Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It *REACTION*

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[@snakeinthegrass7443]

And this is why people get so upset when people kneel during our anthem or even worse - burn it, step on it, whatever. That flag should never touch the ground - EVER!!!

[@b-six-twelve]

I’ve been around the people who claim they’re upset when people kneel at the anthem. They wear flag caps, T-shirts, swimsuits and countless other things they drop on the ground. They’re mad about people protesting racism.

[@suzannesimmons484]

​@@b-six-twelve That is clothing. An actual flag is not the same as clothing. Racism can and should be protested, but that can be accomplished without disrespecting the flag.

[@b-six-twelve]

@@suzannesimmons484 “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery” is literally within the flag code. If you value a symbol more than lives, that’s on you.

[@tesslake6787]

@@b-six-twelve difference about actual flag and clothes ..I don’t give a dang about clothes .. I was former marine brat ..I took offense when they kneeled during national anthem, or burning flag or step on it ..

[@b-six-twelve]

@@tesslake6787 I know you took offense during the national anthem, because Black people standing up for their rights was offensive to you. That’s what I’m pointing out. You’re pretending it’s about the flag. It’s not.

[@dawnscheerhoorn9583]

This will bring tears to every true red blooded American.

[@subnoizesoldier2]

I’ve seen this over and over and it does it every time

[@gandalf970]

Tears right now.

[@MikeAndTheB-Holes]

Every time I watch a reactor watch this. I tear up everytime 😢. I love this country, love the military, I love all who gave their lives for all of us. ❤God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@peetanke]

Not only the american , I am dutch, and I have tears in my eyes every time I hear it

[@clsinds5876]

True red blooded American and it just pisses me off how many Americans spit on the memory of the Patriots who actually fought that night. You know since the attack happened after they lowered the flag at dusk as is correct action, that the fort was a military fort and it returned fire all night, 6 men died that night, Francis Scott Key was well on his way to Baltimore before the fighting started and didn’t remain on a British ship with the prisoners he did negotiate their release and they were released before the attack and the British prisoners released before the attacks, and soldiers returned fire all night to keep the British ships from coming ashore (all 6 of them). Let’s not act like those soldiers fight did not matter please.

[@kennymwalker]

now you know why people get upset when the flag is disrespected,be it touching the ground ,kneeling for the anthem etc. its what gave america its indepence at a high cost of life and blood

[@barrygolden9823]

And this is why many Americans got upset when C.K. started kneeling during the National Anthem...... We're not perfect but we are the greatest country on earth!!!

[@nonjones2513]

Congratulations. You have just become a Patriot. Our unity runs deeper than any division.

[@NaraClanGaming]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@SarahAden-zb3np]

It makes me so mad when people disrespect the flag. I love AMERICA. I AM PROUD TO AN AMERICAN

[@mentalwedgee]

A country that does not know it's history will accept any future offered, regardless of how bad that future mat be...

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

But get your history right. This whole video is messed up and not correct.

[@janolaful]

You Don know star spangled banner anthem is actually british . The poem was set to the tune of a popular British song written by John Stafford Smith for the Anacreontic Society, a social club in London. Also saint patrick wasn't irish St. Patrick was born Maewyn Succat around 385 in Kilpatrick, Scotland. At the age of 14 he was captured during a raid of his hometown and taken to Ireland to work as a slave, herding sheep he was enslaved by the Irish 3 times.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Then learn the true history and it isn't this lies in this video. That's why you were never heard this in school.

[@teegoodgrief279]

@@Nomad-vv1gk He didn't learn about Francis Scott Key because he went to the gov't ran public school.....This video is bringing him more information than he ever got in school....Schools are not going to teach anything positive or patriotic about the U.S.....Leftists have succeeded in getting the Pledge of Allegiance out of the most schools along with the flag.

[@shaylenebuckley6364]

Absolutely correct and well said

[@Lightning613]

It’s amazing and beyond comprehension how much suffering our forefathers endured to bring about this Great Constitutional Republic and keep it. 👍

[@irishamericanpinupdoll]

Right?! I read that the founding fathers all lost businesses, had family murdered and injured, had their homes burned, and so much more.

[@Lightning613]

@@irishamericanpinupdoll yes, they did. Some lost everything to bring this “American Dream” of self-governance to life. and, the DEMs have always hated this Country, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights because of the opportunities to everyone they provide, and the personal liberties and freedoms they (used to) protect.

[@andreaholmes180]

Not keep it cause you all giving it all up. Sad

[@clsinds5876]

Except you know this is fiction right?

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

There was barely any suffering.

[@greggwilliamson]

US Navy Veteran. YOU and everyone you love is why we serve. I want every child to grow up as safe and loved as I was. The reason we enlisted has not changed and I would run toward a grizzly today if it would give a child a chance to live. I wouldn't survive, but that's not going to stop me.

[@Tina-xy9bw]

Thank you for your service.

[@davidperalta876]

Thank you for your service from a proud grateful American 🇺🇸

[@NaraClanGaming]

@@greggwilliamson more men need to be like you

[@barrygolden9823]

A sincere thank you for your service and sacrifice!!!!! If you don't want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.....

[@staceymohr8107]

The flag is more than just a piece of cloth. It's a symbol of freedom and strength. You may not like what goes on in our country, but never disrespect our flag. It means more than life to true Americans.

[@clsinds5876]

The US flag is a symbol Of the US Republic aka government. lol does anyone actually think about what they are saying when they state the pledge? And fyi, I went to a Christian school and Christians are not supposed to stand and recite the pledge because if you pledge to the government you are breaking your commitment to God and why it’s taught and you learn it but at my school the morning started with the anthem playing but we never recite the pledge instead we started with with morning prayers.

[@staceymohr8107]

@@clsinds5876 I am a Christian, as well, but I don't have a problem reciting the pledge of Allegiance. I am not forsaking God by pledging allegiance to the Republic, one nation, under God. My mother and father were also Christians, and they taught us to honor our country, our flag, and our pledge, but to remember that God comes first always.

[@kyungsoosings2362]

Since then, all the Americans who've died in all the wars since, have died to protect our freedoms...true freedom unfortunately comes at a cost...and those who benefit from these freedoms, us....should always show respect for what the flag and our anthem stands for....our love for our freedoms should never be taken for granted...it is the reminder why our country is the greatest in the world, and why so many other people around the world dream of being in America.

[@Momtojoshcanpark]

My brother died defending Vietnam. I hope they appreciate their lives.

[@undrtakr2222]

@@Momtojoshcanpark so did my uncle, before I ever got to meet him. At least you got to know your brother. And, it's the lunatic's who were protestin the war, as they spat on our military men & women(Including my father, uncle on my dad's side, and other family member's), that agree to that kneelin BS...

[@meliplay]

All gave some some gave all happy memorial day

[@MaryMonet]

This is why we veterans, we the people get so angry when people kneel during the anthem, or throw the flag on the ground and stomp on it. That flag is a symbol of our freedom. It is not racist, sexist, homophobic. That great flag says we are free human beings and we will not bow down and comply with your tyranny. We will not be ordered about and ruled by communist foreign leaders nor by the tyrants in our own police and government. No one ever affected positive change from kneeling on the ground. We must stand and fight and make our voices heard. Together, as free Americans.

[@denniss5505]

Stomping on the flag, putting it on the ground, and desecrating it in any way is always unacceptable. However, kneeling for the flag, or for anything, is an ultimate sign of quiet respect. The bashing of people kneeling for the flag needs to stop, as it’s just another way to honor and show respect, whether we like it or not has nothing to do with it. Veterans serve to protect our rights of self expression. Kneeling has, from the beginning of time, represented a quiet and dignified respect. It’s a shame it’s become politicized

[@gandalf970]

Thank you for your service.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

As a veteran, you should stop this lie. The oath you took upon entering military makes no mention of any flag

[@MaryMonet]

@@Nomad-vv1gk I didn’t say anything about oath to flag. That would be ridiculous. I did vow to protect MY country from all enemies foreign and domestic. I honor that oath still to this day.

[@MaryMonet]

@@denniss5505 people aren’t kneeling for the flag to show honor and respect. Exactly the opposite in fact. My comment isn’t “bashing of people kneeling for the flag.” I’m just pointing out that it is disrespectful, and ineffective to their cause. That progress would be achieved through other means-standing together and demanding change through our unified voices.

[@melissatopham4018]

Every child should be shown this in school...every year.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story is a lie. By the way, school is where your child should be educated, not indoctrinated.

[@shaylenebuckley6364]

​@Nomad-vv1gk And yet school is where children are being indoctrinated by a "pick and choose" basis of knowledge, history, and facts. It seems you have a lot of faith in a system that failed us growing up, and continues to fail our kids. Again, this is "storytelling" to emphasis the TRUE message of our flag. Yet here you are complaining about it not being true. God bless you.

[@r.p.8065]

THIS IS THE REASON WHY WE NEVER LET THE AMERICAN FLAG TOUCH THE GROUND !!!!! EVER !!!!!!

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Stop with this lie. This has nothing to do with the flag touching the ground. No nation on the other permits their national ensign to be displayed on the ground. This story in the video is full of lies also.

[@kramermccabe8601]

On display at the Smithsonian. The most awe inspiring of all their many treasures

[@FUBAR1986]

Yes, indeed I’ve seen it with my own eyes.. the sacrifices those made before us bring tears to my eyes, the disrespect shown today

[@jolenewitzel7919]

This was during the war of 1812 and this story is 90% true, but whether it's 80 or 100% true, don't disrespect our flag.

[@sassymess7111]

Yes! This is a church program. I remember this was a poem originally as I remember it.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

No, this story is full of lies.

[@houstonjohnson7703]

@@Nomad-vv1gk tell us all the truth then oh wise one.

[@WiseGuy5674]

@@houstonjohnson7703please don’t feed the trolls. Thank you.😎

[@MGower4465]

​@@Nomad-vv1gksome exaggerations certsinly, but no outright lies. But let's hear your take.

[@joaquettaconnors7925]

I'm PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

[@kencoffman7145]

What a powerful review. Im 53 years old and was raised with this song and the pledge. So glad you took the dive on this. Your a good man

[@sherrilong4348]

We are the same age, and every morning we would Pledge The Allegiance in school and sing the Star Spangled Banner! 🇺🇸 sure wish they would bring it back!!!

[@badimagerybyjohnromine]

@@sherrilong4348 They still have the pledge and most students decide to do it, most schools dont sing the star spangled banner anymore but you might be surprised how patriotic people still are. I would even go as far to say this generation is more patriotic than the millennials are.

[@clsinds5876]

I went to a Christian school you don’t stand or recite the pledge in Christian schools because the Bible forbids you pledge to anyone but god, certainly not to a government.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

God bless you, Greg. You have a very good heart. ✌❤

[@davidrahrer]

I'll agree with that. Greg is one of the nicest people I have ever encountered, on the internet or in real life. He's the real deal and probably a wonderful father and husband.

[@kerrybarbre8858]

Agree.... This should be mandatory video for anyone in America

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Why, so they will be told the lies that are in this video? This story is full of lies told by a right-wing nationalist preacher.

[@vickigrafing2775]

And every spoiled athlete that chooses to kneel at the national anthem, spits on the bodies of all who died for us to be free. Stand for the flag. Stand for the anthem. Always and forever. Ths k you for showing this to educate more. I was taught this as a gradeschool girl. By our veterans that were brought into our classrooms to teach us. In uniform.

[@davidrahrer]

I understand the importance of respecting the flag and what it represents. However, I believe that kneeling can be a respectful way to express concerns when the country is not meeting its ideals. People kneel before God and royalty as a sign of respect, so why is kneeling during the anthem viewed so negatively? Perhaps it's because it draws attention to issues we'd rather not face. Additionally, most of the content in this video is inaccurate, which could also be seen as disrespectful of our history. I don't think that is the intent here by any means, but those who create it must know that.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Bullfeathers, no military personnel ever took an oath that mentions anything about the flag. You obviously never wore the uniform and took the oath. This story is full of lies, told by a right-wing nationalist preacher.

[@lady4recovery]

Remember trump believes those who join the military are fools,

[@judyforce524]

Our military fights for our rights, not for a flag. They fought to give athletes the freedom to not stand to make a stand.

[@bamagirl218]

Every time I hear this I cry. And I get angry at the people who kneel when it’s played or sung. What’s wrong with these people?

[@kristischutz8229]

They have not seen this presentation. They don't have enough love for America to sacrifice for her😢

[@shannonotoole3526]

so how ndo you feel about Flag underwear and flag shirts wearing diapers now. That is a no no also according to flag custom but your OK with that right? You get to pick and choose right? You do know it was a veteran and former NE PAT (Nate Ebner) that told Kap to do that right? Stop with your false lies... SMDH

[@bamagirl218]

@@shannonotoole3526 You have no clue how I feel. That’s my opinion and I’ll stand by it. You’re obviously a hater

[@susanconstable2113]

Remember our flag represents our people not our government really. It’s ours. That’s why it angers so many of us when someone disrespects our flag. Protest what you want that’s our right as Americans but leave our flag out of it. Many have died to protect that flag, our people and the freedoms we enjoy. It deserves respect. Anyone who disrespects our flag looses my respect or support for their cause immediately.

[@clsinds5876]

No the flag represents the Republic in which you pledge to when you stand and state the pledge of allegiance. I pledge Allegiance to the flag. Of the United States of American AND to the REPUBLIC FOR WHICH it stands….and why it’s acceptable For Christian’s to not stand for the pledge as the Bible states they cannot pledge their allegiance to anyone but God.

[@khristyp]

I am 62 years old and still cry every time I hear the Star Spangled Banner. We were taught as very young kids the meaning and it stuck with me.

[@sandrasabine1911]

And people knelt when the song played. Every American should hear this. These are the people that they disrespected.

[@patconine9569]

I'm 70 years old and tonight - you taught me about the Star Spangled Banner and deep love it holds. Thank you God.

[@1971tallica]

As a Veteran you understand why so many of us will fight at the drop of a dime when it comes to disrespecting our flag. When that happens they disrespect every man and woman who sacrificed for the freedoms so many take for granted .

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

As a veteran, you should stop this lie. The oath you took upon entering military makes no mention of any flag.

[@HillarySunday-ex5bi]

Thank you so much for your service!!❤

[@gandalf970]

Thank you Greg for respecting the military and my fellow veterans. I appreciate you.

[@emmamurphy9955]

That's why that flag should never be on the ground because it means surrender

[@dianeenlow123]

Once you know the whole story, you can understand why our Flag and The National Anthem means so much to many Americans.

[@nanook8721]

I'm an old lady. When I was in school, the first thing we did was pledge allegience to the flag. I was brought up respect for the flag, and I was also told the story of Francis Scott Key writing the song after the attack of Fort Henry. The schools have gotten away from it and don't even have an American flag. How can we forget those brave men, those brave patriots who gave theirs lives willingly to create this great country? Loved your reaction, and I hope we can all share this… It is our heritage as Americans.

[@pagevaughn9194]

Hits you Everytime you hear the story. These men knew the importance of our freedom in this country. Like no other country in the world! The sacrifice of these men and many more men years after this! Our country, our flag, is for every single American! We are all blessed to have each other!

[@juliarose1835]

I'm not from America, i cried watching this 😔. Salute and respect 🙏

[@collectgemsosrs6298]

The bridge in Baltimore that collapsed due to that cargo ship, the bridge was named the Francis Scott Key bridge, just a reference lol

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Hopefully the bridge will be renamed. Key was a slave owner, racist, and a staunch defender of slavery in the courts. He was a most despicable person.

[@badimagerybyjohnromine]

@@Nomad-vv1gk Look im not gonna disagree with you, but Francis did more for your country than your entire living family. Thats just a simple fact and im not going to give you my opinion on this.

[@sassyfrass4295]

@@badimagerybyjohnromine and the Flag is still here!

[@TedC5203]

Every fallen soldier that was brought home had the flag draped over their coffin. You don't disrespect the flag. So many other ways to protest, without taking a knee.

[@sandj8378]

I learned this in school and, to this day, I get tears when the National anthem is played. Our flag is our symbol of life, rights and freedom and the people who have fought or do fight for us. Nice reaction.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

You weren't told this in school because this story told in the video is full of lies and inaccurate information.

[@clasmaster1471]

This is why we don’t like people disrespecting the flag. Too many men and women died for the freedom it stands for

[@reneeterra9863]

This tattered flag hangs, on display, at the Smithsonian in Washington DC! ♥️ 🇺🇸 ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸

[@sherrilong4348]

BEAUTIFUL! I always tear up hearing it and boy does it ever give NEW meaning hearing the story behind it like that!! THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS!

[@jtrantham8674]

When I was a junior in high. Schoo, 1974 we spent 6 weeks on the American Revolution and this story was taught. I'm glad it was recorded this way. ❤

[@Momtojoshcanpark]

This is not the true story.

[@sassymess7111]

Not exactly historically correct..

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story was not taught to you in any school because it is full of lies.

[@donnaritch4934]

This story was about the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. In all the schools I've attended (Navy brat here), the War of 1812 was barely covered at all. This story wasn't told as far as to why the Flag should never touch the ground, etc..but I knew and learned it on my own. I get soooo pissed when people who are so ignorant use our Flag for their so called causes like kneeling with the anthem is being played, etc..WRONG way to bring awareness to a cause, IMHO. Our Flag represents our freedom and independence and the sacrifices our forefathers have made to keep us a Constitutional Republic. Now it's in danger of being destroyed and people better wake the frig up and defend our country and not let it fall!

[@clsinds5876]

Interesting well then if it was the war of 1812 how was the British war ships here and fighting Napoleon and the French? It’s a story with some facts but about 90% of it is made up including the presence of the flag as it was lowered per flag etiquette at dusk and before the attack on the military fort, which returned fire all night.

[@nataliemorton5568]

Loved your reaction to this important story in American History. SO IMPORTANT. My generation were taught to cherish and respect America and all the freedoms our forefathers fought so hard for. We pledged Allegiance everyday in school and in music class we re e taught ALL of America's songs. To this day I have a very hard time NOT standing up and placing whenever I hear these Patrotic songs even if I am at home alone and the songs are on T.V. !! Often my eyes become teary in memory of all of our military for the sacrifices they make for us every day. I wish we could renew that sense of supreme loyalty and pride in the U.S.A. once again. 🇱🇷💙❤🙏 Greg, I think your reaction to this video was my favorite one so far. I sensed your genuine emotions as the story unfolded. I also grew up close to Philly and went to Betsy Ross's house where she sewed the first flag. It left a lasting impression on me for real !!! Thank you ! 😔❣

[@stanrose4517]

Thank you for playing this video. I’ve seen it many times as a reminder of how our great country was formed. As a USMC veteran it means a lot to me. Thank you again for showing it.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This video is full of lies.

[@tinasmallwood9546]

I am most honored that you as a man with black American heritage, knowing what slavery did to black American generations, to all American's who hated the horrible elements of slavery and who rejoiced when it finally ended... still fresh in all our minds, still heartbroken of the fact that my ancestors owned other people.. and possibly your ancestors were owned. It deeply touches me for you to voice such respect. It is awe-inspiring. Thanks so much for being you. We've all witnessed a true American today. Blessings from Texas

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

It shows he knows nothing of his own history. When this battle took place, Africans were not allowed to be citizens of the USA. This battle took place during the War of 1812, not the Revolutionary War. Africans, whether free born, freed or enslaved were not granted citizenship in the USA at that time. In fact, escaped slaves in both wars fought on the side of the British, who granted them freedom for doing so. This is the real American history white people are afraid to have taught in schools.

[@FUBAR1986]

The last thing family and friends see of their beloved military member is their flag covered coffin…. there’s a whole ceremony. I know I was an honor guard, most honorable thing I’ve ever done…. Ppl Of every shape, size color texture any other way you want to describe human being have died for that flag.. show some respect❤️🇺🇸

[@Momtojoshcanpark]

When my brother died, they played the 21 gun salute. My mom could never hear that again without breaking down.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

@@Momtojoshcanpark Your brother receive what is correctly called a "rifle volley" a 21 gun salute is only rendered to monarchs and presidents. The practice of Firing Three Rifle Volleys Over The Grave: This practice originated in the old custom of halting the fighting to removed the dead from the battlefield. Once each army had cleared its dead, it would fire three volleys to indicate that the dead had been cared for and that they were ready to back to the fight. The fact that the firing party today consists of seven riflemen, firing three volleys, does NOT constitute a 21-gun salute. Although the most common makeup of a military salute today is eight members, consisting of seven rifles and a non commissioned officer (NCO) in charge of the detail, there is no official number that must be used. Whether 3, or 8, or even 10 firing, it is the three volleys that is the real salute of honor. 21-Gun Salute: All personal salutes may be traced to the prevailing use in earlier days to ensure that the saluter placed himself in an unarmed position. Salute by gunfire is the most ancient ceremony. In the earliest days, seven guns was a recognized British National Salute. Those early regulations stated that, although a ship could fire only seven guns, the forts could fire for honors three shots to one shot afloat. In that day powder of sodium nitrate was easier to keep on shore than at sea. In time, when the quality of gun powder improved by the use of potassium nitrate, the sea salute was made equal to the shore salute - - 21 guns as the highest national honor. For a period of time, monarchies received more guns fired than republics, but eventually, republics claimed equality.

[@Ellis157]

YOU ARE A GOOD MAN GREG GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMIALY FOR EVER AND EVER

[@jameswhitman8710]

In a way; when the military goes into battle; they’re humanly holding that flag up.

[@TheLupusLady]

Freedom isn’t free; proof in his words. 🇺🇸🙏💜

[@theaffiliate4208]

The Seige of Baltimore Sept 12 - 15, 1814 (bombardment of Fort McHenry Sept 13-14 for 25 hours) was the backdrop for Mr. Key to writing his poem (which was later put to music) from his observations from one of the prison barges in the bay that fateful night. Although this version of the story is a bit embellished, a lot of the facts are true. Seeing the flag throughout the night and morning showing the Americans would not surrender is the highlight of his poem. The British not being able to neutralize the fort and capture the town and having expended most all of their ammunition, withdrew. Soon after a "cease fire' was called and a Treaty signed.

[@user-kj5iu8bs1p]

There's a lot that American kids aren't taught that they should be. You're a good man Greg. Keep learning history. Stay strong / stay American. Red, White & Blue are the only colors that matter. We're in this together my man!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Thank you for exposing this very important Video! It’s disgusting how Our Flag is desecrated today. Our National Anthem Disrespected by Athlete’s tolerated in disgusting.

[@robertphelps1574]

What is the true story this video that can’t the name of the fort right or the one on the National Parks Service Ft McHenry website

[@user-vl4fx5wf1q]

I am 74 yrs old and was taught this in elementary school but I don't think it's taught in schools anymore 😢😢😢!❤

[@GGMASherry]

This is why we must not allow America to fall! This is our home and we will have no other! Our freedom means everything! God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@nugz_cards]

It made me proud to watch your reaction to this.

[@mamaalaska]

This is why so many of us elders who survived the second world war have a depth of understanding that you never wear the flag as clothing, a hat, a Face covering and how important it is to raise your flag in the morning bring it down and fold it properly in the evening and never let the flag touch the ground. Those who wear items made to look like the American flag show absolute disrespect to the lives lostinto the flag itself.

[@DR-mq1vn]

That Flag represents EVERY American! It represents the American people! We will never kneel. We will always stand!

[@sharonburcham66]

I love this! I can never see it enough!!! Glad you did this one brother!! Stand United! ❤Tennessee

[@brianclassen5221]

Howdy from an Oregon Patriot! There are more of us than advertised.✌

[@mikeakey3358]

This video should be played in every public school once a year

[@travisdean8794]

Excellent as usual. Damn fine reaction. This should be played in every school now.

[@Lightning613]

Won’t happen under the Quid-Pro-Quo Beijing Joe Xi-den Crime Family Regime’s Education Department

[@VloggingWithGreg]

I agree

[@dawnscheerhoorn9583]

Yes sir! ❤

[@womanonthinice1276]

That's why we Americans should never kneel. We will never live on our knees. For God and Country!❤

[@user-pd3im8dc2e]

God bless you for airing this. I'm a Veteran of 2 wars and we saw the Flag we new that flag will never hit the ground. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to following you. Stories like this are important because the schools don't teach! God Bless!

[@stephena2390]

I am glad you checked this out G. 🇺🇸🫡

[@VloggingWithGreg]

Me too!

[@barbatleski7078]

never heard this clip before... this was very good!... Thanks! for the broadcast of it.

[@roystout9751]

Fort Henry is why, to this day, we do not let our flag hit the ground.

[@DuneFreak66]

Of thee, I sing! 🙏 Hold fast American patriots!

[@mattwilliams5368]

That's why we stand,because they stood tall.

[@marypyle2085]

Thank you for showing this and your comments about our military. The price for freedom is high. Their bravery is unquestionable. When our military and flag are disrespected, it should make us cry until our hearts bleed out. Bless you, sir, for sharing history. We have a lot to be proud of as Americans.

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

Thank you for watching this 🇺🇸 God Bless 🙏🏻

[@stephenclough1239]

That’s why you stand when that song is sung

[@debbiemcnair2671]

This needs to be taught in school!!!! My dad was in the navy during WWII and taught us to always respect our flag and those who served and serve in the military!!!

[@objectiveobserver4278]

I learned this story in first grade. Every morning the entire school would recite the Pledge of Allegiance and then sing the National Anthem. Why they stopped doing this, I have no idea. To this day, every time I hear then Anthem, I tear up. My dad was also a WWII vet (Army). He taught us to respect our flag and to never let it hit the ground.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

They don't teach this in school because this story if full of lies.

[@rockinscarlet]

@@Nomad-vv1gk not all of it dingleberry

[@planojag595]

Now you know why we stand (not kneel) and salute our precious flag and never let it touch the ground. I just wish that the person who created the slide content would have cared enough to ensure that it was free from typographical errors (of which there are several).

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

This story is full of lies and it has nothing to do with people standing or kneeing. Stop with that lie. When this battle took place, no African, whether free born, freed or enslaved was allowed citizenship in the USA so why should it have any significance to Black Americans. In fact, escaped slaves and free born Africans, fought with the British during the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary War as the British granted them freedom for their service. America guaranteed keeping or putting them in slavery for their service. That is the truth of American history white people now are passing laws to prevent from being taught in schools.

[@GmaZZ4]

Our American soldiers died for that flag and our liberties.😢 When our dead heroes come to Dover, they are wrapped in our flag. Honor to die for us!

[@objectiveobserver4278]

Be sure to show this to your kids at the appropriate age. Don't let this story die again. Its important to know our history, good, bad or horrible. Its the only way to make our future better.

[@cindysimpson1046]

Thus why our flag should never touch the ground ❤

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

If you get a chance to go to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, you can see the Fort McHenry Flag. It was in a glass case WAY back in 1993 (last time I was there--I am old--hahaha).

[@RippleNwhip]

@@JasonMistretta-wf5ip I went in 2019 and the flag is still there 🙂

[@terihumphrey6624]

This is why Patriots are so hard on people about not letting the flag touch the ground and why we get offended so much when it does and why we believe that it should be folded up and put away afterwards

[@smitty60-su2xf]

We are not a perfect country or people but i am so proud to be an american...

[@jackrussell9497]

Proud to be an American. Happy to watch your videos. You are great at what you do.

[@reginagosdin3176]

Thats why our flag is so important. All the men and womrn that gave their life for that flag.

[@marthy33]

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 500 British im 19 ships, - and men holding the flag up and dying .the nuns taught me this in grammar school, many decades ago. The shredded flag is now behind glass in the Smithsonium Institute. Francis Scott Key wrote it down as a poem, the poem bacame popular later and became a song, and later , the song became our National Antherm

[@marksterner7532]

It was dozens of ships, not hundreds, but the rest of the story is pretty much accurate. Sadly, the ones responsible for ensuring that all the words of the song were accurate did not do their job very well. It is NOT "What so proudly we held" - it is actually "What so proudly we hailed";

[@marksterner7532]

Got cut off. Next - "through the perilous flight" Wrong - Through the perilous "fight"; "O'er the ramperts we watched" - misspelling! It is actually "Ramparts"! Nitpicking, I know. But to put out such an impactful video like this with these 3 mistakes is unacceptable!!!

[@sergeantcalmdown]

Thanks for your reaction Greg. Our nation is CURRENTLY and has been under attack by the Democrats for the last 3+ years. To ALL U.S. Military (past and present) the U.S. Flag means EVERYTHING to us. Take care brother. Thanks again. Kevin Sandvig Chief Warrant Officer (CWO2) U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)

[@micheleleach9964]

I heard about this before. You will never look at the Star Spangle Banner the same way again. I know I don't. BTW Greg why don't you do an 80's live? There is so much good music in that era. If you do I would like to request Urgent by Foreigner or Separate Ways by Journey. I think you would like them both! 🥰

[@davidrahrer]

I second the 80's live idea!

[@CHIEFMOTORSPORTS]

If people only knew what the Confederate Army was all about. All federal dictation has to go. We are supposed to be a sheriff only country. Every so called "law" is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Let that sink in.

[@davegnarlsson4344]

Ww were taught about the battle as a whole reason for the poem written by Key, but we were taught in depth. This story has a few embellishments but it does cover the spirit and inspiration for the poem quite well.

[@user-vl4fx5wf1q]

Thank you for watching a bit of our history of the Star Spangled Banner!❤❤❤❤

[@beckiwhite6259]

And recently, that fraternity held up the flag. God bless them.

[@janellemcdonald1673]

Original poem O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s 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 wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation! Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - “In God is our trust,” And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

[@micheleyoung6118]

Greg what you are doing is so important. Thank you so much

[@susanengland3919]

I've watched this video several times and it still makes me ugly cry.

[@anngarland]

So Proud of your Reaction!!!!!!! Great American.

[@kristischutz8229]

Thank you for sharing this Greg. I have never known this whole story. This should be shown in all schools & colleges.

[@dawnscheerhoorn9583]

This rocks.

[@davidallen9526]

Good on you. I could actually see the influence of this wash over you. I'm a 62 year old guy. From my perspective everything has gone so badly here in Our Country. It makes me Proud to see a young man grasp just a small percentage of what Many men and women have given towards keeping Our Freedom. Great Video my Brother!

[@stephnicole8242]

Our country is truly unique. Different Cultures is what makes America! We r united by living in freedom. Our country stands for FREEDOM. We the people will come together. Stop watching the news and get to know one another. All the news wanna do is divide.

[@barbaraaschwingelswihart572]

I hold this version in the representation of our love of the American flag and all who held the flag no matter how many or few lost their lives

[@richardwebb6745]

After serving 3 tour's love your reaction my brother God bless you and your family.

[@robertamansfield3375]

Our National Anthem is more than a national dong representing us. The STAR SPANGLE BANNERis a funeral durge and a memorial song (for ALL our dead soldiers in our history) all wraped up in a NATIONAL ANTHEM.❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@alanpeterson4939]

I’m almost 70 years old. I was taught this story in grade school. Sad that it is no longer taught.

[@kanteannightmare]

"I'll look at this song so differently" Makes you question of the reason they stopped telling this story in school is on propose so people don't...

[@quentinmichel7581]

The unfortunate thing about this is that the schools would rather teach social justice things than actual American History. I'm 70 and we learned this story in elementary school. We also had Civics classes before graduating from high school. Different times. Back then schools were more concerned about what was between your ears than in your skivvies 😏🤷