I'LL NEVER HEAR THIS THE SAME | Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Stand for something or you will fall for anything

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

We respect our Flag and we Worship God ❤

[@michael35889]

I'm a little older then you (or maybe more then a little), but when I was in 8th or 9th grade; I remember learning about this and why we're never supposed to let the flag touch the ground. If they don't teach this in school anymore, that is very sad.

[@sunshynff]

If they ever taught this in school it is EXTREMELY sad!! Especially if you went to a public school. 70% of the above story is completely fabricated, this battle has NOTHING to do why they don't let the flag touch the ground. The flag was not even flying the whole 2nd half of the battle, sorry to break it to you, and no men died defending a metal pole. Complete details with links are in my comment above. I'm also much older that her too.

[@aviator2252]

i didnt learn about it until military basic training, and we were introduced to the origins of our Drill and Ceremonies

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

@@aviator2252 You weren't taught these lies in any U. S. military basic training facility. These are lies.

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

They don’t teach in school anymore they indoctrinate and train them

[@DavidDecker-m7b]

This song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I'm a Army veteran. I totally understand how the men did their duty and held our flag up. In older churches where they used hymnal books. The pledge of allegiance. America The beautiful, and other songs was in the hymnals. Newer churches or church trying to bring in new followers. Use newer music. Not older songs out of the old hymnals. I don't think most churches have hymnals anymore

[@harpo3791]

As a career military man, it brings a tear to my eye every time I hear the national anthem, because I know what that flag cost in my friends lives.

[@paulfadeley3496]

This is why our flag is never allowed to touch the ground!!!!!!

[@allencampbell4460]

This story is why we should never compromise our Constitution, and our rights away! We should never forget the sacrifices of our Founders, and veterans. United we stand...divided we fall. Stop listening to those who seek to divide us.

[@duncanburgess9935]

This story is loaded with falsehoods. Okay to the rest of the comment.

[@Jon-qf6qg]

@@duncanburgess9935 The story as it's presented in the video isn't particularly accurate, but it got the important points right--the main one being that the flag is a significant symbol representing freedom and national pride that many brave patriots have fought and died for.

[@gildahattabaugh4342]

That flag hangs in the Smithsonian. That's why our flag is never to touch the ground.

[@michaeldavis4746]

Has nothing to do with the flag hanging in the Smithsonian Institution… it has to do with what the flag represents… the bravery, honor, Faith, and deaths of Americans who lived our country enough to die for your freedom.

[@gildahattabaugh4342]

@michaeldavis4746 I agree. I'm 70 y/o, born 1954. I have and have always had several family members in the military. I've had numerous family members in every war. I lost a cousin in Nam. I have 4 in the military today.

[@erichammond9308]

Fiction has nothing to do with reality, and this video is almost pure fantasy.

[@perrychoate5245]

In the early 90's my oldest son..graduated high school..he went straight to the US Marines..he was willing to put his life on the line so you could sleep in peace.....that's my little boy

[@alexneria6024]

Semper Fi!

[@2000xtremefocus]

Makes me cry every time I hear this! I never served in the military but I’m so proud to be an American!

[@greg2976]

💯💯👍👍

[@Gutslinger]

Well, some of the details in that video are wrong. Scott Key was not a lawyer sent on behalf of the government to negotiate for prisoners. He represented one prisoner and was negotiating for that prisoner he represented. There also wasn't hundreds of ships. I think it was only like a dozen or two. And only 6 people were killed at the fort. Other off-topic facts: Francis Scott Key's youngest son was killed by a Democrat politician on the streets of Washington DC for supposedly having a love affair with his young wife. His killer got away with it by the first successful plea of insanity in history. Also, Francis Scott Key's grandson produced newspapers and was tyrannically imprisoned by Abraham Lincoln without any charges.

[@Matteobaria75]

I am Italian and I cried like a baby when I saw the video the first time.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

you should learn history. this story is about 90% bullshit.

[@jasoncordial4730]

Me too. I am from a military family. I tried to join the USMC but couldn't pass the physical. My father was drafted for Vietnam, his father fought in Korea. Mom, all her brothers were Marines. I am one of the few in my family that has not served, but I tried to. One of my sons is a Marine now, and I support him 100%. I don't worry, I know he'll get shit done and come home.

[@johnclement4158]

Britt, if you had learned that in school, you would not have forgotten it. As an American, this is your inheritance.

[@Granitepwnz]

The flag remains on display in the Smithsonian. Truly a humbling experience seeing it in person.... similar to a walk through Arlington cemetery.

[@Tyfu39944]

That’s not the flag unfortunately. This one was ripped to shreds. That one wasn’t much different but I believe it was from the war of 1812

[@mimigina7439]

This is literally the story of how our freedom was won, and it always gives me chills.

[@bassettmike1]

this entire story is a lie outside of the fact there was a battle. Every other aspect of this story was fabricated. There is zero documentation that shows any of this happened, and Francis Scott Keys own description says he never boarded the prisoner vessel. He never spoke to the prisoners as he was not permitted to. He spent the entire battle on his own ship tethered to the british vessel, not on it, never near the prisoners. There were 16 ships that attacked the fort. There were 19 ships in total. Key never reported there being hundreds of ships and the entire British Navy, because it didn't happen. No dead bodies held up the flag, because the flag was never hit. The fort received little to no damage from the battle. British cannons and rockets had little to no accuracy, and they were firing from nearly 2 miles out. It was physically impossible to target a flag pole.

[@robertvirnig638]

@@bassettmike1 Just to add to what you said, this battle was not pivotal, had the fort been completely leveled and destroyed along with the flag it would not have changed the outcome of the War of 1812. Yes, it was that war, not the Revolutionary War like this video seems to imply. There were no colonies, there were states. Like much of history this story has drifted into the category of myth.

[@DocBadr]

As a wounded Army veteran, I prefer the true story. And the truth is that we were smarter and tougher than the british, and we had the high ground. The bombardment lasted for 27 HOURS. We did not sit there overnight dying holding the flag. We were too busy shooting back. We fought, as warriors, in glory. We fought so effectively that Only 4 Americans died at the battle for Fort McHenry. There were no women or children, because we no American warrior would put their family in harms way like that. The song is about the fresh clean new flag that we raised that morning, as a big middle finger to the British as they sailed away. This was the glorious Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812

[@russell4824]

It's fictional

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

This was also the War of 1812, even though the "documentary" talks about the "American Colonies".

[@paulprovenzano3755]

Kneel for nothing but the Lord, and never let that flag touch the ground.

[@joaquettaconnors7925]

My family has fought ANDdied for this country for the past 344 years. I'm PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

[@russell4824]

And it does not bother you the documentary is pure fiction😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Or are you just looking for a few likes

[@americanjoe5486]

​​@@russell4824 Must be rough be the only one in the room who believes in an answer thats been proven a 1000 times wrong !!!

[@chrisbolliger5717]

Interesting, since this country hasn’t existed for 344 years.

[@cherylhogan6349]

@@russell4824First, it is not pure fiction, it is based upon facts which have been dramatized.

[@angelamiller6275]

It tears me up EVERY TIME I hear this story. EVERY TIME I hear Our NATIONAL ANTHEM, I get so very emotional, especially, in the context of today's America. ❤😭🇺🇲

[@clasmaster1471]

This is why we don’t kneel for the flag or our national anthem. Too many gave everything so we could have this freedom. The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

This battle was not about "freedom". The US military are not "defenders", they are killers in our name.

[@Achromania]

Well said.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Almost nobody gave anything for the flag.

[@clasmaster1471]

@@UnconventionalReasoning That’s what you say every to all the men and women that have served this country and continue to serve this country until today including my family and most others. Apparently you’ve never lost a family member in the armed services. These people are fighting for our freedom. What a shame you don’t care or understand. There’s no greater love than to love your neighbor like yourself. These men and women fight under the flag with the flag on their uniform to defend us at any cost life or limb. There would be no USA without the blood that was spilled and continues to be for what this flag represents.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@clasmaster1471 Since WW2, the military personnel have not given anything for the country, they have given for American Imperialism and their need to think the US is better than every other country. Most should resign from the military. They are absolutely, positively, *not* fighting for our freedom. They are killing to make us less safe. Al Qaeda was created by the US. I understand, most of the people here are the ones who are lying to themselves.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Listen to Red Skelton explain The Pledge of Allegiance. Will almost make you cry.

[@CoastalNomad]

Agree......

[@philbaumgartner1776]

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[@cog4life]

I have heard this. It is so beautiful…❤

[@WyldPinky]

Definitely grew up listening to this, my grandma always made us aware of how lucky we were to have our freedom

[@jeremyfagner6808]

I was about to recommend this also. Great video

[@haroldjones8023]

“Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men” We’ve been living in “the good times”for a while now. I am concerned for this country. Thank you for all your reactions and this one especially from an old vet

[@brianmasteller]

This always gets me. Especially the die on his feet line. So many of my brother and sister veterans still embody this sentiment.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

The die on his feet is a lie. That was said by the Mexican Zapata and has nothing to do with the USA.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

bullshit story. very little of it is true.

[@Rcc3350]

Always! I would rather die on my feet than bend my knee in submission!!!! Germam born woman fighting for true freedom

[@brianmasteller]

@@Rcc3350 Das kannst du laut sagen, meine Freiheitsschwester! I lived in Germany for a couple of years long ago. Beautiful land and people, but America is where my heart calls home.

[@Rcc3350]

@brianmasteller so is my heart planted right here! Once a soldier, always a soldier! Went back to Germany for awhile since I was about to lose my mother. Was shunned, couldnt get a job )well qualified as business major and nurse). I said, alrighty then....and went back into the US Army right in my hometown Frankfurt/Main. Jeans and all!!!!😁😁😁

[@randyflynn6402]

I served my country and this video brings tears to my eyes. I am an American and I will always support America I am now 61 years old but I will still take up arms to protect my country and the people of my country and give my life so everyone will be free and enjoy the freedom I have had the opportunity to enjoy. But when I watch this video I cry because there are so many that have lost the desire to support our country like the way we did in the past. I want all the people here in the US that I will always fight for your freedom but you have to want to fight for it too. If we don't fight together then we will fall. "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". So let's unite and become one. Let's become a nation together as Americans. No worrying about color or religion or sex. We are Americans living in a country that is tolerant in your freedom. Let's band together as one, as Americans. It doesn't matter if you are a democrat or republican or independent. It doesn't matter if you are male or female or gay or lesbian or trans. We are all Americans and we all have to come together as one. As Americans. I don't care what religion you are or your sex or your color. If you live here in America I will fight and die for the freedom you have under the Constitution. If we are going to be a great nation we need everyone to help the country to be a great nation. We can't do it if we work separately we have to do it together because we are the USA!!! We became a great nation because we worked together and loved our country and freedom. LET'S DO IT AGAIN! LET US JOIN TOGETHER AND WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THE USA NUMBER ONE AGAIN.

[@steveschaap1514]

The SAD part is that this is NOT taught in our schools these days!! If we want our kids to know this we need to teach them!

[@Gutslinger]

Some of the details in that video are wrong and embellished. Scott Key was not a lawyer sent on behalf of the government to negotiate for prisoners. He represented one prisoner and was negotiating for that prisoner he represented. There also wasn't hundreds of ships. I think it was only like a dozen or two. And only 6 people were killed at the fort. Other off-topic facts: Francis Scott Key's youngest son was killed by a Democrat politician on the streets of Washington DC for supposedly having a love affair with his young wife. His killer got away with it by the first successful plea of insanity in history. Also, Francis Scott Key's grandson produced newspapers and was tyrannically imprisoned by Abraham Lincoln without any charges.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

It isn't taught because it isn't true.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story is full of lies. Please delete this false story about the Star-Spangled Banner, it is nothing but the attempt of some right-wing nationalist to play on your emotions as he presents a false narrative of events. He starts out referring to America as "colonies". That means he doesn't even know this incident took place during the War of 1812. The quote he attributes to George Washington is a lie. "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees." was said by. Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, not George Washington. Nowhere during that war did British troops bombard a fort full of women and children. Key couldn't have heard a word on the British ship during the battle because he wasn't on that ship. Even had he been on that ship, it would be impossible to hear anything other than the sound of cannon fire during a bombardment. Use common sense to ferret out lies people. Here's what really happened: For starters, Key was seeking the release of only one prisoner. September 13, 1814, British warships sent a downpour of shells and rockets onto Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, relentlessly pounding the American fort for 25 hours. The bombardment, known as the Battle of Baltimore. There only about 20 British ships. Francis Scott Key, an American lawyer, had boarded the flagship of the British fleet on the Chesapeake Bay in hopes of getting the British to release a friend who had recently been arrested. Key was successful, but because he and his companions had gained knowledge of the impending attack on Baltimore, the British did not let them go. They allowed the Americans to return to their own vessel but continued guarding them. Under their scrutiny, Key watched on September 13 as the barrage of Fort McHenry began eight miles away. He wrote about the battle he witnessed. The flag that flew over Fort McHenry had 15 stars and 15 stripes. The American flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes from 1795-1818.One thing Americans don't seem to understand what they are singing about is the British attack upon Fort McHenry. When the song comes to the part about "the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.", is actually the British bombarding the colonists. When the song is sung, people cheer this part and sing it with great pride, not realizing those are British rockets and bombs. We are still a young country with a complex from not having the long history of other countries so we tend to be braggadocios when it comes to our history and usually exaggerate or just plain lie about the facts. So please, I beseech you to remove this video from the internet because it just isn't factual.

[@Lions1986]

i mean this video isnt true so why should it be taught in school? I mean i guess it could be taught in school it would be about as useful as anything else they teach you in school and just as factual aka not factual at all.

[@terarosen7909]

@@Lions1986why do you believe none of it was true? Is there a video with the true story you heard?

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

I had never heard this story before. But when I was in bootcamp some years ago, we got to go to six flags before anyone else. In doing so it was only military personnel occupying the park. BUT...they played Morning Colors in Six Flsgs. Every Soul in Uniform stopped where they were and focused on the highest point in the park. A flagpole in the middle of the park. No one moved, every service member stood still and saluted the American Flag....at the top of the highest area in the park. It was then I learned...in part...what it meant to serve something other than your self.

[@jamesray9009]

"Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance "is a must if you liked this .. I have watched it maybe 50 times Red was a comedian way back in the day

[@joejohnson4183]

Sadly not a lot of people have seen that and fewer know who Red Skelton was .

[@anthonycurby4606]

Today in this comment section is the first ive heard of it though i know who Red skeleton is. Will be looking for it soon. Thanks for the recommendation

[@ChanelStuff]

​@@anthonycurby4606I know who he was too and this is also my first time hearing about his Pledge of Allegiance. I'll have to check it out too. I always thought he was just a comedian too

[@smedleybutler1969]

I was just thinking the same thing,she should do it!

[@bobbyhughes2089]

I paused this video to go watch Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance. Excellent video, thanks for the recommendation!

[@anniegirlbatten]

I learned this in elementary school and at 72 years old I still cry when I hear the Star Spangled Banner or sing it! Never able to get through it without lots of tissues!🇺🇲❤

[@esterwyman]

I CRY EVERY SINGLE TIME , I HEAR THE STAR SPANGLED BANNAR 🇺🇸

[@aliciamartin2024]

Brit, please share this for those around you too. This is why it was sung as a hymn

[@sunshynff]

Because a snake oil salesman of a preacher fabricated a story to fit a narrative to sell to his flock???

[@Gutslinger]

Some of the details in that video are wrong and embellished. Scott Key was not a lawyer sent on behalf of the government to negotiate for prisoners. He represented one prisoner and was negotiating for that prisoner he represented. There also wasn't hundreds of ships. I think it was only like a dozen or two. And only 6 people were killed at the fort. Other off-topic facts: Francis Scott Key's youngest son was killed by a Democrat politician on the streets of Washington DC for supposedly having a love affair with his young wife. His killer got away with it by the first successful plea of insanity in history. Also, Francis Scott Key's grandson produced newspapers and was tyrannically imprisoned by Abraham Lincoln without any charges.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

DO NOT SHARE THIS IT IS FULL OF LIES. THIS IS RIGHT-WING WHITE SUPREMACIST PROPAGANDA.

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

NO!! DON'T SHARE THIS VIDEO!! IT IS WRONG! The history told here is all wrong. Half of it is made up and never happened, the rest is overembelished and flat out wrong. The narrator didn't know his history. DON'T SHARE THIS VIDEO!!

[@sunshynff]

@@Gutslinger ... Nice!! I had no idea about the Key's son and Grandson, and what happened to them, very interesting. I read a little more about the Lincoln thing, I knew he wasn't the quiet, caring, soft spoken giant that history makes him out to be, didn't know he went all dictator like that though. I don't like the confederates or what they stood for either, but damn Abe, you can't be snatching people up like that!! ....LOL Oh, yeah to add to your fun fact, Key accompanied Colonel John Stuart Skinner, who was a professional negotiator for the U.S. military, to dine on the Royal Navy's lead ship where Skinner would negotiate for Key's neighbor, Dr. William Beanes. The doctor was an older gentleman, but full of piss n vinegar, when British soldiers walked passed his home the previous week to burn down our capital, he found two that were hammered and could barely walk, so he made a citizens arrest and I believe locked them in his basement. On the the way back the British stopped to retrieve their two men and arrested Dr. Beanes for interfering or some nonsense charge. Oh and it was 4 dead, 26 wounded, at least according to Major Armistead's post battle report, but no biggy though, they're all dead now.. But it amazing me that the Brits could throw everything they had at that fort for 25 hours straight, and only 4 people died, crazy!!.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

I'm 73 years old, it's been a lot of years since I was in school. And I quit school in the 10th grade. We were only told that the National Anthem was written about one battle nothing else. I thought that weird and I disliked the song, finding it hard to sing for one thing. Then I found the video about this a year or so ago. Now knowing the full extent of what happened that night, I now understand the words to the song. And each time I hear it now tears fill my eyes. I have ancestors that fought in that war, the war of 1812, the Spanish American war, the Civil war as well as WWI and WWII including Vietnam. My Dad was in the Army Air Force, my older brother was in the Air Force and my younger Brother was in the Marines. I have been very proud of my family as well as my Ancestors. But knowing the real story behind our National Anthem I am even prouder of being an American. I truly believe they should teach this to our children in schools so they too can understand what men sacrificed for our Freedom. Something we are all guilty of forgetting.

[@kd8199]

1 for 1 means one man for one man, equal trade. BTW, I read that Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics to the song but did not write the song. The music was written before the War of 1812 in Britain. It was a popular tune that was well known by the original colonists.

[@MabelSoutherland]

Correct. He wrote a poem.

[@sunshynff]

Correct, Key wrote a 4 stanza poem, that was published shortly after the war and then went was considered "viral" for the early 19th century..lol. Long before the war, an 18th century song called “To Anacreon in Heaven”, originally written by and performed by a men's social club in London named The Anacreontic Society, had made it's way over the Atlantic to the colonies and had morphed into a very popular pub sing along type song. A short time after Key's poem went "viral", people in pubs and taverns across the land started replacing the original lyrics from “To Anacreon in Heaven” with the words from Key's poem, and they fit quite nicely. It soon became an established song of varied names in drinking establishments and events across our young nation. It stayed just that for over a century though, with many objecting to it being our national anthem. The two main reasons being it's difficulty level playing and singing, and the other being people being hesitant about using a song that's original lyrics had several lines about drinking and debauchery and one that was quite risqué for the time period. But it was finally singed into law by congress as our official anthem on March 3, 1931.

[@kd8199]

@@sunshynff - True. My 4 sentences was an abbreviated version of what you posted.

[@sunshynff]

@@kd8199, I figured, wasn’t trying to step on your toes, I retired about a year or so ago, and as much as I like being an oddball, a little different than your average bear, I did the most stereotypical thing ever for an old fart, became infatuated with American history. My wife and friends banned me from breaking out a history lesson in their presence months ago, so sometimes I get it out of my system online..lol.

[@kd8199]

@@sunshynff - no worries. I enjoyed reading your post. It was thoughtful and thorough. 👍

[@rickboone1090]

If you ever have the opportunity to tour Ft McHenry, you will see a similar presentation concluded by the US Naval Academy Choir singing the Star Spangled Banner. I toured there in April 1997 and it brought me to an entirely new level of respect for the background and song.

[@Haziesmom2023]

Oh, would I love to see that!!! I'd have to crumble......

[@monamaple9790]

❤ that's why we honor the flag when it is dishonored you are dishonoring our country I am a veteran and proud

[@artvanriper1350]

Every time I hear this song, I get goose bumps and am so proud. I am a veteran, and put my life on the line for this flag, as did millions of other Americans, and many gave their all for this flag. They need to teach this in our schools, along with our history. God Bless this flag and our country always.

[@quinjesuis9187]

The part of the national anthem that always gets me is our flag was still there, everytime 😊

[@sunshynff]

You mean the part embellished by Key, since the flag hadn't been there all night. You know because the whole flag code thing, and lack of electricity in those days, and the fact it would be pretty stupid to fly a flag and shine a big light on it, in order to give the British a clear concise target to aim at in the dark of the night....👍

[@quinjesuis9187]

@@sunshynff I saw a documentary that said he added some things, no one will know really what exactly happened; but this much we know the fort was bombed all night long, the British Navy had these flare type things; so they could see for night shooting; so in the morning when the smoke started to clear, you could see our flag still standing; so its a possibility the people of the fort did not have time to take the flag down; then in the morning when the bombardment stopped they went out and put the flag back up; as an answer to what the Admiral declared the previous day 🙏

[@sunshynff]

@@quinjesuis9187…. See though, with all due respect, when you say things like, “We’ll never know what really happened” you dishonor those brave men that fought, you diminish their bravery and courage, and for what, to just blindly accept a story thats warm n fuzzy and makes us feel good?? Thing is, the truth isn’t some sin our country committed or our men not being brave or anything thats a “gotcha, see how horrible the U.S. really is” its just different, and if you ask me just as inspiring and something to be proud of. Have you ever toured the actual Fort McHenry?? Better yet scroll up about 15-20 comments, I left a detailed explanation of the events of that battle with links, the “rockets” were not flares to light up the sky. Oh, and one of the links I left, is to the actual post battle report, written by Major Armistead, commander of Ft McHenry, immediately following the battle and sent to the president and members of congress. It details every part of the battle, tactics, men lost, men injuries and how they got that way. So we do know what happened, very clearly, during that time. Do you know what the battle was over?

[@quinjesuis9187]

​@@sunshynff one more thing, if they were not able to take down the flag before the bombardment started and the Admiral did keep seeing the flag up in the red light of the flare, and this made him angry because of his arrogance; and he actually ordered all fire to be concentrated on the flag; that this saved the people in the fort; depending on where the flag was placed in the fort, because this directed the bombardment away from the people in the fort, so that when the bombardment was over the people in the fort that were praying saw this as a miracle; that their beautiful flag saved their lives and out of respect for God and the flag, they put up the flag and pole that had got shot down during the bombardment, back up, showing the English that God is on our side 😊

[@sunshynff]

@@quinjesuis9187 Oh my Dog, I think you might be delusional. Did you scroll up and read my in depth post, did you even read my last response to you!!?? There is no " if they forgot to take the flag down, they did take it down, and there were two flags, an average size storm flag flown during the day when attack started, and a larger garrison flag specially made for if they won the battle, which Major Armistead order to be raised as Britain was pulling up anchor and leaving. The storm flag was taken down the previous evening, despite being under attack. The flag pole WAS NOT KNOCKED DOWN OR DAMGED IN ANYWAY!! You know why? Because this was early 19th century warfare, orders to "concentrate fire" on a specific location or tartlet weren't even a thing yet, that's not how any of their weapons worked. And again, they were not flares to see in the dark, and their ammunition could not have brought down the flag pole anyway, standard construction of a flag pole requires almost half it's length be buried under ground and set in concrete or stone. The British only had one type of ammo/cannon ball, that caused damage upon impacting the ground or objects, but due to Fort McHenry returning cannon fire, the British moved their ships back to be just out of reach of the U.S.'s defensive fire, which also meant their cannonballs that caused damage on impact, could not reach Fort McHenry. But the they did have two other types of cannonballs, that could reach the fort, and they had a nicknames, they were called rockets. The cannon ball was bigger than normal and appx 32lbs, it was stuffed full of shards of thin sharp metal (shrapnel) and a bunch of red phosphorus. The cannon ball had its own independent fuse, that the officer in charge of that cannon, would cut to length, based on a guess of distance to the target. The goal was to have that fuse detonate the red phosphorus inside the cannonball before it hit the ground, about 20ft in the air, over the enemies, raining down deadly shrapnel. It was dangerous ammo when it went off at the right time, but it was a game of luck much more than skill, it's just that Britain had so many cannons. When the red phosphorus ignited, it gave off a "red glow" for a couple of seconds, as an effect to the explosion, not as a reason to light the sky, but it is where Key got the line...."and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air" Again all of this is detailed in the Major's post battle report, also at the Smithsonian, by many well respected historians, and you can go to Fort McHenry and see and hear for yourself. Also the men weren't waiting for some imaginary sky daddy to save them or protect this country, they did it themselves, so enough with all your talk about them praying, I'm starting to see we you are clinging to this fabricated version of this story so tightly. Once and for all, we have no problems with all you Christians believing whatever you want, and praying your little fingers to the bone, it's a free country, more power to ya. But there is no war on your religion or it's holidays, the constitution clearly calls for a separation of church and not in any way shape or form, was this country founded as a Christian nation, and anyone that tells you it was is abjectly wrong and misinformed or either has an agenda.

[@patchesblue155]

That story never ceases to make me weep...such bravery, such commitment...and to compare then to now...😢😢😢

[@DocBadr]

As a wounded Army veteran, I prefer the true story. And the truth is that we were smarter and tougher than the british, and we had the high ground. The bombardment lasted for 27 HOURS. We did not sit there overnight dying holding the flag. We were too busy shooting back. We fought, as warriors, in glory. We fought so effectively that Only 4 Americans died at the battle for Fort McHenry. There were no women or children, because we no American warrior would put their family in harms way like that. The song is about the fresh clean new flag that we raised that morning, as a big middle finger to the British as they sailed away. This was the glorious Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

Bless you, Britt.... your concepts of reality are better than most.

[@kimberleedavis7170]

Something that we need to remember in times when the our Society is filled with compromise and apathy, is that if we have nothing worth dying for, then we have nothing worth living for.

[@SadPuppySoup]

I remember being taught this as a kid but over time the meaning has faded, with all that's going on these days I think we all need to learn this again. Thank you Brit for this. And may you have the life you deserve.

[@esterwyman]

THE MEANING , HAS NEVER FADED FOR ME … NOT ONE LITTLE BIT 🇺🇸

[@SadPuppySoup]

Well good for you, do you need a cookie?@@esterwyman

[@Lilith54]

I will always love how proud and beautiful Whitney Houston looked and sounded when she sang the Star Bangle Banner song.

[@ace1usmc]

Can I just point out that she's got no makeup on and she's absolutely gorgeous???? What an amazing, natural beauty! And intelligent, eloquent and well-spoken. She's the whole package. And I'm so glad that she sounds like a patriot and a Christian as well! She's too good to be true!

[@dalewest6843]

Yes, Britt is very easy on the eyes. However I'm pretty sure her HUSBAND feels the same way. Just sayin'.

[@lyndathrash51]

So true! She is amazing!!

[@MidwestFarmToys]

@@dalewest6843we can only hope so

[@angrytrucker420]

She is the real deal

[@tonybuggs6174]

As a white man attracted to black women, and married to a black woman, with 4 adopted black daughters, black women are the only women that can leave the house with no makeup n look absolutely beautiful!

[@corawilhelm4968]

Now you understand why people get so mad when it touches the ground

[@Padraig50]

The brits had Irish men on prison ships in the 1970s,so I can believe this story and what they done, God bless those patriot who kept their flag flying, and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸, from the hills of Donegal Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪, love your videos and you reactions, keep them coming

[@cajuncraig74]

Love it, Im crying.

[@redfishsurvival1413]

I think you did it before but Chris Stapleton singing this at the Superbowl is so amazing it deserves two videos now that you know the story. All the best!

[@Gutslinger]

Well, some of the details in that video are wrong and embellished with this story. Scott Key was not a lawyer sent on behalf of the government to negotiate for prisoners. He represented one prisoner and was negotiating for that prisoner he represented. There also wasn't hundreds of ships. I think it was only like a dozen or two. And only 6 people were killed at the fort. Other off-topic facts: Francis Scott Key's youngest son was killed by a Democrat politician on the streets of Washington DC for supposedly having a love affair with his young wife. His killer got away with it by the first successful plea of insanity in history. Also, Francis Scott Key's grandson produced newspapers and was tyrannically imprisoned by Abraham Lincoln without any charges.

[@redfishsurvival1413]

@@Gutslinger Agreed. He also says it was so loud and constant that you couldn't hear anything, then says all that could be heard was the men below praying. He also says the flag bearers that were killed were carried away but then says it was bodies holding up the flag. I also wonder about what kind of flag and flag pole wouldn't need replaced repeatedly through all of that. I think they mess up a lyric or two in the typing as well but I don't remember exactly. There is something very powerful about simplifying a story so it can be told and re told, but history is usually far far more amazing than the made up stories about it. Holes in a story just make it weak. I feel that if you are going to rally behind something about truth and justice, it shouldn't have holes in it. Sort of like how the police have a thin blue line flag that is itself a violation of the flag code. A flag with a picture of the USA with a blue line across it or something would do the same without being hypocrisy. Just like the red maple leaf flag of Canada isn't the actual flag (but I haven't done my real homework on that one). I think these things are done on purpose by enemies from the inside and from the top down. Thanks for the comment too btw.

[@RonHouck-eb1cn]

I heard it in school in American class in Jr High. It got a lot of people’s attention and made them aware That’s one of the reasons why it is important to respect the flag. They did by giving their lives for it and what it represents. For a time frame, I graduated in 1979

[@daprimitives]

Sadly, schools tend to only teach what is required to pass exams in order to get their state and federal funding. I noticed it back in the early 80s when my brother and sister asked me to help them with some history and social. studies homework. They leave out many details that tell the whole story and make the subject more interesting

[@bassettmike1]

This is just a story though. Documented history contradicts the majority of this story. We didn't even fly the flag during the battle, it was raised the following morning. We lost 28 troops at fort McHenry, all of which died at sea, not in the fort. there were 16 ships that attacked, not multiple hundreds. There were only 19 ships there total, 3 of which were anchored 6 miles out of range where Key met with the Admiral. This is a great speech and an amazing story, but thats it. that is why its not taught in schools. Its an emotional video, but that doesn't make it accurate.

[@daprimitives]

I'm not agreeing or completely with you but what I said about schools still applies @@bassettmike1

[@bobs.3764]

@@bassettmike1 While most of what you stated is correct there are a couple things off. There were 2 flags flown in the Fort during the bombardment. The first was a large wool flag which was taken down due to the weather. The replacement flag was a smaller storm flag. Losses: U.S., 28 killed, 250 wounded, 50 captured; British, 46 killed, 300 wounded.

[@joshuasingleton2015]

It's not completely accurate, but still pretty close

[@bassettmike1]

@@joshuasingleton2015 aside from there being an attack on the fort, every aspect of this story was falsified. Key wasn't even granted access to the prisoners to speak with them. He spent the battle on his own ship tethered to a British vessel. He never told them they were freed, he never heard them praying, the only one he spoke with was a prisoner that happened to be a doctor that was released during the battle. The entire story was falsified. The fort itself had little to no damage as it was thick stone and brick being hit with cannon fire from 2 miles away. British artillary had no means of targetting a flag or flag pole. they could barely even hit the fort itself. obviously you didn't say all that, my problem is with the storyteller. please don't think I'm venting at you. lol. its just a really movin story, I get it. but moving and emotional deens't make it historical. Key was a very intelligent man. This guy is telling us that he looked out over a horizon 4 miles from the battle and confused 16 ships with 100+?

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I'm 74 yrs old and was taught this in elementary school, but I don't think it's being taught any more! That's sad that our grandchildren don't even know what it means!!❤

[@kevinhayes1656]

I wanna veteran of the United States, Marine Corps, and still to this day every time I hear the Star-Spangled Banner I get chills because I know what it means

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Semper Fi brother ,I served 69-72 and it brings me to tears

[@HeCoversMe]

Never fails to bring tears to my eyes…such a beautiful symbol. May God bless the US and restore us once again

[@queencerseilannister3519]

I'd still die for this Country...in a heartbeat.

[@palmirasanchez]

I did learn this in school. I am an American patriot and proud. It hurts me that people in this younger generation eat up so much lies and think a Patriot is racist. It is an insult. They should know their family's history because chances are their ancestors fought for us ALL. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DCS026]

The melody for the National Anthem was from a drinking tune in 1776. Origin of the melody Long assumed to have originated as a drinking song, the melody was taken from the song “ To Anacreon in Heaven,” which first surfaced about 1776 as a club anthem of the Anacreontic Society, an amateur mens’ music club in London.

[@bassettmike1]

the he Anacreontic Song was actually the constitutional anthem of an elite, London-based, amateur music society. they were often drunk at their society meetings, but it was their groups anthem rather than a drinking song.

[@trishbranges3370]

That flag is in the museum in Washington DC. Tattered and still beautiful. Everyone should go see it.

[@johndavids4780]

Those of us as soldiers understood this devotion. Maybe you need to bleed for it along with your brothers in arms to truly understand. I am old. I have done my duty. I would do it again today to protect what so many who just don't understand decry as something less than inspiring. I truly feel the would be much more fulfilled if they did.

[@deshawnholmes4876]

Thank you so much for your service. So many really do take it for granted.

[@wmcrockett3637]

I'm a veteran and an old man but, I will stand with you if you would have me.

[@tomredmond]

This Veteran will stand at your side.

[@sunshynff]

How would you like it if years after you're gone, if someone told the story of battles or firefights that you were directly involved in, but instead they misled people by telling half truths, and completely fabricated other parts of the story, all just so the story fit nice and neat in their little narrative to make their flock feel all warm in fuzzy? You don't think that would be disrespecting your brothers in arms?? Listen, I've never bled for it, I'll never know what it's like to be in a foreign land with just your brothers in arms to depend on, or see the horrors of war. I did serve my community for 27yrs, which led me to depend on a different skill set of brothers n sisters, many were former combat vets, and I've experienced and seen things that I wouldn't wish imprinted on my worst enemies memories. There are not a lot of people in this country that has experienced such things as you n I, and a ton of people that have witnessed completely different yet equally horrifying things as part of the American experience. I'm just saying I respect what you did for your country and your service, and appreciate it, but you don't need to act like that makes you better than your fellow Americans, and instead of being angry at what you perceive as people not respecting this country, or the flag or the anthem, try a different route, maybe seek the reason they became so disenfranchised with a country that promises all men are created equal and free, when it clearly has failed at fulfilling that and other claims. Just because you feel it's lived up to it for you, does not mean it's others experience. You can't fix a problem without first admitting it exists. Our enlisted men and women are taught to be walking, talking, fighting and THINKING soldiers, are they not?? You should have easily recognized this video as narcissistic rhetoric to fit a narrative right off the bat.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Service members didn't/don't bleed for the flag. You never took an oath in the military that included the flag. Your oath was to support and defend the Constitution of the U. S. against all enemies foreign and domestic; that you will bear faith and allegiance to the same; and you will obey the orders of the President of the U. S. and the orders of the officers appointed over me...

[@sparc77]

Many hymnals have a patriotic section which includes the National Anthem, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, etc. They are often used during services around American holidays such as Memorial Day, Independance Day and Thanksgiving (although Thanksgiving has been picked up by many countries and is no longer just an American holiday). Unfortunately, a lot of history teachers are just there to do a job. Really great history teachers are good story tellers.

[@shawncovert751]

You're absolutely correct. Our convictions as Americans are wavering.

[@Davidjohnson-zd3bk]

This is why its supposed to be sung slow and with feelings!! And respect... god bless America

[@Ancient_Drummer]

This is the best video you've ever done, I would give it a thousand likes if I could! We need more stories of inspiration like this. As an older veteran, this made me even more proud of the men and women who came before me, both military and civilians, who stood strong and sacrificed everything so future generations could be free in a nation under God. I salute you all!

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This is the worst video she's done and it should be removed because these are lies.

[@DocBadr]

As a wounded Army veteran, I prefer the true story. And the truth is that we were smarter and tougher than the british, and we had the high ground. The bombardment lasted for 27 HOURS. We did not sit there overnight dying holding the flag. We were too busy shooting back. We fought, as warriors, in glory. We fought so effectively that Only 4 Americans died at the battle for Fort McHenry. There were no women or children, because we no American warrior would put their family in harms way like that. The song is about the fresh clean new flag that we raised that morning, as a big middle finger to the British as they sailed away. This was the glorious Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812

[@michaelsova7349]

That’s why the flag should never touch the ground. Too many people died making sure the flag was still there. As a veteran, I still have those feelings of loyalty to this country.

[@devinup3981]

We sing it in church, but only around July 4th. It's in the hymn book though.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

More propaganda. America is not a religious state, therefore the Star-Spangled Banner has no business in the hymnal of any religious denomination.

[@ronaubery2459]

FYI the Flag that flew over Fort McHenry is on display at the Smithsonian. Ithers have told you about Red Skeleton's video on the Pledge and i agree.

[@cathymckee1255]

Red,Skelton did a,superb job on the pledge of Allegence which I had never herd before. ❤

[@melodyfedoris2308]

Love love love this as well

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

This is why they ask everyone to please rise and remove your hats in respect to those who had fallen. And This is why True American people got so upset when a professional football player (we all know who) would kneel down during the playing of this song. It’s better to die on your feet , than to live on your knees. It truly was a slap in the face to those who lost their lives standing up for Everyone’s eventual freedoms.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

The true spirit of Patriotism and believing in what AMERICA was all about & what it was going to be: "The Land of Opportunity" along with the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!!!"

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

It's amazing being at a ball game and everyone removes their hat and holds it to their chest when the Star Spangled banner plays. I was a ball boy for the Houston Rockets as a youngster and my Father was the trainer for the team. I was around 14 at the time. I was running back to the locker room to get more supplies for the bench when the Star Spangled Banner began to play. I immediately came to a stop and faced the flag and placed my hand on my chest. My Father rest his soul told me how proud he was to see me show such respect for our country. I'll never forget his words.......

[@Tnurk]

Happy you enjoyed this story, another great one, is Paul Harvey's Founding fathers the rest of the story.... Sacrifice

[@GM8101PHX]

I am struck with awe, I am 66 and never heard this story, I also stand tall and salute the flag anytime it is with-in eye sight. I am a veteran and easily get chocked up when the National Anthem is played, if TAPS is played I cry like a baby because I Love the United States of America!! Britt you are beautiful physically but also your soul and your belief in Jesus!!! I do not think this flag will be flying in heaven as Jesus will rightfully take center stage as our savior!!! I am honored to have served this nation!!! Thank You Britt for posting this video!!

[@MabelSoutherland]

If you haven't yet, watch the end after the song! This is why we stand for the flag! This is why true Americans get so angry with those that kneel!

[@isurvivedhaddenfield6055]

You mean like in the third verse where it mentions killing former slaves?

[@sunshynff]

EXCUSE ME!!!!????? Last I checked I am an American, and part of the "we" that you speak of!! Are you saying I'm not a "true American" Sorry I stay informed and know my countries history, and I'm sorry, I don't stand at the anthem, remove cover and place my right hand over my heart because of fabricated propaganda like the above video, I do it out of tradition and to show love for the country I was born and raised in. I also do not need a song and a magic piece of cloth to honor or show respect to those that served, I do that by my day to day actions, and actually giving a F**K about vets, not just when I can get social media points for doing so. I also don't get angry when a fellow American uses any of their constitutional rights he or she is supposed to have, without question, like the right to peacefully protest which symbolizes asking the govt. for a redress of grievances. Do you even know why the kneeling started that I am sure you are referring to?? Because his original plan, and what he did the very first game to protest the anthem, was to stay seated on the bench, it was Retired Army Green Beret Nate Boyer, who played for the Seahawks at the time, in week 2 of the season, that told him, "I respect the reason behind your protest, but if you don't want to piss off vets and those that support them, get your ass off the bench and out to the field for our song, then take a knee, like we do in country when we lose a fellow soldier, that will show us vets that you are actively trying to be a voice for your people while still respecting those that fought for your right to do so". I'm just thinking that if a Green Beret and combat vet with several tours under his belt is not "angry" at kneeling, why the flip are you and others???? Could it be cause you're a wannabe patriot easily fooled and outraged by the latest thing your betters tell you to be angry about???

[@harveylinda77]

Home of the FREE!!! I will always stand for the anthem, but I will never force anyone to do so! That is what freedom is!!!! 19:36

[@BenTIStudios]

Problem is, it's not accurate. So If that's why you stand... Like the main reason. Stop standing. It didn't happen.

[@kirkdarling4120]

Back in the 90s, when I was active duty Air Force, I had a sergeant working for me who sang a beautiful tenor. He sang the Star-Spangled Banner in a manner similar to this story. He didn't belt it out, he sang it _acapela,_ softly and tentatively...because it starts with a _question_ and with _uncertainty,_ but building up toward the end. I got calls every week from different military units on base asking for him to sing for different ceremonies. This was a major command base, so there were plenty of generals and colonels and other officers retiring all the time. I saw generals wiping away tears as he sang. One day we had the Russian Commander of Air Forces visiting, and that sergeant sang the Star-Spangled Banner at that event so sensitively and beautifully that the Russian general sobbed out loud and begged for a tape of it to take home (Russians like to cry).

[@charlesbutzow1924]

When I first met my father-in-law, I was amazed at the wonderful stories he told. As time passed, I found I had been present at the incidents in his stories. I didn't remember things quite the way he told it. But my memory was not nearly as entertaining as his stories. He was a great storyteller. This video is told by a pretty good storyteller too. If someday you find yourself looking into the story of the battle of Fort Henry and The Star-Spangled Banner, you may find the heart of the story is true even if some of the details aren't quite as told here. For example, this battle was in 1812. This land was not 13 colonies it was a country with 13 states. Still, it is good to know where our national anthem comes from and what it means. As for me, I really do appreciate the men and women who are and have been willing to lay down their lives for our country.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story is told by a liar.

[@adamwyler1773]

There are actually 4 verses to this poem. The music was added later in the late 1800's.

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

You need to react to Jimi Hendrix live at Woodstock his guitar version of the Star spangled banner. He came out on the stage early in the morning and woke up the crowd to this masterpiece

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Most of the crowd had left by the time Hendrix hit the stage. You obviously weren't there.

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

@@Nomad-vv1gk I didn't say I was there

[@williamveteran6913]

Thank you for posting this.

[@LilBitnTx]

I’ve seen this video before. It made me cry and truly think about what they went through. But also made me extremely proud. Why don’t they teach this in history class? We simply need better teachers I suppose I don’t know. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@debbers]

Britt hello, This is my first time here and thank you for allowing me to do that! I learned this in school, but I am 67 years old, I think you are right, they don't teach about this anymore! I enjoyed your reaction to this so I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! Continued good luck with your channel! Deb You might like to know that four men died in that engagement and twenty-seven were wounded!

[@bassettmike1]

You didn't learn this in school for a reason. I gotta be that guy. this is a great story, but I love US history too much. there were 16 ships that attacked Fort McHenry, there were 19 in total there, not multiple hundreds. British cannons had a 2 mile range, and the rockets had a 1.75 mile range, yet both were wildly inaccurate. After 25 hours of canon and rocket fire there was very little damage to the Fort due to how inaccurate the weaponry was. Out of 1000 men at McHenry, there were 28 deaths of americans, all of which took palce on the water aboard ships. Nobody died holding up the flag that was not flown during the battle. 1500-1800 shells were fired during a 25 hour battle. this guy saying there was no release. there was an average 40 seconds of release between each cannon fired. This guy is a great and moving storyteller, but its not very historically accurate. The flag itself was never hit by cannon fire, and the Pickersgill flag was never even flown during the fight, it was raised the following morning. To say men died holding up the flag, when the flag was not flown during the battle, is a bit odd. The flag itself was never hit by fire (since it was not flown). and the flag pole was never hit with fire. The entire part of the admiral discussing targeting the flag is made up for this speech. There is no documented history or writing by Key to support that story. Its a good speech, but its made up. This is a fictitious account of what took place that is not backed up by US history.

[@jamesmccoy9955]

I love the idea of what this country was formed on…. Maybe someday it will be what it was meant to be. Also, they don’t teach this in school sadly. It’s up to us to teach our children the difference and all we can do is hope our guidance and support is enough to give them a better life than what we lived.

[@riff8114]

This is Why, Our Flag Never to be on the Ground🇺🇸

[@freddielee1965]

At 50 years of age I still shead tears when I hear this song…God bless America 🫡

[@maryhall4756]

I fail to see how it's racist. Or why they would walk on it or disrespect it.

[@samzimmerman410]

As a former Special Forces soldier (the Green Berets) this is what makes me choke up each, and every tines I hear it. Knowing that this is the last thing I will ever receive from a country I proudly I served.

[@jwoo1800]

It wasn’t the “colonies” this occurred during the War of 1812. We had been our own nation for 30 some years.

[@angrytrucker420]

The British still considered them "their colonies."

[@Tyfu39944]

@@angrytrucker420I VAGUELY remember this.

[@ruthrunyon5515]

My father was a career army sergeant that served in WWII in the South Pacific. He taught me flag etiquette and respect. Think of the soldiers at Iwo Jima raising the flag. Think of the firemen raising the flag the day after 911. True patriots still exist.

[@mikefrady2378]

I am 56 years old and I don't remember learning about this in school. Thank you for sharing this. I think everyone who takes a knee during our anthem should hear this and then visit Arlington cemetary and then see how they feel about taking a knee!😪

[@user-yh8ik3xw8s]

People who take a knee, were horribly disrespected for hundreds of years. Those "rights," were not meant for them. Different perspective.

[@teddybear2564]

I'm not crying you'er crying this is so beautiful it's a shame that the kids and a lot of younger people don't know what this country actually is all about. 🇺🇸

[@alfredh3071]

As usual Brit, so pithy and sincere. Looking beautiful as well. In the course of human events, there has never been a revolution that has resulted in less violence. Once the British laid down their arms, the killings stopped. If you look back at history, you’ll find that the revolutions in most places were only the beginning. Those changes in rulers or ideology, were usually followed by death on an unimaginable scale. We just wanted to be left alone to live peacefully as one nation under God, and to enjoy the free will God gave us. America was set up as a country that would show what God’s grace can do. We are a nation that is at peace with every nation that is at peace with us, and even with some who’s motives are questionable. We try to show love, and to help, to do onto others as we would have done to us. That’s why we die, so others may live. There’s no greater gift than to lay down your life for a friend, or to make a new partner in peace.

[@roycrews5306]

Very well spoken on your part. Tks for sharing

[@brittreacts]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothymyers6827]

Britt glad you listened to this. However, please know there are numerous inaccuracies in this. The sentiment behind is correct but not the facts. We were not colonies, it was written during the War of 1812. There were not numerous prisoners on that ship [there were prison ships however]. The entire British navy was not firing on the fort, etc. etc.

[@horationelson1840]

Also, the British only had 13-20 ships, and none of them were large ships of the line. Less than five Americans died in the siege.

[@xJamesLaughx]

@@horationelson1840Exactly, most people seem to forget that Britain was at war with Napoleon's France at the same time so could ill afford to be sending her main large warships to the US.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Britt I am 74 yrs old, they taught us this in school as part of our history lessons. i don't think they teach this anymore!😢😢❤

[@Jeffbambam]

A proud flag waving American that will defend to the end against all threats domestic or foreign, i hold our forefathers in high reverence. Thank you so much for covering this Brit ,you are doing this country a great service! ❤🇺🇸

[@sunshynff]

It's ironic you consider yourself that, or that you hold your forefathers in such high regard, but you can't be bothered to learn actual U.S. history?? I would think someone that proud, that flag waving would recognize this song as the mostly fabricated piece of rhetoric and narrative it was meant to fit, within 2 seconds. Or is it that you don't care about our actual history, just as long as you can feel warm n fuzzy and wave your flags for social media points??

[@jonmarretta2459]

Bless you for this!!!

[@Living_with_Narcissists]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this story was proven to be folklore. Certain details are true, who the author was and the date and place of the battle that he wrote his poem based off of. But no, there wasn't a constant stream of soldiers sacrificing themselves just so the flag wouldn't fall down, and unfortunately no, they weren't trying to get every single slave and make them americans. Even the detail that he wrote the poem the very next morning has no evidence to back it up. This version of the story was made as an inspiring tale for how we got our National Anthem, after we were already singing it. And the poem it describes being written was just that, a poem when it was written, it was combined with the instrumentals of a popular British tune to make the national anthem we all know and love.

[@quintondees4501]

Show your research tiger, are you a historian?

[@Living_with_Narcissists]

@@quintondees4501 I'm a student and I summarized a lot of facts that would each need their own source when I made this comment. The best all around source might be the book 'The music of the Star-spangled banner from Ludgate Hill to Capitol Hill' by William Lichtenwanger. The Library of Congress has a FAQ on it here: guides.loc.gov/star-spangled-banner/frequently-asked-questions One thing I can't provide a source of is the lack of evidence that he wrote the poem the next morning. This is usually only included in fictional versions, some having him negotiate for the freedom of slaves, some having him taken prisoner and held with the slaves during the battle, just to lead them all to step foot on the shores of America as free men. A beautiful image, but it didn't happen according to documents from the time.

[@Living_with_Narcissists]

@@quintondees4501 I'm a student and I summarized a lot of facts that would each need their own source when I made this comment. The best all around source might be the book 'The music of the Star-spangled banner from Ludgate Hill to Capitol Hill' by William Lichtenwanger. The Library of Congress has a FAQ on it here: guides.loc.gov/star-spangled-banner/frequently-asked-questions One thing I can't provide a source of is the lack of evidence that he wrote the poem the next morning. This is usually only included in fictional versions, some having him negotiate for the freedom of slaves, some having him taken prisoner and held with the slaves during the battle, just to lead them all to step foot on the shores of America as free men. A beautiful image, but it didn't happen according to documents from the time.

[@scottfreitag2114]

This is how we gained the freedom that we and those who refuse to sing enjoy.

[@erikduggins228]

No matter how many times I see that story I need my sunglasses afterwards.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Get rid of the glasses, these are lies.

[@kimberlyosborne1977]

I have heard this in school but to hear it like this just really brings home how important the flag was to that belief. I love your take on this.

[@xJamesLaughx]

This video, while the sentiments are there and somewhat right is so full of inaccuracies and just stuff that plain never happened. As someone who studies history and loves it this video does irk me to no end with how wrong a lot of it is with it's so called "facts". 1. This was the war of 1812...we were a country at this point, not colonies of Britian. 2. Francis Scott Key did not go to the British to set prisoners free, he went to free ONE prisoner...Dr. William Beanes. 3. The forts name is Fort McHenry, not Fort Henry and it WAS a military fort built to protect the Baltimore harbor with 2-3 other forts in the area. 4. Key was not on the British ships during the bombardment, he had returned to his ship that took him out to the British ship and watched from their. 5. There was NOT the entire war fleet...Britain was at war with Napoleon at the same time so could not send their war fleet to the US. What was used as like 13-20 smaller ships like Mortar ships and bomb ketches. 6. Only 5 Americans were killed and 24 wounded during the bombardment...the British aim was so bad cause they kept their ships at maximum range to try and stay out of counter fire range from the fort so many of the shells missed. 7. The flag at Fort McHenry was never taken down or ever fell and was not held up by the people in the fort at all. In fact TWO flags flew over the fort during the battle both made by Mary Pickersgill. The first one was a smaller flag known as the garrison flag/storm flag and was 17ftx25ft in size and flown due to the rain that was occuring that night. The other was a large 30ftx42ft which was raised that morning as the sun began to rise. So what Key saw during the battle was teh smaller storm flag and the one he saw in the morning was the larger flag.

[@dsboyce1977]

Yep. The popularity of this video just proves how horribly educated our populace is on our country’s history.

[@Tee-cl6dc]

This gives me Goosebumps and Tears ❤ I grew up in the 70's and this was taught to us NEVER EVER LET THE FLAG HIT THE GROUND ! PLUS Never Throw A Flag Away InThe TRASH !! You can bring them to a VFW they burn them with prayer and respect every year . Thank you for playing this video ❤ American Nana

[@user-yh8ik3xw8s]

No flag of any country can touch the ground. No US flag can be thrown in the trash. There are special ways of disposing a US flag, just turn it in to any Boy Scout troup, or Fire Dept.American Legion/VFW. And the US colors cannot be worn on the body to be sweated upon. Flags flown outside 24hrs cannot see the sun set, lights must be shown on it throughtout the night, and can never be dirty looking or in shreds. Must be properly lowered and laundered regularly.

[@Saveamerica88]

This breaks my heart. I miss our country, what it used to be and what it used to stand for💔 I am a US Army Veteran.

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

Thank you for your service!!! I appreciate you.

[@David-ii3bi]

I first thought this was an old-fashioned story, but then chills ran up my arms. Thanks for reminding me of who we were as Americans.

[@codyrutledge6729]

It makes me sad that folks don't give this enough respect. Hand over the heart

[@drew9738]

I graduated in 1997. We learned this in more than one grade. This is a lesson that can always be told.

[@scottNNJ]

This is an amazing story. The most awesome version of any patriotic song, in my opinion, is Ray Charles’ version of “America, the Beautiful”. Doesn’t matter which performance, though the post-9/11 one is obviously very touching. If you haven’t heard it, give it a listen.

[@bassettmike1]

first time I heard that was during the fireworks scene in the movie Sandlot. I remember the feeling it gave me then, 30 years later.

[@sunshynff]

@@bassettmike1 ....Too bad it's mostly fabricated by a snake oil salesmen of a preacher

[@bethluther3950]

Wonderful! It’s not ‘believing’ in the flag, but believing in what it stood for!!!! Thanks you so much for this reminder! 🥰🙏🏻🥰