Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It | WE USE TO SUPPORT KNEELING... (EMOTIONAL) REACTION!!
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The flag doesn't represent our government it represents we the people.
truer (don't know how to spell it) words have never been spoken!
Amen
Flag represent all, we elected and form our gov’t .
The first Medal of Honor was given back then to a black soldier for fighting to keep the flag off the ground. That's why it hurts so much seeing it so disrespected now. That flag and anthem is for all.
Not exactly true, Sergeant Carney received his medal of honor for a battle in the civil war where, despite multiple injuries, he would not allow our flag to touch the ground. Battle was in 1863, he was awarded his medal in 1900.
@@colebengston3963 How not true? Was Sgt Carney not black? Or, was he not the first MoH?
I think it was he was awarded the medal in the civil war and not the war of 1812 when the anthem was penned.
He didn't say he received it for holding that flag... He said he was the first black soldier and he got it for not letting the flag hit the ground.. it became the tradition that it never touch the ground.
When you kneel for the national anthem, you're only disrespecting yourself. We don't kneel because we don't kneel to anyone (as Americans). We stand proudly. It's dumb & ignorant to kneel. But, do it if you like.
This is why as an American we NEVER EVER let our flag touch the ground.
exactly.
My great great great+ grandfather was Francis Scott Key. Not only did he write the Star Spangled Banner he was the 1st lawyer to bring a slave to court to win his freedom. Unfortunately they lost, but he did not give up. He would buy slaves and set them free plus he gave them a parcel of land to work and live. Some wanted to go home, so FSK would buy passage to wherever they wanted.
He died in the poorhouse because he spent all his money and gave away all his land to free slaves.
I’m very proud to be related to him and he does not deserve the disrespect he is now receiving!
WOW!!! What an impressive piece of history! This sounds like something the late Paul Harvey should have done on his program, “The Rest of the Story”. Maybe he did and I missed it. My history lesson as a kid just took it to the point of writing the poem. To know that he impoverished himself to free slaves single-handedly,makes him a true super hero. You must be thrilled to be his descendant. Thank you for reminding me of one of my favorite quotes from Harry Truman: “The only thing you don’t know is the history you haven’t read yet.”
That's incredible. You certainly a reason to have pride in your ancestry.
And yet people claim Key was racist because he mentioned the slaves in the original poem. People just make things up based on feeling without knowing a thing about history.
Wow! What a proud heritage! I feel blessed reading your story! Thank you for sharing!
I didn't see anyone disrespect Mr Key. That's outrageous. How wonderful to have such an illustrious ancestors. I understand your love and pride.
I am a veteran. I served under that flag and I am brought to tears every time I hear the National Anthem. This should be in the history books. So much is removed.
It used to be in the history books...
Should they include the third verse? I learned about this in school, but they didn't teach us about the third verse.
According to Florida's history book, Rosa Park is just some girl who sat down. Nothing more. Nothing less.
That is why I will be homeschooling my future children. I wont stand for anti-American indoctrination in public schools. America would cease to exist over my dead body.
Stand for the flag, kneel for the Cross
The statement, “…we will die in our feet before we live on our knees.” Gives a whole new meaning to those that kneel for the national anthem in protest.
Im Canadian, and this gave me chills.
"What separates the American Christian apart from all other people is he will die on his feet before he will live on his knees".
What a powerful statement.
Its okay that you are a flappy headed foreigner .....so is Shania Twain.... ...we like her to. And even better mention of a National Treasure from the great white north ...the late great John Candy.
And it is a very true statement.
@@meganlynn83 used to be true . now a days threaten to take away their tik tok and they will surrender.
@Hey
The American CHRISTIAN, not the American marxist.
Americans only kneel in front of the Lord Almighty.... And an exception would be, briefly when necessary to Reload....
I'm a AMERICAN of African descent from Detroit...and it is refreshing to see you brothers appreciating the importance of the struggles made to forming this GREAT COUNTRY. There's a compelling reason why people risk the lives every day trying to get here.
I’m an AMERICAN of African descent too and appreciate your comment very much.
African Americans love America we just want America to love us back we need to reconcile our differences and suffering by letting go of the past and genuinely uniting in good faith, by simply getting a new national anthem for all Americans. Until this song which forever tells me fuck me I need to hang in coded language is replaced in earnest with a new anthem without edits and coded WS language healing won't happen. I pray the truth is learned, and we let go the past. One love🇺🇲
@@Bill_BarneyJr. brother I truly can’t say that race is not a factor in my relationships with anybody. I base the decisions that I make on a daily basis on the Contant of character of a person. There are bad people that are white there are bad people that are black, but if we teach the next generation ethics, and to do the right thing no matter what, then they will teach the next generation, and then they will teach the next generation.
*your old country * American I can is the most derogatory term some one not fresh off the boAt or holding dual citizenship can hear if you our people have been here before you no matter your origin are just and only an American
Many of us Americans are descendants of somewhere far away. It’s time to do away with “X”-ican American and just be Americans… all of us. You can still honor your ancestors without the need to preface American with something else
I’m an immigrant and I can’t tell you how much the star spangled banner brings tears to my eyes it means a lot to me and I love this country
And this country loves you too.
And we the American people love you too. God bless you. Thank you for joining us under God and freedom.
We welcome you
We need you
America needs you.
We Are One
From Many,
One.
Stand with Us
Keep it Free
Keep Old Glory flying
For the Free
In Our Land
By the Brave.
It can be no other way.
God Bless you. Unfortunately the education system has failed our last 2 generations of OUR history. It both warms my heart and breaks my heart that its takes current immigrants to get it..
Just like these two debating. it took this video for them to get the NATIONAL ANTHEM, IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM...FOR the ummmmm NATION, and not local stuff.
Wonder if it went past them ONE NATION UNDER GOD, because our forefathers dedicated the country to God is why we have been blessed...the further away we get from God the less blessed we are going to be 😢
We are special because we are ONE nation, while ALL other nations are actually the ones divided by color, religion, cast ( financial)
Francis Scott Key was the lawyer and he wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
As Tom has said, you can hate your government and still love your country.
Truth 💯
Amen
I literally have the t-shirt. I love my Country but I hate my government. Every country is effed up. Every flag has some blood on it. There are jerks everywhere and in every aspect of society. Erasing history is not going to fix it. Getting our collective shit together and realizing that we are all brothers and sisters and agree that we can disagree.
@@carlausoff6407 Well said. I still remember Kent State and Jackson State University irresponsible tragedies from 1970 and I'm still pissed off. Look then up. Samuel Johnson made this famous pronouncement that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" on the evening of April 7, 1775. Generally it is said he meant false patriotism for some other agenda. Like covering up the truth and redirecting the narrative.
And yet here you are with all these freedoms on the deaths of my people! My tribe is going extinct and your people live on! Not fair in my opinion!
A lot of people don't realize that the Star Spangled Banner is a stanza of the poem " The Defense of Fort M'Henry" and though it is a poem, it is also a primary source document. Francis Scott Key was watching the bombardment happen from a ship in the harbor and wrote the poem shortly after. So he wasn't just someone 100 years later looking back at history and being fanciful about the good old days when we thought we were patriots...he watched America take a massive attack from the strongest and most advanced military on the planet, at that time, and that by the end of it they were still standing.
69 year old white man from louisiana, and I love that flag. It belongs to everyone in this country, and it has nothing to do with race.
USMC vet here, it didn’t matter if you were white, black, Mexican, Asian etc if you wore the uniform and stood next to one another we would live, sleep, eat, cry, laugh and die together. Out of uniform too, I’ve met many families some during happy occasions some sad, and we would give our lives for everyone who is honorable, respectful, loyal, and decent.
Rah!!!
Amen😁that's why I love our military past n present they've fought n died to defend the USA ppls from tyranny of foreign govmts and their influences due to traitors in our Country ❤️our military and veterans are National Treasures
We the military) are well known for "busting each other's balls" no matter the uniform (Jar-head, Squid, Grunt, etc.) or the Country (Limey, Aussie, Canuck, etc.). But when shit happens we, without hesitation, willingly would have each other's six.
Thank you for your service Marine
USMCR never went overseas. joined early 80's.
I saw many a marine from a foreign country. Joining to get citizenship.
I've always thought, by God, that man right there. Who is willing to fight next to me, for this country, that's someone who surely deserves to be an American.
I 'm still grateful that way of passage is still available.
I’m so proud you young boys are on a path to see we are as ONE… black/white, we are Americans and WE NEED EACH other!! Don’t let the system rob us of the true love we do have for one another!! Merry Christmas Eve!! God bless America one more time!!🙏🙏🇺🇸❤️Tennessee
Pretty sure these two have a (combined) genius IQ.
Why hold back? Say what you really mean. Go ahead. Show everyone who you are. Please do explain how you are somehow inherently better than other people. Along with how high you think your IQ is. That way we'll at least have something to laugh at.
@@LeviTheMagi - I just said what I meant. They're both high af. Both seemingly have about a 5th grade level of education and discourse. The guy on the right seems at least passably coherent at times. The dude on the left can barely string a complex thought together, and spent most of the video admiring his new sunglasses in the camera, and checking his phone. So yeah... pardon me for noticing the blatantly obvious. This isn't exactly a channel for deep thought and intellectual discussions.
Oh, are you one of those treasonous trumpturds?
Then if that’s true,why are Americans so racist Period.
Gotta have respect for the lives lost HOLDING up OUR FLAG!!!
From a disabled veteran of 15 years. You both give me hope that our country has hope. Thank you.
Many thanks my brother
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
Much respect and thank you for your service. Even as a Canadian i can appreciate that
Thank you for your service!!
It doesn't matter what color you are, we are all Americans here and need to stop dividing each other into groups. I was born in Mexico and was raised here since I was 2. So this is my country and I'll die protecting it. That's why I don't say I'm a Mexican-American.... I'M AN AMERICAN! of Mexican descent. And that's what we should all call our selves.
Glad to have you brother.
@@Thedude... glad to be part of the greatest country in the world!!
Amen brother; well said 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My people came from all over the world to come here!! I am literally a American mutt!!
Im only 3rd generation American ...great gand dad came frome ireland ...around the 1900 time frame... So yeah.....love the fact my dads side was Irish,and moms was German. But i am American.
The disrespect from the kneeling is definitely louder than the protest and that really caused the message to be lost.
It always warms this old grunt’s heart when I see young people learning the deeper meaning of the Star Spangled Banner. You’ll see why Veterans get angry when it’s disrespected or when Old Glory is disrespected. Thank you for taking it seriously. This song is important to the freedoms we enjoy today. Regardless if race, age, sex we are ALL Americans.
I've never served myself but I come from a family full of Military who have served and fought in every war from WW2 right up until the present. Thank you very much for your service Sir and God Bless America 👍 🇺🇲
Thank you for your service. I might not be able to serve this country personally but my family has for generations since the founding and before. They taught me how important it is what you guys do and some of what you’ve gone through when serving. So I thank you sir for fighting for my rights in this country and for defending them. It’s because of those like you I, as a girl, may go to school or have a job. May god bless you.
You said it Gruntpa!
Semper Fidelis, as long as my lineage is standing, they'll know the meaning as I do Brother
I'm a veteran, and my family has fought and died for America . 🇺🇸 I am PROUD to be an AMERICAN.
Thank you for your service!!!! God bless you and yours! And may God bless America! 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service and your family's and to all those who are willing to leave their families behind for long stretches of time to protect and keep our freedom. May God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏
Proud of our militaries Sacrifice gave their lives stand for the Flag This was George Washington surrenders to the flag not to British crown
We as veterans will die for that flag. That flag more than anything represents America. If you don’t love her leave the country. America isn’t perfect and we have a lot of hater but I will still die for her even with her imperfections
I thank you for your service and I’ll stand by all my brothers in arms.
Thank you for your and your family for their service
Yes, that’s why we got really mad at Kaepernik. Kneeling during the National Anthem was f’ed up. You guys are really smart. I love watching you talk thru an issue. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
How did you miss entirely the point of why they kneeled? Do you really think it was to disrespect and dishonor our country? In America, we are free to protest. It was a protest against police brutality toward black and Brown Americans. As if to make a point, why should we all stand for our American flag if our country won't stand for everyone? I hope you can learn something from this.
@ShowTheReal are you legitimately that ignorant?
@@ShowTheReal The point was, he was doing horrible in his career and needed attention. He felt the attention would bolster his career (and his subsequent actions even years later is evident of that). He was benched and no longer the center of attention because he wasn't in fact, a decent quarterback. It doesn't help the fact that he had a radical liberal activist for a girlfriend who deluded his mind with pure crap and garbage. He used the excuse of "police brutality" towards minorities as a reason to do what he did. He could have done it other times anywhere where people would have been more receptive. Instead, he chose a time where it would cause division, reseentment, and ill will, and even lesser people who would listen. Instead of picking his battles wisely, he chose to be ignorant and lie. Even people like you fell for the lie. And to this day, you still believe in that lie because you refuse to see the issue beyond the superficial topic of skin color. I hope YOU can learn something from that.
@@ShowTheReal Yes!!! The flag stands for freedom to choose, to express and to protest. My late husband, a 26 year career military, said we are truly free when I protect your right to choose and you protect mine, and that includes the freedom to protest the flag I have fought to protect. RIP Lt. Col. R.G. Harrington
@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu I have unwavering respect for you and your husband. It is obvious he was a true hero who fought for every American, our Republic, Democracy, and our freedoms. It's because of men and women like your husband that I stand firm for our country. A thank you alone for me is not enough. I will stand firm forever for what your husband fought for. God bless you. God bless Lt. Col. R.G. Harrington 🫡. I will proudly give my life to fight for every American, our Flag, and the America your husband fought for, no matter what. 🫡🇺🇸
American of Asian descent here. You guys made me tear up. To see your realization in real-time of what our National Anthem truly means. I love this country so much. All countries have their failings because humans are inherently flawed, but no other country has created its own systems of scaffolding to support and facilitate its own continuous improvement to ensure its freedom and prosperity. Keep searching...keep learning...and you'll find that beyond all the noise is an incredible nation and people. God bless!
American of Asian decent, I fucking love that man I’ve been saying for years that terms like “African American, Latino American, Asian American” etc etc only cause more division the day we all realize that we’re just Americans is the day we’ll fix all these problems that plague us right now
@@noahstuart606 I used to identify heavily with my German and Hispanic heritage that I've often called myself a German American or Hispanic American. I'd then realize that I can't be distancing myself from who I really am; an American. I am not a German or Mexican, or anything else, because I am an American and I love it
Finally some people who've realized that being American has nothing to do with race. America is the culture and being an American is just being one of it's people. And we are made up of every color/culture for the most part. It's sad to say the least on how bad the division in the US has been as of late but these comments here bring me hope.
@@noahstuart606 Absolutely TRUE!! I don't go around saying I'm a Scotch-English-Irish, German, Hungarian American ( born here in the USA but my heritage comes from England, Scotland, Ireland, German and Hungary (both my paternal grandparents were born in Hungary and immigrated here when they were 13 and 16 years old. My grandmother who was 13 left Hungary ON HER OWN, and my grandfather did the same. They met on the ship coming to America and discovered they were from the same tiny poor village in Hungary, but had never met there. A couple of later after arriving in the US, they married, eventually had 4 children, my Dad being the youngest (born in 1918) Keep in mind this was in the very early 1900's. Can you imagine a tiny 4 foot 11 inch 13 year old girl sailing to a foreign country ON HER OWN, where she didn't speak the language, knew NO ONE, had very very little education, and no particular skills to get a job, being BRAVE enough to DO this? I can't imagine doing that same thing at 13 years old, even WITH an education. I have always admired my Hungarian grandparents for what they went through at such a young age, and EVERYTHING they accomplished in their life.
LET'S FACE it, UNLESS you are a "Native American" we ALL CAME from SOMEWHERE ELSE in the world through our families heritage. If you go back even in history even FURTHER, our Native Americans' ancestors migrated from Asia by way of the Bering Strait (which used to connect North America TO Asia by a narrow land strip, which eventually was separated by water. This migration started about 30,000 years ago! They went on to migrate to All of North America, Central America and South America. SO EVEN our NATIVE AMERICANS are descended from people that came from other parts of the world.
HISTORY has ALWAYS been a passion of mine through my life, it was my FAVORITE subject in school, as was Georgraphy. I continue to enjoy historical books, documentaries, movies on any historical events, and people from all walks of life from the past. I have always felt that it is IMPORTANT to KNOW things that happened in our country and the world before we were born. I know many people, especially when they are young, find it "boring" but for me, it was ALWAYS FASCINATING.
I asked my granddaughters if they know why we NEVER let the American flag touch the ground, they responded “no”. So, I had them. Sit down to listen to this cast. Afterwards, I asked them again “why do we not let the flag touch the ground “? My eight year old granddaughter replied, “ because people gave up their lives for our freedom “? I cried knowing when the anthem plays, they can sing it and know why the words were written in the way Mr. Scott wrote them.
My other granddaughter wants to join the Marines, I told her , many men and women served in our military to ensure we come from home of the brave.
Thanks for your service and sacrifice. I spent 28 years myself
It's 2 in the morning and I'm watching this. I'm an older woman,64, and to see two young men place their hands over their heart when our song plays gives me hope fir our future. Thank you so much. God bless you and yours.
That flag has graced the coffins of many of my friends and fellow Marines. Thank you for taking the time to watch this and get a better understanding of the depth of honor, courage, and commitment service members feel towards it. And the depth of hurt we feel when it is trampled on or disrespected. Thank you both!
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Semper Fidelis devil dog from a zoomie
Thank you for your service and for the service of your friends.
Hooraaah
Thank you for serving brother Semper Fi I feel the same when I hear the national anthem seeing that flag over my brothers coffins and knowing they died for the men and woman to their left and their right and everyone back home chokes me up every time.
.This was the War of 1812, between the US and Britain. The name of the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor. I lived within walking distance of the fort, as I grew up in Baltimore City, in the 1940s and '50s. We learned this story in our neighborhood schools. And, I have to say, son, when the anthem began to play at the end of the video, placing your hand over your heart brought me to tears.
Me too. I was close to crying and when I saw these young men with their hands on their hearts it sent me over the edge. I'm working on kleenex number 2.
This is why the Flag deserves our utmost respect & should always be honored 💙🤍❤💙🤍❤
Your reaction moved me. You now understand the love many of us have for the flag. Air Force veteran
Thank you for your service! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
thank you
Semper Fi thanks for your air cover and service
Thank you for your service, from your friendly neighborhood Soldier Vet
I know how you feel. I'm also an Air Force veteran (375th AeroMed Evac Sq 1968-1971).
I'm almost 60 years old and have almost given up on the youth in this country with everything going on. After watching you two young men, my faith is a little more restored... Thank you
I would have to agree. Such a Godless generation these days, these young men give me a little more hope, I fought for that flag, spent 22 years in the fire service retired now, and these 2 young men are a breath of fresh air.
It is not the youth of America I have given up on. They, with a little education, can come to understand what standing together in common agreement (not all in exact ideology) means. It is the old men and women in the US, who willfully chose to disagree or disrespect anyone who does not agree with them 100 per cent (and refuse to even listen to anyone else's opinion) that makes me fearful for the future of my country!
@@susansawyer2475 you can not judge every man and woman to be that way. I like change, I'm a retired fireman of 21 years and changed with the times for a very long time. So saying that it's the old men and women that we disrespect and disagree is one sided. Not all.of us are like that. But this generation is doomed and you refuse to see it. Yall call yourself the smartest generation, very very far from that. You all are screwed
What is happening to our country is terrifying. I can't believe we have let the enemy infiltrate it to destroy it. I pray we have enough Americans who are brave enough to protect our country these days so that we don't all become communist slaves and lose our freedom that we love.
@bastiat just like in Hitler's day many of our youth have been brainwashed and they know not what they do.
There are so many black war heroes that gave their lives for this country. Thank you for understanding why there was so much hurt when people kneeled. You two are awesome Americans.
A black woman helped sew that flag.
The men in cages below deck were not slaves, but prisoners of the British during the Revolutionary War. Your reactions were wonderful and so encouraging to watch. I pray we realize that we are all citizens of this country, and we are more alike, than we are different. God Bless America!
You should have been mad about the reasons why he was kneeling.
Wrong war...This happened during the events of the War of 1812
The term "slave" or "slaves" was used as a term for prisoners of war back in those days. Those men were considered "owned" by the British military and we're called slaves by both sides of the war. People often try to stir up controversy because of a lyric in the Star Spangled Banner using the term "slaves". The national anthem that you know isn't the complete version and encourage you to find the full version, because it's much longer. Those men in the cages were indeed considered slaves.
The video "Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It" was made 9 years ago. I'm 64, and never learned this history. Saw it for the first time a few years ago, and I cried like a baby. Watching you both gives me hope that all is not lost. We Americans are lucky to be here. I pray that all of us will realize this and do everything possible to preserve our Constitutional Republic.
This story is a lie.
@Nomad-vv1gk no sir, you are the lie. This is backed by hundreds of historical documents written by eye witnesses.
Ignore Nomad, it's just a troll.
Look at these two…. Hand over heart!! They totally get it.
We’re ALL Americans!!
I started crying the instant they lifted their hands to their hearts during our National Anthem. It was sincere and absolutely beautiful.🫡🇺🇸♥️
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it"
On the right in the black and red jacket (Sorry I don't know y'alls name, first time viewer), I felt your heart in that when the song was playing. Can tell for sure it hit your heart.
Great video guys.
Beautifully said
Oh my…that first sentence gave me chills. Amen…and AMEN!!! Many blessings to you!!
@@dbeazrn3934 ❤🙏
Very touching reaction. We Americans would “rather die on our feet than live on our knees.” I’m proud to be an American. I’m glad you are too!
That was then not now, we let our president down, we did nothing as the election was stolen from us. Land of the brave, no and the brave, not now.
Only kneel for God
@@beausneed9885 I never saw where the real God has ask men to kneel
@safffff1000 , the Bible does say, every knee will bow before God and confess with their tongue that Jesus Christ is lord, to the glory of God the father. Chapter Philippians verse 2-9 -11.
@@texasgirl6000 Is a knee kneeling? When I knell it's with 2 knees
To think we are considered arrogant instead of patriotic drives me crazy… your reaction is amazing and yes America can be crazy at times but when it counts we are ONE!
Guys, I’m a mom of four boys, men actually, and I am also a disabled veteran! My boys watched me struggle, and they were raised to love our country, because we lost so many amazing people that gave up their “EVERYTHING,” for us. You are amazing young men to be able and sit and communicate WHY! We could all learn from you two! Thank you! ❤
Thank you so much for your service!
Personally I believe anyone who kneeled during the national anthem should have been tried for treason... The younger generation needs to respect the flag and this country.
♥ This reaction touched my heart. We are all Americans and there is no place on Earth with more freedom than we have here in America. We must ALL protect her.
Its hard when you have a tyrannical goverment now and no one is doing anything about it😒
We are a hierarchy system with no democratic peace. Which will lead to the decline of human dignity and selfish cruelty. Look at this country from beginning to end in all aspects. Research others like Leopold Stalin Mussolini and understand that these people had hierarchy systems with no democratic peace. I think protesting does no good. Hear me out. I think creating agencies and organizations in love to help brothers and sisters is what is needed to turn things around. Peace
Americans have more freedoms than the rest of the world don’t make me laugh
@@stephanieherriage1856 No patriot cares to protect a corrupt tyrannical government. We care to protect the constitution, & our very freedom. It is a fine line, no one wants to see another bloody civil war. We need to repair our country peacefully. Things are shifting now & the people are waking up.
I am a proud American veteran and our National Anthem is our Independence song, and our Flag is our symbol of freedom. I would never disrespect either of them, it would be like a slap in the face to all those brave souls before us who fought to keep this country free. This song, and this flag is the reason people have the right to protest. Thank you guys so much for watching and sharing this video, it means so much to so many people!
I've watched many reaction videos to this because I love to see people come to realize what the flag is about. I love my country and I always cry every time I watch this. But I have to say when you guys put your hands over your hearts for the anthem, I bawled like crazy. I've not seen anyone do that in their videos. Thank God you watched this video, thank God your hearts were touched. That's what truth does to people, it's powerful. God bless America 🇺🇸 ❤️⚓️🙏
I agree 💯 ❤
I have done the same thing
Back to back
About 12 times in one day
And all 12 times I have felt pride for our flag and United people
Here's one for you guys. Thomas Sowell What they didn't teach you in school about slavery. Thomas Sowell is one of the most brilliant men of our time . He is renowned economist, philosopher, and historian. It is really worth a reaction. Great Reaction ! This video gets me every time I watch it. You boys brought a tears to my eyes. Have a Merry Christmas guys much love to you both.
Who entered his young adult life as a Marxist. It wasn't till he jumped into researching Marxism did he begin to understand how evil Marxism is and it changed his life. He is an amazing man and I never get tired of listening to him.
Carol Swain is a political science and law professor who is another great listen! She started her life as a divorced mother in extreme poverty who worked her way up to become a tenured professor at Princeton. Amazing!!!
@@pneeb419 yes , I saw an interview with him the other day talking about that. What an amazing story and life this man has lived.
Not to mention Sowell was an admitted Marxist in the 1960's and 70's. And then he actually researched everything he wanted to know about slavery and Jim Crow and saw the truth.
I love thomas sowell!
Thomas Sowell is an American legend and National Treasure.
Being a combat veteran, I will always stand for the flag. My kids are a quarter black and will still stand for the flag. Racism is taught. In the words of the Great Morgan Freeman "I'm gonna stop calling you a white man and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man." We are all American. We all bleed the same color.
This is why so many people were upset with disrespecting the flag. Technically, the flag should never touch the ground. I also wish you could look into Thomas Sowell. He's a 95 year old historian/economist who is an amazing writer about history. I believe when he was young, he was a Marxist &/or a black panther. He should be a national treasure, but bc he speaks the truth, he's not elevated. Larry Elder's 16-minute deleted scenes from "Uncle Tom " are worth a watch, too. ❤️
This country belongs to every American citizen. I hope that more people come to appreciate the sacrifices that a great number of people made.
I am a 70 year old white man. Awesome video! To see you guys reaction along with the video brought tears to my eyes. In the end we are all Americans. Thousands upon thousands of AMERICANS have died for this country. White, Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native Americans. None is above another.
I'm German born. My American husband always saluted the Flag and stood completely still, while I was still talking and walked away. He explained the American Anthem to me. After I watched several videos, I also saluted the Flag and remained silent. I cried many tears over how the American Anthem came to be. To me all soldiers are heroes. They give their lives to keep America free. I respect every one of them. I respect the American Anthem. It's the most beautiful song I ever heard. Anyone that kneels when the Anthem is played, leave this country. You don't belong here. Our Patriot for fathers gave their lives for you. I live in this country now, and I will forever respect our American Anthem. If I have too, I will defend this country. May God forever bless this country and let us be victorious. Remember this. Americans will die on their feet before they die on their knees.
I've seen Irish, New Zealanders, British folk and others react w/tears to Our Anthem🙏🇺🇲🥊It's Powerful! Nice Job.
Even they stole the tune from Britain? Check the Anacreotic song if you don't believe me, it was a gentlemans club drinking song.
@@simonbutterfield4860and now it’s the anthem of the most powerful nation on the planet. Get lost, loser
@@simonbutterfield4860 always an asshole in the comments! Congratulations!
@@simonbutterfield4860 A lot of Our songs are based on British songs. Check out Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Really interesting stuff
Guys, I am a 71 year old mother & grandmother, I believe in America & what it stands for & that is freedom. It is NOT our current government that stands for what America means, it’s the PEOPLE, everyday Americans living our lives. Unfortunately, there are those on the globe that wish to destroy America & create division everywhere in our culture. We must not allow us to stand divided but UNITED for we our all part of humanity. Freedom is a human right & should never be taken for granted. we are Americans & as such, should never allow those to destroy America’s dream for it is OUR dream for ALL people. God bless America & everything it stands for!
YOU young men make me proud to be a American!! We all have strong opinions, as we should. But being willing to.learn and go forward or correct yourselves is what it's all about. 🇺🇲
The gentleman in the hoodie hit the nail on the head. Why during the National Anthem? Why not some other way? If it was done some other way, we would all be doing it!
I am from Baltimore and got the honor to touch the flag pole. Stood and said a prayer thanking those who held the flag up. That is why so many feel it is disrespectful to kneel or let the flag touch the ground. Remember the words" I rather die on my feet then live on my knees."
Amen!!! 🇺🇸 🙏 🙏 🙏
The first time I heard this history matched up with the Anthem, it brought tears to my eyes and an ache in my heart for those who don’t understand why.
Well said and so true. God bless America...Always. 🇺🇸❤
@@TheRapnep , thank you.
While our Flag has the history and the symbology, along with the Anthem. For us veterans it means something more. We've seen our fellow soldiers, brother and sisters in arms, soldiers of all races, sex and religions...patriots all, be sent home covered with that Flag. We have experienced the meaning behind this verse from the Bible, " Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13. Thank you gentlemen for doing the reaction to this video.
People of all colors have fought for all of us, under that flag!
I'm an old woman and was taught this in the 2nd grade and to this day it makes me so sad that I can't help but cry to see anyone as fortunate as the NFL and major sports athletes to bend a knee to an idealogy that does not have anything to do with the honorable who gave themselves for each of us . Thank you to both you young men,The Stars and Stripes matter. If not for them, there would be no us ..
Love that you connected the dots. The US is not perfect but the foundation is strong. 🇺🇸
As a white man in Prince George's county, Maryland without much education. I do not get to live my life very well. But I appreciate a pillow and a roof.❤ I love you guys for your passion and your sincerity
Sir, you’re just as important as everyone else in this great land! You are just as good! You’re an American! ♥️
The American flag stands for freedom for every single American, regardless of race, gender, or religion!!!
I know that America is not perfect (we’re only human beings) but Americans get to enjoy a level of freedom that’s unmatched by a lot of countries.
I would also like to thank the OTB BROS for making this video. 🙂🇺🇸
Blacks have served in the American military in every war since it's founding and I admire with great respect all of our patriots and military service members.
The things that seperates us as a nation..is the inability to have conversation. To listen, to accept differences and to respect each other..you guys give me hope..ty❤
I teared up watching you guys putting your hands over your heart during the anthem. 👍❤
I'm close to 50. I remember learning this back in middle school and readdressed again in American History class. It's a shame they don't teach you kids this anymore. It saddens my heart
Bet you also took a civics class lol I did AND then I had to take a constatution test.
They only teach American history.Most Americans don’t know world history,or even know where other countries are,Fact.
@@leslieallen7070 a shame for sure but long long ago in a world far far away. I had to take geography civics AND a Constatution test. All three needed to graduate.
Needless to say I am ashamed of our education system . It's embarrassing. Standards should get higher/harder not easier.
This, THIS, is why you dont take a knee. This country exists because we gave the finger to taking a knee.
This is my 1st time finding your channel. I'm 65 years old. . My dad served in WWII and the Korean War. The flag meant so much to him. I was really touched at the discussion that you did. There are definitely things wrong with our country, but I don't believe there's a better country on earth. God bless you both.
One of my grandad's fought over the Pacific and the other over Europe.
Thank you thank you thank you for saying OUR country. I am a white woman whose family came over in the 1600's but this is my country just as much as it is yours. We the people... Love you both
This white woman grew up in a half mile of an Ohio river crossing told to be an underground railroad escape to Ohio. Legend or truth, I was always proud of that.
You boys made me cry. So proud of you young guys getting to the truth. I already knew this story of how the Star-Spangled banner came about but it still made me cry today
Me too!! I and all people need to hear this!! History not being taught to anyone!!
Yessss!! Your boy got it now!! That's why so many of us were pissed about the kneeling!
Also why it hurts our souls to see it on the ground being stomped.
These forefathers weren't actually mine. They weren't actually yours. They fought the good fight! These were OUR for Fathers!
Much respect to you young men. Our country has hope as long as we have young men like you. When y'all put your hand over your heart almost brought a tear to my eye. Semper Fidelis which means always faithful.
I served for 35 years in the Air Force (23 military and then 12 civilian). It was great to hear why you initially knelt during the Anthem, but now you hold the flag in higher esteem. Thank you. Subscribed and liked.
Thank you Sir for your service to our Country !
My grandfather came here when he was 12, he was German. He told me his father saved everything he could and sold everything he had to come to America because he wanted a better life for his family. They lived in Alabama and had a farm and worked very hard to have a better life. My grandfather was in WW2, he fought the Germans. And came home and had 9 kids. When I was 7 years old he told me we should all love this country no matter what color we are and to have respect for each other. He told me he loved this country and was willing to die to protect it and the people that lived here. To always stand for the national anthem and give honor to the ones who served and gave all for our freedoms. We are not perfect as a whole. But there are more good than evil. I love my country and all man kind. I don't see color. We are all Americans. We should be proud of where we live. History is what it is. We should learn and grow from the mistakes of the past.
I’m so happy you guys are watching this. This is so important. This is why Americans get so upset when we see people disrespect our flag. I wish everyone could see this.
Thank you gentlemen for doing this video. It always warms my heart, when people fully grasp the sacrifices made for all of us. I just wish more people could understand the price that was paid.
What is described in this video isn't true. Sorry.
@Firsten Foremost lol so you believe everything you're taught in school? When there is oil paintings from the time period of what happened and the battle. It's in the history books that you didn't have in grade school because at that age you can't fully grasp the truth it's watered down. Do you think they told you everything that happened in desert storm Korea vietnam???? No it was watered down. Stop denying the facts and the obvious truth. Coming from a veteran with multiple deployments your not ready for the truth because you can't handle the facts of war. The dehumanizing of the enemy the sacrifices you make missed birthdays missed moments you never get back.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and tearful reaction OTB BROS. You are my brothers and I'm as white as can be.
Our National Anthem and our flag are the BEST symbols of UNITY that we Americans have!❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Of course people (that don’t want us unified) would want to destroy it!😢
Fun fact: The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag as it was known, is still on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.
My old History teacher taught me this exact history. I was only 11 but I always remembered his teaching. Gotta love a teacher who loved teaching. 😊 Im Native American and even though we Natives have it rough, I still love my home and all the diversity it holds.
As a veteran, I never cared what someone’s skin color was. They wore the uniform, they swore the oath and they stood the watch. Same as me. They were (are) my brothers and sisters and we all had each others back 100%. The history of the US isn’t always pretty, but WE have the ability to direct our future. We all have to stop letting those with an agenda dictate our reality and divide us. I’m proud of you guys.
"Why were we protesting the anthem?"
What a great question. 🤔
As a Canadian, I ask that question to Americans all the time. See why studying history is so important. Way to go guys, education is the key to life. Support from this Canadian, to my American family.
"...a debt was demanded and the price it was paid..." Freedom is never free and I thank all who have served and continue to serve.
I have seen this video and every time I do it's deep. I showed it to my son and had him watch it too. His father is a retired disabled veteran and he lived the life of barely seeing him while he served. Watching the video he said gave him a better perspective of his father for serving and why he did.
Except what is decribed in this video isn't true. Sorry.
Thank your husband and God bless your family
@@debbieharkness7661 I will be sure to tell him. Thank you 😊
You are two great men. The Star Spangled Banner is not a political song, It’s a song about the sacrifices many men made to start a new life for many. Yes mistakes were made but calm seas don’t make a good captain.
When you both placed your hands on your chest I literally broke down in tears!! Thank you both for taking the time to see what the flag really means! May God bless you both 🙏.
I knew they would, They are True Americans.
I love seeing the light bulb go off in young people's minds! The race of the prisons is irrelevant... they were all Americans! Just like today. That's why educated Americans will never ever ever let that flag hit the ground and we stand with her hand over our hearts to honor those that died for our freedom and our flag! 🙏🇺🇸
When you put your hand over your heart it brought a tear to my eye brother! Thank you for the respect you showed!
You two blew me away with your beautiful respect to this song! ❤️🥰💕
That’s exactly why people need to stand proud and show respect for the symbol of freedom. Because, so many people paid the price so we can be free.🤷🏾♀️ I am Panamanian and I stand proud, because this is my home. 😘🇺🇸
I've seen that flag. It hangs in the Smithsonian. It's huge and it was shredded. And standing there as a little girl it took my breath away. I've never forgotten that and every time I watch this video I cry as I am now. I love this country and am heartbroken that this beautiful country has fallen into such hate, chaos, crisis, confusion, and craziness. I hope and pray sanity returns in this new year.
Thank you for your comment. It is so cool know it still hangs in the Smithsonian. Bucket list!
PS: I cry every time too
I got to see it there too. Humbling asf
My gosh, me too! As a very young boy, I saw it in the Smithsonian on a gigantic table. There were glass windows all around it so the people could watch it being meticulously restored thread by thread. I couldn't get over how BIG it was. It made a lifelong impression on this kid.
it represents the american fighting spirit to. they gave it them the ultimatum to take the flag down. an the commander of the fort instructed them to get the biggest flag they could find an that exactly what they did they got the biggest flag they can find to make sure the British seen it flying
Thank you sooooo much for posting your reaction. You truly listened to the history and understood just what this Flag actually stands for and represents. You are right.. it's the ONE that unifys us ALL as one! Americans! Together we stand! Divided we fall!. Our anthem is not black and white. It's the struggle WE ALL faced to free ourselves of Brittish oppression and rule. As Americans, we stood together, throughout the night, one after another. Holding that flag up, and flying high.
Thank you for taking the time to learn the true history. And understand how "kneeling" during our Anthem isn't the platform to use for police brutality, slavery, oppression, ect.
It is the one thing we should ALL be proud of, cherish in our hearts, and remember those fighting and dying for OUR free America. We are one Nation, Under God. And baby, we are still here!! Thank you Lord 🙏
I never learned about this in school. I just saw this video last year. It gives ya a whole new pride in our country. This gave me chills. I love this story. Loved seeing your reactions & respect. It is a true story... one that everyone should have to learn about in school. Thomas Sowell is a great one. Hope you'll check him out.
You never learned about this in school because it's a fabrication. What they decribed in that video did not really happen.
Because it never happened lol
@@firstenforemost 🤣🤣 dude. Half of the “history” thought in school is bs. Tf you mean.
No one is stopping anyone from living the life they want. No matter what race you are in this country you have the freedom to accomplish anything
And remember always, united we STAND, divided we FALL. ❤️ LOVE our fellow man, woman, and child imo
I tear up every time I hear the anthem and have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.
I was so happy to see your positive reaction!
We should never try to erase history…we should learn from it.
Thanks again for the great reaction.
I am a disabled Vietnam veteran. I have given four years of my life, and a lifetime of my health in service to this country and its flag.
I've seen the Star Spangled Banner three times. Once in 1964 when my Mom, brother, and I traveled across country to go to the N.Y. World's Fair. (I was about 14 years old, my brother was 17 years old and did most of the driving). I think we spent at least one day in Washington DC, and one of our stops was to see the Flag. Later, in 1977, when I visited my future wife in New York, I took a couple of days to visit Washington, DC. Again, one of my specific stops while there was to see the Flag and visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to pay my respects to my fellow Veterans who did not return. In 1992 my daughter competed in the National Spelling Bee, and one of our stops while there was to see the Flag.
Seeing the Flag that actually flew over Ft. McHenry was a memorable occasion. Even in its somewhat faded and worn condition (it continued to fly over the Fort for a time beyond the time of the assault of the Fort), it was still an impressive symbol and artifact of the history of our Nation.
However, there are a couple of inaccuracies in this account of the event.
At 0:44, the narrator begins his version of the event with, "Let me tell you a story." Then, for the next 8 minutes, virtually everything he says is not true. I'm not exagerrating. EVERYTHING he says in this account of Francis Scott Key's negotiations and the assault on Fort McHenry is NOT TRUE. Whether he is deliberately deceiving the listeners, or just making it up as he goes, it is FALSE.
Let me just point out SOME of the factual errors...
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He said, "The Colonies were engaged in a vicious conflict with the mother country, Britain..."
The assault on Fort McHenry, part of a larger campaign which was named the Battle of Baltimore, Sep, 1814, was part of the War of 1812.
At that time, the United States of America had been a sovereign nation for more than three decades. There were no "colonies".
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-paris
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The "story" says Francis Scott Key went in a rowboat to the British ship to negotiate the exchange of "a cargohold full of prisoners" back to "the colonies".
Francis Scott Key was on board the British ship to negotiate the release of one prisoner. A week before the attack on Fort McHenry, Sep 5, 1814, Francis Scott Key and John S. Skinner, the U.S. Agent for Prisoners of War, sailed under a flag of truce to the British Fleet Flagship. They were sent to British Fleet Commander Admiral Cochrane to negotiate the release of ONE PRISONER, Dr. William Beanes, an elderly, civilian non-combatant who had been taken prisoner by the British as they departed Washington, DC.
John S. Skinner and Francis Scott Key sailed to the Flagship in their own sailing vessel, not a rowboat.
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The "story" says the horizon was filled with hundreds of British warships bearing down on Baltimore.
During the War of 1812, the British had a total of 97 ships of various tonnage involved. Of those, only 11 were "ships of the line", or warships. There were only 19 ships, total, present at the Battle of Baltimore.
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The "story" says Fort McHenry was, "predominantly not a military fort". It was full of women and children.
In reality, Fort McHenry WAS a military fort, it's primary purpose was to guard the approach to Baltimore Harbor. It's permanent garrison was 1,000 infantry and it had 20 artillery pieces. There were an additional 8,000 militia and 150 artillery pieces attached to the Fort. It was NOT a hangout for civilian women and children.
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The "story" quotes George Washington, "The thing that sets the American Christian apart from all other people in the world is he will die on his feet before he'll live on his knees."
There is no reliable record that George Washington said that or anything like it.
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The "story" says the thunderous roar of non-stop bombardment was deafening, making spoken communication impossible. The destruction rained down on the Fort was devastating.
Although 1,500 to 1,800 cannonballs were launched at the fort, damage was light due to recent fortification that had been completed prior to the battle.
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The "story" says, "What held that flagpole in place at that unusual angle were Patriot's bodies"
The flag pole at Fort McHenry was/is more than 80 feet tall. At its base it is nearly 2 feet in diameter. No number of men, living or dead, would be able to hold it upright. Especially with a rainsoaked, 17' x 25' woolen flag at the top.
www.nps.gov/fomc/learn/historyculture/the-great-garrison-flag.htm
Actual casualties at Fort McHenry: 4 KIA, 24 wounded.
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You can pick just about any statement made in this presentation and research it. You'll probably find that whatever is said by the speaker is not true. I am of the conviction that what ACTUALLY happened, and what the men and women who defended our early shores REALLY did is impressive and remarkable on its own merits. To tell and promote a false history such as this does them and what they did a grievous disservice. Please don't repeat it or promote it.
Read more:
Official Account of the Bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Letter from Lieut. Colonel Armistead, Commander of Fort McHenry, to James Monroe, the Secretary of War, dated
Fort McHenry, Sept. 24th, 1814
"A severe indisposition, the effect of great fatigue and exposure, has prevented me heretofore from presenting you with an account of the attack on this post. On the night of Saturday the 10th inst. the British fleet, consisting of ships of the line, heavy frigates, and bomb vessels, amounting in the whole to 30 sail, appeared at the mouth of the river Patapsco, with every indication of an attempt on the city of Baltimore." My own force consisted of one company of U.S. artillery, under Capt. Evans, and two companies of sea fencibles, under Capts. Bunbury and Addison. Of these three companies, 35 men were unfortunately on the sick list, and unfit for duty. I had been furnished with two companies of volunteer artillery from Baltimore, under Capt. Berry, and Lt. Commandant Pennington. --To these I must add another very fine company of volunteer artillerists, under Judge Nicholson, who had proffered their services to aid in the defense of this post whenever an attack might be apprehended; and also a detachment from Commodore Barney's flotilla under Lieut. Redman. Brig. Gen. Winder had also furnished me with about six hundred infantry, and Major Lane, consisting of detachments from the 12th, 14th, 36th, and 38th Regim. of U.S. troops - the total amounting to more than 1000 effective men.
On Monday morning very early, it was perceived that the enemy was landing troops on the east side of the Patapsco, distant about ten miles. During the day and the ensuing night, he had brought sixteen ships (including five bomb ships) within about two miles and a half of this Fort. I had arranged my force as follows: - The regular artillerists under Capt. Evans and the volunteers under Capt. Nicholson, manned the bastions in the Star Fort. Captains Bunbury's, Addison's, Redman's, Berry's and Lieut. Commandant Pennington's command were stationed on the lower works, and the infantry under Lieut. Col. Stewart and Major Lane were on the outer ditch, to meet the enemy at his landing, should he attempt one.
On Tuesday morning about sunrise, the enemy commenced the attack from his five bomb vessels, at the distance about two miles, when finding that his shells reached us, he anchored and kept an incessant and well directed bombardment. We immediately opened our batteries, and kept a brisk fire from our guns and mortars, but unfortunately our shot and shells all fell considerably short of him. This was to me a most distressing circumstance, as it left us exposed to constant and tremendous shower of shells, without the remote possibility of our doing him the slightest injury. It affords me the highest gratification to state, that although we were left exposed, and thus inactive, not a man shrunk from the conflict.
About 2 o'clock, P.M. one of the 24 pounders on the south west bastion, under the immediate command of Capt. Nicholson, was dismounted by a shell, the explosion of which killed his second Lieut. and wounded several of his men; the bustle necessarily produced in removing the wounded and remounting the gun probably induced the enemy to suspect that we were in a state of confusion, as he brought three of the bomb ships to what I believed to be a good striking distance. I immediately ordered a fire to be opened, which was obeyed with alacrity through the whole garrison, and in a half an hour those intruders again sheltered themselves by withdrawing beyond our reach. - We gave three cheers, and again ceased firing. The enemy continued throwing shells, with one or two slight intermissions, till one o'clock in the morning of Wednesday; when it was discovered that he had availed himself of the darkness of the night and had thrown a considerable force above to our right; they had approached very near to Fort Covington, when they began to throw rockets; intended I presume, to give them an opportunity of examining the shores - as I have since understood, they had detached 1250 picket men with scaling ladders, for the purpose of storming this Fort. We once more had an opportunity of opening our batteries, and kept a continued blaze for nearly two hours which had the effect again to drive them off.
In justice to Lieut. Newcomb, of the United States Navy, who commanded Fort Covington, with a detachment of sailors, and Lieut. Webster, of the flotilla, who commanded the Six Gun Battery, near the Fort, I ought to state, that during this time, they kept an animated, and I believe very destructive fire, to which I am persuaded, we are much indebted in repulsing the enemy. One of his sunken barges has since been found with two dead men in it - others have been seen floating in the river. The only means we had of directing our guns, was by the blaze of their rockets and the flashes of their guns. Had they ventured to the same situation in the day time, not a man would have escaped.
The bombardment continued on the part of the enemy until 7 o'clock on Wednesday morning, when it ceased; and about nine, their ships got under weigh and stood down the river. During the bombardment which lasted 25 hours (with two slight intermissions) from the best calculations I can make, from fifteen to eighteen hundred shells were thrown by the enemy. A few of these fell short. A large proportion burst over us, throwing their fragments among us, and threatening destruction. Many passed over, and about four hundred fell within the works. Two of the public buildings are materially injured - the others but slightly. I am happy to inform you (wonderful as it may appear) that our loss amounts to only four men killed, and 24 wounded. The latter will all recover. Among the killed, I have to lament the loss of Lieutenant Clagget and Sergeant Clemm, both of Capt. Nicholson's volunteers; two men whose fate is to be deplored, not only for their personal bravery, but for their high standing, amiable demeanor and spotless integrity in private life. Lieut. Russel, of the company under Lieut. Pennington, received early in the attack a severe contusion in the heel; notwithstanding which, he remained at his post during the whole bombardment. Were I to name any individual who signalized themselves, it would be doing injustice to the others. Suffice it to say, that every officer and soldier under my command did their duty to my entire satisfaction.
I have the honor to remain respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. Armistead, Lt Col. U.S.A
To:
Hon. James Monroe, Secretary of War
amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/TRANSCRIPT%20Official%20Account%20of%20the%20Bombardment%20of%20Fort%20McHenry.pdf
Battles That Saved America: North Point and Baltimore 1814
JULY 16, 2014
By Command Sergeant Major James Clifford, USArmy-Ret.
"Baltimore was not surprised by the approach of the enemy in mid-September 1814. They expected that the British would target the city sooner or later. A year and a half before the battle the governor of Maryland, Levin Winder, instructed Revolutionary War hero and Whiskey Rebellion veteran, congressman, senator, merchant, and commander of the state militia, MG Samuel Smith, to improve the defenses of Baltimore. Using extremely limited state and federal funds, and continuously soliciting funds from the local citizenry, Smith was able to emplace fifty-six long-range cannon at Fort McHenry. In addition, Smith ordered the construction of several other lesser installations around Baltimore Harbor."
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"Most of the details of the Battles of North Point and Baltimore are seldom talked about today. Fort McHenry is more than the coincidental location of writing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Both Fort McHenry and North Point are testaments to American bravery and commitment to the nation. Had it not been for the courageous defenders of Baltimore in September of 1814 the United States might have gone the way of Washington, DC. The young nation known as the United States of America might have ceased to exist and may have become a mere footnote in the history of the world. For that, all Americans owe the defenders a significant debt."
armyhistory.org/battles-that-saved-america-north-point-and-baltimore-1814/
(This website contains the entire account of the Battles of North Point and Baltimore, written by Command Sergeant Major James Clifford, USArmy-Ret.)
Battles That Saved America: North Point and Baltimore 1814
JULY 16, 2014
By Command Sergeant Major James Clifford, USA-Ret.
armyhistory.org/battles-that-saved-america-north-point-and-baltimore-1814/
constitutioncenter.org/blog/separating-fact-from-fiction-about-the-star-spangled-banner
www.usflag.org/francis.scott.key.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Tonnant_(1798)
I wish you all the best. As with this video, not everything you come across is necessarily true or accurate, no matter how it's presented.
I love watching the veil slip as the younger generations like yourselves begin to truly see things clearly and pragmatically. I appreciate you both. You are open to discovery and growth. This will be a wonderful trait that will make your life so much more fruitful. Keep learning, loving, and growing! That’s the whole point of this thing we call life.
Big hug from a veteran. ❤🇺🇸
My Uncle was shot down in World War 2. My Father was shot in Korea & he became a disabled veteran. I love our Flag & National Anthem & our Democracy. In our democracy, you have the right to protest, even to dishonor the flag. While I disagree with dishonoring our flag. I also agree we must have the right to protest, especially the issues of racism, police brutality, etc....I love the flag & am so proud to be an American. Enjoyed your reaction....
This is an amazing reaction video, thank you so much for your honesty and emotions. We’re all Americans and the pride for our flag is something we all should share.❤ 🇺🇸
I have seen this video several times before (one was watching a British couple react - very impressive ) but I do believe watching you two react is my favorite. To an old gal like me watching you young men come to the realization that our flag (as a symbol) transcends all the "griefs" of the current times, is absolutely beautiful and so moving! Keep on with your history lessons and you will be great citizens and leaders of the future. It fills me with peace and love knowing that your generation (with your help) will respect, admire and love our country as much as those who have come before you did. As others have mentioned, introduce yourself to Thomas Sowell - you can learn so much of our history from him. Thank you. God bless you both.