died for it. Our flag name is Old Glory 🇺🇸🌹🕯️💐

[@firstenforemost]

This isn't anywhere close to accurate. No one held up the flag that night. It just stayed on its pole.

[@anthonysherbun1751]

NOBODY PUTS BABY IN THE CORNER!

[@DaffyIsDrunk]

​@@firstenforemostofc because you was there and seen it all go down right? Sit down princess

[@benrice9140]

The new crop of pansies we are growing in this country have NO idea what Old Glory really means, they are too busy being indoctrinated and “triggered” by any and everything that’s comes across their screens! Thank God I grew up in an America that was brave, free and sane!

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

The US national anthem, a song about a British battle victory sung to the tune of a British drinking song - long live America!

[@enragedbutterfly]

Always makes me tear up. I appreciate the respect you paid it. Thank you.

[@yonibennett6201]

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Does anyone doubt that we are now at the intersection of Abe Lincoln's quote and this star spangled night, where we must be the ones to hold Our Flag in place once again? LET'S STAND AND BE COUNTED!

[@darkzer0670]

America died with a rigged 2020 election that was allowed to stand.

[@KC-gj4bi]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@sirgreedy88]

The tree of liberty is due for a watering.

[@davinasampson6557]

AGREED!

[@jasonsanchez0]

Let's just hope democracy wins this fight.

[@debramulcahy9979]

God bless America! Yes, I always cry when I hear our song! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brianswanigan9891]

The reason why you feel connected is because we are family. From Britain came us, we are family. Like any family there are fights, twice we faced each other, but there has been more times that we have been side by side. That’s what family does, we back each other up. If anyone threatens mother England, they will have to take on the Americans as well. Better to die on our feet then watch our family live on their knees. We always have and always will have the backs of the British people and country. God save the king, God bless America.

[@unitedwestand5100]

Wrong! While some of our ancestors came from Britain, many of them did not. We are the world's melting pot. Our ancestors came from every corner of the World.

[@omaradel2891]

No we've toppled nations, slayed kings, destroyed tyrants. Our country does not support kings, we do not associate ourselves with England. DOWN WITH THE KING, DOWN WITH KING GOERGE. GOD BLESS MERICA

[@mmacutgirl8]

America and England BFFS ❤💙❤💙😃😃

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@mmacutgirl8 ,. Wrong! While some of our ancestors came from Britain, many of them did not. We are the world's melting pot. Our ancestors came from every corner of the World. We entered WWI,and, WWII, to help France, not England.... While, America has been many nations Ally, France is the only nation to ever come to our aid. England was just a lucky beneficiary of our friendship with France.

[@robertm1672]

Fuck that shit! I'm a combat vet, 23 yrs, and my people came from north scottland. Ever notice that the majority of the U.S. Founding fathers were Scotts? Lol, at least American Scotts still have fight, and spines, intact.

[@Ann-Marielivingonabudget]

I'm an American and so very proud and patriotic. I can't express how grateful I am for the sacrifices of patriots who've gone before me. Unfortunately, these things are not being taught in schools like they used to. Younger generations have no idea how blessed they are.

[@noodlelynoodle.]

This stuff is still absolutely taught in schools

[@jennellew.6036]

I heard, as a child, in the 6th grade, that Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner on that very same day that those brave men gave their lives for Freedom, to keep the flag still up and not on the ground. I heard, as others, that is why I was told in school, that the American Flag is Never to touch the ground. God bless America. 🙏🏼❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@s.l.brewer2025]

And yet you have democrats and liberals stomping on the flag and burning it. That’s why us patriots are #&*$#’n, these liberals

[@cp368productions2]

No one gave up their lives to hold up the flag, look it up. There was only a couple people killed at the fort.

[@jennellew.6036]

I never said how many men. No number was ever mentioned?❓

[@sandrastephenson9467]

​@@cp368productions2I learned in school about sixty years ago that it wasn't just men but women and children gave their life to keep it up

[@firstenforemost]

@@sandrastephenson9467 Zero people gave their lives trying to hold up the flag that night. Zero. I find it offensive for the fabrication of a story of people -- especially if there is a version where children supposedly sacrifice themselves (and why would there be children in a military fort in the early 1800s out and about). Offensive.

[@leeannsavoy]

We will never let the flag hit the ground. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner. We don't stop it or interrupt while it's playing, men remove their hats, we put our hand over our heart.

[@LiLiJo]

The history of flag bearers in the military is amazing. The flags let soldiers know where the battle line was. People would drop their weapon to pick up the flag from a fallen soldier because it was important information you couldn’t get any other way.

[@TheAdventurer1]

What a moving, emotional story. All Americans need to watch this video.

[@RaymondFay-x4d]

As a veteran, I salute the flag during the National Anthem at ball games. I hope that everyone knows the the narator is Ronald Reagan. He made this before he was governor of California back in the 60's.

[@BetsieRoss]

Loved Reagan #Trump2024

[@juliahines3617]

The narrator was Jack Webb. I saw it for the first time when I was a little girl. I cried then and I cry now when I hear it. The only mistake made in the narrative was that this happened during The War of 1812 and he called us colonies, we were no longer under British rule. The British thought at that point in time they could take us but they underestimated our love of liberty. God Bless all of our military and the military of our allies.

[@inyobase127]

@@juliahines3617 its very possible that he called us colonies because they still were bitter about the revolutionary war. maybe used as a deragatory term?

[@oldmanballer5088]

Jack Webb NOT Reagan

[@Kazen169]

this story always makes my weep for those that have given their lives to protect our freedom and it fills me with pride to be an American.

[@indiGlo_myco]

I'm an Army combat veteran and knowing this since I was small (thought not commonly known) was a huge inspiration for why I joined the military and one of many reasons why I love my country. There is no law or even military article that explicitly states you cannot have the flag on the ground - however, it is like an unwritten rule that we all follow due to this very part of our history.

[@barrygolden9823]

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

[@manditoemya8478]

You can read the letter about the battle and what happened in 1812 at Fort McHenery by googling "Lieut. Armistead letter to James Monroe"

[@said11]

"army combat veteran", I understand the distinction some try and make when they say combat veteran. A veteran is a veteran. FYI veteran of 2 branches and family that fought as far back as WW1. It takes 5 Army soldiers to support one soldier in the field. How long would you last without those 5? Aren't they not patriots? Anyone that raises their right hand and swears an oath to defend the US is just as equal as anyone else. They could have been called up to the field also. My pops served two tours in Vietnam, volunteered, vs voluntold. Same as his dad in WW2. A sailor on a ship, airmen manning a radar post or Coast Guard whatever they call them are no different than a soldier or Marine. Patriots that are the 1% that actually serve. All 100% better than that fat orange coward that avoided Vietnam and wouldn't have last most likely 2 seconds in the jungle.

[@indiGlo_myco]

@@said11 I don’t disagree with you but there is certainly a clear distinction between an individual who has been in combat vs one who never endured that kind of experience. That’s why there are medals and ribbons for distinctions. It’s more succinct to what I’ve endured - not for looking down on any other veteran who hasn’t. Not sure why it’s such a big deal. I never hinted at any other veteran being inferior.

[@firstenforemost]

Knowing what? This is a fictionalized story. 99% of what is described here never happened. Almost no one died that night and no one died trying to hold up the flag. Period.

[@VikingCarter]

I have known this story for years and everytime I see/hear it again, I still tear up.

[@nelitasciretta7101]

I am an American. I love England, but I am so very proud of my country and this song makes me cry every time I hear it because I do know why our flag is so important. I have a large flag pole in my front yard with a flag that is always there, always lit by the sun or the street lamp right beside it!! Thank you for this video, I am proud to be an American!

[@mr.icebear8750]

I will never stop watching this video. Bring tears to my eyes. Never been more proud to be an American.

[@TheBensMeister]

It's too bad, because the video is a lie. I get teary eyed during the national anthem and when the flag goes by in a parade, but it definitely isn't because of this fake history of events.

[@chevy266nova]

I knew the story about the song. My family being from Baltimore, Maryland would visit the site of Fort Henry many times. Every time you sing The Star Spangled Banner , you are telling a history lesson.

[@pigs18]

McHenry. Fort Henry is in Tennessee and wouldn't see action until the Civil War. This story is the KZbin equivalent of Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor.

[@YwishesUpeace]

After a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, they failed to penetrate Baltimore's defenses and withdrew. Francis Scott Key, witnessing the bombardment and seeing a huge 30x42-foot American flag over the garrison, was moved to write four stanzas of lyrics to a popular tune of the day. Sep 8, 2020 www.nps.gov › historyculture The Star-Spangled Banner - Fort McHenry National Monument

[@sabrinamassie5606]

I often still tear up when Our Anthem is played - probably because I knew the foundation of this story since 3rd grade (1968) ... I love my Country, I love my Flag, I love my Anthem, I love AMERICAN GRIT !

[@touchstonejean2877]

We’ve fought. We’ve bled. We’ve prayed!🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@wht-rabt-obj]

As an American, I cry every time I watch this. I’m very proud to be an American ❤🇺🇸

[@oltedders]

Jimi Hendrix: Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock like you've never heard it before.

[@gerardroth7314]

As mentioned in other posts, this was not the American Revolutionary War 19 April 1775 - 3 September 1783 from Great Brittan but the second conflict with Great Brittan - the War of 1812 - 18 June 1812 - 17 February 1815. The incident depicted was a 25 hour bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore from dawn of 13 September through the morning of the 14th, 1814 and the catalyst for Francis Scott Key writing what became the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".

[@PunkSkunker]

I can’t hear this song without tearing up. Our flag is precious.❤

[@RenegadezFaith]

11 year U.S. Marine Corps veteran here, and i got to tell you, our National Anthem has always brought tears to my eyes every time i ever heard it played. Ever since watching this video you reacted to, and hearing the story of the National Anthem, gave me a deeper pride and reverence to my beloved country and anthem!!!! brings me to tears EVERY TIME!!! Semper Fidelis

[@michaelatteberry6462]

Thank you. This brought me to real tears. I am a 73 yr old American vet and I think everyone in America should see this. The only reason I watched this is is because of you - love your videos. So, an old American owes a young Brit

[@gorillashark]

I lost count how many times this brings me to tears. as an American, I would lay my life down for this flag and this country. God Bless America!

[@jeremymarkey4951]

I’m an American and I’ve never heard this taught this way. I just refixed my flag as I listened to this. We’re not losers, we’re always fixed on the greatest winners and always stand for our flag. My father who passed away last year, taught me this. Thank you for sharing this video! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pigs18]

You've never heard it this way because it's complete malarkey.

[@anthonyferris8912]

Be thankful you’ve never heard it taught this way, because it’s full of historical inaccuracies and evangelical nonsense. The over the top voice over and music.

[@judyflora7712]

God bless America and what she stands for. We fought for her then and we will fight for her now.This should be in every American school so our children will feel and understand the pride we feel for our flag.

[@japes_YT]

This is not taught in American schools. It was the final war between our nations, and my favorite part of his stroy telling is the line The debt was demanded and the price was payed, I think this is why we were able to eventually reconcile and become great Allies.

[@angelastiles4529]

Maybe it depends on the state? I was taught this in school, and since then, I cry when I hear the national anthem!

[@jodiebristow3210]

Definitely depends on the school you went to. I was taught this, my kids were taught this and my grandchildren were taught this.

[@firstenforemost]

This fictionalized version of the story wasn't taught in school because it's not accurate. The flag just stayed on its pole without being hit by British fire. No one died trying to hold it up. The true story is easy to find. There's no reason to resort to fictionalizing the story for patriotism.

[@DaffyIsDrunk]

I was definitely taught this in school and it's still taught in local schools in my area so you must of had 1 of the only schools who didn't or you slept through that class and assume it was never taught to you

[@kennetheyler9698]

It's definitely taught in Maryland.

[@rinnykaligis777]

I was born and raised in Indonesia and moved to the USA 🇺🇸 I love this land. Whenever I hear this song I always cry 😭. I’m grateful and thankful for this “Land of the Free and the Home of the Braves.” “…American Christians are so different…they’d rather die in the feet than to live on their knees.” May the USA 🇺🇸 never lose its identity and stand united.. God bless the USA “One Nation Under God.”

[@ginamichaelson7080]

My third grade teacher told us a gentler version of this. We cried. We all learned it by heart that day ❤

[@firstenforemost]

The truth is a gentler version of the fabrication of this video.

[@ethanclemens4895]

Born and raised in this great country and after watching this video iv never felt more proud to be an American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@katherinevanleuven2192]

This video and story always bring tears running down my face. I think it's one of the reasons we fly our flag so proudly. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jstringfellow1961]

I said to myself, "I've heard and seen this 10x I am not going to cry!!" LOL...yes I did.

[@haroldingmire6768]

If you ever have the chance to visit this fort, they play this video, as they open up the studio wall to see the flag waving. The tour and reenactors are amazing. Absolutely beautiful!

[@TheBensMeister]

Why would they play this at Fort McHenry? The account is 90% false. Other than the flag, bombardments, the British, Americans and Key being present, the rest is fiction.

[@earlperry8330]

We squabled a few times but we are family . My blood is Celtic directly from the British isles but I was born American. Families have disagreement from time to time but are always family. You're blood is stirred by the commitment of American resolve but you must understand that the same blood flows through your veins. We will always be connected.

[@tommygarcia3469]

🇺🇸💙💪🏽 and this is why I stand up for the national anthem For the brave women and men who have sacrifice their lives for the rest of us to have freedom, and others choose to kneel down during the anthem and disrespect, I will always stand. I Thank you for those who have fought for our freedom. God bless America.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@xenxander]

I've heard "God Save the Queen" so I'm not an ignorant American. I know what that means to you. I'm happy you feel a little of what we feel, too.

[@IamAmericasDaughter]

Francis Scott Key is my great (+) grandfather. He was also the 1st attorney to ever bring a case in court for the freedom of a slave. Sadly he lost but he never stopped he never gave up. He would buy slaves in order to set them free, he gave them the choice of going home, which he paid for or he gave them a parcel of land to work. He died in the poorhouse after giving away everything he had… I am Americas Daughter and proud!

[@kurarisusa]

I love that the verse ends with that kind of gut-wrenchingly hopeful question. You can almost hear the hopes of the men there carried on it. "Is it still there? Do we still have the country we love, that worked so hard and many died to make?" That sentiment.The country is barely 30 yrs old at this point. Many who fought to make this impossible dream happen are still around. Within the tone of question there's the terror of losing everything combined with the desperate hope of it surviving, perfectly capturing what the men were feeling as they asked if the flag was still there and when they could see through the bombs that indeed it was. It gets me every time.

[@RAKKAR7]

It's a powerful story. Thank you for appreciating. You are connected, brother.

[@lindanearing4710]

This makes me cry and I tear up every time I hear our Anthem. I have so much appreciation for all the men and women who died to preserve our freedoms. We treasure our freedom above all else. The flag for us isn't just a piece of cloth. It symbolizes all the sacrifice for our country and way of life. Great reaction. Thank you.

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

I love this soft, gentle rendition of the song. It is very moving.

[@glennallen239]

I was in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. The Star-Spangled banner was written during the War of 1812 and not the Revolutionary War. There were no Colonies but States. There are Four verses to the Star-Spangled Banner. This is why Americans do not want the flag on the ground.

[@haroldconverseiii]

And why we stand for the flag not kneel.

[@craigconway6048]

As Americans we do not kneel because we only kneel to God. We stand to show our respect to ourselves and the united states of America. Why are you questioning this most important action? Are you a liberal that believes Americans are just a bunch of idiots that have no mind of their own? America of our past was great because the people did great things. We as a nation are struggling to be great which in part is liberal professors the tellour young people we are horrible people and are less the other countries and we should be ashamed of themselves as a people. So stand and show respect for ourselves and our country. If you don't, why do you live here?

[@roxannekean6025]

War of 1812, but they used soldiers dressed in Revolutionary uniforms for some reason.

[@jevana]

@@roxannekean6025 the confusion of the fact that both wars did involve the British, but were at least 50 years apart.

[@kennetheyler9698]

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[@odiebryer2144]

I have gotten teary eyed every single time I've heard the Star Spangled Banner since I was a child in the 50's & 60's. Now, in my 70's, I don't even try to hold back the tears. Back when I was in my teens, I sang in the choir in my church. We would sing the National anthem on national holidsys. I was always glad that we sang as a group and I didn't have to sing by myself cuz I always cry when I sing it. 😅 It's just so emotional, even after all these years. BTW, a day or two after the 9/11 attacks on America, Queen Elizabeth II had this played by the guards' band at Buckingham Palace as a tribute to America! It was the first time it had been played there EVER! There's a KZbin video that you should watch. You'll love it. ❤ Another video to watch is the Star Spangled Banner sang by high schoolers of Kentucky at a hotel. It's a bunch of kids at a state choir competition. Apparently, when the kids from all over Kentucky are in this hotel for a few days, they gather in the multi-storied lobby on all the floors at 10 or 11 pm and sing this a Cappella. It is stunningly beautiful. The video is on KZbin and should be easy to find. Good reaction. Lovely of you to be moved by our National Anthem. ❤😊

[@CDRhammond]

And today the British are our strongest allies and supporters. It was both an honor and privilege to have served right alongside British and Canadian forces during my times spent in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@dylanmartin7109]

As a Marylander I have so much pride to live in this state. With so much proud history.

[@CDRhammond]

Did 20 years in the US Navy getting out as a full Commander (O5/silver oakleave) today I not only will stand for the anthem when it plays but I also salute from the time the song starts till the time it ends.

[@DR-mq1vn]

I'm American. I was taught all this in school in the 1970s. I cry every time I hear our National Anthem! Thank you for watching this. We love you! We still consider you our brother!

[@1079walter]

This was the War of 1812,between the United States and Great Britain. The name of the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor. I lived within walking distance of the fort when I was a child in the 1940s and 1950s. We knew the story as it was taught in our schools.

[@sherryb5369]

So glad you know the truth and why we fly our Flag so proudly...Everywhere!! We are a Patriotic bunch for sure.❤ Definitely sit and cried too.

[@deenaminyard3788]

It was the War of 1812. Most Americans don't even know this story. Fort Henry was primarily NOT a military fort. The British considered it an "easy" target. It was Britain's last attempt to overthrow the Colonies. The ideals that those people died for can NEVER be taken away from us by evil governments. Those ideals live on and on in our hearts. They are the ideals of Humanity. The flag and anthem are ours, each and every one of us, not any government(s).

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I'm 74 yrs old and was taught this in elementary school but I don't think it's taught in schools anymore,so sad😢😢❤

[@TroySteppe]

When you stated that you "feel connected" that's the amazing thing about the USA because that's what this country is for. A connection for all, a place for all to live FREE.

[@xwhogafx815]

Love from Arizona USA! We love GB. Some of the brightest people from your country formed ours. So feel proud of that.😊

[@gipsy1695]

this is why the Flag can never be on the ground ☝️‼️🇺🇸

[@meganmbleed]

I love these videos. As children we had to stand with our right hand over your heart attention to the flag, and recite that national anthem. This is something that all children are taught, and gives us a real sense of pride.

[@FurryBunny536]

The British and American have a long history together. I’m glad that you are watching this video because this is part of your history as well! ❤

[@71742s]

Thank you for your reaction. I had a British girl say to me that what she doesnt like about America is everywhere you go there is an American flag. Perhaps she can also see that it is the country of Americans who have pride in their country.

[@russellfisher2853]

Don't be surprised if you get an earful for talking during the national anthem. 😊

[@PANDASY4EVER]

If you ever make it here, definitely don't talk during it.

[@vincentlavallee2779]

Absolutely a great reaction! This also gives an insight on how the Americans fight, and do not give up, as can be attested in the so many wars we have been in. You were great!

[@NotoriousOne617]

This brings tears to my eyes there are lots of people in this country that need to under stand the sacrifices our four fathers and solders have made what's going on in this country nowis crazy but hearing this makes it hurt even more seeing what its become over the last few years smh

[@JohnAnderson-rl3im]

Spot on .... The love goes deep my British cousin. peace and love to you and Our Mother Country

[@dougearnest7590]

It's really sad that the narration starts out wrong, getting the War of 1812 confused with the American Revolution. Repeatedly. (Also, there's a difference between a boat and a ship.) I would have pointed this out to the original poster when it was published on KZbin, but comments were disabled.

[@DrewsterRooster37]

Something this video doesn't mention is Major Armistead had them remove the smaller storm flag, and replace it with the Great Garrison flag. So they replaced a half a pound flag with a flag over 100 times heavier. They continued to lift not just a flag on a pole, but a 50 pound (22.68 kg) flag on a solid wood post 87 feet (26.5 meters) tall.

[@PaulsWanderings]

Actually, the war was AFTER America gained its independence. This war was in 1812 when Britain decided to strike back.

[@WolfstoneFunding]

"Home of the brave, land of the free." "United we stand, divided we fall."

[@joberetta8496]

❤❤ I am approaching 20 years of service in the US Army and truly appreciate you taking the time and open mindedness to learn where our National Anthem derived. God bless and thank you for this video.

[@victoriagreenfield5781]

Learning this as a child sparked a love for my ancestors I could never adequately express. My family and my husband have all served and health problems were the only thing that kept me from serving, but I proudly stand with my husband and family. I pray we get this country back.

[@kaciekeith147]

I love that towards the end of the song you put your hand over heart, intentional or not I found it moving because that’s what us Americans do, and I never understood why until now. The song is just so moving that you can’t help it. Gives you a lot of pride! Great reaction. Thank you for appreciating American History!

[@Swerve256]

Man I love how genuine you seem. Love watching your channel.