New Zealand Girl Reacts to Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It

[@thomaswann9379]

I left my blood on foreign battle fields for this flag.

[@evabartlett4599]

Thank you for your service. Welcome home ❤

[@johnmagill3072]

Thank you sir.

[@shackyman3644]

Thank you! Glad you're on our side.

[@9012505]

Thank you.

[@edp5886]

Thank you for your service, my Brother.

[@MikinessAnalog]

I was saved from drowning when I was 12 by a US Marine on vacation here in Fukuoka Japan. It is for that reason alone that I celebrate their July 4th every year since and I do not care what others think of me when I do. I was crying most of the time hearing this. That nation helps keep mine safe from nations like China & North Korea

[@kimberlyellis7347]

God bless you! We will always fight for what we believe in and to help our allies! ❤️

[@gracehinkle3623]

This is so cool and inspiring, especially with everything going on in my home, the US, right now. Thank you and I hope your doing well!

[@mistergi1679]

Thank you for celebrating that day with us

[@bikeman1x11]

We are proud to stand with and support our allies

[@kpgrubb1]

Mikiness I am so glad a US Marine was there when you were drowning. From knowing the Marines, I think he would have sacrificed his life to save yours.

[@loaded4597]

Not every American knows about this these days. Our history is being forgotten in the new age. Such a shame and shows why many disrespect our flag. Love your reaction.

[@Killswitch1411]

Their trying to rewrite history and disrespect those those who died. Their sacrifices gave them the opportunity to spread hate and unfair resentment. No country is perfect and USA is for all races ethnicity's and religion. People forget that.

[@sigsauer_firearms]

This video is historically inaccurate anyways but it’s still cool

[@konartist206]

@@sigsauer_firearms 1000% Just a everyday regular perversion from a church

[@sigsauer_firearms]

@@littlesofty01 because i study history and enjoy the REAL facts over fiction

[@littlesofty01]

@@sigsauer_firearms study history from who? The left? My Brother is a historian, Received his BA in History from Yale, so

[@flyme2themoon720]

I stand 5'9" tall but whenever i see our flag or hear our anthem i always feel like im 9'5" ....I Stand tall and so proud of this country!

[@frankgiunto3600]

AMEN AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@elliotcoyne7431]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrispenge5289]

I served this country for almost 15 years I am a Marine and Ex Special forces never would I have regretted serving this country I feet so thanked from everyone I meet for doing what I did.

[@bwhittle76]

Amin so do I

[@chevrobert6607]

This is the best comment I have read all day. Thank you. I also feel 9'5" when I see the flag.

[@maxwellharris507]

We will fight to the end to keep Old Glory from ever touching the ground

[@Outdoor-Avenger]

Amen God bless America.

[@tyroneloki5131]

Yet SJW's and BLM steps on it on rallies without impunity...sooo

[@alexwelch7381]

@@tyroneloki5131 it’s their right whether u believe in their cause or not and if u can’t accept that then ur not truly an American ur would be fighting to suppress another because u don’t agree everything’s gotten twisted and the country is too far past the point of reversal

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@alexwelch7381 your right its their right...believe what you believe...what am saying is in other countries, its a criminal offence to burn/cut or even leave the flag on the ground...yet in the USA no such laws exist, considering how americans claim that they love their flag and what it stands for..(correct me if am wrong about the laws)

[@alexwelch7381]

@@tyroneloki5131 there absolutely r laws against the flag but in a protest it’s different there’s actually many flag laws

[@kurttrimby]

Fun Fact: The US federal law, adopted as part of the official United States Flag Code, which states explicitly, “the US flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Watch the Olympic opening ceremony and you'll see the US flag is the only flag not dipped.

[@stephanietip]

On 9/12 the day after the twin towers collapsed,Queen Elizabeth had her band play the Star Spangled Banner at the changing of the guards in memory of those who died.

[@kugelblitzkrieg]

She even broke royal protocol just so she could show sympathy for us. It makes me tear up to think about.

[@pamjarvis2771]

It was tearful beautiful how Queen Elizabeth had shown strong support towards us during our sad time. I do remember how my young son had said that she was good and respectful person.

[@DavidCrossman1]

Elizabeth is a class act. The lesson for those in war-torn areas today (Israel/Palestine specifically, though it certainly applies in personal relationships, as well) is that even the most intransigent foes can overcome their animosities and learn to live with and respect one another.

[@5555-r9i]

She's a class act, she remembers when the USA saved her country.

[@5retsam]

The Queen is just another person. She is not wealthy for anything she has ever done or will do. Just by who she was born. The antithesis of what freedom and America stands for.

[@Terric]

I’m 70 years old 23 years in the United States Army it still makes me cry when I hear it god bless America 🇺🇸

[@jdzrt]

yes

[@FXMAN66]

Thank you for your service!

[@reneemishel]

🇺🇸 Much Respect! My brother(US Marine)& my brother in law (US Army)both~just sent on deployment overseas on May 1st for the next(1.5yrs) 18 months. Prayers & Peace for ALLLLLL! Thank you for your service sir! God Bless America

[@mistergi1679]

Thank you for your service

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@dominickefrim3088]

We're still fighting to hold up that flag. Now the fight is Domestic and it's enemies aren't all from other country's. 🇺🇸

[@Killswitch1411]

We wont let it be taken from us.. If they want to find another country they can go, their is plenty to choose from.. There is only one USA!

[@krypticcoil9540]

Well said! 🤘

[@FaithInExile]

Agreed.

[@stefankurpick8425]

Not all enemies come from distant lands

[@claycollins9852]

Always a fight to be free. I'm here fighting, on my feet. Home of the brave.

[@patriciarodden-kesner6219]

That’s why when the anthem is played we stand with our hands over our hearts. Also, we never let the flag touch the ground. It is who we are.🇺🇸

[@GoalHornGeek]

If the flag touches the ground, we must ceremonially burn it

[@tylerm124]

If your flag touches the ground you can bring it to the boy scouts who do ceremonial retiring of the flag.

[@kilato9649]

@@lucasboyd7616 just like your life

[@kilato9649]

@@lucasboyd7616 I do read history so no thanks

[@kilato9649]

@@lucasboyd7616 and also you accept the truth as well...😐

[@matthewpelcher6583]

I’m sad to say” this day and age, you folks love our history more than our u.s schools do... I’m a proud American but hate the way it’s lost it’s history in our school system... GOD bless you and yours

[@beautifulbliss5883]

Parents and adults need to start getting involved in the education board, and state elections, it's time to stop sitting back and start getting our hands involved.

[@heatherpeppers627]

We have to rise up like the pos ANTIFA and BLM and take back our country. Four years of this 💩Administration is going to destroy our Republic.

[@johnrollex680]

I love my country. I'm proud of us for having essentially invented modern democracy and free market capitalism. We are the great libertarian experiment that succeeded, and we proved the incredible merits of freedom. However, this story is a fabrication. HERE ARE THE FACTS: First of all, the narrator (David C. Gibbs Jr., a preacher) has this set in the Revolutionary War with “the Colonies” against “the Mother Country, Britain”. The Revolutionary War ended in 1783. This battle took place during the War of 1812 (it started in 1812) in September of 1814, 31 years after the Revolutionary War ended, and 26 years after the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788. This war was the United States against the invading British Army and Navel forces, BUT it was WE who had declared war on Great Britain. Francis Scott Key was born three years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and would have only been four years old at the end of the Revolution. Fort McHenry wasn’t even built until 1798 and finished in 1800 (17 years after the Revolutionary War had ended). Francis Scott Key had sailed out to the British fleet anchored in the Chesapeake Bay in a truce vessel (not in a ‘row boat’) NOT to negotiate the exchange of many prisoners of war, but, rather (with fellow lawyer John S. Skinner) to get the release of ONE INDIVIDUAL, the elderly Dr. William Beanes (who was his friend), a civilian non-combatant who was taken prisoner from Marlboro when the British departed Washington D.C. after they burned the White House, the Capitol and other government buildings. Aboard the British flagship HMS Tonnant they successfully pled their case with Vice Admiral George Cochrane and Major General Robert Ross. After they got the release of Beanes they were escorted back to their own American truce ship but not allowed to depart. During the 25 hour bombardment of Fort McHenry (which started early in the morning, NOT the evening of the first day, September 13) Key’s ship was tethered to a British vessel almost about 8 miles back from the battle and placed under guard to prevent Key and his companions from revealing the British attack plans to Baltimore’s defenders. It was from their own truce ship that Key witnessed the battle, not from a British ship. The British bombardment ships then closed in on Fort McHenry on the Patapsco River. There were NOT hundreds of British ships involved in the assault. There were 16 warships, and about 35 smaller vessels in the bay. The British ships present were just a small fraction of the ‘entire British fleet’. There were only 5 bomb ships and one rocket firing ship that actually did the the majority of the bombardment. There was no communication by Key with ‘prisoners’ in the hold of a British ship (there were no other prisoners and he wasn’t on a British ship during the battle). All of that is COMPLETELY MADE UP. The story of the “ultimatum to the ‘Colonists'” that the flag be taken down, etc. is false. The claim that Fort McHenry was “filled with Women and Children” and “predominately NOT a military fort” is ABSOLUTE NONSENSE and TOTALLY FALSE! (In an extended version of this story told by the same narrator he claims that the Key said the fort had NO armaments.) The truth is it was a key military fort crucial to the defense of Baltimore and had been recently fortified to withstand this kind of assault. It had over 1,000 troops under the command of Major George Armistead and was fortified with 60 cannon. The British were trying to capture Baltimore and the fort was in their way. The ‘Quote’ of George Washington is spurious. Washington NEVER said that. The quote comes from José Martia a Cuban freedom fighter n in the 1890s and was popularized by EMILIANO ZAPATA in Mexico in 1910. (it wasn’t talking about “American Christians”). The British fleet did not, nor could have, trained ‘their guns on the flag’ (even if they wanted to). At the two mile distance they were forced to shot from to avoid the cannon fire from the fort, their heavy mortars and congreve rockets were very inaccurate (at the end of their maximum range). (They had pulled their ships back after the first few hours when they received a lot of damage from the fort’s cannon fire.) Many of the 1500 bombs overshot or undershot the fort. The goal wasn’t to ‘take out the flag’, it was to capture of the fort so they could proceed to overtake Baltimore. There were also a major land assault that started the day before with 5000 British troops landing at North Point and marching toward Baltimore which were repelled. The British goal was not to conquer and reclaim the United States but to force it to a negotiated truce most favorable to Britain. The U.S. had declared war on Great Britain in 1812 and both sides had grievances with each other. The British had captured American sailors from ships and impressed then into service for the Royal Navy in it’s war with Napoleon in Europe. They also oppressed our free trade. In 1812 and 1813 we tried to invade and conquer Canada and claim it’s territory for the U.S.. The whole story of the flag being held up by solders who died ‘one after the other’ is TOTAL FICTION. OF THE 1,000 SOLDIERS DEFENDING THE FORT, ONLY FOUR WERE KILLED and 24 WOUNDED. The flagpole was not hit and listing at ‘a crazy angle’, and was not held in place by dead bodies piled up around it. The flagpole was a massive mast 90 feet high (the height of a nine story building). The smaller ‘storm flag’ that was flying during most of the battle (a severe thunder storm developed and lasted till the following morning) was 17 by 25 feet, made of wool and would have been drenched, heavy and probably not waving much. It was replaced in the morning by the oversized 30 ft x 42 ft garrison flag after the bombardment (and storm) had stopped. It could be seen by every ship on the river and the bay. That is the flag that Key saw flying though a spyglass from several miles away. The flag was NOT “completely nondescript, in shreds” (it wasn’t even flying during most of the battle). Inspired by what he witnessed Key started his draft of what would become The Star Spangled Banner on board his truce ship in the bay. Key’s ship was released when the British ships departed. Key did not go to Fort McHenry after “to see what had happened”. He arrived on land in Baltimore three days later, after the British left, and stayed at the Indian Queen Hotel where he completed the work on his poem/song. It was published the next day. At first it was called “Defense of Fort McHenry” and later changed to “The Star Spangled Banner”.

[@flyme2themoon720]

I agree with you 100% on that.Our children need to be submerged in the history and what it took to have the freedom and the kind of lives we have here..

[@flyme2themoon720]

@@johnrollex680 wow!..you pulled me in on your response..This would seem more realistic

[@eudo1898]

I am not an American but every time I hear this song it bring tears to my eyes having understood the history behind the song.. Oh what sacrifice and devotion for one's country, God bless America!!!!

[@halspencer6613]

And that is why the Japanese Admiral, commander of the Japanese fleet sending bombers to Hawaii and Pearl Harbor, said "I am afraid we have unleashed a whirlwind, and we will suffer."

[@jameslestertx]

I'm am a proud American and bawling my eyes out at this. God bless America and God bless you Courtney.

[@jaryncovell2538]

I found myself wiping some tears away too. God Bless those Patriots

[@ijusthadtobespecial9741]

Same I was smiling as waell

[@w8stral]

Shame nearly everything he said was false. The real story is excellent, this fabrication is just sad. The flag pole for instance was 3 ft in diameter and 80ft tall with a 30 ft flag on top of it... no human can hold it up and no the flag pole nor the flag never fell down. 4 people died and there were only 30 or so warships not hundreds. Francis Scott Key was not on the ship where the prisoners were and he was only there to get ONE prisoner, not a multitude of them. All the conversations in video were 100% fabricated for instance.

[@NarynbekGilman]

@@w8stral Exactly. There is a video that corrects those historical inaccuracies.

[@ijusthadtobespecial9741]

@@w8stral well at least I can still feel good about America for once

[@judithmctaggart4282]

As a child, we would spend the Fourth of July at Fort McHenry. My parents would tell the story of that night. It was never boring. The fireworks over the harbor would close out the day. The flag still exists and is on display at the Smithsonian museum. I have seen it several times, and it always leaves a lump in my throat. My family has been here for 400 years, and fought in every war, some good, some bad.

[@maxwellharris507]

Trace your lineage back to the Founding of Jamestown? My paternal 13th great-grandparents were John & Rebecca Rolfe. Rebecca was the Christian name of Matoaka AKA Pocahontas

[@TKDragon75]

@@maxwellharris507 Did you also know that the story of Pocahontas is actually fucking sad and pretty bad? And that disney made a mockery of her and her people?

[@maxwellharris507]

@@TKDragon75 Fully aware

[@patteel]

@@maxwellharris507 My ancestor was Thomas Gray (an Ancient planter). Gray's Creek was named after him.

[@maxwellharris507]

@@patteel Tobacco?

[@SuperKatheline]

I'm a 46 year old American veteran who gets teary eyed every single time the National Anthem plays.

[@jamescrow3264]

Matt 1:21, He came down as a marine to protect those who could not protect themselves, Matt 4:18-19 As a general ready's His soldiers for battle. Mark 6:48-50, Navy seal a warrior water. Matt 27:32-37 On the cross He became Air force defeated all principalities of the air. THANK YOU for your service, SOLDIER

[@jeffcamp481]

I’m right with you! A full heart and misty eyes,to be honest my misty eyes are waterfalls! God Bless American!

[@lpperrone]

Thank you for your service.

[@felishahauswirth9336]

Thank you for your service !

[@jennifermichelleswanson3797]

Thank you for your service

[@4lilnoles]

This is such a great video. It really does describe why America is so patriotic and why you'll see the American flag literally everywhere.

[@jacklewis5452]

Its a crap video because so much of it is wrong.......patriotism should be reserved for things that are true.

[@PWNHUB]

@@jacklewis5452 What part of it was false? I'd agree it was exaggerated a little , like no they didn't direct fire a flag pole that isn't going to happen, you'd open yourself up for all sorts of retaliation w/ no defense. However it is a FACT the original Old Glory was flying in Fort Henry on that day, and it was shelled through the night at which point the flag was still flying, and surrounded by patriot bodies.

[@vorlon1]

Here are just a few things that were not true in that presentation. "Key was not imprisoned on a British warship when he penned his verses. In his capacity as a Washington, D.C., lawyer, Key had been dispatched by President James Madison on a mission to Baltimore to negotiate for the release of Dr. William Beanes, a prominent surgeon captured at the Battle of Bladensburg. Accompanied by John Stuart Skinner, a fellow lawyer working for the State Department, Key set sail on an American sloop in Baltimore Harbor, and on September 7 the pair boarded the British ship Tonnant, where they dined and secured the prisoner’s release under one condition-they could not go ashore until after the British attacked Baltimore. Accompanied by British guards on September 10, Key returned to the American sloop from which he witnessed the bombardment behind the 50-ship British fleet. 3. The flag Key “hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming” did not fly “through the perilous fight.” In addition to a thunderstorm of bombs, a torrent of rain fell on Fort McHenry throughout the night of the Battle of Baltimore. The fort’s 30-by-42-foot garrison flag was so massive that it required 11 men to hoist when dry, and if waterlogged, the woolen banner could have weighed upwards of 500 pounds and snapped the flagpole. So as the rain poured down, a smaller storm flag that measured 17-by-25 feet flew in its place. “In the morning they most likely took down the rain-soaked storm flag and hoisted the bigger one,” Leepson says, “and that’s the flag Key saw in the morning.” www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-star-spangled-banner

[@someonerandom7351]

@@jacklewis5452 it has false information but the overall picture is true

[@El650Jefe]

@@vorlon1 no where in the video was it stated that key was a prisoner as you mention in your first paragraph. As of the the rest of the content of your first two paragraphs that’s just additional information. It doesn’t in any way really change the story presented in the video. For your last two paragraphs you’re contradicting yourself. You said the flag did not fly through the perilous fight because it was raining so they had to take down the flag. Yet in your next paragraph you state a smaller flag was put up, so clearly there was a flag up anyways. Lastly, in your last paragraph you state “most likely” the smaller flag was replaced with a bigger flag in the morning. So are you assuming this or is this a fact? Regardless it wouldn’t matter because it doesn’t change the fact that a flag was up. Lastly you didn’t really clearly state what wrong information was stated in the video all you really did was add additional info such as dates, the fact that key went with an additional person, that they had dinner, that it was raining, etc...

[@hollyjoycounts6373]

As an American i am so humbled by our forefathers and what they accomplished for AN IDEA , a dream, a life not realized in thier lives. For us. Too many Americans have forgotten. Too many aren't aren't properly taught. Im also a veteran so I am fiercely proud of that flag. ♡♡♡♡

[@robvegart]

It is not so much that they are not taught, but that they are not properly nurtured. It is one thing to teach, but it is much suffrage to instill values, virtues, and principals which are the constants to "Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"

[@antoinerideaux-porche6036]

Yeah and while they were fighting for their freedom they were still on the slaves so yeah the accomplished a lot like murdering almost all the native Americans taking land from Mexico and enslaving black people for 300 years where 6 million black people died during slavery. So yeah going to be proud of this song but I'm not going to be proud of it because it doesn't represent me or my people especially since it was made when we were still slaves

[@TheRapnep]

@@antoinerideaux-porche6036 "Yes, it's true the evil of slavery existed in America at the time of the American founding. Slavery was brought to America by the British in the 1600's and was brought to America in 1492 by Spain. Blacks also sold other blacks into slavery. Slavery was the norm throughout the world at that time. But America quickly abolished slavery in the Northern states soon after the American Revolution. We then had a Civil War to force the total abolition of slavery in the South. 650,000, mostly white people, died in the Civil War (out of a population of 30 million). Adjusted for population growth, this would be like 9 MILLION Americans dying in a war today." Let that sink in. America is not the great Satan you seem to think it is. Before you grow more hateful, do some research and you'll find we aren't so bad after all and really do try to right our wrongs the best we can. PEACE & BLESSINGS +

[@chelseashaw4337]

@@antoinerideaux-porche6036 I'm sick of these idiotic comnents. They couldn't fight a war amongst each other AND a war against the British, but our Founders ensured foundation was laid to abolish it in our founding documents. Over 600,000 lives were lost to free slaves and the balance sheet at the end of the war read $0 - the Guilded Age didn't start until slavery was abolished (in other words, slavery held us back). There's no American today that would argue that ending slavery was an unworthy cause and the fact we did end it is part of our history that I'm very proud of.

[@tracielholladay]

Not only was the flag still there, the fort is too. One of my favorite exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum of American History is this flag.

[@SoLowParanormal]

Now you have a better insight as to why Patriotic Americans get so irate when someone throws our flag on the ground, tramples upon it, and burns Ole Glory. We don't like the disrespect because we understand the sacrifices, now and then, that were given to protect her. Thank you for sharing your reaction.

[@jamesholmstrom5837]

Aye. My ancestor wrote that anthem and I'll be damned if I let foreign & domestic enemies insult it on my nations soil. They are lucky I'm not in a city whomper stomping them daily. I'm ashamed nobody else will.

[@willsofer3679]

This story is completely inaccurate, so this has nothing to do with that. Only four people died, none of them touching a flag, and the British never set those terms. Key wasn't on a British ship, and never relayed what was happening in the battle to prisoners.

[@TheRapnep]

@@willsofer3679 Killjoy. Just go with the flow. So much erroneously bad info and history is out there about America and this story makes people feel good about our country. It's no skin of your nose, so don't be a downer about something that is basically true. 🇺🇸

[@Cerberus09]

@@TheRapnep so many people are trying to divide us now. I imagine this person would tell their kids that they are not getting presents for Christmas because Santa is not real when in reality they are just cheep bastards.

[@TheRapnep]

@@Cerberus09 Yeah, and what's downright scary is they're succeeding. The younger generation is already brainwashed and that is not good for the future of this STILL GREAT country. God bless her, watch over her, and keep her forever safe. 🇺🇸

[@hdjmiller]

If you visit Ft McHenry, they put you in a room and show you this video. As the video ends, the curtains draw back, and the biggest American Flag you ever have seen is right outside the window. You can't help but tear up. I do every time I hear this song.

[@julieenslow5915]

The flag that was flying the night of that barrage is now in the Smithsonian. It is beat up, with holes, but it has been carefully supported by fabric on the backside so you can still see the shape of the flag. It stabilized it so that it could be mounted, to be seen by anyone who wants to - that it really was shot to hell, picked up there and brought back to the flag pole, by patriots. Freedom - isn't free.

[@museluvr]

The same. This song hits the heart of only true Americans who know there was a big price paid for our freedoms. God help us all.

[@julieenslow5915]

@@museluvr The price is still being paid, and will have to continue to be paid as long as we have it. That's why I pay for our military.

[@fiveo9127]

The narration is powerful and every American should listen to this version. Maybe they can have more respect and honor those men protecting Old Glory.

[@hdjmiller]

@Jack Black It was closed due to covid, but it's partially re-opened to the public. The gift shop and exhibit center are closed, but he fort itself is open.

[@luv2fly352]

I'm a 75 year old disabled American veteran and I thank you for being you. God bless!

[@judywein3282]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@societaljokester8823]

Im a old retired Army Vet, Ive been on many many foreign soils, fought with some of the bravest men and women I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and what I can say is mot only did we do it for each other, We did it for our proud and beautiful Flag. That simple piece of cloth is the embodiment of the Freedoms that we so enjoy. We don't always get along but we as a nation will gladly give our lives for that Flag.

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@jamescrow3264]

Matt 1:21, He came down as a marine to protect those who could not protect themselves, Mat, 4:18-19, As a general He hand picked His soldiers and readied them for battle. Mark 6:48-50 A navy seal a warrior on the water. Matt 27:32-37 On the cross He was air force defeating the principalities of the air. Thank you for your service, we will meet in heaven.

[@jamesgilliland5730]

This makes me proud, I know the story. I retired with 30 years in the U.S. Army. 22 years of that as a combat soldier. I retired in 2013. God bless America and our allias.

[@KaedonVik]

Thank you for service sir if one thing I'm seeing in today america is lots division but if we want to truly heal as one we need to become one as in human race you know we all

[@jamesgilliland5730]

@@KaedonVik thank you sir hope all is well with you

[@alphabet8798]

@@KaedonVik So well said. I hate how today its always "race vs race" or "red vs blue" or some other dividing thing people use to split us Americans apart. We need to be united as a country to be the best we can be for everyone.

[@raven2795]

Thank you for your service!

[@skyhawksailor8736]

Thank you for your srvice.

[@lonnievieu1308]

Every American that knows the story not just the song has tears in our eyes everytime we hear it, I'm 67 yrs old and still get so emotional every single time.

[@24dking]

I cried so hard... This is my flag. I'd get drapped in it before I'd give her up. This we'll defend

[@knwnc1]

Same here!! just like they said in the video “I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees"

[@paulacornelison243]

Of all the National Anthems I have heard, this is the most beautiful. Many Americans hate this song, I love it and don't want it replaced. It is a song about determination to survive.

[@candysmith8724]

I haven't met anybody who "hate" our national anthem. You mean the liberals who are brainwashed? They don't mean crap to the majority of Americans. Our anthem is beautiful and will never be changed.

[@paulacornelison243]

@@candysmith8724 People need to stop blaming political ideals for our differences. I'm a moderate liberal and I don't blame the Republicans for everything that goes wrong.

[@willsofer3679]

@@paulacornelison243 I've never met anyone who wants it replaced. If you're talking about the racist lines in the original Key poem, they don't appear in the anthem, and I've never heard any significant call for it to be replaced by any public figure. People have noted it's problematic, but that's it, so far as I know.

[@paulacornelison243]

@@willsofer3679 I've read the poem and got a kick out of the anti-British lines. Years ago I read a news article about our Anthem. Some people wanted it replaced with GOD BLESS AMERICA. Quite a few other Patriotic songs were suggested. Apparently, the complaints about the Anthem are not very loud anymore.

[@ruthannjones5873]

It's a difficult song to sing because it was not meant to be sung. Key wrote a poem to commemorate a battle. The battle was a turning point in the way GB viewed us and the costs it took to get that respect.

[@scottb7539]

It's why we respect the Flag. And those who died to keep it standing.🇺🇸

[@thelouisianafreepatriot5179]

I can't sing or just hear the National Anthem without tearing up. It fills my heart with pride.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Same. I never cry. Not around ppl anyway, except for 2 things (excluding my dogs and family dying), this National Anthem, and...mfing PARADES! FRIGGIN PARADES! Why parades? I. Don't. Know.

[@ssark7632]

I never understood why we never dipped our flag to another country, until I heard this. It's so simple yet powerful. How are you going to live?

[@brandoncliff5653]

Not only this but also because of the men and women who've gave all because they believed in what that beautiful flag represents.

[@bobhealy3519]

Never bow to no one.

[@bobhealy3519]

This is historically a little wrong. It is the war of 1812 not revolutionary war. And its fort McHenry.

[@sharon8015]

Yeah they're in the Olympics I want to say '80s or somewhere in there other nations would dip their flag to the host countries leadership whoever that was but Americans we never did ours always stood up

[@willsofer3679]

@@bobhealy3519 More than a little wrong. Almost the entire story told here is fabricated, and just plain made up. Here's a video describing some of the many inaccuracies/historical revisionisms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPSdZWDedqaadE

[@otomshiloh4467]

Once a Marine...ALWAYS a Marine I love this flag and country I went 3 tours in Vietnam I truly appreciate you and your input

[@jeffcamp481]

We will die standing before we ever live kneeling! As a boy, a young man, a soldier , and now an old man, this Anthem has and still fills my heart and mists my eyes! God Bless America!

[@lindasmith3377]

I'm right next to you Sir. I'm proud to be an American.

[@jamescrow3264]

Jeff, MATT 1:21 He came down from Heaven as a marine to fight for those who could not defend themselves, Luke 9:1-2 As a general calls his soldiers to arms. Mark 6:48-50 Navy seal who carries us out of harms way. Matt 27:32-37 On the cross He became Air force ace pilot defeated all our enemies. Thank you for your service SOLDIER.

[@micheleglander2672]

I was born an American and the story behind our National Anthem makes me so Proud. I love our Country as most Americans do. I feel blessed to be living in The United States of America.🇺🇸🙏❤ You were so respectful of listening and commenting on this video. Thank you and God bless you.🙏❤🇺🇸

[@jamescrow3264]

He hung on a cross to give us The Star spangled banner Neither shall be defeated.

[@surehang7819]

They stopped teaching about this years ago in school. SICK GOVERNMENT.

[@ericludwig9014]

The government run schools, yes.

[@leightoncostabile5965]

??????

[@sigsauer_firearms]

No they didn’t. This isn’t even a historically accurate video to begin with

[@brandonbuckles826]

That's because this story is false.

[@Cor3YT]

In my school they teach it

[@ethangospodareck]

Thank you so much for watching this. We appreciate you.

[@TravelerZ24]

This is the America I am willing to give my life for

[@daniellooney8878]

To bad it does not exist. I say that as a 21 year combat vet. You fers are on your own. I am done.

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@daniellooney8878 despite your sentiments...it still does, and its progressing.

[@daniellooney8878]

@@tyroneloki5131 Doubt it. I consented too the killing of 10K people. Could not stop the death of 1/4 of every single American, brit, Frenchie etc. Only to have my kids STOLEN a state away. Forbiden to see them for monthes on end when I have an above TS/SCI clearance. When my ex could not bathe them or change their diaper for YEARS! And yet, I am still on (happened in 04 in Cali). Stopped from seeing them for monthes on end? No. Fuck it I am done. It is a wonder I am not one of the 22. Umm lets see 22 vets commit suicide a day vs 19 questionable shooting a year. F it lets burn down every major city. So yeah I am done. I have nothing more to give. 1/2 of the America can go to hell. Those that support or encourage the rioters. I wash my hands.

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@daniellooney8878 well thats life, the only certain thing in life is change....so which america you want to go back to? 1812(when this happened)? when slavery and bigotry was acceptable? which era is the "america" you want. and burn down every major city? you okay ma dude? get help, your thought are not sound.

[@FakTorThis]

@@tyroneloki5131 I want the America where shit bags dont openly hate it while being a citizen. Where we all get our rights back where they have been wrongfully taken.

[@mysticmama_3692]

I bawled like a baby, and this the second time I've seen this. So proud to be an American.

[@VolatileSupernova]

I'm anti government and this shit still makes me tear up, really shows you how deep this feeling runs in the American people. That quote about dying on your feet instead of living on your knees is really poignant.

[@PewGoBoomLife]

Its about the people not he clowns in Government! Once the sheep come to that understanding, America will change for the better! If not Good Lord have mercy on our souls!

[@Mr.Potato420]

It's funny most people think the civil war was about slavery but it was mostly about anti federal government and let states do it their own thing but they lost so history was skewed to the union's side.

[@deadlybladesmith3093]

@@Mr.Potato420 it's not that most people think that, it's that it is what is taught in schools, written in books and online, and people are told they are racist for even wondering about the true reasons behind the Civil War.

[@tomkrysiak3224]

@@Mr.Potato420 the Civil War, like most others, was about money. The Federal government couldn't allow the south to secede. The Confederacy already had buyers from Europe for their raw materials. The Northern industrial complex needed those things to survive. Lincoln needed to force the country together to appease his base. Slavery was a good 'moral' reason fed to the masses by the victors to justify their actions.

[@IchbinX]

Our Country was founded by ppl that knew about oppressive governments. Took a little more than 200 years to become the same.

[@leecogbill5881]

This is why we have so much pride in our country. Loved the reaction

[@willsofer3679]

The story narrated i this video is completely made up. I don't see how historical revisionism explains "why".

[@edwardrmayer9807]

Courtney, I so love how you're emotionally attached with these videos, especially when it's about American sports, history, wars and now our national anthem. I'm African American, former U.S. Marine Viet Nam vet, 76-yrs. old. Yes we have problems, racial and other wise but, the vast amount of Americans work hard to right these things, it's our love for this country. This why I and many in your fan base love you so much, I think you may have a little Americana in your soul, LOL, love ya, Ed.

[@jameshudson7053]

Im very honored that you played that. Thank you from Florida, USA

[@adamkemper4708]

Same here from another Floridian American

[@sapy44]

As a Kiwi you'll appreciate this. Reminiscent of the last Lord of the Rings movie, The Return of the King, King Aragorn says to the hobbits, "My friends, you bow to no one." Just the same, our American flag bows to no one.

[@midgetydeath]

IIRC, in the Olympics after WW2, the American flag carrier refused to lower the flag for the royal family. He said this flag bows to no one or something like that.

[@michaelwright3830]

We as Americans know about the song. But these days a lot of ppl don't care anymore. Seeing this just reaffirms my love for my country.

[@repeter]

While not a battle about our birth, it shows our forefathers resolve. Also, our flag is one of the only if not the only that does not dip to kings, queens or anyone else.

[@dpro2944]

Just old men 🤣

[@repeter]

@@dpro2944 🤣🤣🤣🤣 nope. Not for them either. Glad you did absolutely no research.

[@maureenconners4177]

I noticed that during past Olympic Ceremonies- The American Flag does NOT dip! Ever! It is never to touch the ground! It is an honor to be an American and all that that entails!

[@MessickGreg]

I'm an American Patriot and I still have tears coming to my eyes. Land of the free is turning to marxism.

[@darlenegriffith5625]

Keep the Faith...We will not surrender to current administration.

[@jaeves007]

75+ million of us Patriots. Never give up, never surrender. We will keep our Republic! Psalm 91

[@jamescrow3264]

i shall not stop shedding tears until we get rid of those corrupt leaders in our country who want to destroy our Flag, show them the chair.

[@cliffhodge6167]

If this is what woke looks like , please let me sleep.

[@BlackieNuff]

Only for now. The American mettle is being tested. Again. Was it Reagan who said, "They counted on America to be passive... They counted wrong" ? I'm just a Canuck, so I probably have that wrong, but whoever said it, it sounds good to me. Countries all around the world WITH AMERICA are gonna show these commie bastards what we're ALL made of.

[@jeffmoses1579]

I know this is an old post, but the stories of bravest continue throughout our history. From this day, to the insane courage of defenders of the Alamo, to Easy Company at the Battle of the Bulge, and countless other stories of American bravery. This time in history needs brave leaders, more than ever!

[@jesusstout7450]

Thank you for not pausing during our national anthem, I really appreciate it. Much love to you and respect.

[@wesleypeters4112]

The actual Star-Spangled Banner from 1812 now resides at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.

[@tomkrysiak3224]

It's the War of 1812. The bombardment of Fort McHenry was in September 1814.

[@KaliDev2311]

Respect from Scotland 👊. This is an one historical event that must not be forgotten. No Surrender, Literally. Freedom ain't free 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheNo1BandDad]

"The rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that the flag was still there."

[@jamescrow3264]

He hung on a cross to give us the Star spangled banner, Neither shall be defeated.

[@carlopton]

The anthem gives me chills every time. I have been aware of the history since childhood, and the more gruesome aspects in adulthood. I was so moved when I saw that flag in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian. That flag is tore up bad. But as they said in very olden times, it is one of our countries two most sacred relics. The other being the Constitution.

[@gladys4246]

Learned this in elementary school, back in the day. I'm 50 now, and it still makes me cry with pride of our forefathers. This is the American spirit that those from other places simply don't understand. They can't comprehend why we are like we are. This is why. Mad pride here.

[@kimberlystevens5332]

I was told as a young girl when taught this story from my papa. That the reason we stand for our national anthem, "please stand". Is because it is supposed to represent those who choose that day to stand up and hold the flag knowing the cost it was going to take to keep our families free.

[@willsofer3679]

A nice and patriotic sentiment. However, no one died holding up the flag. This story is completely fabricated, and it's unfortunate that people are reacting to a video that's almost completely made-up historical revisionism.

[@Ilovesmesomeketchup]

@@willsofer3679 proof? How do you know?

[@Ilovesmesomeketchup]

@@willsofer3679 don't bother, already did. It's mostly true with some embellishments-maybe. There isn't a lot of accounts if what happened, and it was all word of mouth, so stories tend to get embellished. But, Key was on the ship to exchange POWs, he did watch from enemy ships while it happened. The flag did fly, but it wasn't the big flag, it was a smaller flag because it was raining that day. So, the possible embellishment of bodies holding up the flag might actually be true, as the flag that is known as the Star Spangled Banner is HUGE and would be very hard to hold up by hand. The smaller flag flew the whole time, they pulled out the bigger flag when the British where retreating. This is the flag Scott saw in the morning, as the song says. They did hold the fort, they didn't lower the flag, the British didn't win, Key really was watching and wrote what he saw the next morning. The only debated part was bodies holding it up and the British trying to directly shoot it down. They kinda were trying to do that because they were trying to get them to surrender, and the Americans were trying to keep it flying as it would have meant they surrendered. They didn't.

[@vern74]

Most americans have a great sense of pride for "Old Glory"our flag and our anthem.Yes blood has been shed and lives lost to keep that flag waving.I get chocked up every time I hear our national anthem.It doesn't matter who or how it is sung it's meaning is never lost.God bless america and her allies.

[@WolfQuantum]

Courtney, as always deeply appreciate you for the respect and value you show for many of those things about the U.S. and its military that consider honor, determination, and bravery, true values, and the measure of a person. I've said it in past videos. I wish the majority of the American people understood or appreciated their country as much as you do. From an old soldier. Thank you sincerely. Again.

[@johnkelley7868]

Loved this I'm 58 yrs old did a tour in the military and I have never heard this story it made me so proud of my country every american needs to hear this right now alot of crazy stuff going on over here right now this needs to be seen by every american

[@reanschwarzer2187]

Yep especially those kneeling they don’t understand the context

[@willsofer3679]

This story in this video is almost a complete fabrication. Like, 90% of it is legitimately made up.

[@johnkelley7868]

@@willsofer3679 may I ask how you know this is just made up crap just curious?

[@willsofer3679]

@@johnkelley7868 Because it's extremely well-documented. Including Francis Scott Key's own account. A few examples: One four people died at Fort McHenry (not "Fort Henry" as the narration says), and none of them died touching a flag. There were only a few British ships, not hundreds. Key himself wasn't on a British ship, but a few miles away (on land), and could not have possibly shouted to a bunch of prisoners what was happening in the battle. This comes from a radio show during the McCarthy era. The host was a personal friend of McCarthy, and was known to just make stuff up to suit his political purposes. This was part of his rhetoric to whip people up into a nationalistic frenzy during the "Red Scare". To support the purging of "suspected Communists" in Hollywood, business, and politics (of course, we now know this was a power play and a way to silence critics, and virtually none of those people were Communists).

[@johnkelley7868]

@@willsofer3679 wow if what you say is fact you just bummed me out bro but on the other hand now that I think about it your probably right witch is why I had never heard this story just waiting for any kind of good news in this country I'm very concerned for it the story kinda just lifted me up made me feel proud this is such a downer but oh well gotta keep moving forward thanks for responding

[@thetileguy1492]

I am retired Canadian Flight Engineer and am 71 yrs old. I took this story in my grade 6 History class, and was so glad I found this on this channel many years ago and I have it in my walkman an listen to it at least once a week. I am so proud of this young women for watching and posting, God blees you.

[@erichammond9308]

Just please be aware that this story is almost complete fabrication.

[@normanmoss217]

Courtney, can I just say on a personal note, the manner in which you present your video clips is simply sincere and caring. You are a joy to watch and your reactions bring depth and reality to the films. An endearing story of which every American should have in booklet form at their bedside, to thank their Father for such a wonderful country and their forefathers who saved it for them. N.

[@coleparker]

I remember when I was in Australia years ago. I was sitting a bar and all I could hear was some very vocal anti-American sentiments. In other bars I heard the same thing, and how great Australians were compared to Americans. Finally, I got fed up and said to a couple of Aussies that the differences between Americans and Aussies, was that We kicked the British out of our country, and Aussies had to beg that they leave.

[@donaldmccombs5566]

It is amazing how one sermon sums up the temperament of the entire nation.

[@xJamesLaughx]

Yep, granted that video embellished or just got plain wrong some "facts" it mentioned, though minor inaccuracies in the long run, it was still a pretty good explanation why we as Americans feel as we do about this nation and that flag.

[@JonathanH1253]

@@xJamesLaughx embellishment is putting lightly... 90% of the story he told was false.

[@DoomGoober]

I would describe the sermon as fictional but loosely based on history. Here's a video describing all the things the sermon gets wrong: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPSdZWDedqaadE

[@jacenjustice]

"The entire nation?" What about the 2 million African slaves, the 1 million Asian slaves, and the unaccounted for Mexican slaves? 🤔

[@user-nc9pc3gr4c]

@@jacenjustice What about the fact that Briton started the slave colony, not the USA? Shove your BLM where the sun doesn't shine

[@terryrodriguez6209]

I heard an Australian lady once say that if American hadn’t defeated Japan during WWII she probably be speaking Japanese.

[@missscarlett6667]

This and Johnny Cash's "Ragged Ol' Flag" both make me choked up every time I hear them. God bless 🇺🇸

[@terrimobley6067]

The Thank you done by the Canadian is equally beautiful

[@kyleflanagan4285]

Ragged Ol Flag, this, and the full Star Spangled Banner version are essentially permanently on my KZbin because of how often I watch them. Along with 8th of November.

[@miketrimm3914]

Remember the Alamo happened 34 years later, similar event where mostly Tennessee Volunteers fought til the last man died .

[@robertogarrett6986]

Apparently you don't know your history. The alamo happened a lot more than 34 years later than that. And yes there were alot of volunteers from Tennessee but it wasn't " mostly" those from Tennessee who was in the Alamo.it was only a large group that came in with davy crockett, the rest was texan and mexican

[@fcorso1313]

@@robertogarrett6986 The Battle at Fort McHenry was during the war of 1812 not the American Revolution. It was fought in September of 1814. The 2nd time we beat the British. The Alamo fell to the Mexican army in 1836, 22 years later. And there were men from many states at the Alamo, 21 of them from my home state of Vermont.

[@flar5022]

Thank you for showing so much respect for our flag and our anthem God bless you and God bless New Zealand

[@78.BANDIT]

That was during the WAR of 1812. Also sometimes called the 2nd War of INDEPENDENCE.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Even though this was created in 1812 we still could've been ruled by the British empire or become a monarchy.. Pfft

[@dethslaker1990]

Still waiting for the 3rd

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld - We nearly lost that war.

[@kimkearney5419]

@@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817 That is why this battle was so important. They wanted this MILITARY base, Fort McHenry, to fall, so they could take Baltimore. This and the Battle of New Orleans was what won the war. Take into consideration that we were not colonies. In 1914, when this Battle took place, not that many of the British shells actually hit that Fort. Fort McHenry fought back, and her cannons did hit British ships. Not that many Americans died during this battle.

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@@kimkearney5419 - You mean 1814? Indeed and grateful we won the battle.

[@DinoNardelli]

I've always that The National Anthem was one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I still think so today.

[@lonnievieu1308]

You're right the American flag means a great deal to us, as Americans we will defend it ourselfs if needed, thank you for the respect that you showed to the flag

[@williamhaughey8678]

Lady from new Zealand, you are an American patriot...

[@deadlybladesmith3093]

*glances at my name*

[@ALJ9000]

@@deadlybladesmith3093 Good number too 👍

[@stikupartist3698]

She's a colonizer just like goerge Washington was.

[@DC-nw3uc]

@@stikupartist3698 Grow up. You'd be lucky to be 1/10 the man Mr. Washington was.

[@stikupartist3698]

@@DC-nw3uc sure if killing native Americans and owning slaves is what made you a real man....

[@chrisfarley713]

NEW ZEALAND GIRL, LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND ALL THE LOVE AND RESPECT YOU HAVE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OUR MILITARY, GOD BLESS YOU. ⚘

[@ardillamente]

This anthem was sung and the pledge of allegiance was said every single day in grades k-8 growing up. In lower grades we did an analysis of the song in our music class and we learned the basics of the story. I never learned about all of the patriots who died holding up the flag until recently. Every time I watch a reactor watch this video, I still tear up.

[@Jimsac8]

This video reminded me why I enlisted in the U.S. Army back in 1994 and have long fulfilled my 8 year obligation. After serving 8 years in the U.S. Army, I have no regrets. I would gladly do the whole thing over again.

[@awesomeaustin2348]

Thank You for your Service !!

[@edp5886]

Thank you for your service, my Brother.

[@24dking]

Same here brother Army 1998-02 medic

[@Jimsac8]

@@24dking That's awesome. I was a petroleum supply specialist. (Quartermaster)

[@24dking]

@@Jimsac8 hooah

[@robertdedrick7937]

My most memorable time singing the Nation anthem 🇺🇸 I was in Annapolis Maryland watching the Naval Academy play a college football game and from my seat in the stadium I could see out into the Chesapeake bay not fare from Ft McHenry .

[@karenaubrey5737]

This is why some of us are so touchy about the kneelers. They should feel blessed ... Stand Up!

[@johnmills7199]

The kneelers should Stand Up but also know that Americans have and will continue to bleed for that flag giving you the privledge to kneel.

[@jamescrow3264]

A PATRIOT will die on their feet, [et those kneelers live on their knees.

[@oyahzi]

I found myself standing up with my hand over my heart when he started singing the song, this song will make the toughest of men cry

[@BRamz_121]

I'm not an emotional person.... then why am I crying? ;-; and no, most people don't learn this in school these days.... that's why so many prefer to kneel rather than stand during the anthem.

[@avigrett1484]

What is wrong with kneeling? Take your prejudice and stupidity elsewhere. You want those you cut off their legs to stand.

[@midgetydeath]

It’s part of the required lessons for all schooling, I think. People kneeling are just selfish scum trying to get favoritism by pretending to be victims due to our cultural eagerness to aide victims without investigating.

[@kristianmir9783]

@@avigrett1484 kneeling is a phenomena where football players are kneeling instead of standing to protest racial injustice, but it's just wrong

[@5555-r9i]

No your a Patriot.

[@kpgrubb1]

Thank you for your review. I served in the US military for 20 years. Our national anthem means so much to me, and I remember this story every time I hear it. I stand when it is played, and it always brings a tear to my eye. It is nice to know that you also understand its meaning.

[@daveerb2877]

Greatest song ever and proud to have serve my country

[@christopherscott3189]

Dude I'm the one who commented on a couple of her vids to get this reaction! Glad she finally did it.

[@tyroneloki5131]

proof

[@LerajeXevious]

Great suggestion!

[@willsofer3679]

Sigh. I'm sounding like a broken record here, but you do realize the 'story' in this video is completely fabricated, no? Including every bit about the prisoners, and the story of multiple soldiers dying for the flag, and not allowing it to touch the ground. None of this happened. Don't believe all the claptrap you find on KZbin. The fact that reactors are all reacting to this, and spreading this revisionism and fabricated history, is actually really unfortunate.

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@willsofer3679 and why also would we believe you over this video LOL....share a link so we can compare and contrast

[@willsofer3679]

@@tyroneloki5131 Here's a video someone did pointing out the many inaccuracies and fabrications. Sources are in the description, with most of the material coming from the Smithsonian: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPSdZWDedqaadE

[@JonathanHiller]

A lot of people today discount our founding fathers for some reason... to the point of trashing them and the constitution, but when you hear the actual stories of what they went through, it's pretty clear that they were 100% badass in every way, and that they KNEW their convictions and values, and they stood up for them no matter what. We could all stand (myself included) to be reminded of that on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing, Courtney.

[@stellaandes9622]

I am always emotional about the national anthem. I've watched several reactors watching this particular video, and it fills me with the same emotion every time. My husband was in the US Army for 12 years. He was really a patriot. Thank you, Courtney, for sharing this video.

[@kimberlyellis7347]

So glad you have newfound appreciation for us American’s. I had my daughter watch this video a few years ago when she was 9 and were Americans but I felt it important that she learns about her country! God bless everyone no matter where you call home! ❤️

[@dana_brooke_27]

I'll never forget the moment the American Flag was rescued from the World Trade Center. And all our N.Y. channels broke in to show the firefighters put it back up and salute it. I cried. That's America. I've got a huge magnet of it on my fridge almost 20yrs now.

[@ethangospodareck]

It's actually very very uncommon to know this story. It's sad and I think most Americans would hold this nation more dearly if they knew. Every time he gets to Mr. Key coming ashore (though completely inaccurate) and finding the condition of how the flag remained standing, I get choked up.

[@JonathanH1253]

The problem with this story is its extremely inaccurate. It makes for a great story sure, but thats about it. It has very little historical accuracy. And before you think I'm just an sjw shitting on our country, I'm not. I'm an EXTREMELY patriotic conservative, real American to the point where I get choked up every time I hear the national anthem and see our flag flying. But I also have a huge love of history and sadly, this story is not accurate at all.

[@TKDragon75]

@@JonathanH1253 Nobody cares what political side your on, but yeah, it's inaccurate as all fuck and it's kind of an insult to the nation's history.

[@ethangospodareck]

@@JonathanH1253 ill have to dig deeper into the actual story then. Thanks.

[@JonathanH1253]

@@TKDragon75 that's exactly how I feel about it.

[@ex-navyspook]

@@TKDragon75 It's NOT a political issue; the story is historically inaccurate. Key never visited the fort, never even set foot on shore in Baltimore. His grandson, however, was briefly held there as a prisoner of war while fighting for the Confederacy.

[@hanssolo8795]

Courtney you deserve to be a citizen a lot more then the ones born under illegal circumstances

[@willsofer3679]

People born in the United States are Americans, period.

[@mat3o557]

Im so happy you reacted to this. Much Respect

[@lisax3331]

A lot of us have ancestors that fought that war! My heart beams with pride. I will die for my country, as most Americans feel the same. I literally thank God all the time, for being born in the greatest country on earth! I cry with pride every time I hear our anthem. God bless us ALL! Thank you for taking the time to learn about our country. :)

[@jamescrow3264]

I'am crippled can't run give me a weapon alot of ammo i will hold the line just save the women and children we were malitia just farmers

[@tomstevenson161]

There is another event that makes me feel the same way. During the Pearl Harbor attack, the battleship USS Nevada made a run for the sea and in all the smoke and fire you can see the flag still flying on the fantail. Yes I know they should have shifted the colors but they were a little busy. There is a nice video in You Tube on USS Nevada Pearl Harbor.

[@teti_99]

Damn proud to be an American born Tongan. Coming from Polynesian descent I wear my culture and my country on my sleeve coming from two nations that the British was never able to take. The last part of the story is that after the smoke cleared and the bodies were removed. They lowered the torn flag down and in true American fashion they raised an even BIGGER one in it's place letting the British know that there are nothing but free men, women and children and the British relented after their ammunition ran out. Thank you for sharing with us! God bless! Your friend from Utah.

[@BornRandy62]

This was a rousing story. The high points are accurate. The details are told with well wishing at heart. But the big ticket points are true. I served 10 years in uniform and the sentiment about living on my knees is true for me. I still like this rendition. I have heard it several times and it still brings tears to my eyes

[@gsparkman]

Yeah, a true episode in our history, with a bit of embellishment for storytelling purposes. I can excuse those. The typos in the lyrics displayed, however, are inexcusable. How can someone put together a video like this that purports to tell the facts, and then get the words wrong, and include misspellings, in the song itself? Embarrassing.

[@attackall111]

@@gsparkman yeah and why are some of the parts that are supposed to be sung as a statement in the song typed as a question in their transcription of the lyrics?

[@willsofer3679]

@@gsparkman Almost all of it is inaccurate. It's made up, not embellished. Nevermind that the "narrator" doesn't get any of the essential details right (like even the name of the fort), Key was never on a British ship, never relayed what was happening to prisoners, no one died touching a flag, only four people died at Fort McHenry, there were a few ships (not hundreds), and the British never made those terms. This is pure historical revisionism.

[@dudjunk]

Thanks for showing that, from a U.S. Navy veteran.

[@paulprovenzano3755]

My father was an immigrants son. He grew up to be a decorated veteran of two wars, and a patriot. This flag flew over my home every day of my childhood. Now, the flag from his veterans’ funeral flies over my own home.

[@terrijarrell3723]

Learned this in third grade history class. 50 years later my husband and I visited Baltimore Harbor and actually got goosebumps just seeing the flag! Certainly gave me an eye opening 😳 experience. Since then I've never forgotten that feeling and the song 🎵 now gives me the goosebumps 😍

[@scottpollack1007]

Courtney, that’s why Americans have so much Pride in out Flag and our Country!

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you for your reaction from a U.S. subscriber. When I was a child, (I think age 6) three of my siblings and I performed in a simple play for American Independence Day that we made up. On July 4 we performed it for our parents and grandparents (my grandfather was a veteran).🇺🇸 Our finale, was us singing the Star Spangled Banner. I still vividly remember my solo in the song was the word red. As an American patriot, I get choked up and am so thankful for all who fight for freedom. ❤️

[@user-lj9pb9io8n]

This is Not taught in school & really should be Mandatory Learning. 💖God Bless you all my sisters & brothers from other mothers .. 😘💋💞💖🇺🇸🙏😇😊👍👍👍

[@bju194422]

I'm a baby boomer & we were taught this in school. It's a real shame that they don't teach it now. It's such an important part of American history.

[@TheGlock30owner]

@@bju194422 we Gen-Xers were taught this as well. Sadly, Boomer Communists in colleges, infected many Gen-X, and in turn corrupted a large portion of the Millenials, who are now indoctrinating Gen-Z and the Alphas.

[@candysmith8724]

That is what President Trump introduced with the 1776 Commission

[@willsofer3679]

This is almost completely made up, so it shouldn't be taught in schools. It's not remotely true. Key was never on a British ship when this happened, and never relayed what was happening in the battle to prisoners. He was miles away. Only four people died at Fort McHenry (not "Fort Henry" as the narrator says), and none of them died touching a flag. There were a few ships, not hundreds. And the British never set those terms about the flag.

[@NOLAgenX]

It’s made up. To teach this in school would be to teach fantasy as history. There were 19 ships, not hundreds, blockading Baltimore harbor. Ft. McHenry needed to be taken so the ships could support the land assault of Baltimore. The fort was not filled with civilians and the British never made it about the flag just needing to be lowered. Key was not there to broker a prisoner exchange back to “the colonies”. There were no colonies, we were a sovereign nation. Key was securing the release of one person, a friend, named Dr. Beane. Their release was delayed until after the battle because it was feared that they could relay info to the Americans about British strength. This, Key got to watch the bombardment, which prompted him to compose a poem.

[@JonathanDelphia]

9/13/2001 Queen Elizabeth orders "Star Spangled Banner" played at the Changing of the Guard. Respect after 9/11. That was considerate.

[@24WESJULY]

Most people, even Americans, have never heard all the verses to our anthem. Here they are... Complete Accurate Text of “The Star-Spangled Banner” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” originally “In Defence of Fort McHenry” by Francis Scott Key O say can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 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. 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 washed out their foul footsteps’ 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. O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved 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 preserved 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! Share this:

[@julianjohnstone4088]

I would really love it if you would do a reaction of the singing of the national anthem during the 9/11 memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, knowing the history that binds them, they sang a song about a war in which they were defeated which is what makes that moment much more emotional when you hear the anthem being sung in that beautiful British accent😊

[@jamesmitchell7093]

As a combat veteran im crying now because I have no enemy to release my rage on. They should feel lucky

[@jamesh6343]

My brother sent me that video as I was boarding the plane to Fort Jackson for BCT. Gave and continues to give my service a whole new meaning

[@kt-qb4py]

Honestly I've been waiting for this