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

[@L4rceny]

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

[@taemien9219]

First I apologize for a comment that is a year later, but I figured this story would be one you might be able to appreciate. I was deployed to Egypt as a part of a joint allied training exercise back in 2007. At the area we did training there was a line of flags of all the countries that were participating. In the middle was the flag of the United States and Egypt, with others such as UK, Italy, and quite a few others. I was on the night shift, so it was usually quite dark and in that time of the year there was no wind and it was chilly at night. In the morning the sun would rise and usually a fog would roll through. There was a particular morning that stood out at me. The fog had rolled in a bit earlier but like most nights there was no wind or anything. When the fog had spread thin enough we were able to see the flag poles. The American flag was flying while the others were drooping as there was no wind. The reason our flag was flying is because it was stuck on the top of an adjacent flagpole. No other flags were stuck in the same way. Again there was no wind that evening. There was also no way for those flags to be tampered without us being able to hear it. But it was definitely a sight to see under the morning daylight. Here's a picture I took: cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/673432780105056257/1159716343453589544/image.png

[@mistymere]

@@taemien9219 Wow that's amazing, thanks for sharing! What a great photo

[@wookiewarrior7173]

@@taemien9219 That is beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@Nebraska2927]

@@taemien9219beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@gumpty831]

@@taemien9219 dude awesome story! Thank you..

[@bigwigcthulu6902]

As a former marine whose bloodline goes back to the American revolution, it touches my heart and the souls of my ancestors to see a Korean shed tears for our fight. Thank you.

[@C.Sharpe]

Thank you for your service. People like you and your ancestors are the reason this country exists and is as great as it is today, despite the problems we all face. Your service gives all of us hope.

[@jonothandoeser]

That's not how Americans treated it in the streets after Vietnam!

[@TLSingleton1962]

My dad shed blood for the Koreans, so, your comment hit me quite a bit. He did not die there, but he was shot twice there. I could see his wounds every day coming up as a child, but he never spoke to me about his time there until I was in my late 40s, early 50s.

[@cyndi172003]

I didn't serve in the military, but my family has been here since the 1600s and 1700s. I have ancestors that fought in the revolution too. I love my country, but hate the path that is on.

[@jonothandoeser]

@@cyndi172003 According to recent polls three-quarters of Americans (76%) believe the country is headed in the wrong direction in 2023.

[@ragebyte]

It's why Americans think it's disgraceful to drop a flag on the ground. No flag should ever touch the ground. This is a good video.

[@scottdarden3091]

It is also disrespectful to wear as any clothing. We are taught this in boot camp

[@yotaninja2419]

I truly hate when people disrespect the flag. I think every country should be proud of there flag personally. It truly angers me to see people burning flags and etc. it’s so disrespectful, and if u hate your country that much than just leave it for people that do love there country.

[@hulkhogan4203]

This story is propaganda. He's confusing the war of 1812 with the American Revolution, that fort wasn't "primarily a civilian fort", and only 4 people died during the shelling. Hardly a pile of bodies keeping the flag from touching the ground. There's plenty of historically accurate uplifting stories from the American Revolution. The guy telling the story is just a big smelly carny.

[@kensmith2829]

@@scottdarden3091 That part of the flag code has been misinterpreted. What it means is that you shouldnt take a flag, and cut it up(or drape it around) to use as clothing. It doesn't refer to clothing that has the flag design printed on it, or stars and stripes cloth patterns etc.

[@scottdarden3091]

@Ken Smith when I was active duty, we were told in no uncertain terms we could not wear any clothing depicting the flag

[@jamieshue6145]

I am the daughter of a man that came to Korea to fight for your freedom. He served two tours there and shed blood in your land for you. He spoke highly of your people and culture. And encouraged my curiosity in other nations and cultures. So I know Americans get a bad rap for a lot of things but when we are called we show up and some of us even die. The American people have big hearts , it’s the politicians that are heartless.

[@timbaumann9046]

Agreed!

[@candybanks8717]

As I heard a wise young man once say, "this is America. We're not better than everybody else. We ARE everybody else."

[@kpgrubb1]

So true! After all, what is an American? We are EVERYBODY. If someone believes in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, in my opinion, they are American. And maybe some day, the USA will go away. But it will actually never go away. Because somewhere, at some time in the future, people will want to be free and govern themselves. And that will be the new USA.

[@upthedown1]

Awesome isn't it

[@tammycenter8757]

I am a mix of Irish, Italian, Greek, Jewish, Swedish, British, African, Sioux and Cherokee along with several other bloodlines. I am American. Yes we are everybody else.

[@smfmnoneya9134]

Absolutely...I love that. I don't understand how anyone could not be proud being a melting pot. I am so grateful that we have so many different cultures in America.

[@riphub7250]

Comment!

[@tcmw779]

As an American it is very emotional, it is sad for us to note many Americans do not understand why most of us respect and protect the flag as much as we do.

[@TrazynPrime]

Fr its a symbol of freedom liberty and happiness for all, it makes me happy to hear the stories of kids in war torn countries coming to American soldiers for help because they saw that flag on a soldier’s shoulder, a symbol of hope and prosperity for all! We may have sins but literally every country has blood on their hands.

[@jenns1483]

It's incredibly sad. What civil unrest or injustice we are experiencing. That flag is our ally. Go take a knee in front of a government building or a politician house.

[@fernycarrasco1157]

as an american born abroad (my parents are americans) it was always odd to me how much nationalism americans had, because I grew up in a completely different country, but the video and story referenced here gave me a whole new perspective. I guess we learn something new everyday.

[@KhronicD]

@@fernycarrasco1157 I personally don't like the emotional manipulation inherent in most nationalistic things. People are way too focused on symbols of things rather than the things themselves. While the history behind a symbol is important, in the end, it's just a symbol. I'm sad to say; I cannot in good faith, as an American, attribute the historical pride the American flag engenders to the country we live in today. It has been eroded all too quickly in the last few decades.

[@-o-dq7nd]

Hong Kong itself displayed our flag, because the world knows that the US flag represents freedom.

[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

Just to clarify something. It isn’t about the flag. Not the part that is physical. It’s about hope and it’s about what the flag represents. As long as the flag is flying there is hope.

[@yaimajerk]

And defiance. We will not bow down to tyranny

[@zacharyharwell351]

While the flag flies, there is no hope of breaking the American Spirit

[@AnonURnot]

@@yaimajerk the government is starting to look mighty tyrannical

[@RunningGrass-we7tm]

As long as the flag flies we have home

[@SwordShieldMirror]

I'm not American, but it made me realize that "there is hope" for everyone in the world while it still stands; quite literally.

[@briankgarland]

Americans love our flag because of what represents. This is just one example.

[@robbinb6659]

The flag is important to us because it is a reminder that freedom isn’t free. We are a free country because of the patriots and soldiers that sacrificed their lives to keep it that way. Thank you for the educational video. This is why it is hard (for me and many others) to watch people protesting and burning the flag or stomping on it here in the states. The mere fact that you have the freedom to do that…. It was paid by someone else who believed in our country enough to fight and die for it. 🇺🇸

[@upthedown1]

Exactly

[@J5dee]

Couldn’t have said it any better :)!

[@dallaswilliams6568]

Amen 🇺🇸

[@justamadmax3849]

exactly! it hurts so much to see them disrespect our flag, it hurts.

[@dplawski19]

❤️🤍💙🇺🇸👍

[@gigih.hammer306]

I'm the child of German born parents. I now live in Texas. The first time I seen this video, I sobbed. Thank you for allowing me to live here. I have heard many different Anthems, but The American one is the most beautiful I ever heard. I have watched everyone I came across and I get very emotional. The people here that burn the flag, stomp on it or kneel when the Anthem is played, are they Americans, or foreigners now living here? I am proud to live in this country and I never disrespect the American flag, or the law. The ones that do that to the flag need to go and live in some other country where they don't have the freedom they have here. This video ought to be shown in school and to every person living here. Maybe they would respect the flag and what it stands for. I certainly do.

[@nunyabeeswax3936]

Ja wohl

[@paulglowaky5473]

Fellow Texan, we are happy to have you and appreciate your love for state and nation.

[@Epoch11]

Burning the flag or kneeling during the national anthem is what people gave their lives for. I remember when my cousin from Poland came and saw the show little Bush. And could not believe that they would allow that on television. making fun of a politician, especially in Communist Poland would have gotten you thrown in jail. this country is very special because we have the freedom of speech and whether you like what someone has to say and agree with it. Or whether you revile it, you still are free to say it. It is easy to stand behind something. Someone says that you agree with and call yourself someone who believes in freedom of speech. it is a lot more difficult to allow someone to say things you hate or completely disagree with Because that is a person who has the spirit of what it means to be truly free in his or her heart. ( Sorry about the spelling punctuation and grammar. But I used the voice to text function which apparently is not working very well. When I have more time and if I come across this again, I will make sure to correct things.)

[@Mificsai]

I wish they would show this video in school every year, at least for 9/11 or veteran’s day. I wish they would bring back the Pledge of Allegiance. I wish they would teach history as accurately and fairly as possible. I wish our country would stand as unified patriots again but, even as someone in their 20s, I don’t know if I’ll ever get the chance to witness such a time. My generation is full of degenerates and those who aren’t are drowned out by those with disgustingly loud voices preaching about inequality and unfairness in a nation that is constantly trying to adjust policies to be more fair; a nation where its very soul protects their right to disrespect it. Because of such people in my generation, I have no idea how I’m supposed to face my ancestors who fought for our freedom, for the dream and belief that was and hopefully still is the United States of America. I pray that dream never dies.

[@danpals7678]

My grandparents came from Germany and Holland and learned English right away and only spoke German in private. My grandpa always had a flag flying. My dad was in Germany in WW2 but never talked about it and we didn't ask him. He went back as the first missionaries in 53.

[@maldy4604]

I am an American soldier and very proud of our anthem. I remember when I was stationed in Korea. I heard your national anthem for the first time and my eyes widened because of how beautiful it sounded. Thank you for your video and for your respect to our flag. Much respect to Korea from the USA. 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 katchi kapshida! 캐치 갑시다!

[@terryrose6208]

My brother served in Korea. Thank you for your service.

[@yotaninja2419]

Thank you for your service.

[@Spaceindustry2033]

Stolen valor

[@cat_lover007]

Thank you for your service 💖

[@reynoldskodom1696]

I’m serving in Korea rn

[@sixgun1998]

Thank you for your kind response to our national anthem. As a U.S. Marine who visited S. Korea many times (Yeoncheon, Incheon, Pohang, Seoul) to practice joint operations with the S. Korean military, I found the S. Korean people to be the most generous and kind people throughout Asia. I was often invited into complete stranger's homes to have dinner. Since I was there in the early 1980s, many S. Koreans still had vivid memories of the Korean War and showed large gratitude for what the American Marines did to help their country defeat N. Korea. I am very fond of the S. Korean people, thank you for making this video - Kamsahamnida. God bless S. Korea, a great friend to the United States.

[@thankyoucomeagain9130]

As a asian american... America 🇺🇸 will bend time to time but will never break... I love this country...

[@randomamerican6320]

As a White American glad to have a fellow patriot by my side in this country!

[@samuelmiller641]

Hell yeah my fellow american

[@RyuusanFT86]

Idk man, we're pretty fucked rn. Source; I live in commiefornia

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Amen 🇺🇸

[@MeanLaQueefa]

@@RyuusanFT86 politicians need to voted out or removed from office

[@IamKimsational]

Your video was absolutely lovely. I had tears at the end. My uncle died in the Korean War when he was 18 on his 2nd day there. I love your country and am so happy South Korea is doing well, despite your nation being torn in two and how painful that must be for you. I'm tremendously grateful that you listened to our National Anthem and the reasons it was written, and your reverence for it was quite remarkable. I am moved.

[@jamieshue6145]

I’m sad your uncle didn’t make it home. My dad did two tours there.

[@aliseenc5555]

So very sorry. My Dad served two tours, and we were able to join him. My Mother was Korean, so it was wonderful seeing her family and home. I hope to return there.

[@killiansred1000]

The flag is very important to us. The US is home to people from many different countries. The flag is recognizable to everyone and has been a rallying point throughout our history. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and each star represents a state. We have a list of flag etiquette. Examples are the flag may not touch the ground and it’s folded into a triangle with the blue field showing. When I was in the Navy the flag was raised on a flagpole at sunrise and lowered at sunset. Everyone, all ranks, were required to face the flag and salute while the flag was in motion.

[@patrioticz2858]

Reverie, retreat, and taps

[@patrioticz2858]

Technically you are supposed to respectfully burn a flag that has touched the ground

[@broken4096]

The oath, the flag, and the constitution are dear to us. Sometimes it takes years later to realize what it all really means, beyond bearing and precision; "why do we lay down our lives for abstract concepts of freedom ?" No other country works that way, to my knowledge, loyalty always ends at a leader, not a concept.

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

@@broken4096 It's because the concepts and the symbols are the constants. We are a melting pot of cultures, and our leaders last 8 years max. The thing that holds us all together is our core values, and we find strength and comfort in that unity.

[@jenn2847]

weirdo

[@dabassmann]

The Star Spangled Banner is played & sung before EVERY sporting event. It's impressive to watch 100,000 people stand up, right hand over their heart and ALL hats removed, singing the National Anthem as it's played. I'm so glad you two were able to understand the feeling of the Anthem. Great video & reaction to it.

[@kkob]

It shouldn't be. A sporting event has nothing to do with citizenship, is attended by many people, many not citizens. It trivializes being American. Oh, hey! Let's watch sports, get drunk and kill each other! What a fitting tribute. Sheesh...

[@briang6994]

Except for the disrespect of the kneeling athlete in opposition to the flag. Disgusting

[@ticarot]

I'm a 71 year old American and I have to admit I never knew the whole story behind our national anthem. This is the best tribute to our flag I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

It's not the true story, unfortunately, even if it is moving.

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

You never heard this story because the pastor narrating it made up most of it. The parts that sound familiar to you are factual, the rest you "never heard about" is pure fiction.

[@mikeabbitt8309]

Ticarot, unfortunately the video the Korean couple is referring to is 95% false.

[@pyro9284]

YOUR SEVENTY- 🤢💧💦 WHA?

[@Boo_hoo7]

@@pyro9284 and you're what? acting like a baby fetus

[@ChristaFree]

This is why we love our flag and it's displayed everywhere and why we get angry if it's disrespected. It's about what it represents and reminds us that our freedom wasn't free. At all. The price was costly and it was paid.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ross is credited with designing the American flag though she was not credited during her lifetime. Thanks guys. Great vid. 😎👍

[@robertphelps1574]

I believe the flag was inspired by the flag of the British east India trading company

[@dawngreenhill5971]

You do know there is no evidence actually backing that up which is why I can't believe they're still teaching people this s***! wow lmao

[@dawngreenhill5971]

I take that back they still teach kids Christopher Columbus discovered America instead of Hispaniola

[@dawngreenhill5971]

Also it was called the Dutch East India company not British. Sorry I have actual history majors in my family so I know I'm being a pain in y'all's ass but I just want you to get the facts straight

[@dawngreenhill5971]

Especially when you're trying to teach other people who aren't from our country. I understand our school system is what taught people wrong and unless you have someone at home correcting you from what the school has taught you wrong there's no way you know to look any more in-depth on all the stuff nowadays at your fingertips

[@ihytvm]

The last four years was arguably the biggest test "for the Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave". One great man dodged a bullet in Butler, and so did an entire nation.

[@mysticmama_3692]

As an American, I've seen this clip many times on the internet...and every single time, I end up crying like a baby. I always knew the history of our flag because my family was military, and we love the history of our Nation....so even as a child I would tear up every time I heard the national anthem. The way its layed out in this video though...is just OVERWHELMING. I feel the overwhelming sadness, gratitude, and immense PRIDE for my country every time I hear it, and this video just magnifies that 100×.

[@Al-Is-Gaming]

Same. I feel so sorry that millions of America died for the flag but I am happy that they were willing to sacrifice their lives so we may be free

[@RebelLeigh]

Same

[@winstonmitchell5605]

The flag lowered meant that we would surrender to British Rule, obviously that wasn't an option. they kept the flag up by any means possible.

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

I'm A 52 ye old Canadian who cries every time I watch this. A happy America, grows a happy world.

[@mikeabbitt8309]

Turd Ferguson, please don’t cry, 95% of the video that the Korean couple is referring to is FALSE. There was no prisoner ship with “cargo holds full of men”, Key was negotiating for the release of ONE person; Dr. William Beanes, a civilian Prisoner of War, who was tending to injured British Sailors. Key did not witness the bombardment, he was held below decks on a ship some distance from the ‘battle. The British Fleet consisted of 19 ships, 16 of which were warships, and they were 2 miles away from Ft. McHenry, the very limit of their mortars, and out of cannon range. There was a total of 4 American dead and 22 injured, and 1 British death. The flag was hit once or twice, there were two holes in the flag after the battle. The flagpole was not hit, a British round landed near the base, causing it to lean. Key emerged onto the main deck after the battle was over to see the Garrison Flag flying, which was normal every morning for Revele. With all that being said, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ always brings me to tears, but not from the exaggerated story, but for all those (American, Canadian, British, French, Australian, Korean, Vietnamese…need I go on?)who gave their lives in times of senseless war to insure the freedom of others. Sorry to take up so much time.

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

@@mikeabbitt8309 Knowing what the Flag of America represents, is one thing. Its the dismantling of the institution and the blatant ongoing destruction of the greatest country on earth, ever. I agree 100% with your assessment. I should have specified where my mindset is when watching that particular video. I was in a hurry.

[@broncobra]

I say this with great affection? And a bit of humor? Take off, EH? lol. We love you Canuks. You have shared with us, and given us so much.

[@markfahley2152]

As a US Army Veteran that flag is a symbol of all I hold deep in my heart. and the National Anthem plays I stand at attention and salute more than 30 years later I get really serious chills and I do shake...I am happy to hear your reaction young people today's youth need to hear your view and voice....

[@charbear8718]

Thank you for your service

[@Cool1097]

Thanks for your service!

[@broncobra]

Thank you for your service.

[@K0RP53]

My grandfather came to South Korea back when the north was trying to take over. Many years later, my uncle flew my grandfather to Seoul to visit and see what it looked like now. Someone must have told somebody important that my grandfather was a marine that fought there because when they got off the plane and into the airport, people were standing there clapping and shaking grandpas hand. It shocked grandpa and my uncle. He was always happy about that.

[@sunnylilacs]

I visited Seoul a few years ago, and one of the most touching things I’ve ever encountered in my life was a statement on a wall at the Korean War museum (which flew the flags of many nations out front) that read in Korean and English, “Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.” How beautiful, that people would fight and sacrifice for humanity regardless of borders, and how beautiful the gratitude returned.

[@jamieshue6145]

How amazing! My dad never made it back to Korea.

[@christypriest30]

Being a proud American isn’t about thinking we’re superior! It’s about knowing the history and understanding what our forefathers and ancestors went through so that we could have this country we love!

[@RyuusanFT86]

I gotta say- There's very few National Anthems that have the soul of the people in them. Most of em feel like they were written with obligation rather than passion

[@richardpaquette8429]

Poor lost souls. America was once a beacon of light to the rest of the world/ Not so much anymore/ 😞

[@Seastallion]

@@richardpaquette8429 We're definitely going through a rough patch, but I don't think that the US is done for quite yet.

[@richardpaquette8429]

Hope so. We're brothers from the same mother.

[@RyuusanFT86]

@@Seastallion Yeah, I don't think the change will be peaceful either. The garbage politicians are rooted into our system- Either a forceful takeover or a reshuffling will be the thing to do the trick.

[@chronicxswagger]

I smell it in the air. The tides are turning. The weed of wokeness will be ripped out

[@CherryGryffon]

This song is also part of why we value our flag so highly, and why you see it EVERYWHERE. The 50 stars are the states in the union, the 13 stripes are the original colonies when we formed as a country, and the red stripes generally represent the blood of battle while the white is the purity of the nation. We get a lot wrong as a country, as many do, but one thing we got right is the communal togetherness in extreme times. Whenever anything extreme happens to us, our patriotism and willingness to do whatever it takes for our country is immeasurable :)

[@claycollins9852]

The most important part of this song is that it ends in a question. Freedom isn't free. It must be protected.

[@markbotta8567]

It's my understanding that it this the only anthem in the world that ends in a question. Many people mistakenly believe that this is a song that glorifies war, it doesn't.

[@madamhummingbird]

The heart of an American is honorable and strong. This is what my Italian and Welsh born parents told my sisters and I born and raised in America. Our parents loved America and they taught us to love our country too. Thx for reacting to our American anthem so beautifully. It touched my heart. Bless you both.

[@dawngreenhill5971]

yes I need this is why we get so mad when we see other American just throw the flag on the ground or burn it and say this is everything that's wrong with America most people in this country don't even understand what this anthems about anymore so I respect you so much for taking the time to listen thank you very much I have mad respect for both of y'all and anyone who takes the time to learn our culture and why we feel the way we do you guys keep up the great work

[@broncobra]

Every morning, my radio station in Nebraska plays the Pledge of Allegience. Followed by I'm Proud To Be An American.

[@arescles6257]

The flag doesn’t wave from the wind, but from the breath of all who have died protecting and fighting for it.

[@WRXinthe410]

51 year old American and i still tear up every time i hear the National Anthem. That flag means everything.

[@-hunt-6225]

Only a few things can make me cry and thats my kids surprising me with thoughtful things and whenever I hear the National Anthem. It will always bring me to tears it’s such a powerful song.

[@lesrayfield5567]

I can barely sing the star spangled banner with out tears. It touches my heart. The flag is so important . Thanks for playing this

[@rmf11699]

Thank you to all veterans both living and departed for your sacrifices.

[@robertnowak5844]

This was a wonderful reaction, thank you! We have done it before and we would do it again. So that any Korean can experience this same pride and chance for freedom, we would draw our weapons. From America, with love.

[@jakefernandez1475]

I just think it gives more meaning to why our grandparents fought so hard to free their grandparents and parents. God bless both America and South Korea. I know we both have had some rocky histories but I hope we can remain good friends into the Future. Positive and good vibes all around.

[@tigerli7964]

I am a descendant of Francis Scott Key, so this is really touching that other people from other countries r touched by this song. Thank you, everyone

[@kpgrubb1]

Wow... what a great descendance you have! I stand up and salute every time I hear that song your forefather wrote. And I always will.

[@mikeabbitt8309]

Too bad the story in the video the Korean couple refer to is mostly FALSE. The only thing the anonymous narrator got right is that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our National Anthem.

[@tigerli7964]

@@mikeabbitt8309 , would u explain what u r talking about?

[@rebelrrp]

​@@tigerli7964 no he won't explain, people that really hate America cherry pick the narration and say they don't know the exact conversation that occurred. However his diary is available and the story accurately reflects what is in his diary and other accounts of the fight.

[@tigerli7964]

@@rebelrrp thanks for the FYI

[@SeanErpelding32]

Anyone from a different country that wants to understand what we are and where we came from is absolutely beautiful...thank your for wanting to learn why we fight so hard for that flag...

[@oxide9679]

As an American, born and raised, I thank you for making this video. It seems that the majority of the world doesn't or won't understand why Americans are the way we are. Why we are so proud as a nation, why we hold to our ideals the way we do. We are often hated or ridiculed for it. I know we have made a great many mistakes on our path, many of them grievous and unforgivable. We've been the bad guy, at times. I know that. At the time, we didn't realize we were being the bad guy. Sometimes you don't know until 5, 10, 20 or 50 years later. But we're learning, adapting. America is the largest and longest running social experiment in the world. We're not always going to get it right. But we try. Most of us strive for greatness every day, setting an example for the world to follow whether we are aware of it or not. I served in the US Army infantry. It's been over 10 years since I medically discharged. Even so, I had held our countries ideals in higher regard than many other Americans. Still do. Yet, I had forgotten this story. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me. Yes, I cried during this video. All I ever wanted was to be just a fraction of what those men holding up the flag that night were. And I only hope that I can raise my son with the same pride of country that those men had that night.

[@broncobra]

Thank you for your service. Good Luck and God Bless.

[@hatsunemiku8193]

As a young American Texas girl, it really made me cry hearing about this true story of our national anthem. I felt so warm hearted with you kind South Korean people knowing that our flag is beautiful and touching! Much respect to yours too South Korea! I’m so glad we’re allies with you! 🇺🇸💕🇰🇷

[@nilhyo]

For the past 17 years i’ve been singing this anthem every morning at school and today I learned the significance of the lyrics!

[@sunnylilacs]

There are more verses as well! My favorite is the 4th. For some reason, it’s the verse I remember best, and I sang it to my infant niece tonight while holding her and showing her her first Independence Day fireworks.

[@broncobra]

Good Luck, and God Bless.

[@russ1376]

As American I always cry when I hear the national anthem due to the fact that I know many people have paid the ultimate sacrifice for that flag. I can’t imagine what it would be like if that flag came down on that time.

[@nell00]

Exactly correct young lady, THE PRAYERS WORKED!!!

[@Surftouka]

I'm Greek-American and though I knew a good part of the story, I actually didn't know why he was on that British ship. I got emotional seeing this. Even as immigrants to the US, my Dad would have a small American & Greek flag on his car and on our porch. Proud of our heritage and proud of our new home country that welcomed us in the 60s.

[@aaronlayes4485]

I was home schooled and learned this in history classes when I was 9. I was so proud and so deeply saddened. many times men have their lives for the future that included me and I was given such a gift. I feel grateful and obligated to do my best in anything I do.

[@broncobra]

You were brought up right? Good Luck and God Bless.

[@JerryBrowder-k4j]

I never knew this!!! Brought tears to my eyes and makes me appreciate our national anthem even more!

[@charlibaltimore7641]

I've seen and heard it millions of times....it still makes me cry. God Bless America!

[@HoldingMage2268]

"We hold these truths to be self evident: That all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," Declaration of independence

[@ACNelson-officialchannel]

It wasn't just about the flag. It was about our beliefs in freedom and liberty. The flag is what represents that belief, and a lot of us will die before letting the flag fall, or losing our God given rights. I really enjoyed this reaction. Thank you from the US for watching this video. 🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@opheliasgrace]

It never fails to bring me to tears. I see our flag as sacred, those lives were sacred.

[@debbers]

Hello young people, this is my first time sitting in with you today, thank you for allowing me to do that! I subscribed and left a like for you because I loved your comments and your sweet personalities! Best of luck with your channel! Deb

[@AnoushkaMajor-oc8ok]

As an American this just makes me so happy to see people across the globe appreciate my country

[@nephthys7473]

These videos never fail to make me proud of my country. ❤️

[@SonjaHand]

In the USA, there's a spirit that cannot be defeated... Everyone that ignores that spirit dooms themselves to torment. I drove truck all over USA and I have seen that spirit. We love Korea, We love Japan... Yes we love even China and India... The nation of many people brought together in the pursuit of happiness and justice for all. ❤

[@Falconer1128]

When Yebin said "the American flag is so beautiful" my pride in it swelled unexpectedly. America is a melting pot. We have living here, Asians, Germans, Hispanics, Canadians, and more. It's a place where all nationalities live together under the moniker Americans. And in so we are all brothers who stand for each other and fight to protect each other and our families. Every nation is so unique and so special. Thank you guys for the respect you've shown our flag. I'm curious now to learn more about yours. As you sang your anthem... it was so beautiful. I want to learn more.

[@user-vq3dc2se5d]

Everyone has history of there country and it’s great getting on KZbin and find people who understand that we’re very munch alike in our hearts, Thank you guys for the great video

[@nob0dbeat]

I think they skipped the part of the story that said why the flag was actually still up despite being hit so much. Its because it was being held up by a pile of men dead and alive who were making sure it stayed standing.

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

5:55

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

No, they showed that part.

[@robertphelps1574]

There was no one holding the flag pole up dead or alive

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

That flag was still flying because it was NEVER hit by the British. The British used guns on the fort that were impossible to be accurate enough to hit the flag, even if they had TRIED to aim for it. They weren't aiming for the flag at all, but rather the fort's cannons that were keeping the fleet from passing by. Also, there were no civilians in the fort, just soldiers. So, no one was holding up the flag. 24 soldiers were wounded in the fort and only four others died.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@strangeworldsunlimited712 and the picture showing prisoners locked in cages on the ship is actually an illustration of convicts being transported to Australia

[@virginiawiles5373]

I was definitely overwhelmed watching this and I already knew the story. God bless America. This is why Americans are so proud and fly our flags everywhere.

[@kam9305]

As an American man, I can proudly say I cry when hearing our National Anthem. I can only imagine what the veterans feel when they hear this song. God bless the people who held the flag up and God bless our vets, and most of all; God bless the USA

[@rexgrl3]

Thank you for understanding how much our flag means to us.

[@JayEdelgardVT]

I shed a tear of pride every time 🇺🇸 I'm proud to be American

[@charlesripley5747]

as a retired vet. this brought tears to my eyes. the reaction from the 2 people from korea was profound. i think everyone no matter what country you live in, just want to live in peace and have a chance to take care of their families. may god bless all,

[@reneehomen2226]

As Americans we are super proud of our national anthem! You will see almost home flying our flag! It's what our flag represents is what is so precious. Our freedom!

[@peteyca]

Thank you for taking the time to respectfully learn our history. ♥

[@caliberspecificreload]

As a descendant of soldiers in every American conflict including both sides of the civil war, this song moves me profoundly and even as I listened to this I stood at salute facing my American flag. That's what we fight for, both civilians and military. Our brothers and sisters at home and abroad, but more importantly the rights that flag represents and the blood that was spilled to make this nation what it is. It's not perfect but we live in a society so plentiful, so enriched by freedom that we have young people burning that flag in the streets and they don't fear execution as they would in say north Korea. It IS absolutely against the law to burn that flag and I'm ashamed of the law enforcement that doesn't uphold that law but I know they think it's their right to do so and disrespect the millions that have perished under that flag. I don't think they should be allowed to but they live in such a free land that they don't suffer consequences for doing so. This country needs to get back to teaching it's youth to be proud of our American heritage. Good and bad. Because it's the tapestry that has woven the fabric of the most powerful and sometimes most prosperous nation in the world. We hope the participants in this video are stateside and have been welcomed into this tapestry to be Americans themselves.

[@individual116]

Freedom of speech is more important than your feelings

[@caliberspecificreload]

@@individual116 right. Burning a flag, if that IS what you're talking about, is not speech. It's an act. One that is actually against the law. And unless you have watched one of your best friends head explode out the back and worn his brain matter on your face in defense of your rights and the rights of ungrateful people at home, then I'd say that you don't have much of a dog in the fight. Have you? Have you worn your best friend's brain matter after watching the back of his head explode in front of you? I mean it's entirely possible but generally people who have don't defend burning a flag.

[@broncobra]

My radio srtation in Nebraska play the Pledge Of Allegience every morning, followed by I'm Proud To Be An American. Good Luck, and God Bless.

[@JerryBrowder-k4j]

Someone needs to make a movie of that story!

[@whatsayyou3078]

Great video, as an American I always get emotional during the anthem. I really think this video shows that so many people are more alike than different, we just need to understand each other better. Everyone has a story.

[@igotsome4526]

One thing people dont realise about the star spangled banner is that it highlights a battle where the british were bombing the shit out of a fort where the flag was being displayed. They were intentionally firing cannons AT the flag. Each time it began to fall groups of people in the fort ran over to pick it back up so that it would stand again. Until there were bodies stacked so high that it didnt fall. The people in the fort were massacred and the flag was shredded. But it still flew because theyd rather be free than die in servitude. How times have changed.

[@JaketheJust]

Funny thing is, the rhythm is an old English drinking song. Sort of like how the South Korean national anthem rhythm/melody is to Auld Lang Syne/News Years Eve song

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

Sort of. The specific melody was the club song of a British music club.

[@barryfletcher7136]

The words were written as a poem. I don't know who chose the music when it needed to be set to music.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@barryfletcher7136 Francis Scott Key knew the music because he used it in another song called When the warrior returns

[@Retrovorious]

South Korean national anthem doesn’t sound anything like the melody to Auld Lang Syne. I just listened to it just now.

[@branypoo]

I can’t ever get through the anthem without feeling a swell of emotions and great pride. Feels like your heart’s gonna explode. I am a descendant of American Revolution soldiers ❤ Thank you for this. It’s touching that you were so moved 🇺🇸

[@atoriusv5070]

According to Brittanica, there were 28 deaths, 250 injured, and 50 captured americans. There were over 1000 troops inside the fort, amongst the large population of civilians taking refuge from the nearby city. Something like 1800 shells and 800 rockets were fired at the fort for 25 hours. 19 ships shelled the fort continuously. This story always makes me emotional.

[@JenCole2107]

I love that they respected and felt the emotion of what our flag stands for.❤ I remember living in Germany and at the AFB before watching a movie we had to stand while the national anthem played.... 😊

[@dianesimoes8943]

Just saw this and glad to see & hear again. So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for this. We do love our Country.

[@Epoch11]

These two lovely people were so well spoken and it was really nice to listen to what they thought of the song and this story.

[@AzerinaM]

As an American who knows our flags history, every time I hear this song I tear up. It’s who we are as Americans, most of us will fight and die for our amazing country. Our politicians may be power hungry and out of control, but average, every day Americans are just like other people, we have pride and love of country. And we will literally give the shirt off our back for people in need, o matter who it may be. That’s who we are. Don’t judge us by our government officials, they don’t truly represent us.

[@broncobra]

Good Luck and God Bless you.

[@josephprescott4611]

Get those two over here!! We could use people who feel that passionately about our country.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

You are absolutely right, about it being overwhelming. I am not at all what I'd consider to be a patriotic person, but this video and this rendition of the song always brings me to tears.

[@TheHawaiianMermaid22]

Thank you for doing this video 🇺🇸🫰🏼🇰🇷

[@steventorres6042]

Also another reason some people cry when they hear the national anthem is because any service member who dies over seas always comes home with the flag draped over their coffin.

[@blusheep2]

Its a beautiful ending. The importance of what happened there for us gives them a more heartfelt connection for those who died to make their country what it is.

[@attkdriver]

It’s touching to me as an American to see that the anthem ,that I love, can touch people who aren’t American.

[@SilverSentinel]

When that song was written, our flag represented an ideal. It was a tiny new flame of an idea that had to be protected at all cost if it was going to survive long enough to become the raging inferno it was to become. But America is no longer that country. We have enemies living amongst us, people who have been taught lies from the cradle and who would willingly destroy their own homes and the homes of their friends and family out of some delusional sense of moral superiority. America's enemies do not respect anyone who doesn't think exactly like them. They do not feel remorse at destroying the lives around them. And they will always lie, cheat and steal to hide their crimes against their countrymen so as not to face the consequences of their foul betrayal. Our flag no longer represents the ideals it once stood for. It may again one day, but not so long as those who wish harm on Americans continue to live among us. Until that day comes, our flag represents nothing so much as greed, corruption and an irrational uniformity of thought and conduct that would terrify any American just a decade or two ago. America has been knocked down from within. But not knocked out. It will be Americans who decide if we are going to allow our homes and our lives to be taken from us.

[@AngelOfDeath420]

Because we know what it takes to be free it has enabled us to help others be free too like South Korea. We as Americans have lay down our lives to help others be free. God Bless South Korea and God Bless America!

[@OdenOni]

Francis Scott Key writing the Poem amung explosions, deadmen, and unadulterated freedom: 🖋️ 🔥🔥🔥

[@SeekerKC]

Yes, the American flag is important to most of us Americans. However, I view it as a symbol for so much more than just our country. One of those things it symbolizes (although it's currently been under threat), is the freedom of speech/expression; even if it is a citizen who protests by "desecrating" the flag or vehemently disagreeing with our Constitution, laws, leaders, elected officials, etc. We are allowed to criticize & mock; even offend. There are limitations such as we _not_ allowed to threaten the health & welfare of persons &/property, incite riots, commit perjury, etc. I can live with that.

[@malcolmdrake6137]

Sure you do...

[@kurtkatzemcqueennovaaetate6873]

No, no, no, you CAN riot... If your BLM.

[@blaizegottman4139]

Yeah I hate it when people are trying to censor freedom of speech

[@blaizegottman4139]

@@malcolmdrake6137 you seem like a troll who doesn't Care about the flag

[@radbunnie2297]

I agree.

[@ellanorevannin4147]

I remember when I learned about our national anthem in history. Brought me to tears and made me proud of those soldiers who did not surrender! They kept fighting for our freedom. And I am very thankful they did.❤ Love this video. Now I gotta hear the rest of the Korean National Anthem. I am curious.

[@gracefalahi5178]

Thank you for your comments and your reactions. I enjoyed this immensely. What's sad to me is that even most Americans aren't aware that our national anthem has more than one verse, and the others are just as important and beautiful. I'll paste them here in case somebody's curious. There's even an inspiring unofficial 5th verse that was written during the civil war. My family makes sure to sing all the verses at least once a year on the 4th of July. I hope it can inspire someone today. 2. On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, 'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! 3. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 4. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation! Blest with vict'ry and peace may the heav'n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - "In God is our trust," And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 5. When our land is illum'd with Liberty's smile, If a foe from within strike a blow at her glory, Down, down, with the traitor that dares to defile The flag of her stars and the page of her story! By the millions unchain'd who our birthright have gained We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained! And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave While the land of the free is the home of the brave.

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

This is the reason our flag can never touch the ground, thanks for the great reaction videos ❤.

[@darthraven32]

I got really emotional everytime I hear the national anthem

[@StanCoffee123]

It's the same for me with the Polish national anthem

[@shane8056]

Nice now you understand America in school I loved hearing the stories of my forefathers and the creation of our nation and I still stand for the national anthem and I miss the first bell when we all stood in unity to pledge allegiance to our flag god bless America

[@themoonintheclouds7199]

저는 한국인이지만 "The Star Spangled Banner"을 다 외웠습니다. 제가 가장 좋아하는 나라는 미국입니다. 🇰🇷❤️‍🔥🇺🇲🦅

[@ZeroCarbDaddy]

As an American Veteran. I appreciate your sincere appreciation for our flag. I think you understand more than some Americans do. God bless you.

[@broncobra]

Thank you for your service.

[@electricsex2738]

My wifes uncle was killed fighting in Korea. He payed the ultimate price for your freedom. As Americans we believe all people have the right to be free. We love our flag and we love to display it because so many have died defending what it stands for.

[@아이웰]

Just saying thank you is never enough for young soilders, American soilders fought for us in Korean war. I wish ur wife and ur family all the happiness and I just want u to know that we Koreans never forget the sacrifice you had made.

[@electricsex2738]

@@아이웰 Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure my wifes Uncle would appreciate them. His name was John Shelton and he was killed fighting as a member of our 101st Airborne. Their some of our best trained soldiers and were involved in heavy fighting in WW2 where they earned a very good reputation. I've known several of our exmilitary who have trained with South Korean ROK Marines and I've heard nothing but great things about how good they are. Words like tough, fearless, well disciplined, all have been used about your Marines. Have a good day and known that if you ever need the USA we will be there.

[@Nascar_Joe_on_youtube]

Thank you for your video. Born, bred and totally in love with this GREAT country. Have studied the history of the United States of America since I can remember. If people would just take the time they would see that there are many wonderful stories just like that. It is never as poignant as right now when our country is being tested the most.

[@youtube-headquarters]

If only Americans felt the same way about America as people from other countries feel about it.

[@daleclark7164]

I think the reason this speaks to many people around the world. Is its a true story about the human heart and what we are willing to sacrifice for are family...are love ones, and are country. Great reaction

[@pklass8718]

I hope it they play Whitney Houston’s version. It always gives me chills!

[@pickle581]

Chris Singleton's version has me crying.

[@DeusSalis]

Chris Stapleton was better

[@aaronyork3995]

My uncle fought in 1953 in Korea to save your people. He is 92 now in n nursing home. That flag means far more to South Korea than you can imagine!! It’s a freedom song of your people too!!! We love Korea! Hapchang. Aaron York, Vermont USA