New Zealand Family Reacts to 4TH OF JULY History!! What is Independence Day?
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You guys are great, It’s refreshing to watch someone not bashing Americans 24/7. Thanks
Thanks for showing positive reactions to America, it’s appreciated and unusual !
I agree!!This Sweet Family is "very" refreshing.
No, Krupt Temple Bashing Americans 24/7 is the job for the swamp creatures in DC... :-)
Most of the bashing is done because of jealousy.
I know no kidding. I'm so used to the world always making fun of us all the time.
And by signing the Declaration of Independence, it was guaranteed death if they didn’t win the war with England. So basically, they signed their death warrants. John Hancock’s signature was the first and is the largest. One anecdote says that he signed it so large so “it could be read without spectacles”. To this day in America, you might hear someone ask for your “John Hancock”, which simply means they are asking for your signature.
Actually John Hankock was first. He didn't think many people would sign it (because it meant they they would be hung by the neck until dead if USA lost). So he signed his name large thinking there would only be one or two more signatures.
Imagine signing your death warrant before finding out who else would sign theirs!
Yes, you are correct about "asking for the John Hancock when signing forms". Even women refer to their signatures as "John Hancock". It's amazing to hear.
@@CelticSpiritsCoven GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH SON!!! MERICA!!!!!!- JOHN HANCOCK
@@CelticSpiritsCoven "We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." Benjamin Franklin
Actually, it was Patrick Henery who said, "Give me liberty or give me death." Love the channel!
@@hokep61 I know, but I'd like to imagine that he said this variation of the Henry quote.
Your kids are very well behaved, They looked like they were listening and paying attention, That is some mighty fine parenting.. It's very nice to see someone learning about our history and not rolling there eyes or putting us down, Thank you for that..
Guess you don’t know your own history. Wish I could live with such blinders on.
There’s a reason the US is looked down upon throughout the world.
It didn’t just happen. Signed, an American.
@@72marshflower15 I want my America from the 70's and 80's! I was a kid but, it was a great time!
@@paulvamos7319 yeah, I know.
@@72marshflower15Yep. America is the only country with a shady past. Just less than 250 years of history and we've somehow done more unforgivable thinks than England, Germany, Japan, China, South Africa, Russia, or many European nations whose modern lands fall in territories or empires that no longer exist...right?
@@72marshflower15Certainly Italy has never done anything evil with the Roman Empire, Vatican City, Mussolini or any of those small fry.
When I enlisted in the U.S. Army, I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution! Not a King, not a dictator. There are to many of us that swore that oath!!
There are never too many.
the same here!, when I became a US citizen. :)
Your country could never have a king your presidents are bad enough
The problem is, yes law enforcement and the military swear that oath...but yet if WE THE PEOPLE chose to rise up....who does the military support? CALL OUT THE NATIONAL GUARD, THERE ARE PATRIOTS ON THE LOOSE!. Same with cops, kissing their bosses ass doing what they are told instead of questioning orders and upholding people's rights. Patriots that stand up for their rights are victimized and made out to be dissidents or terrorists, and you all who tout that oath just go with the flow. "Ve ver only following ze ordas, hail Hitler!" Why bother with an oath? You all just do what your told because you don't want to face disciplinary action for questioning the constitutionality of your orders.
For starters, The U.S. military chases false enemies overseas while ignoring the true enemy behind the veil at home.. so it’s clear you aren’t good at making judgment calls.
Biden and Trump are bed buddies, by the way. Trump closed all but one base in Afghanistan so Biden could wrap it up and get to Ukraine. Never occurred to you why the U.S. split from Afghanistan so fast, no?
Obama, Trump, and Biden are all guilty of the illegal U.S. occupation of Syria. Fracking by Raytheon industries there is likely what triggered the earthquakes that killed 50,000 people.
Why do you go around like a circus claiming to be a defender of the constitution when you’re absolutely clueless as to what is occurring?
That’s what gets me.
We celebrate each year first parade in morning, with flags, honor guard, the bbq, then rest until fireworks.
Family, friends, fun...freedom something we cherish and pray we never lose.
Exactly!
pray we never lose. yes, indeed, not guaranteed.
We are at the rate we're going
Pancake breakfast in the park, put on by different groups
We shall never lose our freedom, as long as free people guard that freedom.
My favorite section: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Yes! Rights given by our Creator, and NOT the government. Many truly don't understand this.
Yes!!!
Every time I read those words I get teary eyed.
Exactly
TRUTH!!!!
We're always told here how much the world hates us, but your family and your researching us has made THIS American very grateful and happy. I love you guys! Thank you for this.
Where did you get that?the world hates the US,I,m Britsh and the world hates us because of our past.
As an American dealing with a massive movement to subvert our culture, it's wonderful to see a wholesome A New Zealand family respecting our history. Thank, lovve the channel,, it's uplifting.
Hello our new Zealand 🇳🇿 friends. From your American friend.
I'm an American and I just wanted to help the clarification between when the Star Spangled Banner was written and the Declaration of Independence was signed. The Declaration was signed (or is at least when we celebrate it) during the Revolutionary War where America wanted independence from Britain. The Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812 where again America and Britain fought, but this time because of Britain's violation of maritime laws( and also trade restrictions and the British seizing American ships). I hope this helped- if I am wrong feel free to correct me! 😊
Every time I watch a reaction to that Star Spangled Banner history post, I want to write a correction... Then I would have to explain the whole deal, including the British marching north from DC where they burned the White House and the Capital building. Also the violent storm that nearly destroyed their marching columns and delayed them making it to FT McHenry (the correct name).
In a way, the War of 1812 cemented our RIGHT to be a free an independent nation that was not to be bullied by our former overlord. Americans would fight when provoked and not give in... That's when we really cemented our reputation.
@@deepscuba7384 it is a long story that shows the struggle of a British colony fighting against its ruler. Since America gained its independence, many colonies of Britain and other countries have fought back against their rulers. In a way, America was one of the first truly successful countries to gain our freedom and then become a world superpower. We showed others the benefits of freedom. Not to mention the amount of struggles the US has had with Britain- the Revolutionary War and The War of 1812 were just the main ones.
Abby S... You are correct my dear.... The War of 1812 was indeed another time we fought the Bloody British...and against Tyranny... Check out the song..."The Battle of New Orleans"...By Johnny Horton... The song tells this story of Historical Fact...
@@pakaburl1235 Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely check it out
That mostly covers the part America played. The French and British fleets were fighting for control of the world's seas. France had freed itself from King Louis XVI by freeing him of his head and Napoleon wanted all of Europe and even tried to invade Russia and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was written (give it a listen I guarantee you've heard it). Add in Spain trying to prevent Napoleon from taking Ibeza and Portugal while Napoleon is gearing for defeat at Waterloo by putting his brother Louis on the Dutch throne. (edit) Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. It was essentially a world war. In and around that time was termed a phrase; "the Sun never sets on the British Empire".
Your family's videos showing interest & appreciation for the US is very encouraging, given this difficult time in time in the USA. If only some Americans would love & appreciate the US to the same degree vs seeing the US as a plague on the Earth. The US is not prefect by any stretch, but it's the idea or concept of what America is supposed is what Americans must always perpetually pursue. Thank you Kiwi Family!
I'm a descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence his name was Samuel Chase. He signed the Declaration right under John Hancock. He was later appointed to the first US supreme court by George Washington. The video you saw was fun but the reality is much deeper :)
Y'all should watch the American Revolution Oversimplified. It'll give you a bit more information on how America became a country, and fill in some of the gaps in your knowledge of the subject.
I just commented about that and gave them the links to the videos. Not uncool. : )
I second this suggestion
I just delight in your families thirst and appreciation for knowledge.
Your daughter has REAL POTENTIAL! She has "Champion" written all over her!
As an American mom I just have say that I love that you include your kids in these. There are so many kids that just don't know world history anymore. I love teaching my kids history and making them understand what people went through and the reasons behind the history. Keep doing what you do! It is greatly appreciated.
4th of July is my husband's favorite holiday! We break out the BBQ grill, usually buy some fireworks plus go see our local fireworks and just soak in the fact that we are FREE! Plus we thank our veterans and current military service members for continuing to fight for our freedom. Its a great day!
That is how our family celebrated Independence Day when I was growing up!!
❤️🇺🇸💝
My paternal Great-Grandfather was a German immigrant... He bought a large piece of land in Utah... At some point, the U.S. government tried to take his land...
He wrote to President Calvin Coolidge to protest the federal government’s land grabbing effort... President Coolidge hand wrote a letter in response...guaranteeing that my Great-Grandfather’s land was safe and would be untouched by the government of the United States of America...
Thank you President Coolidge!! ❤️🇺🇸❤️
God Bless the United States of America and the patriots who still protect our Republic!!❤️🇺🇸
My ancestor Mathew Thornton actually signed the Declaration of Independence , certainly a bragging point in the family ..
Something to be proud of!
That’s pretty awesome and definitely a reason to be proud.
Nice, but don't forget that we need to continue the values the Colonials fought for.
David Brearley-Washington's General also signed it. If there is relation, it's probably by name only. Still cool though.
Y’all are more American than many Americans are. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
Thank you for taking time to learn about our flag. I am the mother of a soldier and I can’t even sing this without crying because it really makes me relate to those who gave everything.
A wholesome family just enjoying each other. So refreshing.
That's how you know they aren't American.
@@MrParkerman6 I love this New Zealand family...and the respect they have for the United States of America... ❤️🇺🇸
My family consists of true American Patriots...❤️🇺🇸💝 We are well educated...have morals...and high standards!! We love and respect our Republic...and one another!!
I don’t think you would fit into our American Family...
We are watching your children grow. Their baby faces are changing to young adults. ❤ 4th of July my favorite holiday. Love my Merica! You should do a video on the Revolutionary War this is the war that was fought & led to the birth of our Nation & Independence Day
Your family is of beautiful, caring, and kind people. Keep up the good work! 🇳🇿🇺🇸❤️
This channel is probably one of the best UA-cam suggestions I've ever found
Love to hear about any holidays special to New Zealand.
Yes
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nz public holidays 2022
You guys should watch Oversimplified's American Revolution video (part 1 and 2) if you wanna learn more about how we got our independence
Yes. "History Oversimplified" is good
Love that channel!
Yes! I expected this to be about that.
I was gonna suggest this
Not super kid friendly though sadly.
To put it simply it's considered The Birth of our Nation. The succession from England Some people will say Happy Birthday America 😁🇺🇸
The Declaration of Independence is important because we freed ourselves from British rule and for over 200 hundred years we have been able to successfully govern ourselves. I especially like that we did not establish another F-ing monarchy.
@@olyvoyl9382 Amen... ❤️🇺🇸💝
I am a veteran of the United States Army. This is amazing to see a family learning about our country and it’s history. honestly if more Americans took the time to remember how we came to be a country, and the history I think we would be better off. It makes me sad to see so much hate for something I love so much.
God bless you and yours!
I was thinking the same thing!
It's the day We The People respectively told the Crown to "shove off"
The way I’ve always viewed it is that it’s a celebration of the official beginning of the United States.
July 4, 1776 is a date all Americans memorized, but beyond that day(signing of the Declaration of Independence):
the holiday is for us to reflect on the end of the revolutionary war with Britain, asserting our demand to be free, and officially, like the video said, it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is of equal importance as the Constitution (which was actually written a few years later, and we didn’t have our first president for a few years later either) - But nonetheless, it’s the day that represents “FREEDOM” ...
and it’s for all the people (“nobodies”) who fought and risked everything to fight in the revolution & for France for allying with us. Just a great deal of gratitude toward those brave citizens, who were NOT soldiers, but just ordinary men & women, often teenagers who would rather die for their liberty than stay under the rule of a non-representative over-reaching Government..
the Declaration of Independence is what Martin Luther King Jr pointed to in his famous speech, saying if “all men are created equal” as it says, it’s time we start acting like it(when MLK said he came to “cash the check” in his ‘dream’ speech). And so the civil rights movement started out of a demand to get what the declaration promised us all. So part of what makes America great is the simplicity of the constitution & declaration because we can fix all of our issues by going back to them & seeing where we went wrong - though we were never intended to stray from the core principles in the first place.
So July 4th is a day of gratitude to all of the above. It’s about being proud to be an American, grateful to be free, and a strong sense of duty to also be courageous and put your own life on the line if ever the time comes. Soldiers( & patriots) in the United States are different only in the sense that they fight not for their government, but for their own friends/families freedom. Our government is “we the people.”
Amen to that.
Also worth adding:
When an American joins the military, they don’t swear an oath to the government, they don’t swear an oath the the president or to the land.. but to The Constitution. So if we ever have a tyrannical leader/government that tries to make orders against that constitution, our troops would not be obliged to defend the government/leader’s interests...But instead obliged to defend the constitution & protect it’s free citizens. Thank God we had some very wise founding fathers
Double Amen 🙏 to that! Very welled stated .
@@CoolBeans45 AMEN to that...from a grateful mother of a US military man
By the way, I am so happy to see someone love my country like I do, and from another country none the less! Thank you and God Bless America!
As an American I really love y'all learning about our country first y'all learned how out national anthem became a thing now this so us Americans thank you 🇺🇸🇳🇿
Watch the movie "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson. We were British and happy to be British until the lack of representation in Parliament and egregious taxation compelled many to revolt against King George and his policies. It was not an immediate revolt by all colonials and it took several years to convince the majority to go along with a revolution. Many loyalists moved to Canada as a result of the war. But we still love our Canadian Americans. After all, this is North America!! LOL
exactly so, and I also recommend The Patriot. for fun, though, I like the movie 1776. It's a musical, but fun, imho. so, how many saved their commemorative 1776 quarters? I have a few.
@@e-spy 1976 commemorative quarters / bicentennial
1776 is more family-friendly for kids. Love the movie 'The Patriot', but more violence. I have both along with Gods and Genera!s/Gettysburg
@@amykolterman3744 2 of the very best movies ever made about the American Civil War.
Yes, watch The Patriot!!!
During that time. When we fought against the king's Army it was mostly just militiamen and not an actual Army it was basically just common people
@@kokomo9764 Correct. I am wondering if some of the Americans posting on here are simply unaware of the history, or possibly simply trying to dumb it down for the New Zealanders? If so, it's a disservice to anyone genuinely trying to learn our history to present a 30,000-foot view of it.
@@johnalden5821 The Continental Army was supplemented by local militia and volunteer troops. The continental army was formed june 14th 1775 the war started april 17th 1775 and ended 1783 they literally only had a month from when it was formed to when the war began which is not a whole lot of time so my dumbing down is not exactly wrong
@@brettmarino6784 Mr. Barnes always used the phrase “ragtag” when describing the army. It was just people inspired to keep the freedoms of living so far from Europe. They came to this land for freedom originally. The Indians inspired it, even moreso. Many of the original sons of liberty actually ran off to live with the natives as teenagers.
It inspired a beautiful thing that lasted a long, long time. No longer, in many respects. But the history keeps hope within us. It’s why they shit on it now. The hope it inspires.
Our schools here where I live use the "Crash Course" site to teach history to our kids. Can you imagine? I have watched him many times and he actually makes me nervous.
Thanks for loving and showing honor for America. We love our country and we also love and welcome your family. Anytime.
I recommend you react to Red Skeletons Pledge of Allegiance.
An excellent recommendation:
Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance
(January 14, 1969) m.ua-cam.com/video/eMR6d_9GsCQ/v-deo.html
Yes, what a great suggestion!!
Sirry, it's Skelton, not the bones.
Excellent recommendation!!
I just watched it ! God Bless America
THAT GUY WAS KIND OF SILLY AND WENT WAY OFF TRACK TO WHAT IT MEANS TO MOST AMERICANS. I THINK ITS AWESOME THAT YOU GUYS WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH US 🥰
What I love about this channel is that they are learning about our nation and reminding American's of our own history. A lot of people learn these things in primary school and forget the full story by the time they graduate. It's neat to see it explained to people outside of USA and see what they think of it.
I love my favorite NZ family! Thank you for taking such an interest in our beautiful country! America is an absolute melting pot of many cultures mashed together to build one amazing nation. We are NOT quite the racist nation that the current media likes to portray. I'm proud to be born and bred American! ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤
My opinion and sentiment as well!!
God Bless the United States of America and her patriotic citizens!! ❤️🇺🇸💝
Yes, after the Revolutionary War, the British tried again to regain the “colonies”. Which is known as the war of 1812.
I Would highly suggest any thing related to the Civil War and President Lincoln’s speeches most notably the Gettysburg Address.
You *do* realize that America declared war on Great Britain in 1812, not the other way around, right? Some of the reasons included pressing American sailors into the Royal Navy (claiming that they were British deserters) and the trade embargoes against France (which GB was at war with). The US declared war 1) as a response to these perceived offences, and 2) to try to seize Canada. One prominent American politician boasted that conquering Canada (as it was) was a "mere matter of marching." Things didn't work out well for America. GB defended its Canadian colony, and would've wrecked the USA to the core if it's citizens hadn't been so tired of war from the decades of fighting w/ Napoleon.
Fellow American here. The British did not "try again to regain the colonies." We declared war on them, based on gross violations of our sovereignty (at least in the view of the war's proponents in Congress). The British were not looking for a war with us, they just were ignoring our territorial and trade rights. BTW/declaring war on the most powerful maritime nation in history (up to that point) was certainly a gutsy move, but it very nearly was disastrous and we were lucky to get out of that war with our borders and independence intact.
@@johnalden5821 No they definitely were. The main catalyst for us declaring war was the fact that the British were providing weapons to some Native American tribes we were at war with. They were trying to hurt the US without starting an outright war.
@@programking655 No disagreement with anything in your post. I think we are arguing the same thing, or at least a flavor of the same argument based on the historical facts. I don't think the British thought it would end up in a U.S. declaration of war. The British were not looking for a war, but they had it coming, as we would say.
@@johnalden5821 Amen...❤️🇺🇸💝
There's a great documentary called "First Invasion: The War of 1812"
A point they make in the documentary is, The American Revolution showed we could fight for independence, The War of 1812 showed we could defend it.
You cannot defend when you are the aggressor. Remind me who declared war on whom in 1812?
@@BiLLyB0B33 LOL. Keep trying, I am in your corner.
I’m loving your videos! I’m American, my bloodlines run all the way to the Jamestown colony in Virginia, so seeing this makes me happy! We take our July 4th holiday seriously, and if you ever get a chance to come visit during that time, your family would have a blast! We do have loads of fireworks shows, parades, cookouts, baseball games and carnivals.
As an American and a patriot at heart thru and thru I really appreciate your overwhelming appreciation of the USA!
God Bless America and New Zealand, your family, friends and neighbors.
The U.S. separated from England primarily because Britain placed extremely high taxes on the people of what is now the U.S.. And Britain did not allow the U.S. to have any say in government. Thus we call it "Taxation Without Representation ". Sort of a newspaper headline at the time. Britain came after us again in 1812. But they were defeated once again.
so glad you brought that up about taxation without representation. Very important.
Yes, USA was taxed heavily, but had no representation in Parliament.
The only question remains... would you have participated in the Boston Tea Party if you were alive at the time?
I would have set them on fire BEFORE throwing them overboard!
Nothing like the smell of burning tea in the morning....
Please learn your history. Did Britain piss off America by doing some pretty shady stuff pre-1812? Yes. Was America motivated by wanting to conquer Canada? Also yes. Did America initiate the war? Yes. Would Britain have reconquered the colonies if it wasn't so war-weary over the past decades w/ Napoleon? Most likely. It ended in a stalemate. The only side that lost were the First Nations.
Taxed heavily
You were taxed fare less than people in Britain were .
Plus you had same representation as vast majority of people in Britain did
If you want to know more about US history I'd suggest over simplified they have comedic animated shorts on different historical events from around the world. The one of the US revolutionary war is really good. As well as the one on the civil war.
My fav family youtubers. You guys are genuine and wholesome. Glad you respect America.
You guys are being fantastic parents by teaching your kids and then talking to them about it afterwards so they really understand it
Was AWESOME(past)!!! Still AWESOME(present)!!! Always AWESOME(future)!!! Love you guys and stay AWESOME!!!
Absolutely love your history lessons... learning about America from an awesome kiwi family!!
Your family is amazing, you show more respect to America than most Americans, thank you!!
I, truly, appreciate your family's love of my Republic. I find it very refreshing!!! Mad love and, respect to all y'all!!!
This coming 4th should be way better than last yrs covid 4th of July. Great video, nice family
This year we have HOPE now that we have a mature leader.
@@hunglikeahorse---fly The last leader in my opinion is a better leader. The one we have now is mature but too mature, in age, for one, besides his politics.
Thanks for these videos! I think it’s great that you do this with your kids so that they can learn a bit about the world. I am a college professor, so I may know a bit more about history of the United States than the average American. But it’s great to see these refreshers and to hear your perspectives on them.
I have never seen such a polite and respectful comments section on youtube before. Well done you guys.
Really love how respectful you are toward America rather than hateful like so many can be. And I hope Americans are respectful to your country. Really we are not that different. Hard working people who want the best for their families. And you have a lovely family. I’m so happy I came across your channel. Really enjoy watching you.
It had a lot about taxation without representation. They were taxing everything and the Americans had no say so. The Boston Tea Party through British taxed tea into the harbor.
And that's why USA doesn't drink hot tea!
Exactly!
yes, think of it this way...you buy tea, usually 3 cents, but after tariffs and taxes it becomes 3 dollars. It was that extreme. Of course they objected, but were never given an audience by anyone of substance. And it wasn't just tea, by the way, but tea came into the harbor when they were enraged, and tea ended up IN the harbor.
@@CelticSpiritsCoven Most Americans drink hot tea that has been cooled with ice!! lol Ice Tea "Sun Tea"
@@clydea.murphy2219 In the UK, even the power companies watch football [soccer] matches. Because when the game is over, it's tea time. So many kettles going at the same time will cause power grid brownouts if the electric companies don't up the production of electricity.
USA doesn't drink tea like the English.
Your family is such a blessing!!! You’re doing an awesome job with your kids!! They’re so respectful and happy! Thanks for showing these. You wouldn’t believe the number of Americans that no longer know their history. The United States is truly a wonderful place. (It’s most of the politicians we can do without.☺️😉)
Your family lifts me up from a sad place. I suffer from depression and anxiety, some days better than others. I found your channel and binge watched. I found that my spirits shot up significantly and I felt reconnected to my own life. You have lovely children that seem to be very very happy with their lives. It's good to see kids being kids and your kids are really good at it. Their parents also appear to be happy with their lives and the four of you are so respectful to each other. That's something you don't see a lot of these days. I'm rambling I just wanted to say thank you for some happy days I wouldn't have had otherwise. I hope there are many videos to come. Yours sincerely, a very grateful Canadian old fart. Moe
My wife and I started watching you guys a couple of months ago. We appreciate your kind words about us. We would like to learn about your history as well. Its always better to hear it from actual people and not a documentary. God bless. Oregon USA.
There is a UA-cam channel called Oversimplified, they have a video on the American Revolution which will give you an overview of independence from England. It's done in a really fun but informative way, its at a high level but gives all the important history. The kids will like it.
I enjoy your channel.
Hi New Zealand family. I love the fact you enjoy our history. Our independence also had a lot of hardships. I suggest you see the movie "Hamilton ". He was one of our founding fathers. It's not all about our history but it is worth watching. Plus it's amazing story. You might think it will be boring but I assure you it by far not. I love watching all of you. You look like a lovely family. From your UA-cam and American family. 😉🥰
I agree. You guys would LOVE Hamilton. I hope you react to it!!!
I served in the US Army for 31 years before retiring many, many, years ago. Our country has a lot of internal struggles that are broadcast around the world, but the older world citizens know that Americans fight each other like siblings and we can do hateful things to our brothers, but let any outsider try and take our freedom from us, and the fury of family will coalesce the american people into a monster. When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, Japanese Admiral Yamamoto said when asked about the success of the attack, "I'm afraid all we've done is awaken a sleeping Giant and filled it with a great resolve" (may not be an exact quote but its close). Love your videos, and the fact that you teach your kids while watching your videos. They are going to grow into well educated, caring, quality people and they will be a credit to your legacy. Keep up the good work.
Wow, I almost fell off my HOLY COW when you guys said you had no idea what our "Indepence Day" (4th of july) is all about! Really, this is the first time you guys ever STUNNED me. Love your cahnnel - keep on being the Kiwis we know and love. Beautiful family! With love from the Blue Ridge Mountgains of southwestern Virginia, USA.
How extensively do you know the history of New Zealand?
you should come to the states and experience the 4th of July first hand!
We would LOVE to!!!
@@yournewzealandfamily That sounds really (cough, cough Sam here for NFL season cough) quite amazing.
@@yournewzealandfamily If you do decide to come to the USA during an Independence Day celebration, you and the family must go to either Philadelphia PA or Washington D.C.
@@yournewzealandfamily will take you to a MILE HIGH Broncos game!!
@@yournewzealandfamily I'd say Disney World here in Orlando, I'm about 20 minutes away, they do a great fireworks display, not only on the 4th but every night and they're getting ready to start their firework shows again post covid.
I'm looking forward to the 4th of July. I'm The bachelor of the family so I live alone in my little apartment but luckily my brother and sister-in-law only live 5 minutes from me. So I go over there and have a beer or two hop in the pool for a swim and then we wait for the dark to come and light the fireworks. So glad my brother has a swimming pool because here in Arizona it gets very hot during the summer. 117 today 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵. You guys take care and see ya next time
So to you, being a bachelor, there are two meanings behind Independence Day! 🤣 I was really young when my family moved from Phoenix to NM, then shortly after to CO. From their stories of both places, I'm good where I am! 😝
117 with dryness is not too dissimilar to 97 with humidity like here in Tampa, FL.
That's too hot for me no way
@@davidcosta2244 I swear if my brother says to me one more time that it's a dry heat I'm going to slug in 😂😉
@@jenniemitchell7731 Great comment. 😂😉
I appreciate that you guys take time, as a family, to learn our history. Thanks for the videos.
Its so amazing to see a family from another country so invested in learning our history. I wish more people like you guys had the same love and respect for The United States from the people who actually live here! Love you guys!
“Never shall bow down to a domineering crown!”🇺🇸
Absolutely correct. Anything sufficiently involving light, fire, low- to medium-yield explosives, and/or red meat is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July! 😁
Bump stock target practice as part of your J4 celebrations. You can "saw" a small tree. Wood for the bonfire!
Meh! As an American- I prefer to sit and listen to Metallica.
@@MrParkerman6 Also Acceptable. 👍
I think that you are a wonderful family and I enjoy watching your channel. Sam, continues to amaze me with his knowledge and insight.
Such a clever teaching question.
"What do you think Independence means?"
Lots of correct answers.
If I wasn't to scared to fly I'd love to go to New Zealand it looks so cool
people already started firing fireworks in my neighborhood 😭😂 i love 4th of july because its such a vibe
Yes. Every evening when you question how long your neighbors will quit their fireworks for the night. But then a harley davidson motorcycle blares on past with mufflers louder than ANY firework....
Lol. These are things our NZ friends don't even know about......
Just a quick side note to elaborate on the commentary made by how the U.S. military honors Independence Day: When I was in the United States Army (3rd Infantry Division) stationed in what was West Germany, each year that I was there we did a very memorable celebration (for me) to the Union by firing a fifty-gun salute using 105mm howitzer artillery pieces. This event was done in what is known as "wet fire" (meaning no actual projectiles, but the accelerate that would be used to launch said ammunition). The display induced a huge sense of awe and patriotic pride! Thank you for continuing to learn about U.S. history.
From Texas: You guys made me smile through your entire video... May God bless you guys through and through.
And now The US and Great Britain ( and of course New Zealand) are great allies. What a happy ending.
You guys need to react to "the first Medal of Honer recorded" that is amazing! I know you guys will cry.
Great suggestion!
May be a bit rough for the kids, tho.
Off the top, was that Audie Murphy?
@@HarborKat No, this is referring to the actions of John Chapman in Afghanistan. This event was recorded by drones flying overhead in 2002.
@@nickletcher1189 Thanks for the clarification. I'll check it out.
Here’s a fun fact for you. I am a retired US Navy Sailor. In 1982 my ship went to Aalborg Denmark for a 4th of July celebration. The festival is called Rebild. It started in 1912 by US immigrants from Denmark. They still have it to this day.
React to Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue and American Solider by Tobey Keith the most patriotic songs
I feel Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" is my favorite patriotic song. (my era)
That’s a good song... 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@papamaniac2410 Ya that ones my favorite ( it counting our national anthem of course), but Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue has to be my second favorite.
July 4th = Celebrating freedom! Murica!!! Cook outs, and a range day at my brothers house/farm. AR15s, M1Carbines, 1911s and S&W 29s! And lots of little freedom seeds shot off safely at targets. No stupid blind firing into the air, safety is always 1st priority. It is a great day to celebrate and I do thank God I was born in the USA. 🇺🇸 I also thank God I found my New Zealand family, y’all are fun people. 🇳🇿
WooHoo!!!🇺🇸
Our July 4th celebrations are loud and noisy, and for the most part, a ton of fun!! I love watching fireworks shows and having picnics with the family!
God bless you guys. Great video. Thanks for caring to learn about us
Watch Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest on the 4th of July you'll get the meat sweats.
At the rate you guys are going, your children will know more about our history than American children. Glad to see you teaching your kids about the history of other countries and cultures. Prime example of how parenting should be done.
Loved loved this video. Thank you! I love my country and so refreshing to see your family and their love and respect for America.
I appreciate you guys taking the time to learn our history, and why we do the things we do. Much respect!
My family member was a person who signed the Declaration of independence and my pride runs deeply with Declaration of independence. Happy July 4th
I so appreciate your channel. It's entertaining, educational and funny. Plus it's nice getting different perspectives all at once - Dad, Mom AND the kids.... that's awesome!
I live about an hr from Philadelphia Pa. where they signed the Declaration of Independence. I have been to Independence Hall many times and each time I am in such awe as to how a dream became reality.
Where im from there is fireworks that are legal to 11 am - 11 pm. Its a state in the USA that have fireworks legal for 3 days : July 22 - July 25. its called pioneer days. Its when the pioneer took 3 days to get here. And they also started walking to 11 am - 11 pm. So fireworks are legal in Utah sometimes. When I drove in from Coalville after my trip. I saw fireworks from slc. It was so cool and fun.
Im from United States and think its cool seeing another country who actually wants to learn about what the US is about and behind some of our history
Just Love ""Our New Zealand Family""
Happy Independence Day to You too, Wonderful Family . America 🇺🇸-New 🇳🇿 Zealand, one Former British Commonwealth Family 😘😘
So whole-hearted and positive. Thank you!! from beautiful Colorado
I love your videos and I appreciate your curiosity about learning the history of our culture! What a wonderful opportunity for your kids to learn as well!
Thanks for your interest!! Happy July 4th 🇺🇸🇺🇸
My birthday is July 4th 1976 (the bicentennial) . I never knew I share my birthday with Calvin Coolidge 100 years apart. Neat stuff! Love this channel!
The first successful settlement in what became the United States was in Jamestown (now Virginia) in 1607. The 2nd settlement was at Plymouth (near Boston, Massachusetts) in 1620. From there people came over and either settled at the established villages or colonies or formed new ones. Then they consolidated into the 13 Colonies that were recognized in 1776. Jamestown had it's 400th anniversary in 2007 and Plymouth in 2020.
I have an ancestor that came to settle in New Haven colony (Connecticut) then moved to settle in the New Jersey colony.
It's fun to see someone from another culture explore our history and culture. Thank you!
Thank you and your family for the respect you all have for America. Your reactions to this video and the Star Spangled Banner video was very nice at the respect you and your children had towards our country. It was actually nice to hear someone not bashing us Americans for our patriotism and what Independence and freedom mean to us. If you want to really understand what why we fought against British for our freedom, actually read the words written in the Declaration of Independence. It is one of the most beautifully written documents ever. You and your children will understand better after reading it why as Americans we hold this document so dear to us and why we are so patriotic with our flag and our freedom. There are a few youtube channels which narrates the Declaration of Independence. Well worth the time to read or hear it. Sending love and greetings from one of the original thirteen colonies.....Virginia! If your family travels to America , make Virginia one of your stops. Your family will enjoy Jamestown, the original first colony in America, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg. I grew up only twenty minutes away from these places and learned at a very young age our state history.
Beautiful video... beautiful family....❤️👍🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️🌎