AUSTRALIAN HUSBAND AND WIFE REACT TO STORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER! US Anthem...Powerful!
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Just to clarify, this was the War of 1812. We were not the "colonies" fighting mother Britain, we were the USA fighting the British. This was not the Revolutionary War.
Beat me to this
To the British we were still the colonies
@@fannybuster Not true. The Treaty of Paris in 1883 that ended the Revolutionary War stipulated the British had to recognise the US as an independent country. Of course much of this story is embellished if not outright fiction and is a religious propaganda piece, but hey, Americans are great at rewriting history to make themselves feel better.
Beat me to it also.
Also, it is good to note that the Russians did not composed their 1812 Overture with this American war in mind.
I am a Mexican immigrant, US Marine and I love that flag with all my life. I only served only 8 years but I was willing to die for my fellow Americans. It means so much to me, my fellow Marines and many Americans. We are one nation, many who died for our freedoms. I will always have love and respect For it, I have buried 16 Marines brothers under that flag.
I myself did not serve in the armed forces however my family has served in every war including the Revolutionary war. I know what the American flag represents and stands for and I thank you for your service and the sacrifices you, your family and your brothers in arms have made in order to protect the rights, freedoms and liberties so many take for granted every single day. "Only the dead have seen the end of war" -Plato
God Bless you sir.
Thank you for your service. I come from a long line of soldiers, sailors and pilots who have fought for and to protect our freedom. Members of my family have fought in every war since the French and Indian War.
Thank you!!!
2nd generation Mexican and Marine as well. Joined in 2011. Sorry about what you had to do in there. I get you’re being humble but 8 years of service is an amazing accomplishment and I’m very proud that I’m in this world with you. Semper fi.
Seeing that Flag in the Smithsonian is UNREAL!!!! As a military man with 9 deployments, 20 plus years, this tears me up everytime!!!
I cried like a baby watching this. It touched my heart for sure. I'm from a military family. I know what that flag means to me personally. Thank you for you service. I only wish every school in America would make this mandatory viewing so the children today would know where their freedoms come from. Sadly I don't believe the schools now days are teaching anything close to this.
This Japanese thanks you for your service to your nation because your nation keeps mine safe from locations like China & North Korea.
I’m a combat vet myself, 3 deployments. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service sir. May God bless you and yours.
I only recently learned that it still exists, I need to visit sometime in my life!
Great Video y'all. 💖
“Our Flag Does Not Fly Because the Wind Moves It, It Flies With the Last Breath of Each Soldier Who Died Protecting It.”
OMG that statement is perfect. Thank you from a service members mother.
You are Shouting the Truth .... Thankyou !!!!!😊 🇺🇸 😊
@@polarbearcraze19 Thank you for your service, in bring a warrior to this world.
So true brother
In America, we never allow our flag to touch the ground. Of course, flags sometimes break away in storms and such, but an American will do everything possible to prevent the flag from doing so.
And if it is tattered or beyond repair to ceremoniously and respectfully burn it.
on the weather channel, they had show about a tornado that went through a city. the winds from the tornado blew flag from it's pole and was hanging from a tree and hadn't touched the ground.
It’s only the Patriots that care about the flag and what it represents. There are those within the country that are unfortunately leftists that burn stomp and desecrate the Flag, people and nation by their treasonous actions. And the current administration supports these leftists against Patriots.
Let’s go Brandon
@@RedTachi Yes, indeed! Most military groups and organizations will take the flag and burn it with honor for you.
@@sr71ablackbird Yes, I believe it was the Moore, OK tornado.
Ft McHenry is two kilometers from Baltimore, Maryland during the war of 1812 (Sept 14 1814)
As a member of the boy scouts in the 60's, we were taught the code of the flag which states that a flag fallen in disrespect is to be burned or buried. Never to be flown again. As a teen in HS, i raised/lowered the flag each day except when ill.
One day upon returning from illness a observed the 2 younger guys, who had been recruited, dragging the flag like a rag while attempting to raise it for the day. After refusing to take over nor raise 'that' flag agsin, I was called foolish by the office secretary. Two weeks later I was called to the office upon which the secretary apologized and sent to the principals office. Upon entering I was greeted by 2 full dressed uniformed Marines, the principal and vp, and a Army officer. They saluted me upon entering, complimented me for dedication, and presented a boxed new flag. Im now 70, but that day still brings tears. I was not able to serve because I started my battle with epilepsy while in college. Young people are not being taught the price that was payed for the liberties they now take for granted.
This video is long over due.
WAKE UP AMERICA. YOUR FREEDOM IS AT STAKE.
Your comment brought an even greater flood of tears already present while watching one of the best videos out there ! Thank you for your respect and understanding at such an early age when in the boy scouts and in HS! God Bless you and our Flag
I am an American US Navy vet. Living in Australia.
This was the during the war of 1812 in Baltimore.
I love US history and Australia history.
You know what's funny?? I am Native American. Because of the internet, I have friends in many nations and they all tell me, after watching that video, they wished that their country had an anthem and that kind of support!!
I am pure bred white, I suppose. I do have some native blood, but it's at least 2 generations back. Native American says it all. This is your land. Stand up for it.
Ahow mitakiacea
You look white 😅
As an American I always tear up at this
me too
Hey thanks for taking the land from our indigenous brothers and sisters land 🖕🏻
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What's interesting when I see people from other countries watching this video is that everyone seems to forget, we are not just Americans, we are a collection of people from every country on the planet. We are brothers and cousins from every nation on the Earth who have chosen to live differently. We are all of you trying to live as one. We have our issues but, for the most part, it's working out pretty great so far.
Glad I'm not alone in this. I always loved performing this when I was younger. And would feel honored to sing it again if asked. Don't know if I ever will but I will be ready and willing if needed. I still sing it periodically when I am alone.
I am an ex US Army Nurse. Daughter of a lifelong Marine, wife of a Green Beret and mother of 2 Army soldiers. This is the reason that I get physically sick and distraught when I see the desecration of the American Flag. Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself on a portion of our history. Our family has much respect for our Australian Allie’s. Thank you again❤
you did nothing they did shush girl.
We Australians ever remember our Friends, and never forget our enemies.
I am former Army and now belong to the American Legion. The flag is saluted, draped over our brothers and sisters in arms coffins, and must never touch the ground.
We typically spend all of our time fighting amongst ourselves here in the US, but if someone screws with us, we quit hating on each other and immediately transfer all that focus to them. The Flag comes first.
Not untrue, we're one giant family who's hobby is fighting with each other. Until someone picks a fight with us, and then we absolutely decimate them.
We as Americans can't help ourselves. We love to fight.
We fight each other as practice before we fight together in wars.
We are brothers and sisters. We might disagree but we will defend each other.
There's a small fringe of far leftists that hate America but they are a minority.
AMEN!
Much love from Baltimore MD!
🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸❤️
Mess with the best, die like the rest
@@AgencyIsland facts
That’s the reason we celebrate and protect the flag. Not just one, but all of us.
Not all of us,fuck that flag and anthem
I wish it were all of us.
Will Mason, I understand what you’re saying, but I think most of us feel that way. That would be my hope anyway.
We protect what the flag represents, at the end of the day the flag is still a flag. We respect the meaning not the object.
Not all Americans are about protecting the flag or our country. There's alot of people trying to destroy our nation fro. The inside out
Every time we sing this, we are telling a history lesson.
As a American History Teacher, the American Revolutionary War ended in 1781. This was the War of 1812. We fought two wars against the British. The British thought that we were backward and stupid. This changed in the 20th century with two world wars. I am a proud American.
Those types of forts are known as “Star forts”…The unique shape makes it so that you can cover any section of the wall from inside the fort. There are no blind sides enemy troops can gather at to assault the walls.
As an American, born and raised, I thank you for making this video. It seems that the majority of the world doesn't or won't understand why Americans are the way we are. Why we are so proud as a nation, why we hold to our ideals the way we do. We are often hated or ridiculed for it.
I know we have made a great many mistakes on our path, many of them grievous and unforgivable. We've been the bad guy, at times. I know that. At the time, we didn't realize we were being the bad guy. Sometimes you don't know until 5, 10, 20 or 50 years later. But we're learning, adapting. America is the largest and longest running social experiment in the world. We're not always going to get it right. But we try. Most of us strive for greatness every day, setting an example for the world to follow whether we are aware of it or not.
I served in the US Army infantry. It's been 10 years since I medically discharged. Even so, I had held our countries ideals in higher regard than many other Americans. Still do. Yet, I had forgotten this story. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me. Yes, I cried during this video. All I ever wanted was to be just a fraction of what those men holding up the flag that night were. And I only hope that I can raise my son with the same pride of country that those men had that night.
Well said. My brother and I were both Navy, my father Army and multiple uncles on both mine and my husband's family served in WWII in different branches. If you've served you really do hold America's ideals and flag in high regard. I agree 100% we've made terrible mistakes in the past, but we grow, learn and try to do better.
Towards a more perfect Union, no country is perfect, but few acknowledge that fact and a assert a desire to be better, publicly over and over.
Thank you for your service.
The possibility of an American veteran ever being a weak fuckin jackass stops here. I don't give a flying you-know-what. Save your petty crap for God.
We will always be exactly what we are. Remember your oath. That's the only reason we volunteered in the damn first place. The best of us are the reason why we are still the best of us.
No men held the flag up. The flag pole was strong and tall and the weather helped. It also wasn't a "proud flying flag" situation. It was there to let others know that the fort had not been captured.
@@Momtojoshcanpark The pole was struck directly by dozens of cannon shells. It was wooden. It's not that strong
Thank You from an American 🇺🇸 that Loves my Country. I still get goosebumps and tears from hearing Our National Anthem. That was a beautiful version.
I’m sad to see how young people aren’t taught history of our own country much less any other country 😢.
At one point in time, all of our “ancestors” everywhere were “immigrants to our countries.”
Thank you, patriots. Past present and future.
The flag can be seen in Baltimore, Maryland at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Sad that now Baltimore is America's asshole.
I thought it was on display at the Smithsonian. Did they move it or am I thinking of a different one?
@@Parklarblick As far as I know, it is at Fort McHenry. Maybe some items get rotated around other museums so that more people get a chance to see historical items?
@@ESUSAMEX It's very possible. It's been a long time since i saw it and they do have two of them. The larger one and small one, though i think one is badly damaged from time. Don't quote me on that though lol.
@@Parklarblick Learned this story in grade school. Got to see the real deal at the Smithsonian. It's huge. It's tattered. It's very quiet and solemn in the viewing area. Much respect and gratitude to all those how have fought for our freedom. We cannot let it erode away.
The reason our American accents are so different than your Aussie one is because of the language influences here in America. Here the influences were English, German, French, Spanish, Native American, and African. A real hodgepodge.
The American Colonies were isolated by the Atlantic ocean and a great amount of time as well. Other nationalities and their languages also had great influence on the forming of our "accent".
Could also think of the large amount of British accents across the isle(GB) for a point of interest. And how southern USA's accents are different from the Northern USA's accent. I agree with the hodgepodge for sure :D
@@caseyparker6375 I agree
@@RedTachi the southern american accent comes from a specific part of england i cant remember where. it was a rural part.
English accents have also changed dramatically since the 1700's. Scholars actually think that in the time of Shakespeare they actually spoke closer to American english than modern British english.
They were in Baltimore at Fort McHenry. We had been a free country since 1781, but England wanted another
chance to own our country. I still shed a tear when I hear that song.
Fort Henry was in Baltimore, Maryland. People from other countries wonder why we are so patriotic. This is why. And this is the war of 1812, the National Anthem was written in 1814.
This was actually during the War of 1812. The fort was in Maryland, very close to Washington DC. We had already won our independence from Great Britain years before but we had to fight them again. They burned the White House during this conflict. Many people who don't know the story of our national anthem hear certain words and assume it is about war and think that America glorifies war, when in fact, our history, up to the point of WWI was to be isolationist, which we would prefer, however, since we are now the loan democratic super power in the world, it has become our obligation to help protect other countries in the same struggle for freedom and democracy that we fought for and now enjoy. It is a difficult cross to bear and is usually not appreciated. We are fiercely proud of our flag and what we have accomplished as a nation in a relatively short time, though we are not perfect by any means.
Well said. Thank you my fellow American.
*constitutional republic, not democratic...everything else is fuckin gravy and let's have a beer on me! 👍🏼
It's actually much closer to Baltimore than D.C. And it's actually Fort McHenry not Henry.
@@rs-ye7kwIt is in Baltimore on the harbor.
Amen, well said!
One of the easiest way to bring tears to my eyes is playing the Star Spangled Banner. God Bless America!
Thanks for the reaction guys, you did great!
same here, every time!!
Roos, thank you for sharing the story of how The Star Spangled Banner song was created. It always moves me to tears when I think of how many farmers and shopkeepers fought and died to make America a free country. Fighting against the greatest military in the world at that time. My own ancestors came over in 1634 and I know most of our men fought during the American Revolution and the War of 1812 when our national anthem was written.
The American flag hang on my house all year long. It's a beautiful star spangled banner !
this is why most Americans are so patriotic.
I always cry when I hear this. It's why we love our flag.
Just a small correction. The Star Spangled Banner was written in 1814 during the war of 1812, not the revolutionary war. That being said. Thank you for your reaction. As an American I tend to swell with pride when I hear this story.
I might suggest doing a reaction to the flyovers that we have now and again.
There need to be more corrections than that.. Francis wasn't negotiating on behalf of the government for all of the prisoners' release. He was a lawyer for one man and negotiating for his release, alone. There also wasn't as many ships, and I think only about 6 people died.
and it is Fort McHenry not just Henry
www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm
..... what part makes you sad....do tell...I wanna hear this👈🏾💯😂🤣
@@incontrol5848 Death of people fighting for their freedom.
@@teresapack4788 America started the war of 1812, trying to take over Canada...
That video makes me teary-eyed every time. Thank you for taking time to learn about America's National Anthem the "Star Spangled Banner" 🎶🇺🇸
It breaks my heart when I see people stomp or burn my flag! That cloth is not just a cloth, it's blood, heart, bravery, freedom and so much more!
If the flag touches the ground you are supposed to burn it.
@@russellkeeling4387 That's a myth but ok.
@@Tiffany-ne9fr When you buy a flag you get a set of flag rules and regs. It tells which side of the flag should be displayed, how to raise and lower the flag and what to do if it touches the ground, and it says to burn it.
"The debt was demanded. The price was paid" is such a powerful image to me. Freedom is not free. There can be long periods of time where it feels that way but there will always come a time when something or someone threatens that freedom. That's when it falls to those of us who love that flag and what it stands for, wherever they're from, to ante up like our forebears have and pay the price for these freedoms. It's a debt of blood, a debt of honor but we'll pay it so that our children and theirs and theirs and so on, get to grow up free. That flag isn't the flag of a nation, or not only a nation. That flag is the flag of an idea. One of the greatest ideas ever conceived.
I am a US Marine Corps veteran. Ft. McHenry was just outside of Baltimore…to the South of the city…BTW, my wife was also Australian. When I told them this story, she and her kids teared up. I lov d them so much in that moment.
Fort McHenry is in Baltimore, Maryland. actually on the Chesapeake Bay, not the ocean. It was a key fort due to it being the largest fort protecting the path to Washington. Also as stated before, by this point, the Colonies had already won their independence following the Revolutionary war in the late 1700's. This took place in the war of 1812.
War of 1812, not War of Independence. We had already gained independence. This was basically Britain trying to recapture what they lost in the war. Oh and much of the movie The Patriot was filmed here in the Carolinas. The House they lived in is a Historical site in Brattonsville South Carolina. And much of the woodland scenes were filmed nearby as well as the beach scenes.
The U.S. declared war on Great Britain to stop their ships from from attacking Merchant ship from the U.S. and taking men from the American ship prisoners accusing they of being deserters from the Royal Navy. The British also wanted to control and process land West of the current. U.S. that time . The British had been supplying the Indian with rifles and many British officers had been seen leading them during the battles with the Indians.
I think one butt whoopin' wasnt enough for them, they needed two. Reminds me of my oldest son.
I'm a 62 yo American and I'd bet most Americans don't know the story of The National Anthem. We grew up with it and take it for granted. It's sung at every sports event and has almost become routine. Not saying people aren't patriotic, but it's heard often.
Wow I'm 64 and we were taught in elementary school about the war of independence the War of 1812 and the Civil War World War II and Korea! I'm sad you missed that! I grew up in Washington State every place is different I guess what they teach.
I'm from Washington too. Grew up in Tumwater and Olympia. I'm also 62 years old. If they discussed that stuff in school I don't remember it.
My point was that I'd bet most American, especially young Americans with their faces buried in social media and other useless crap, have no idea of what the anthem is all about. I don't think most Americans do, not just young people.
I remember taking the pledge of allegence every morning before class started. Did I know what I was saying? No. And nobody else did either.
We take all of this stuff for granted. We say the pledge sing the anthem, but most don't know the story behind it.
"I pledge allegience, to the flag, of The United States of America. And to the Republic, for which it stands, one Nation, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all".
I may have butchered that! It's been many moons since I've said it!
Never knew as a kid wtf I was saying. Nor did anyone else my age. But the Anthem is another thing. Adults don't even know the story. They love it. It's sung at every event. But do they really know the story behind it? I'd wager most Americans are clueless. Especially in 2022.
@@alfrede.neuman1257 Refreshing to see that someone remembers the original pledge.
@Michael.
Well, i'm old! Didn't have a y childfen so I don't know if they still do that now, but I've never forgotten it.
I will confess though that the version we were taught was "one nation, under God, indivisible...etc". I eliminated the " under God" part because I'm a believer in the separation between church and State.
If you're a believer? Fine. But that's YOUR belief.
Do I force my beliefs on you? No. I don't.
For Accuracy:- During the bombardment, HMS Erebus provided the "rockets' red glare", while the heavy-mortar bomb ships HMS Terror, Volcano, Devastation, Meteor and Aetna provided the "bombs bursting in air". Around 1,500 to 1,800 bomb shells and over 700 rockets were fired at the fort but with minimal casualties and damage being done. Only four men died and 24 were wounded in the fort. The ships were forced to fire from their maximum range (with minimal accuracy) to stay out of range of the fort's formidable cannon fire
Hat's off to the Australian people, the way your people arrived there and the great achievements that your people have done in Australia, message from West Virginia. Thanks for the showing that video.
It's called a star fort. It's actually a polygon but it has bastions at the corners which give it the look of a star.
American by birth, Texan by the grace of god.🤠 good Job !
Fort McHenry is a national monument and still exists. I went to see it when I visited family in Baltimore. I strongly encourage people to go see it if they have the chance.
I am a patriot i love our flag America 🇺🇸 land of the free HOME OF THE BRAVE. Hand over heart. God bless America
I think the war of 1812 was our defining moment to be a independent country.
or,the battle of new orleans
All of the above is right
It was basically the final battle of the revolution.
Every time I sing it, I cry. It really means alot to this country!!!!!!!
Great reaction video! Yes, your wife was thinking of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima during WWII. My father served as a gunner aboard a destroyer during the war and watched the raising of the flag through his view finder. He was also present during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Proud Navy man who'd never let our flag touch the ground.
Fort Henry is on the Tennessee and Kentucky river. Thank you for being interested in our young country. Have a happy New Year .
I love you reactions to my flag. Australians not the government just like here, but the people the Patriots are what make the tears fall. I cried watching you guys. And young man you're very good on American history. And young lady your curiosity and knowledge also impressed me equally. Us Patriot
The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. It is on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
The smaller storm flag flew during the battle. The garrison flag was raised at sunrise after the firing ceased.
As a combat wounded Marine veteran watching this gave me chills. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
And the Battle of Fort Henry was located in Maryland. Agree with so many, love this song and the story. And so grateful for all of our soldiers and family who serve. Thank you for your service!
I like Australia flag too. But I do love American flag. It's just aesthetically beautiful. I don't care what people say. I love wearing US flag hats & t-shirts. And I'm not American. Not about politics just my admiration. Btw my mom love Union Jack flag, they make great curtains.
same here. the design is beautiful
Yes our Forefathers were British but some of us here in Louisiana had ancestors who predated them via the French and Spanish.
Forth McHenry is in Baltimore Maryland, about 50 miles from Washington DC., and this took place in 1814 when the British tried to take back the United States. Most people don't know that his song has four verse, the first being the anthem. The first verse ends in a question. The last verse, ends in the statement, that the flag still flies!
Thank you for watching a bit of our history 😢😢❤❤
Thanks for your watching our story. If you look up Red Skelton and The Pledge of Allegiance, he explains what that means too.
I loved this, yes please do more of these.
Love love love love this! You’re amazing absolutely love this!!!!
I'm a filipino ,when I heard the story of STAR Spangled Banner.i felt like crying,that the containeous bombardment of the British guns but still the flag still stands.How the patriots died on that day.How many Americans today really ,truly understands the song in their hearts.America has change, hope that this song will rekindle their hearts ,love your country.Here in the philippines we are proud of our flag,many patriotic Filipinos give up their lives for our country.pilipinas Kung mahal.May our God bless us all ,America and the Phil's.
Great to see your interest in our country's anthem. As an aside, the "soldiers" that raised the flag at Iwo Jima were not soldiers, they were U.S. Marines. A big difference.
Tom Boyte,
GySgt. USMC, retired
Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Love it when military people get triggered by non-military people not knowing the microdifferences. People who are in the US military are soldiers. I don't give a flip if you're Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army or Marines. To most people, you're a US soldier. Even worse are those who demand to be called by their rank, even though they're not in the military anymore. Veterans can call you Sergeant if they choose to, but to me, you're Tom. Just like former coaches getting offended by non-athletes not referring to them as "coach". Deal with it.
You did what had to be done sir.
@davedammitt7691 once a Marine always a Marine.
"Take your hat off during the anthem boy, it's disrespectful." Is what my dad would tell me.
The American flag flys over my house all year long. Its a beautiful star spangled banner.
I am an American and I am ashamed of what our politicians are doing in this country right now all those lives sacrificed over the years for freedom 😢.
Love this video.
My family , both grand dad's fought in WW2. One was in the pacific, one killed nazi's.
My dad navy, Uncle Air Force
Brother navy, me USMCR
Nephew is now in the Navy.
Somehow, whenever the Star-Spangled Banner is played well, dust always gets in my eyes.
Thanks for the reaction!!!
Thank you to you and your family for your service and patriotism to your (our) great nation because were it not for your service and patriotism and from all our service members we would not have the freedoms we enjoy now. The same freedoms that seem to be under sttack in our current day and age. THANK YOU!
The original Star Spangled Banner is in the Smithsonian Museum. I've seen it ...years ago. It was huge tome. I just googled the original dimensions 30x42 feet.
So glad to see this go viral. This is Ronald Regan, one of our greatest Presidents to EVER lead this Great Country . One of the last to repeat what our Great Country accomplished. He reminded this COUNTRY of Her History. You dont see this in modern day. Makes me sad. I want my children, my Grandchildren to hear stories like this. This is WHO WE ARE!!!!
Now do you understand why Americans are the most Patriotic Nation and yes, we are Proud to be Americans.. May God Bless America and to all our Service Men and Women.. We say Thank You 🇺🇲
I enjoyed your reaction. The march to freedom does not end and with friends like Australians it will not be stopped, either in Melbourne, Port Moresby, Guadalcanal, or Ukraine. My Dad lost his left eye in an Ammo Depot explosion in Guadalcanal and loved the time he was able to spend in your beautiful country. Thank you for taking care of him, I hope you make it to the big time with your Channel. Again, thank you and your countrymen for what you do for all of us.
My father was a career Air Force person and I lived on an Air Force Base until I was almost 29 years old I can't watch or listen to this without tearing up!! One of the things I miss more than anything living on the base was going to the movie and having to stand for the national anthem yes the Star-Spangled Banner before you could even watch the movie I loved it and I wish they'd do it now!!
So many comments and yet to those men that sacrificed there lives. I love them all. It is just words though but service members i love you. Really i do. Ty service people yall guys and girls rock!
My great plus plus plus grandparents came over on the mayflower. So for me sharing the Americans story is a must. THANK YOU for learning our tenacity and bravery in generations past. This is who we are.. This is why our flag is and forever will wave..❤
that fort is a common fort for the time, its a star fort, meant to withstand cannons and infantry assaults, medieval castles or town walls had nothing on them, gunpowder changed everything
I'm glad to see you guys pulled thru. Kat looking as beautiful as ever.
Ask a patriot "why did you fight? What was the purpose?" His answer will never change. "I fought not for government, nor personal gain. I fought and bled and died for the idealism sowed into every brick and rock that built up the homes for my sons, and my daughters, and every generation that will follow. That we are inherently free men with inalienable rights."
Love seeing that American kindred spirit being visited by so many other countries lately. I remember watching this in elementary school as a kid. Yet now my country doesn’t even seem honor its OWN heritage. Thanks so much for honoring it and sharing. Rather die on our feet than on our knees 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🤍 💙
Thank you for your emotional response and understanding of the deep meaning. Any of your historical inaccuracies can be easily forgiven as, sadly, most Americans no longer know them. If only we Americans could hear, feel, and understand those words again.
NEVER allow YOUR school systems to short-change your struggles, and the history of what made you what you are today!
Love and peace from an unknown good friend.
They have a couple of these videos on UA-cam now which is good because there is a misconception in a lot of places outside the US about what the words mean. A lot of people from places even in Europe that are not studied in the history... They get to Bombs bursting and Rocket's red glare and immediately go by the assumption that it's a war mongering song. But when you have the prospective and hear it in its entirety, you can understand what it's about.
It's in Baltimore Maryland and it is still there. Seen this video many times and still get chills, and as an older American we were taught this story in schools. It appears they don't teach it anymore.
Peter is an honorary American for saying that . This is the price off freedom people , lets not piss away what these people loved so much ( freedom ) they died for it .
I was taught the phrase was "What so proudly we hailed". My 3rd grade teacher in 1962, Mrs. Violet Abramson, former WAC drill instructor, would not allow us to err for something so important.
Great channel, keep up the excellent work, big love from Scotland! 💙
I just want to say I’m from Boston so shout out to your awesome hat haha love the reaction!
Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from the Chesapeake Bay on September 13-14, 1814. (According to Wikipedia)
And for the record, it is still there, it was not removed from the face of the earth, and the flag is still flying!
In those days a star shaped fort was used so defenders on the walls could see all of the walls to repell attackers.
My grandfather was a Polish immigrant who fled to America in the late 1930's and joined the Air Force at the age of 18. He told me why he believed this is the greatest country in the world despite being born in another country and only being in America for a short time before joining the military, to go back and fight for his peoples relief from the Nazis.
He said that one thing he could remember was hearing stories from soldiers who, no matter where they were, saw men standing flags back up on the battle field or in some cases stopping to retrieve a fallen flag during battle so they could hang it up somewhere along the way. When he asked some fellow Americans "why would soldiers keep trying to lift the flag from the ground, despite the danger of lowering their weapon in favor of the flag?", they told him it's a symbol. Not only of the American people but, a symbol of the resilience and freedom of all people no matter who they are to keep fighting. They would lift the flag in the eye's of their enemies to remind them that they were still here, ready and willing to fight for freedom. Even if it's not their own freedom they were fighting for but others who couldn't fight for themselves.
As a young child he told me the flag was not only meant for Americans but for the idea of peoples right to be free to live, and if that flag were to fall down to the Earth and die then so would the idea of freedom itself. He told me that if I were to ever see an American flag on the floor that I was required to pick it up and hang it up regardless of where I was in the world, even if it meant I would be in danger.
I was born in 1981 and to this day I have never seen an American walk over a flag on the ground. Even if it was a small handheld flag left in the park during a Fourth of July fireworks show, someone would pick it up and hang it from something, give it to a child or plant the stick in the ground where they found it. I never knew about the origin of the US National Anthem but I understood the importance of picking up the flag 200 years later, even if it was from a different meaning it still resembles the original idea.
This video had me in tears while watching it.
This is so well said nothing more needs to be said.
@@davidprepperwolf7588 I appreciate the comment. Obviously I'm paraphrasing a bit, since I was kind of young, but that's the story he told me.
The study of the evolution of accents is another rabbit hole worth going down.
as long as we remember our National Anthem then we will never forget the story behind it and how we got it in the first place because it's literally in the anthem.
7:00 Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812. He was inspired upon seeing the American flag still flying over the fort at dawn and wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry";
Great Reaction Guys keep up the great works
Great reaction.I must have watched 1000 reactions to this story and I tear up every time, there is a video out on When at a sporting event the microphone cut out and the crowd Kept singing the Anthem, and another time when ( I think) Canadians sang it during a mic failure
This is the first video of yours that popped up in my feed. Pleasure to be here, amd to subscribe!
Well... now you know what the words of the star spangled banner mean. It hits just a little bit different with the story being told behind it. 👍
Yeah, especially when that story is filled with lies to make it more dramatic.
@@TruthHurts2u I agree that the simple true facts would be sufficient. God bless America.
@@TruthHurts2u You must be fun at parties
I do not know if you Did a reaction video to the 911 boat lift but If that doesn't showcase the American Spirit I don't know what does and what touched my heart and actually made me cry again was that the Queen and all of England sung our national anthem across the country showing their support after the atrocity of the Twin Towers going down 💖🙏🏾🇺🇸🎉 there will never be another Queen Elizabeth and there most Certainly never be another Queen like her ♡ Mey she rest in peace 🥰😍❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Fort McHenry is outside Baltimore, Maryland and this action was during the War of 1812 a little over a decade after the
United States were formed.
This is an amazing site they still have this f
Ag with holes and burns and all it’s in our national museum with the national anthem playing in the background. I was 8 and I’ll never ever forget it. I’m 59 now.
It is what it represents that flag, sadly my country has lost it's way. It still brings a tear to my eye.
Just found you guys. Great stuff. Not the Colonial war, this is our war of 1812. Anyway, you should try giving "Oversimplified" history a go. Keep it up.
This is the war of 1812. Independence was obtained in 1776. This was when we were already our own countr
It was the war of 1812. The Brits kept coming back and we beat them again !!!
This story is wrong. We weren't the 'Colonies', as we'd already had the Revolutionary War and this was the war of 1812. There was no ultimatum about lowering the flag, just another battle bombardment in the war. We wouldn't have reverted to British rule with the loss of this Battle, just as we didn't with the other battle losses in this same war. This Battle wasn't over the flag at all, it was a battle to take the Fort as a strategic point they hoped would help them win this war. There were ground engagements east of the city that stopped them from taking Baltimore, so they tried taking the fort from sea because they needed it to gain a foothold and hoped the ships would fare better than their ground troops had. They targeted the actual Fort with their new artillery, not the flag itself. You won't find that quote from George Washington in actual history. That quote was made during the Spanish War by Emiliano Zapata, and was falsely attributed to Washington in the modern retelling of this story. Francis Scott Key was never asked by the government to negotiate anything, but he asked the president's permission to go negotiate for his friend Dr Beanes. He went to get his ONE FRIEND, not all of the prisoners of war. He actually negotiated that one person's release before the battle, and they were both moved back to the ship Key and Skinner (US POW Agent who was also a lawyer) traveled there in. They stayed on the boat he arrived in, tethered to the British Admiral's ship under armed guard, that is accounted as being somewhere between four and eight miles away from Ft McHenry and the actual battle. This was done so he couldn't help the Americans with any information about the battle that he or his friend may have overheard. This means he COULDN'T be shouting down to the American POWs about the flag or the battle. (In reality, the British didn't often keep POWs in their war fleet cargo holds. They transported them to Quebec or to Dartmoor.)
The bombardment began in broad daylight, not night time, and lasted 25 hours straight. Ft McHenry WAS a predominantly military fort, NOT a refuge for women and children. It protected the Baltimore harbor, and our country was actively at war.
After the Battle ended the following morning, he saw the flag from his spyglass on his boat, still roughly 4-8 miles away. He did NOT immediately go to Ft McHenry, as he had to wait 2 days for the British to leave, because that's when they released them and their boat. History says he used that waiting time to begin penning the lyrics that became our Anthem, even denoting the tune would be that of "The Anacreontic Song”.
It also wasn't the entire British war fleet, or "hundreds" of ships. It was a still very foreboding 50 or so ships. Dead bodies did not hold up the flag. We had an account of 4 dead, 24 wounded. Not enough bodies to hold up the anchored flag pole that boasted its 42'x30' custom, oversized flag as the British sailed away. These are just unnecessary embellishments on an event in history that already has so much American bravery and perseverance on display.