COUPLE React To Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It | OFFICE BLOKE DAVE

[@juliayoung537]

As an American all I wish is for freedom for all people! Happy Independence Day to everyone 🇺🇲❤️🇬🇧🎆

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

Freedom is a responsibility that too many people aren't willing to take on, even in America.

[@HalkerVeil]

@@Lunzatis_Palemoon It also means different things to different people. Ben Franklin knew we would lose it though in his writings.

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

@@HalkerVeil He was talking more about the Republic than anything. Freedom is a natural right willingly given up by the majority of people. You can't lose freedom unless you allow someone to take it from you. Too many people are sheep and will willingly give up their freedom for "shepherds" to take care of them. Only later to finally get the wool out of their eyes and realize those so call Shepherds were never taking care of them and only giving them enough to survive. This is why Freedom is a responsibility and just like all of the hardest responsibilities, the majority of people refuse to take that responsibility seriously until it's too late.

[@fluffylittlebear]

@@cincitytv9747 Wow, I never thought I'd meet the official spokesperson of all black people! Can I get your autograph?

[@chasemagness6824]

The fundamental rights aren't American rights, "these truths we find self evident before God "

[@paulprovenzano3755]

You lost a colony, but …… you gained the strongest brother in the world.

[@cindysimpson1046]

Hence our reason for never allowing Old Faithful to touch the ground. Respect for all who had fought and fallen for her.

[@1079walter]

The war was the War of 1812, between the United States and Britain. The name of the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor, and I lived within walking distance of the fort, as I grew up in Baltimore, in the 1940s and '50s. We learned this story when we were in grammar school. What a great reaction, and I thank you for feeling the emotions that we Americans feel when we think of that flag and the cost of keeping it flying, not just in 1812, but it the two centuries following.

[@npc2153]

The song battle for new Orleans is about the war of 1812.

[@gordonhaire9206]

Didn't the facts that he got the name of the fort wrong and in the wrong war ring BS alarm bells? That wasn't all he got wrong.

[@chocopuddingcup83]

@@gordonhaire9206 Yup. Soooo many details in this video are either misleading or completely fictional. Not to mention the comment section was disabled so you can't see people correcting all the mistakes. I'm surprised it's still up.

[@davidsuttles101]

As a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience, thank you for your reaction and recognizing the Fourth of July!

[@KarenOEngland]

Thank you for your service.😊😊

[@Tee-cl6dc]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice God Bless❤

[@barbarabuffaloe8]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@tenngirl4trump]

Thank you for your service!!

[@BlazinRiver1]

As a navy vet I think you should be asking why this person posted a video that is about 90% BS.

[@MaCarJack]

Keep Ash on for good!!

[@timothypark2447]

Works great as a couple. Ash also enhances the overall aesthetics of the video. 😊

[@kevingouldrup9265]

I am a U.S. Citizen with British and Irish ancestry...that being said I love my cousins across the pond and have no ill will...we have more in common than we don't. God bless you both!

[@rhondagreene637]

It makes my heart so happy to see people learning why we are so passionate about our Flag and National Anthem. God Bless y'all. Happy Birthday AMERICA!!!!!

[@mitchellwaters0706]

Yall are tearing me up..I cannot here this without choking up everytime...62 year old former marine from south carolina

[@michaelh7394]

The fort is in Maryland and it was during the war of 1812. We still stand by - It is better to die on our feet then live on our knees. The flag has 13 stripes, one for each of the original 13 colonies. The blue field holds 50 stars, one for each state. During any event where the flag is carried, take the Olympic opening when all of the counties march in, as all counties pass the reviewing stand, the country flag will dip as a sigh of respect, except one. The USA flag dips to no one, ever! And the reason why is what you just watched.

[@johngalt156]

As a US veteran I’m happy to have our UK brothers and sisters on our side

[@Ameslan1]

I saw on the National American news recently about a couple months ago the remains of a British soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War was found and given top military honors in a formal burial. The British solider was from a Scottish Regiment and there was British military in attendance for the military honors burial.

[@almartin4]

Is this it? AM REV WAR (1780) Soldiers buried together kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip6ke2icd8ahoac Regards

[@GT-mq1dx]

I remember watching that last year as well. Gives you a sense that there is so much goodness still in this country beyond all of the terrible politics that divide us.

[@sactyb]

Just remember that Americans are made up of so many people..many are obviously British/European people.. as an American of Asian descent, I am so proud of what this country become and sacrifices of some of these people and families!!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Who ALL CAME HERE LEGALLY!

[@Charlee1776]

I'm letting you know.. MORE ASH, PLEASE!!😄She seems lovely and it's great when you have someone to talk to because you seem genuinely interested in what others think as well and it just adds to the video.

[@Texbec]

Growing up in the south, we grew up understanding that both the american and our state flags are more than just flags. Anyone who flies them understands it is never to touch the ground and any patriot that sees one on the ground will pick it up and fold it. Theres actually YT videos on that. The star spangled banner makes me tear up everytime i hear or sing it.

[@scottw5253]

Amen brother. Born and raised on the gulf coast of Mississippi, so poor until late into my teen years that pride in our nation and state and tiny little corner of the world was our most valuable possession. Well, it was a close 2nd to a quality floundering light and gig, but you get my point...😁

[@lisabain4012]

Me too. Always brings a tear.

[@lorrenwelch9202]

Wish people still respected the flag. It is so sad.

[@gdhaney136]

The message is strong, and ingrained in all of us. I spent the day at the beach, BBQ, hot dogs, chicken, mac n cheese, families, parties of different races, ethnic groups, and having a blast with friends in the clear Fort DeSoto north beach. I heard languages from so many countries all around me, and heard music blaring from tent to tent. In the US, my huge diverse group loved the even more diverse groups all around us. I'm in fireworks heaven out my window now - gotta go!

[@hdelga5]

keep in mind, this is the War of 1812 and not the War for Independence

[@jeffdetmer4681]

I have watched this video so many times, as watched by a number of different reactors. So I didn't feel I would learn anything new from it. I did learn 2 things today though. First, no matter how many times I watch it I am reminded that I will get teary eyed every single time I do. Secondly, I have learned that I am now looking for a woman who is Zimbabwean. Have seen a couple of your vids together and Ash is a joy. Dave, the day you met Ash you should have also bought a lottery ticket.

[@chipchop8070]

You can tell by her face when she looked at Dave. He has found his forever. I met mine 25 years ago and we are still married and going strong. Do not let her go. When you find your person, there is nothing better.

[@BlazinRiver1]

LMFAO...this video is about 90% BS.

[@chipchop8070]

@BlazinRiver1 actually it's a true story. Google it, fool!

[@chocopuddingcup83]

If you've watched it so many times, then you would have realized the vast majority of this video is either misleading or flat-out fictional. There weren't hundreds of ships: more like five, and each only had one mortar trained on the fort. There weren't bodies holding up the flag: the pole, itself, was massive and heavily anchored, and only 4 known casualties and about 25 wounded. Also, it didn't take place during the Revolution but during the war of 1812. Tip of the iceberg.

[@brendaolds4407]

You Now understand why those of us who truly loves this country will never ever let our beautiful flag touch the ground. That flag still exists its in the national history museum at the Smithsonian . It's said that our flag doesn't wave because of the wind that blows . It waves with the last breath of those who fought and died for it and this country. God bless you both and God bless America the land that is loved by so many !

[@krazycatz]

When I was in elementary school back in the 1970s every student in my class was required to sing or recite the Star Spangled Banner from memory. We also had to explain the meaning behind each line of the song. As for how it was written in the first place we were taught that Francis Scott Key went out to a British ship as a negotiator. When he was finished he could not go ashore because the tide was out. He could do nothing but watch as the other British ships attacked the unnamed American fort. The next morning when he saw the American flag still flying above the fort he was inspired to write a poem that was later put to music that we now recognize as the Star Spangled Banner. We did not learn about any conversations he had on board the British ship or of him visiting the American fort the following day. This next part is something I once read in an issue of Reminisce magazine about 25 to 30 years ago. I’m doing this from memory so please excuse me if I don’t remember everything correctly. In the early part of the 20th century the United States of America did not have a national anthem. The Star Spangled Banner was only one of about four or five different songs that the American people could vote for to be the national anthem. For many of the adults at that time the Star Spangled Banner was the last song out of the group that they wanted to be the national anthem. During this time the American people wanted the American government to stay out of the conflicts that were going on in Europe and Asia. The adults viewed the Star Spangled Banner as a song that glorified war which is why they were against it being the national anthem. As for the other songs that they could have voted for to be the national anthem the adults could not agree on which one song should be the national anthem for the United States of America. As this was not an election to select a political candidate or some issues school children many of them attending one room schoolhouses throughout the country were allowed to vote. The majority of the school children voted for the Star Spangled Banner and as it received more votes than any of the other songs in the group after it was ratified by the American government it officially became the national anthem for the United States of America sometime in the 1930s. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

The problem with those adults who didn't want "The Star Spangled Banner" as the National Anthem is they forgot their history and that Key wrote that when the United States of America was being invaded by Britain during The War of 1812. Those adults allowed their emotions to dictate their decisions and it caused them to lose as they deserved.

[@robertphelps1574]

⁠@@Lunzatis_Palemoonit was the United States that declared war on Britain then they invaded the British territories of Canada

[@krazycatz]

Agree and I’m glad that they did not restrict the voting for a song to be the national anthem as I believe, if I’m not mistaken, that this happened in either 1915 or 1916 (I could be wrong about the year) which meant that even women would have not been allowed to vote.

[@OhArchie]

I had a good (white) friend who was Zimbabwean. When she became an American citizen we started calling her our African-American friend. And for the record, we didn't want your King. We loved the Queen. Also, we weren't a colony at this point. Britain recognized our independence in the Treaty of 1793. This took place during the War of 1812.

[@jdemd1977]

I can't imagine the Star Spangled Banner or the US Pledge of Allegiance ever going away anytime soon, although it's not quite as imbedded today as much as it once was. Even though the US is large enough (population and size) to be several countries, 99.9% of us identify as being American rather than belonging to our state. Also, despite any political infighting over the last several years, all of that goes out the window as soon as someone attacks us. Great reaction guys!!! 🇺🇸💙🇬🇧

[@jenjenjen2222]

Unless the attack comes from within our own government, which in turn has caused detrimental infighting and division that will tear this great country down.

[@deanrobertoleson4669]

😂 Every year my English buddy (who lives here in the US) sends me the same text on the 4th of July: “Happy treason day you filthy ungrateful colonials!” Then we go out and drink enough beer that we forget what we’re celebrating. The 5th of July is always painful. 😁

[@michaelpowell964]

this happened in the war of 1812, the british were trying to take the city of baltimore but they had to get by FORT McHENRY first to reach baltimore! and the patriots pushed them out of the harbor!!

[@BlazinRiver1]

Plus NOBODY died holing up any flag...this vid is 90% BS

[@susancrouthamel760]

We are so glad you are our cousins across the pond n our best allies ever. This guy was a very good story teller. A few things were not totally true but most were correct That handwriting was really Frances Scott Key. Love your reactions

[@japcar84]

Yes, more reactions with Ash please. What a lovely person she is!

[@-Knife-]

Ash is quite lovely Dave. You guys should do more content together here! Cheers from America!

[@TedC5203]

You're right. It was a different time then. Just very glad we're such great allies now. First time seeing the little lady. She seems like a sweetheart. I enjoy your videos.

[@nathanbeard513]

I hate to be that guy, but a major point of clarification is that this was written during the war of 1812, and not during the war for Independence. This was a generation later during the Second Napoleonic War. The war of 1812 isn’t talked about enough, especially in the U.S.

[@dsboyce1977]

It’s ok. Be that guy. Most of this video is untrue.

[@lianabaddley8217]

Hollywood movie: "based on a True story." but not Hollywood. Lol

[@RE-bg9ds]

I always check the comments to see if somebody points that out. I agree

[@stephaniemccracken1324]

Umm...did none of you pass high school history? Or did you sleep through class? During the war of 1812 the nascent White House (which George Washington never lived to see) was burned almost to the ground. This is when Keyes wrote his experiences, it didn't become the anthem until later. To say his poem was part of the Revolution, well you're just showing you're lack of history. Exactly where do you see a reference to the Revolutionary War and the war of 1812? The point of the poem was the willingness to die for freedom,as were the revolutionaries.

[@stephaniemccracken1324]

Can you verify that? I'd like quotes and pics.​@@dsboyce1977

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

From your forever cousins here in America, we are forever linked by history, thanks for your reaction...God bless England and America🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@franklinhammack949]

As a student we said the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

This happened during the 1812 British/American War. British was unhappy for losing the Colonies and tried to regain them back. The scene with the building on fire was when the British Army tried to demoralize Americans by torching the original White House. Mr. Key penned the Anthem as a poem first and in 1931 it was set to music as the National Anthem. A side note about the Anthem, it actually has 3 verses only they talk about slavery and were removed due to the adverse nature they would cause. Most Americans understand how close we were to losing this nation. That's why we respectfully stand for the Flag and National Anthem. We stand for those that lost their lives so America would still be here. Great reaction, and thank you for showing respect to our Independence from Britain.

[@josephwillmann4880]

As a Retired Army Veteran Thank you for the reaction to this powerful video and at the end of it it is why we don't let the flag touch the ground and we put it on the coffin of the men and women who have served our country

[@myerr21]

When I was a kid it was just a song they played before Hockey, Football, and Baseball games. As an adult I cant hear it without tearing up. Everything good in my life has been because that flag. Have pride in where youre from.

[@timlois]

We were done with King George, the bloody tyrant lol. But, we love our UK brothers.

[@robertphelps1574]

King George wasn’t a tyrant he was a constitutional monarch ,parliament had the power not the king

[@theplaguepadart3743]

I'm Born and Raised in Texas, The United States. I'm 31. From grade 1 to the end Every single Day we had the National Anthem to start the day. We'd Stand, hand over heart at the flag. We're very Patriotic because of the birth of our country. It was yalls Country that fueled the fire for our ancestors. We made a lot of mistakes growing up as a country as all do. 9/11 Ignited even more patriotism. We are the fuck around and find out country now. We (The USA) are the monster Great Britain Created. Now after all the years that have passed We love the UK as Brothers, and sisters. We would Defend the UK as they did when we were attacked on 9/11. There are laws on our flag, and laws on how to dispose of it. This video always just hits my heart since my Father was a United States Marine. (Was, because he passed).

[@mikepierce1872]

As a footnote, In theory we as Americans were not completely freed from the British, Our Federal income tax is sent to Great Britain. Taxes for the Queen. Funny how some statistics get removed with history,

[@howshafern420]

In American schools, not as much anymore. We said The pledge of allegiance every morning with our right hand over or heart. Thanks for having an open mind to world history and empathy for what others have endured.

[@TanielaKaufusi]

"Every now and then the tree of freedom must be watered with blood and sweat." Nothing is free. Its earned.

[@snappygrandpappy]

I'm an American from California and this made me cry. God bless America and all our allies. I love those who love freedom and I love the sacrifice that those soldiers have given me and others across the world, regardless of country. God bless all free nations, and God bless all free peoples

[@heathla1]

living in a French speaking state (Louisiana) love how you two just blend your reaction

[@warrendavis9262]

Dave, your ancestor reminds me of my father, God rest his soul, who served a year in Korea intelligence gathering for an artillery regiment. How, you ask? He was given a loaded .45, a pencil, and a sketch pad along with the orders "Walk 10 miles behind enemy lines, then turn around and come back. When you turn around and come back, draw everything you see". That's how the regiment got its targets.

[@FourFish47]

Everybody is at parades and cookouts. I just wanna say I don't know why Brits have an attitude with Americans. It seems like they're taught that Americans are somehow the enemy, or beneath the British, but Americans love the Brits. Why don't Americans still do this the British way, or that the British way? Because we're not British! 😊 You're still our comrades and we love you! ❤🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@russellfisher2853]

Thanks so much for the respect you show. In not talking while the anthem is being played.❤

[@douggaijin]

When I was in school in the ‘60s until 1970 we said the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag every morning and we all knew the National Anthem Star Spangled Banner.

[@chrisneeley2398]

Please come to the US and do a road trip

[@mitchellwaters0706]

Thank you for your interest in our country's young history....62 year old former marine from south carolina..

[@sandilar]

Office bloke without the other office blokes! Holy shit! She loves ‘real’ football! Love u guys!

[@4y6857]

PLEASE READ THIS I've seen the Star Spangled Banner three times. Once in 1964 when my Mom, brother, and I traveled across country to go to the N.Y. World's Fair. I think we spent at least one day in Washington DC, and one of our stops was to see the Flag. Later, in 1977, when I visited my future wife in New York, I took a couple of days to visit Washington, DC. Again, one of my specific stops while there was to see the Flag. In 1992 my daughter competed in the National Spelling Bee, and one of our stops while there was to see the Flag. Seeing the Flag that actually flew over Ft. McHenry was a memorable occasion. Even in its somewhat faded and worn condition (it continued to fly over the Fort for a time beyond the time of the assault of the Fort), it was still an impressive symbol and artifact of the history of our Nation. However, there are a couple of inaccuracies in this account of the event. At 0:44, the narrator begins his version of the event with, "Let me tell you a story." Then, for the next 8 minutes, virtually everything he says is not true. I'm not exagerrating. EVERYTHING he says in this account of Francis Scott Key's negotiations and the assault on Fort McHenry is NOT TRUE. Whether he is deliberately deceiving the listeners, or just making it up as he goes, it is FALSE. Let me just point out SOME of the factual errors... * He said, "The Colonies were engaged in a vicious conflict with the mother country, Britain..." The assault on Fort McHenry, part of a larger campaign which was named the Battle of Baltimore, Sep, 1814, was part of the War of 1812. At that time, the United States of America had been a sovereign nation for more than three decades There were no "colonies". * The "story" says Francis Scott Key went in a rowboat to the British ship to negotiate the exchange of "a cargohold full of prisoners" back to "the colonies". Francis Scott Key was on board the British ship to negotiate the release of one prisoner. A week before the attack on Fort McHenry, Sep 5, 1814, Francis Scott Key and John S. Skinner, the U.S. Agent for Prisoners of War, sailed under a flag of truce to the British Fleet Flagship. They were sent to British Fleet Commander Admiral Cochrane to negotiate the release of ONE PRISONER, Dr. William Beanes, an elderly, civilian non-combatant who had been taken prisoner by the British as they departed Washington, DC. John S. Skinner and Francis Scott Key sailed to the Flagship in their own sailing vessel, not a rowboat. * The "story" says the horizon was filled with hundreds of British warships bearing down on Baltimore. During the War of 1812, the British had a total of 97 ships of various tonnage involved. Of those, only 11 were "ships of the line", or warships. There were only 19 ships, total, present at the Battle of Baltimore. * The "story" says Fort McHenry was, "predominantly not a military fort". It was full of women and children. In reality, Fort McHenry WAS a military fort, it's primary purpose was to guard the approach to Baltimore Harbor. It's permanent garrison was 1,000 infantry and it had 20 artillery pieces. There were an additional 8,000 militia and 150 artillery pieces attached to the Fort. It was NOT a hangout for civilian women and children. * The "story" quotes George Washington, "The thing that sets the American Christian apart from all other people in the world is he will die on his feet before he'll live on his knees." There is no reliable record that George Washington said that or anything like it. * The "story" says the thunderous roar of non-stop bombardment was deafening, making spoken communication impossible. The destruction rained down on the Fort was devastating. Although 1,500 to 1,800 cannonballs were launched at the fort, damage was light due to recent fortification that had been completed prior to the battle. * The "story" says, "What held that flagpole in place at that unusual angle were Patriot's bodies" Actual casualties at Fort McHenry: 4 KIA, 24 wounded. ******************* You can pick just about any statement made in this presentation and research it. You'll probably find that whatever is said by the speaker is not true. I am of the conviction that what ACTUALLY happened, and what the men and women who defended our early shores REALLY did is impressive and remarkable on it's own merits. To tell and promote a false history such as this does them and what they did a grievous disservice. Read more: armyhistory.org/battles-that-saved-america-north-point-and-baltimore-1814/ constitutioncenter.org/blog/separating-fact-from-fiction-about-the-star-spangled-banner www.usflag.org/francis.scott.key.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Tonnant_(1798)

[@piotrpytlik]

Hi Office Bloke Dave and I'm Ash. Love the reactions. Keep the comming 😀

[@stevesuarez1903]

Now you know why we're so protective of our flag. Why it can never touch the ground.

[@chuckhunter5184]

Hey from Texas, thanks for sharing a video on the 4th of July. Much respect from a grand paw.

[@jstrie275]

I'm American but I'm 1/4 Irish, 1/4 German, 1/4 Polish, and 1/4 Lithuanian however I'm 2nd Generation American and I'm 100% American.

[@GT-mq1dx]

It’s literally physically impossible for me to watch this story, the National Anthem starts and not tear up every single time.

[@emersonmacclure1592]

Proud to be an American no matter what

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

My Flag flies every day and so do the neighbors on both sides. You don’t go any place without seeing the flag. Here in the South it flies everywhere. Watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

[@msdarby515]

It was actually 25 hours that the British bombarded Ft McHenry. They launched between 1,500 and 1,800 bombs/rockets in that time. That comes to a minimum of one per minute for 25 hours. They also launched a landing party assault that was repelled. U.S., 28 killed, 250 wounded, 50 captured; British, 46 killed, 300 wounded. During the battle the storm flag, a smaller flag flown in bad weather, was flying. After the battle, Maj Gen Armistead ordered the garrison flag to be raised. Much larger, 30ft X 42ft, it had stripes two feet wide, and stars 24 inches from point to point. It was Armistead's way of saying to the British, "We're not going anywhere." 😊

[@billspivey6919]

There are many reasons people all over the world from different continents want to come here. I am a Patriot.

[@clemdewitt687]

As a Yank, that is very moving, very emotional. Thank you.

[@kimevans7223]

I am an American living in Texas, my three boys give me a hard time all the time because I’ve got red white and blue everywhere in the house. They tease me because I wear patriotic scenes on T-shirts such as eagles flags. I’ve got all kinds of military stuff as well, because most of my family are military. My father was a 21 year army, my uncle was 31 years Air Force. My brothers were in the service, my husband, and son in the Navy, the only branch I don’t have in my family tree is Coast Guard. If I see a veteran wearing a hat at a restaurant, I will go up and thank him, and then I will quietly go pay for his dinner. If I see soldiers in uniform, I do the same, also I do the same for policeman, fireman anyone who put their lives on the line paramedics firefighters, all of them, so when I see this video it brings it home so much more and I’m so proud that I everywhere I look in my house there’s red white and blue somewhere with its plates whether it’s a picture of a flag bald eagle symbol. They all remind me of what that flag means, and how many men and women have died to keep us safe and free and hopefully we can continue the good Lord willing will get there

[@mikematusek4233]

Scott-Key wrote the words. years later the music from a British drinking song was put to the words. First played as a national tune was the 1896 Olympics. It became the official National Anthem in 1932.

[@kwamescratch6727]

We do same in Ghana too, every morning at school we assemble a sing our national anthem and recite our national pledge

[@WalterHowell-uh2dn]

My ancestors are from South Wales and they came over here. Fighting their own family members.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

This gives me goosebumps and brings a tear to my eyes......

[@bugvswindshield]

'MERICA!!!! I gots me beers and fireworks, going to blow up some stuff right now!!! both grandpa's in WW2, Dad &Uncle in Vietnam, Brother in Navy, Myself USMCr, nephew is the Navy right now! H E Double Hockey Sticks YA!!!!!!!

[@IanH707]

Much Love Dave from Louisiana! Love both of y’all ✌️

[@scottlefoll2672]

Great reaction, guys. One thing: the symbol of the flag is about liberty, and the God given individual rights that are above any government, president, king or queen. Thats why it means so much.

[@margaretsimmons1598]

As a child in the 60s we started our school day with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

[@thomask10]

Love your videos! I also love how Ash looks at you when you’re not looking her way. It’s adorable, wish you both the best from Ohio!!

[@savageman2194]

As an American...I have a huge appreciation of my country...but... there was and is big prices still being paid. Thank you for your reaction.

[@paulsutubification]

My great great great great grandfather, I’m Scottish, his name was William Wallace, crossed the Delaware with George Washington! I have it on paper. Documented by my great great aunt. This is real shit. We are so far past at all that we don’t remember history, but it happened. Now, aside from Israel, Britain is our best and greatest ally in the dark, dark world.

[@kennyberry9808]

Omg thank you ypu are the first person to say that you was taught this in school in Britain...... I've watched so many reactions and yout the first to say you was taught this out wide of the usa

[@DarianCaplinger]

Nice video! As an Scottish-American, I value the posters from around the world who even take a moment to make positive posts about American interests. And you have a new sub!

[@debbers]

Hi OB Dave & Zimbabwe Girl, sorry by time you guys got done talking your name got by me. I've watched you before on Office Blokes channel, this is my first time here though, thank you for allowing me access! I enjoyed the time I spent here, I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here. Best of luck with your channel! Looking forward to more, maybe next time I'll hear your name! Ha!Ha!Ha! I'm old(er) so I hope you can cut me a little slack!

[@keithcharboneau3331]

This event happened during the war of 1812, NOT the revolutionary war, the place is actually called Fort McHenry and it is still located on an island in the Baltimore Maryland harbor, today, it is a museum, and that flag is still there on display, DURING the war of 1812 the British still considered the United States of America to be their colonies and called them the colonies till after the war was concluded, This is why so many Americans like myself and many others place such value on our great flag, we understand the very high price that was paid for us to have that flag, I and many others are quite willing to fight, bleed, kill and die for that flag, and will do it without a second thought or a single regret.

[@matthewcollins4157]

The London Parliament laid an import tax on tea imported into the American Colonies. The Massachusetts Colony (along with others) protested that using the slogan "No Taxation Without Representation" and dressed up as Native Americans and through the tea from the ships into Boston Harbor, effectively saying, 'you can't tax us if there is no bloody tea to import!". What pissed the Americans off was that each colony had our own legislature, our own court system and our own Governor who stood in for the King in each Colony. The Parliament in London, had no jurisdiction here. That would be like the Parliament of Canada laying an import tax on goods imported in to Australia that Canada expected Australia to pay to Canada. Australians would not stand for that because Australia has their own Parliament, and the Parliament of Canada has no jurisdiction over Australia. It was the same kind of thing. The Colonial governments in America petitioned their King for a redress of grievances and was ignored, or worse, at times the King sided with the London Parliament. Hence our eventual Declaration of Independence.

[@PlasticMacele]

Love it. Thanks for the acknowledgement. I hope you know Dave, that you are punching above your weight with her.

[@RockyNikolashin]

Gotta say I love the passive/aggressive tea drinking... it's too witty to dislike. Happy 4th of July from America!

[@757optim]

The lyrics on the screen have "held" for "hailed" and "flight" for "fight". The Battle of Baltimore is considered a turning point in the War of 1812.

[@gabby15107]

Happy Treason Day! Now take your tea, Dave, and Toss off!!! 🤘😁🎉

[@thomascerveny572]

Oh,man! I loved your drinking of the tea..... Passive aggressive or not, that was funny!! As a Brit I would guess you're not ashamed of our Boston tea party or the shot heard around the world. Thanks for the reaction! Texas

[@npc2153]

As an american. It was disrespectfuly hilarious.

[@edittheworld-ct5yu]

Just to let you know, The Beesley's channel blew up after Millie started appearing.

[@kathyschwarz459]

Thank you Dave & Ash 🇺🇸

[@jamesstarkey9955]

My Girlfriends Great , great , great great ... etc Grandfather was Francis Scott Key ... And my Great , great great ,,,etc Grandfather was Erik Thorvaldsson (Erik The Red ) Whose son Leif Eriksson (shortened to Leif Erikson) was the first European/Viking to set foot on the continent a couple hundred years before this song was written . We met online and didn't know anything about each others ancestral heritage at the time . Kind of funny that my ancestor was the first "white man" to set foot here and her ancestor wrote our National Anthem .

[@bulletproofpepper2]

The poem was written after the war of 1812. The great thing about having old glory on your home is that the Mormons won’t knock on your door.

[@charlesmacaulay3131]

This battle in Baltimore harbor was during what we call the War of 1812, which some have come to see as a sort of second war of independence. England had reneged on some of the articles of the peace treaty in 1781 and had been raiding our merchant marine and forcing our sailors to sail for the Royal Navy.

[@danacasey8543]

The red stripes aren't just for original colonies, but also for the blood of every Patriot who has shed his/her blood for our freedom. The line in the song "our flag was still there" gained new meaning after the attacks of 9/11, when first responders flew our flag above the rubble of the Word Trade Center. I cry every time I hear it.

[@rich7447]

13 stripes total.

[@nolaknowles9888]

And yes, it was an a capella competition. Shawn, the black judge, is in the group Boyz II Men. Sara Bareilles sang with a college a capella group and has a pop career of her own. Ben Folds is from Ben Folds Five. The competition was mostly college a capella groups.

[@Tune-O-matic]

I graduated in 1975 in the U.S. and was never taught this in school (now I know why)...It would have been unforgettable..

[@Whitney_Miller]

Every time I watch this I cry as an American. But I am also laughing as you're drinking tea. So funny ♥ much love across the pond. PS: Your girl is adorable.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

This is where the rule to not let the American flag touch the ground came from. I was taught this at an early age as were all American children.

[@ChaoticRad]

To me, the flag represents perseverance, as does the American spirit.

[@dougdrummond9341]

British people. I love watching the British people's reaction to the Star Spangled Banner as you've never heard it before. I like some of the funny comments like you said we lost so beautifully talk about it during history LOL don't be pulled the crown still holds the major hold on our government. There was still 8 years of battle after the signing of the Declaration

[@jimmyc3755]

I was on a large sailing ship in Baltimore harbor as we turned to head back to the city the captain let me steer the ship for a few seconds. He said we are about where F.S. Key was when he penned what would be the lyrics of our anthem. Being from Chicago we actually cheer when it is sung at hockey games. Loudly. Proud to be from the USA.

[@christophermosier3754]

This is why we as Americans never let our flag touch the ground

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

In the end it worked out well for the British. They now have an Ally thats has the most powerful Military in the world.

[@tenngirl4trump]

This is why our flag is to NEVER touch the ground and why our fallen soldiers' coffins are draped with one. The flag actually belonged to our nation's military first. It wasn't adopted by Congress until later!

[@michealbradbury9176]

Hey been a sub of the office blokes for awhile now, I found office bloke Daz channel, now found yours on my feed lol, starting to watch to, hello from B.C., Canada, love our American friends and allies as well

[@larrywelchko6136]

It's hard to believe that we are only 247 years old.

[@SquidVet]

I’m a U.S. Navy veteran. You got me ready to re-enlist. 😂