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🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER AS YOU”VE NEVER HEARD IT!
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Hi everyone, I’m Kabir and welcome to another episode of Kabir Considers! In this video I’m Going To React To THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER AS YOU”VE NEVER HEARD IT!
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@juliesolock7191
@juliesolock7191 3 жыл бұрын
There's a saying about the American flag, it doesn't fly due to wind, but from the last breath of every solider defending it.
@zh2184
@zh2184 3 жыл бұрын
Kabir - Before you get all teary-eyed about the Star Spangled Banner, please know, as a Brit of African descent, the third verse of the American national anthem. "No refuge (The 'refuge' being British marines and ships in the harbor offering refuge to escaping African-American slaves) could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave." To be clear - this part of the 'Star Spangled Banner' promised the enslaved black people in America there was no escape from bondage if they attempted to flee to the British for freedom. A little food for thought.
@marksullivan2978
@marksullivan2978 3 жыл бұрын
@@zh2184 I have to look into your comment but yeah true history can take the tear out of the glory that is "history".
@jordankelly7569
@jordankelly7569 3 жыл бұрын
@@zh2184 I beg to differ. The line refers to the British Navy who was made up at this point of almost entirely of hired mercenaries (hirelings) and indentured servants pressed into involuntary service (slave), it in no way references the wickedness of American slavery.
@tidritblag9877
@tidritblag9877 3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure it’s the wind.
@shado5147
@shado5147 3 жыл бұрын
@@zh2184 Jeez dude. Berating people is not how respectable conversation works. Just because he doesn't share your opinion doesn't mean it can't be considered.
@carolynbertram5598
@carolynbertram5598 2 жыл бұрын
As an American child, I was taught by my parents to never, ever let the flag touch the ground. It's taught and ingrained in us from an early age.
@LuvsRain86
@LuvsRain86 Жыл бұрын
Me as well...
@cenewton3221
@cenewton3221 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, letting the flag touch the ground was a no go.
@paulvicki
@paulvicki 2 жыл бұрын
From an old American soldier I thank you. When people tell me "thank you for your service" I just tell them "you were worth it"
@mrmcg2575
@mrmcg2575 Жыл бұрын
That is an amazing response. I am vet as well and never had a good response. If you don't mind I will be stealing this from you.
@inthedarkanonymous5625
@inthedarkanonymous5625 2 ай бұрын
@judywein3282
@judywein3282 27 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
@eltiburon2796
@eltiburon2796 3 жыл бұрын
One of my top star spangled banner moments was when the royal guards played it at Buckingham Palace on 9/11. Every citizen of The UK became my cousin that day
@jimreilly917
@jimreilly917 3 жыл бұрын
Classiest thing Her Majesty the Queen ever did.🇺🇸🇬🇧
@eltiburon2796
@eltiburon2796 3 жыл бұрын
@Blake I believe you are correct but... Point still stands.
@Anon21486
@Anon21486 2 жыл бұрын
Actually.... they also played it for the 20th anniversary of Sept 11...
@craigory87
@craigory87 2 жыл бұрын
America has no truer friend than Great Britain Ps: Sorry about that whole tea party thing lol
@craigory87
@craigory87 2 жыл бұрын
@Blake i agree... sometimes it is
@sheikhyerboutial-nait
@sheikhyerboutial-nait 3 жыл бұрын
This actually took place during the War of 1812, decades after the war for independence. It was when Britain tried to re-take the "American colonies".
@macusermdm
@macusermdm 2 жыл бұрын
It was the war of 1812, but it wasn't about retaking the US. It was due to navel blockades, sanctions, and impressment of US sailors. The US also blamed England for troubles with some tribes. Tecumseh was a famous name from the time. The US declared war on England.
@lions_tribe7759
@lions_tribe7759 2 жыл бұрын
thats correct!!! till this very day the crown stills sees the USA as their servants!!! well as we say here in US…. come and take it if tou dare!!! the British citizens couldnt fight against a tyrant crown… well no such luck would happen of any invasion on our soil.. Well die standing before we live on our knees!”.
@yungchunks6931
@yungchunks6931 2 жыл бұрын
@@lions_tribe7759 they know they can’t so we’re good buddies know
@Dino-god69
@Dino-god69 2 жыл бұрын
@@macusermdm doesn't change the fact that they attempted to retake the colonies lol it might not have started out that way, but it certainly became the end goal for them. Fortunately for both countries, the stalemate happened
@littleredwritinghead3781
@littleredwritinghead3781 2 жыл бұрын
@@lions_tribe7759 easy there, Daniel. No one in England sees us as their servants today. They are our greatest ally. Our mutual love and respect has made the two of us stronger and more secure. They have been our friends, our BEST friends, for longer than you've been alive. We two countries are proof that we can overcome conflicts and wars and be brothers in the end. They love us, you know. And we love them.
@eudo1898
@eudo1898 2 жыл бұрын
I am not an American but every time I hear this song it bring tears to my eyes having understood the history behind the song.. The miracle flag of the world held up by human sacrifice. Oh what sacrifice and devotion for one's country, God bless America!!!!
@jamesedwards2483
@jamesedwards2483 3 жыл бұрын
The Flag That Francis Scott Key Wrote The National Anthem About, The Star Spangled Banner From Fort McHenry Is Still Around!!! You Can See It At The Smithsonian Museum Of American History In Washington DC
@christinaalvarado1983
@christinaalvarado1983 2 жыл бұрын
And it wasn't sewn by Betsy Ross. It was sewn by Mary Pickengill. 😉 I've been there too. Just inside the front doors, behind the pendulum swinging. Did you also get the banana split in the basement? I know that sounds weird, but for anyone who's been there, they know exactly what I'm talking about!
@04m6gto
@04m6gto 2 жыл бұрын
@@christinaalvarado1983 Nobody ever said that every American flag in existence was sewn by Betsy Ross. Just that she may, or may not have, designed it.
@donfette5301
@donfette5301 2 жыл бұрын
@@christinaalvarado1983 🤣🤣
@alethamarsh6583
@alethamarsh6583 3 жыл бұрын
So proud to be American but we love our British cousins 😍
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
🇬🇧🇺🇸
@Dino-god69
@Dino-god69 2 жыл бұрын
Powerful alone, unstoppable together
@LanMandragon1720
@LanMandragon1720 Жыл бұрын
Father not cousin
@cincitytv9747
@cincitytv9747 Жыл бұрын
​@Michael Howze You know all races from all over the earth live here right? Ain't my d 1:15 amn father
@BamaSquirrel
@BamaSquirrel 3 жыл бұрын
I tear up every time I stand for our National Anthem as I sing every word and think of the history of our beautiful country ❤️
@whjenn
@whjenn 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@judyhorstmann6332
@judyhorstmann6332 Жыл бұрын
Every. Single. Time.
@hopegeoghegan4184
@hopegeoghegan4184 Жыл бұрын
I served in the USNAVY and this flag is the symbol of our freedom
@sunshynff
@sunshynff Жыл бұрын
@Hope Geoghegan ...exactly it's a symbol, it's not freedom incarnated, it's not the people or the country it represents. I have no problem with respecting symbols, and I always respect our flag, and I thank you for your service, but sometimes I feel people in this country care more about the symbol than what it stands for ya know. There's people that will take time out of their busy day to drive down to city hall and tell them they are breaking flag code, because the flag they fly at night doesn't have a light shining on it. But that same person will drive right by the homeless vet sitting on the corner everyday on their way to work without ever stopping or seeing if they need anything. Not trying to judge anyone or say don't respect the flag, but we have to put things in perspective if we truly are going to strive to make this a more perfect Union. ✌️
@wysgyeman
@wysgyeman 3 жыл бұрын
I'm OLD! To this day, I get goosebumps when I hear our National Anthem
@ennteraycie111
@ennteraycie111 3 жыл бұрын
I’m young, and I have plenty of criticism towards our country. But I love the US, and I also get goosebumps when I hear our national Anthem
@jennbama
@jennbama 3 жыл бұрын
As do I. I'm from a very strong US military family where each fought in at least 1 war even today.
@alicecrenshaw6614
@alicecrenshaw6614 2 жыл бұрын
I will always stand with my right hand over heart
@codygates7418
@codygates7418 3 жыл бұрын
As someone has said on another KZfaq channel comment section “Now you why we are so touchy about the flag being on the ground.” ❤️
@ssilent8202
@ssilent8202 2 жыл бұрын
It is so much as whisks against the ground it must be formally retired
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
This story is complete nonsense! 9 Frigates 3 schooners 6 bomb vessels and HMS Erebus wasn't even close to the strength of the Royal Navy. The RN had 5 first rate 100 gum ships of the line, 8 x 80+ gun second rates, and more than 20 74 gun third rates in service in 1814. Plus there were only 4 people killed in Fort McHenry... Look it up!
@ssilent8202
@ssilent8202 2 жыл бұрын
@@erichammond9308 cope
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
@@ssilent8202 why? Why should anyone be allowed to spread lies unchecked? I state the known historical truth, why should I just stand back and let someone make up and spread BS and revise history? It's about time that people understood WHO the real historical revisionists are!
@ssilent8202
@ssilent8202 2 жыл бұрын
We do a bit of trolling
@natedog8037
@natedog8037 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to but, I would gladly die for my country the United States of America
@yusukelee9590
@yusukelee9590 3 жыл бұрын
The queen had this song played after 9/11 happened earned my respect after I saw she did that
@willturnerfanAWE
@willturnerfanAWE 2 жыл бұрын
The flag from this battle now is in the Smithsonian in Washington DC and you can see the tatters from the bombardment. The thing that surprised me is the massive size of this flag (I would compare it to the size of a big living room rug) it made me misty eyed thinking about the history of this flag and the anthem
@terrychorn1503
@terrychorn1503 2 жыл бұрын
I went to D.C. and was not allowed to enter the Smithsonian. The democrat administration had it blocked off from the public with their 8 ft. fences. The people own it. the taxpayers own it.
@SAVikingSA
@SAVikingSA 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to read up on an early American hero, check out John Paul Jones. Dude was a savage. An absolute savage.
@nocouponsforkaren8587
@nocouponsforkaren8587 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you general Sherman haha
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll check him out!
@markbell4982
@markbell4982 3 жыл бұрын
The only problem is that he wasn't American, but then no on was at that time.
@adirondackmama7724
@adirondackmama7724 3 жыл бұрын
father of the Navy. He earned the badass title that's for sure.
@cinematiccatastrophe8338
@cinematiccatastrophe8338 3 жыл бұрын
@@markbell4982 it is true he wasn't per se American but an American hero is someone who acts heroically on behalf of the American people. The Afghan man who stuck his neck out to save Marcus Luttrell could potentially be called an American hero as well.
@micheldick1736
@micheldick1736 3 жыл бұрын
Canadian Native American and I still stand for the flag. What a great story
@hinklefamily1831
@hinklefamily1831 3 жыл бұрын
So will I brother!
@alaneverett6096
@alaneverett6096 3 жыл бұрын
@Atheos B. Sapien, a story that is mostly true.
@juliesolock7191
@juliesolock7191 3 жыл бұрын
I am a very proud American, however when I hear the Canadien Anthem at hockey games, (love hockey & a season ticket holder) I stand & sing e eru word. I was taught to show respect & I do.
@micheldick1736
@micheldick1736 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliesolock7191 sorry to say but what’s happening to Native Americans in Canada I don’t care for the anthem. Fk em
@juliesolock7191
@juliesolock7191 3 жыл бұрын
@@micheldick1736 I'm sorry to hear that & it's your right to have your opinion. My comment was based on how I feel.
@laurenbridges5992
@laurenbridges5992 2 жыл бұрын
I think that our anthem really speaks to the heart of every American. Americans are known for a lot of things, one of the main things is our fighting spirit. Whether your family has been here for generations or you are an immigrant to the country, you have something inside you that says "never give up, don't back down, don't quit". Even if you know it might be a lost cause, you go down swinging. If you're lucky, you get up and keep fighting. That's why patriotism is so important to us. That's why you see the flag EVERYWHERE when you come here. It's a reminder to people to not give up...in business, in life, education, social causes. People that settled here had to fight the elements, terrain, each other...you never give up. Washington really did say it best. While our history may not be perfect, that's ok....nobody's history is without blemish. As Americans we have always stood together on what we thought was right, fight for what we believe in, even if we disagree sometimes. It's that fire and that drive that really speaks to the American Spirit, and it's a universal truth no matter where you come from. I'm so proud to be an American 💙❤🇺🇸 For the record, I also love the British. Your queen, your people, your country. I consider y'all my cousins across the pond 🤗💙❤
@bigussmokesus8866
@bigussmokesus8866 3 жыл бұрын
Many get confused by this but this actually occured during the war of 1812, not the revolutionary war. It also doesn’t help that this guy kept referring to America as “the colonies”
@wildbronco038
@wildbronco038 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I've commented this on other reactions too
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know mate
@maddied4669
@maddied4669 3 жыл бұрын
I volunteer at Fort McHenry. Here’s the real story! :) www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=755C3CDA-C38B-5253-C59553ED610CDAB4
@g.g.hochstetler2286
@g.g.hochstetler2286 3 жыл бұрын
Because the entire video is wrong.
@Wilderwolfman
@Wilderwolfman 3 жыл бұрын
@@wildbronco038 fighting factual fuck ups of a SERMON *claps* truly brave of you
@SoundRelaxus
@SoundRelaxus 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from The USA 🇺🇸 . We love you brother. Thank you for you kind words regarding our nation. God Bless You my Friend.
@moviegirl1100
@moviegirl1100 2 жыл бұрын
I am an American and I never knew the true meaning of this song until I saw this video about a year ago. I still get chills and feel even more pride in this country. I am glad you and several other British youtubers reacted to it.
@sunshynff
@sunshynff Жыл бұрын
The story above is mythology, besides the bombardment of that fort, and Key witnessing part of it, the rest is pure fiction
@AnastaAnam28
@AnastaAnam28 2 жыл бұрын
We forgave you long before either of us we born. We love you. I have cried every time I have heard our Anthem since I was in 3rd grade. I still do. But now it's because our freedom, our very nation, is under attack from within. And I fear far more blood will flow to keep old glory flying so boldly. That spirt runs deep in the vast majority of us still. We WILL die on our feet before we will live on our knees! ❤🤍💙
@vanhattfield8292
@vanhattfield8292 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever been in the military?
@joyhildebrecht6670
@joyhildebrecht6670 3 жыл бұрын
So We Americans Have Britain to Thank for Our Abhorrence of Ever Seeing Our Flag Ever Touch the Ground and Now I Have a Better Understanding of Why During the Television of the Olympic Games the American Flag Holder Refused to Lay our Flag Down Despite All the Other Countries Having Done So - Thank You for Giving Me More Understanding why We Americans are so Fiercely Patriotic 'cause We Literally Sacrificed Our Lives To Be Free
@weezydoots8468
@weezydoots8468 3 жыл бұрын
Really pissed off Hitler. America never tips its Flag to anyone. Between that and Jesse Owens taking it to the Germans we showed that little dictator the essence of the US mindset.
@RAD-82ndABN
@RAD-82ndABN 3 жыл бұрын
The war of 1812 is considered by most historians as the Second Revolution for Independence…
@sunshynff
@sunshynff Жыл бұрын
That's the second time I heard that, NO, it wasn't, what historians said that, because I've can't find one. The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States, barely twenty years old, against Great Britain in a conflict centered on recognizing American commercial and political rights. It was our countries first real test as a sovereign nation, how we would fair in a power struggle on the international stage. The Revolutionary War was strictly about our independence.
@rebeccadavis3522
@rebeccadavis3522 3 жыл бұрын
That very same flag is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D. C.. This is why we Americans are so patriotic. We all know the sacrifices our ancestors gave for the freedoms of our country.
@clane4485
@clane4485 3 жыл бұрын
And people wonder why we're so patriotic...
@Lindsay-nx5sv
@Lindsay-nx5sv 3 жыл бұрын
The flag is a member of the family.
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
This story is a bunch of bald faced LIES. Look it up and learn about it - 19 ships total 9 Frigates, 3 schooners, 6 bomb vessels and the Congreve rocket ship HMS Erebus - nowhere near the "hundreds of ships" claimed and not even close to the "weight of the Royal Navy" which had at that time almost as many first and second rate ships of the line in service (ships of 80 to 100+ guns) and four times that number of 74 gun ships of the line NOT ONE of which was present. Plus no one man can hold up a 200' flagpole!
@clane4485
@clane4485 2 жыл бұрын
@@erichammond9308 Sarcasm, look it up
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
@@clane4485 How many of the 114 people who liked your comment understood that? Probably not one. "Sarcasm" is difficult to express in so few words, with no context or reference - no?
@clane4485
@clane4485 2 жыл бұрын
@@erichammond9308 I win either way. If they liked the comment because they thought I was serious, F 'em... They should know better. If they liked it because they appreciated the sarcasm, then Thanks...
@rosauraortiz8735
@rosauraortiz8735 3 жыл бұрын
Adversity Builds Character. I really believe this is why we have such a special bond with the people of Great Britain. They helped make us who we are as a nation. Sincerely I say: Thank you, dear cousins.
@daricetaylor737
@daricetaylor737 2 жыл бұрын
This story exemplifies why you see so many American flags flying all across our nation, from car dealerships to individual homes of it's citizens. Our flag mean so much to us, we revere it second only to our God.
@sandgrownun66
@sandgrownun66 2 жыл бұрын
And you're welcome to your you alleged god.
@daricetaylor737
@daricetaylor737 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandgrownun66 That comment was really unnecessary. I would totally respect your choice of belief system. I would never expect you to adjust to mine, but I would ask from you the same courteous respect I give you.
@sunshynff
@sunshynff Жыл бұрын
Do you believe that god should be back in school? Do you agree with "under God" being in our pledge, or on our money? Do you think it's ok that Christian organizations and Christian leaders have so much influence and pull in our government? If no to all those, then I digress, but if you believe any of those are ok, then you too disrespect others belief systems, or lack there of. And for those out there that think those three things are not just acceptable, but the way they should be in a "Christian Nation" you are no different from an Islamic fundamentalist crying out for sharia law.
@AnnaMarie66
@AnnaMarie66 3 жыл бұрын
Literally brings me to tears of love & pride every time I hear our beautiful Blessed Anthem 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
@travisrussell9166
@travisrussell9166 3 жыл бұрын
I am an american,born and raised, i am 62 yrs old, and evertime i hear the Star Spangled Banner, i get get goose bumps all over, and a tear always rolls down my face. I neve knew all this untill i saw this video a while back.Brings meaning to the words we all just sing.
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
Try checking out the REAL history of the war of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore - you'll quickly discover that the reason you've never heard the history of the star spangled banner as presented here is that this version is made up by the guy telling it! It's BULLSHIT!
@travisrussell9166
@travisrussell9166 2 жыл бұрын
@@erichammond9308 No need to be nasty. i just went by what the title said, i am not a history buff, nor do i want to be. Glad you know so much. Hope your all healthy in the UK
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
@@travisrussell9166 sorry for venting, my frustration is with the repetition of this (I won't even call it "inaccurate", perhaps "fantasy" is a better term?)of the history of the United States - The true story is quite fascinating and more than sufficient to justify pride in our nation.
@janethoffman4197
@janethoffman4197 3 жыл бұрын
This is why we are so emotional when hearing it played!
@wilsonwarner6903
@wilsonwarner6903 2 жыл бұрын
It's always appreciated when someone from another country hears the story and is moved. Thank you.
@user-vl4fx5wf1q
@user-vl4fx5wf1q 2 ай бұрын
When I was in elementary school this was taught, I don't think it's taught in schools anymore!❤ It's how Francis Scott key wrote the poem about what happened that night 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤
@tedsmith1224
@tedsmith1224 3 жыл бұрын
The 1812 bombardment of Fort McHenry was accomplished by 19 British ships killing 4 and injuring 24. The vast majority of the shots missed as the mortars and rockets of the time weren't accurate, especially from a rolling deck. But we still like the flag.
@jamiehanna45
@jamiehanna45 3 жыл бұрын
I am Canadian, but I LOVE THIS ANTHEM
@mastiffmom2592
@mastiffmom2592 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you doing this, Kabir. So many, around the world just don’t understand that to true patriotic Americans, we don’t see this as just a flag. It is a symbol for our baby country that has growing pains, as we are having, right now. Also, as depicted in the song, it USE TO BE disrespectful if our flag touched the ground. If it did, we were supposed to destroy (burn) it. We do fly our flags and wear our t-shirts, not because we are better but because we fight for our symbol of what America stands for. ❤️🤍💙
@MlTCH
@MlTCH 3 жыл бұрын
I agree that a lot of this was embellished due to it being told as part of a sermon, but the basic premise is still true. Fun fact; One of America’s de facto national anthems before this one, “America (My Country, Tis Of Thee)”, has the same melody as Britain’s “God Save The Queen.”
@markhamstra1083
@markhamstra1083 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, what? You think that lies and exaggerations should be expected and accepted in sermons as long as you agree with the premise that these falsehoods serve? I can’t agree that liars for God and country deserve such liberty and indulgence.
@solvingpolitics3172
@solvingpolitics3172 3 жыл бұрын
“Why are we obsessed with conquest & domination.” Two reasons I can think of: 1. Politics tends to attract psychopaths, sociopaths & narcissists. 2. We are light years ahead of the caveman but we have basically the same brain. So here we are in the 21st century. Glorified caveman with nuclear weapons. If there is a more frightening concept I am not aware of it.
@markmartin6466
@markmartin6466 3 жыл бұрын
A lie is a lie no matter how it is told. If you want to tell a story, tell the truth don't fabricate a history that is a lie and serves as a false witness to true events.
@danafoster806
@danafoster806 3 жыл бұрын
Embellished???? How is men giving their lives to hold that flag up and embellishment??? And yes I'm American
@markhamstra1083
@markhamstra1083 3 жыл бұрын
@@danafoster806 It is at least an embellishment, if not an outright lie, because that is not what happened. The account in this video is full of historical inaccuracies, designed to whip up patriotic fervor over falsehoods. Go study an accurate historical account of the battle instead of assuming that this video is the truth.
@Commander23251
@Commander23251 3 жыл бұрын
No you were correct at the beginning the incident with Francis Scott Keys and him writing the poem that would become the Star Spangled Banner was a result of the attack on Fort Henry during the war of 1812 not during the Revolutionary War for Independence. Indeed it was during the War of 1812 when British forces from Toronto marched on Washington DC and set the White House ablaze.
@georgephillips3625
@georgephillips3625 2 жыл бұрын
Quite an emotional story isn't it. One of the best versions of the anthem was performed by Whitney Houston at the Superbowl in Tampa Florida. Jets fly over and all. You should check it out. Another great patriotic song is, God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood. Very good song first heard at the reopening of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. The French gave it to us and we had to reassemble it here.
@jjackflash8907
@jjackflash8907 2 жыл бұрын
The movie that really gets me is "Saving Priviot Ryan". The opening scene when the landing at Normandy took place on D-Day. I had night mares for awhile just thinking of the bravery of those men to attack that coast. The horrors in that scene looked so real but deep inside I knew it was a movie. The U.S. , British forces landing up and down the French coast on that day took bravery beyond what I don't think I could of done.
@micheldick1736
@micheldick1736 3 жыл бұрын
Yay you reacted to one of my suggestions 👊🏽👏🏾👍🏾
@jamesfranken8676
@jamesfranken8676 3 жыл бұрын
The idea of conquest is looked at very differently today. Throughout history, which gets more and more brutal the further back you go, it’s seen as simply survival, stability, greed, or revenge. Survival, by conquering neighbors that pose a threat militarily or have resources that make them a threat. Stability, by people historically who see wild and untamed land as “uncivilized”, and therefore threatening in a different, unpredictable sort of way and who think that conquest is a way to sort of pacify a region. Greed is an obvious one, especially in more modern times, they want the land and/or the resources of an area. But this is seen as much more of a “bad” thing today versus historically, it’s seen more as another survival mechanism historically. And revenge, in that different ethnic groups have lived in regions for centuries and their neighbors have such a long list of perceived or real slights towards them that they always have a reason for war and conquest against them.
@puterbac
@puterbac 3 жыл бұрын
Yep...welcome to the history of the world.
@spuds416
@spuds416 3 жыл бұрын
It upsets and saddens me when people especially Americans disrespect the American Flag. That Flag started a Country, Feed the Slaves, Liberated Europe twice from Tyranny, defeated the Evil Empire of Japan and Freed the Pacific. That Flag has kept Russia/Soviets from taking over Europe and kept the Chinese at bay in the Pacific/Asia. We have constantly provided protection and financial assistance to our Allies
@donny5318
@donny5318 3 жыл бұрын
That flag did not free the slaves, most Americans were against freeing slaves (even in the north), if not for Lincoln this country would be a lot different, our flag also dropped 2 nukes on innocent civilians in Japan, our flag would make black people ride in the back of the bus and not able to vote, our flag (like most) ain't got our shit together until fairy recently. There is good and bad with that flag.
@morganadamo4706
@morganadamo4706 3 жыл бұрын
@@donny5318 it’s not the flag but the people under it
@troyf.9050
@troyf.9050 3 жыл бұрын
🎶No refuge could save the hireling and slave, From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave🎶 Yep, there are more verses to that song. Hopefully that whole *slave thing was metaphorically speaking but at that time, in that era, most likely it was *literal!
@morganadamo4706
@morganadamo4706 3 жыл бұрын
@@troyf.9050 you know slavery would still exist if it wasn’t for that flag right
@troyf.9050
@troyf.9050 3 жыл бұрын
@@morganadamo4706 That flag has nothing to do with Slavery. Smh. Slavery is still in existence, it's just emancipated. Spuds was way off on that! But ok...
@averageamerican9710
@averageamerican9710 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reacting to this. God bless you.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Amen, thanks brother
@Sobergirl_
@Sobergirl_ 2 жыл бұрын
Props to you for playing the anthem out. Yeah, I love what this country stood for. A lot of us abuse and exploit it. People here are mostly good though.
@vikashwan
@vikashwan 2 жыл бұрын
The lyric/words make more and deeper sense when you know the story behind it. Many always say American anthem have bombs and rockets and all they can think of is war but the main reason is this story behind it. USA truly is a blessed nation
@maureenconners4177
@maureenconners4177 2 жыл бұрын
Respect to Our British Family- out closest and most Special allies- we love our most favored- we love America more, of course- but will always support our Special-we-as Americans-thank The British for their support-always! ❤️🇺🇸
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 2 жыл бұрын
🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
@richardjordan6104
@richardjordan6104 2 жыл бұрын
Key's poem, "Defence of Fort McHenry," was set to an 18th century British tune "To Anacreon in Heaven."
@ITSHProductions
@ITSHProductions 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS STORY They Play This EXACT SAME recording + video at FORT HENRY/Museum in Baltimore, Maryland
@mr.crighton9491
@mr.crighton9491 3 жыл бұрын
We love our Brit cousins. I'm sure the feeling is likewise-------you came back a second time to play soldier with us!!!!
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We are brothers in arms 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@irishgrl
@irishgrl 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video up to the point where they actually put the lyrics on the screen & you see some of the words are wrong (“held” instead of “Hailed”, “flight” instead of “fight”) And others are misspelled (ramparts)…it may be a minor point to some, but for those who don’t truly know the words, it’s an inaccurate representation. Our Anthem deserves to be correctly presented. Other than that it’s a goosebump-worthy story.
@thisbrokenmachine
@thisbrokenmachine 2 жыл бұрын
Whitney Huston sang the best rendition of the national anthem..it was so good that it overshadowed the flyover
@araeshkigal
@araeshkigal 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Key wrote four stanzas. Americans only sing the first stanza. The full song really drives home the mindset of the Americans. O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner, O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country, should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.' And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
@whofuckinfarted
@whofuckinfarted 2 жыл бұрын
Oh beautiful indigenous ones,who's ancestors from the equator ,Ammun Ra and Ra lvs us unconditionally. Now beautiful Araeskigal,you are so divine, 4 given the whole 4 stanzas, why they only plays the 1st 2, because they would lv to play the 4th and non n void the 3rd stanza. The 3rd stanza is were the indigenous ones can relayed. He needs a HOME to rest what had happened to his HOME. He needs a COUNTRY, to represent, what had happened to his COUNTRY. These ppl were been prosecuted,jail,raped,treated like 10th class citizens in their own HOME N COUNTRY. No refuge could save the hireling indigenous ones (SLAVES) from the terror of flight r the gloom of the grave. All this fighting what the banner of star is for the INDIGENOUS LAND n to continue to enslave the indigenous ones. Stay beautiful indigenous ones just like our ancestors.
@BamaSquirrel
@BamaSquirrel 3 жыл бұрын
Brits don’t feel guilty, we love our British citizens ❤️
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
And we love you 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@sspp3065
@sspp3065 3 жыл бұрын
Its called resources.The more resources a country has the richer and more powerful they can be.
@michaelsowers5667
@michaelsowers5667 3 жыл бұрын
How do explain Africa?
@justawhisperintheuniverse8257
@justawhisperintheuniverse8257 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing that flag, in person, feels very special. I don't think I've heard the story of the song quite like this, but I like it.
@JaceAVinson
@JaceAVinson 2 жыл бұрын
Did you know that when we sing the star spangled banner we are only singing the first part of the song? There’s like 3 more verses that nobody ever talks about.
@gigih.hammer306
@gigih.hammer306 2 жыл бұрын
I have watched the reaction from other countries so many times, I can't count them on one hand. Every time I cry and cry. I'm German born, live in Texas now for some time. This song gets me hard. My emotion going overboard. Never again will I just mouth the word to this song. I will remember the sacrifices that were made to keep this country free. When some sports celebrities kneel when the Anthem is played, They show no respect for the flag and the people that died keeping us free. This is the greatest song I ever heard and I'm proud living in this great country. America better wake up and sing our song with great pride and remember the blood that was shed to keep us free. In my opinion every soldier is a hero. They freely enlist and defend us. They also give their lives willingly to keep America free. Every soldier deserves our respect. Thank them for their service. When they have to fight in a war, they never know if they come home again alive. Veterans getting treated quite shabby over here. Many become homeless. That is such a shame and our government is responsible for that. Take care of our heroes, give them what was promised to them. Health insurance, a job, a place to live. Don't ever forget their sacrifices leaving their loved ones all for the sake of our country. Give them what they deserve. May God always bless America and keep us free. The ones that don't respect that need to be send to North Korea to find out what it is like to have no freedom. If a country does not have a strong military, they have nothing. Every soldier no matter from which country they come from needs to be respected and treated well. Yes, I'm thankful to be allowed to live here. When you come to this country, learn their laws, their customs and how to behave. Learn to speak their language if you don't know it. I didn't speak English when I came here, but I taught myself to speak it. My writing skills are not the best, but at least you can understand my speech. I still have a small accent and probable always will have one, but I try my best. Love your reaction Kabir.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gigi 🥰
@lisamcbride8921
@lisamcbride8921 2 жыл бұрын
Good for you Gigi! I know people who have lived here all their lives and cannot speak proper English let alone write it! Now that is sad!
@zzzroxyzzz
@zzzroxyzzz 3 жыл бұрын
I love this story, I'm from the Baltimore area so it's close to my heart. Very glad you checked it out.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
It really is an awesome story, had me choking up a couple of times!
@zzzroxyzzz
@zzzroxyzzz 3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders my great great great grandpa was actually there. We're still learning about him.
@PinkHawk191
@PinkHawk191 3 жыл бұрын
I am also a lifelong Marylander and Baltimorean! I love our city and it’s history!
@erichammond9308
@erichammond9308 2 жыл бұрын
@@PinkHawk191 then teach the real history! This is bullshit bald faced LIES.
@PinkHawk191
@PinkHawk191 2 жыл бұрын
@@erichammond9308 I know Baltimore history from the perspective of my Jewish faith. I attend the first synagogue that opened in Baltimore called Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. We were the first synagogue to open. We were located in the Lloyd Street Synagogue building that my shul still owns. It also houses the Jewish Museum Of Maryland. Our other campus which is our main campus is in Pikesville,MD. I do know the story of the Star Spangled Banner.
@crystalclarity6766
@crystalclarity6766 Жыл бұрын
Once, when I was a member of the United States Air Force, my Air Wing was conducting a flag raising ceremony over the sunken battleship USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Coincidentally, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier ship with hundreds of sailors on the flight deck, had just returned from sea operations and was entering Pearl Harbor to drop anchor. The carrier was about two hundred meters from the USS Arizona and moving toward the docks. The ship’s captain must have either witnessed our flag ceremony or had been made aware of it because that giant ship, with thousands of sailors aboard, came to a sudden and complete stop and hundreds and hundreds of sailors turned towards the Arizona and the flag, all uniformly came to attention and smartly presented a salute! A multi-billion dollar aircraft carrier with thousands of men and women, dozens of aircraft, untold tons of bombs, missiles, ammunition and other exotic ordinance all came to a sudden and total stop to honor the fallen crew of the USS Arizona and that United States flag. I and my fellow airmen were so very proud to be a part of that unforgettable moment in time. The symbolism and history of that rising Star Spangled Banner is of utmost importance to the proud men and women of the United States military and to the majority of the American people! It must always fly on the highest pole and NEVER touch the ground! Thank you for the reverence you displayed in this video! ❤
@matthewphillips2698
@matthewphillips2698 2 жыл бұрын
What lost the Revolutionary war for the Brits was when Cornwallis decided to split his Army in half and send them Southward and coming face to face with General Nathaniel Greene who knew the topography of the south and decided against traditional military tactics he decided to use guerilla warfare against the Brits. If you watched the Patriot with Mel Gibson where he plays Nathaniel Greene in essence! You'll see what i'm talking about! Also with the arrival of French General John Burgoyne who trained Washington's soldiers and essentially created the military code of justice of how a Cadet or private should handle themselves in the military and we've been using it ever since. It just amazes me that we lasted long enough to see France help us out and yes we tried to take Canada but we failed in Toronto that's the reason why Canada is still under British rule!
@BamaSquirrel
@BamaSquirrel 3 жыл бұрын
History of our flag is freedom from the chains of Britain established also with our Declaration of Independence ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@billyray6913
@billyray6913 3 жыл бұрын
Huge thank you to my brothers and sisters in arms ❤ Thank you for your service. To my veterans, you are amazing. Americans are a proud people. It's not about you It's about your brothers around you. I've been blown up shot and watched my brothers suffer. Totally disabled veteran and I'd do it again tomorrow! So my fellow Americans wouldn't have to.
@PinkHawk191
@PinkHawk191 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@DarkJediPrincess
@DarkJediPrincess 2 жыл бұрын
I love the UK. I spent three years living in London before I had to return back to the US, where I was born and (mostly) grew up. I miss being over there a lot, still, even almost 20 years later. The story being told actually takes place in the War of 1812, not the American War of Independence. The White House-and, indeed, Washington DC as an entire city-didn’t exist during the Revolution. They were built later; the seat of the government until then was Philadelphia, PA. I find the growth and evolution of our nations’ relationship with each other very heartwarming; the US and the UK once stood as bitter enemies, and our nations are now the best of friends. 💜 from the Washington DC Metro Area in the US! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
@1buggiej
@1buggiej 2 жыл бұрын
Kabir, it does my heart good to hear you say why can't we just live and let live. It isn't naive, it's a dream worth reaching for. It's ego that causes the problems. Young people like you will be the solution. You just don't know it yet. I believe the day will come when we do live and let live.
@juneskywalker5847
@juneskywalker5847 3 жыл бұрын
"Live and let live".. One of the most beautiful things I heard..but sadly we cannot do that without letting the corruption and evil take place in the peoples power otherwise they will corrupt it and turn it into something very disgusting...until it's all brought into the light and out of the shadows......it will never happen, but when the people wake up to it, will be a new beginning and one step towards it. We love each other n will never let the evilness take over till our last dying breath!!!
@adirondackmama7724
@adirondackmama7724 3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing all the other history lovers in here actually setting the record straight on how this went down. Well this is a moving story the real events are worthy of being taught without the establishments. We were such a young country at the time. The song means alot to us and in my opinion it would be better to be factual about its creation.
@ruthwidlund6429
@ruthwidlund6429 8 ай бұрын
It was written by Frances Scott Key who was there. He saw it happen. We’re you there that you can disagree with him?
@cfernandez-verges9379
@cfernandez-verges9379 2 жыл бұрын
The flag stands for freedom - always have, always will. Thanks for sharing.
@kimfoster6249
@kimfoster6249 2 жыл бұрын
I am a defendant of Francis Scott Key. My uncle Fred Key was the son of his father and uncle who founded refueling in air. As they were from Meridian, MS, the airport in Meridian is called Key Field. Pretty cool stuff.
@robertphelps1574
@robertphelps1574 3 жыл бұрын
The music used for the American national anthem was originally composed by John Stafford smith for a British song called To Anacreon in heaven it was also used for a presidential campaign song called Adams and Liberty and then another Francis Scott key song called When the warrior returns
@donfette5301
@donfette5301 2 жыл бұрын
The music was a drinking song (anacreontic). You can easily tell that by the back and forth sway in the melody. Genius choice on Key’s part.
@noting7678
@noting7678 3 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how things have changed
@louellamoyer5578
@louellamoyer5578 Жыл бұрын
God Bless America, and those across the pond! Thank you for reacting to this.
@timothysmith7368
@timothysmith7368 2 жыл бұрын
I love that our national anthem was born from a British drinking song.
@tjlawhon
@tjlawhon 3 жыл бұрын
I know the man that narrated this video. His name is Dr. David Gibbs. He's a historian, lawyer and a Baptist preacher. Very good man that has dedicated his life to fighting for religious liberty.
@wildbronco038
@wildbronco038 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why he keeps refers to the US as the "Colonies." This happened in the War of 1812, not the Revolution
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he got things mixed up
@maddied4669
@maddied4669 3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders hey! I love your reactions but I’ve gotta tell you, there is absolutely nothing accurate about this video with the exception of the fact that Francis Scott Key was a real person and he wrote the poem that became the anthem. He event got the name of the fort wrong! I am a volunteer at Fort MCHENRY which is the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. If you want to know the real story, please look at the orientation film we use at the fort: www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=755C3CDA-C38B-5253-C59553ED610CDAB4 :) seriously, I have made a LIST of everything wrong in this video and we have joked around about how horribly inaccurate it is. I would love if you could check out the REAL STORY. It’s only about 10 minutes. Thank you!
@joyhildebrecht6670
@joyhildebrecht6670 3 жыл бұрын
@@maddied4669 Thank You for the Clarification on the Actual Facts of how We got our National Anthem 🎉 💖🥰
@maddied4669
@maddied4669 3 жыл бұрын
@@joyhildebrecht6670 if you are ever in Baltimore, you should definitely visit! (Plus it’s only a few hours from dc where you can see THE Star-Spangled Banner that was raised the morning after the battle which inspired Key’s poem. Note: it did not fly over the fort during the battle itself and the holes were not from cannon fire) We get visitors from across the country and the world. Fort McHenry’s history spans from the Revolution all the way to WWII and a lot of people don’t know that. During WWI it was even the second largest general hospital in the US and made huge strides in reconstruction surgery and occupational history.
@josephsoto9933
@josephsoto9933 3 жыл бұрын
@@joyhildebrecht6670 ...for sure... he is being overly dramatic. Baltimore harbor is way up the Chesapeake Bay and Not at the Ocean...so there were not hundreds of ships because the harbor is not that large, and if there were, most would have been troop transports that landed further south of Baltimore (for the Battle of North Point..at the same time period)
@bufordteejustice1119
@bufordteejustice1119 Жыл бұрын
I live about 15 minutes away from where this took place. The flag is in the Smithsonian. We took field trips there in school. Just an amazing story. Thanks for sharing. Much love and respect from Baltimore as always.
@1079walter
@1079walter Жыл бұрын
This was the War of 1812, between the US and Britain. The name f the fort is actually Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor. I lived within walking distance of the fort, as I was growing up in Baltimore City, in the 1940s and '50s. We learned this story of our flag in our neighborhood schools.
@ImBirdBrained
@ImBirdBrained 3 жыл бұрын
Random side comment, love the Band of Brothers shout out in the middle. Hot damn that show was awesome.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen, easily
@thumper7047
@thumper7047 3 жыл бұрын
This storry is not entirely accurate, small details like he went to free one man, not all men, It wasn't stacks of dead bodies that held the flag up being only 4 died inside the fort, but the basic idea still rings true.
@rosauraortiz8735
@rosauraortiz8735 3 жыл бұрын
Men who were alive lifted the flag up again once it had fallen. It was held up by men, because they knew that if the flag stayed down the British would have considered the American colony as having surrendered to them. These brave patriots were not having that. He said that as some of these people died *others* replaced them so the flag would not fall to the ground. The Flag Was Still There. Shredded, but proud and tall.
@kristietoone845
@kristietoone845 2 жыл бұрын
God bless all the world for peace .I'm American and I watch this over and over and feel for the country so far apart.
@Higherseeker
@Higherseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kabir, for your appreciation of our national anthem.
@firstnlastnamethe3rd771
@firstnlastnamethe3rd771 3 жыл бұрын
What a contrast to the relationship of the US & UK today! I have to say this, though; the separation of church & state, is one of America's greatest achievements. Although highly tested recently.
@erinmalinoski9479
@erinmalinoski9479 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!We love our British cousins across the pond,and as an American myself I'm proud to have such awesome folks as our greatest allies.God bless the Queen.
@MrCheeseball90
@MrCheeseball90 3 жыл бұрын
React to lacrosse. It’s a indigenous peoples game and originated in canada i believe. it is a really interesting game and extremely fun to play
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll put it on my list!
@travis7037
@travis7037 2 жыл бұрын
Ironically, the melody Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Written around 1775 by John Stafford Smith, the song honored the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, a lover of wine.
@isabelchelsea3047
@isabelchelsea3047 Жыл бұрын
An American here; I've always known that our flag was to never touch the ground. But I never knew why till now 😞
@user-pr8hx1go7z
@user-pr8hx1go7z 3 жыл бұрын
You should check out the civil war song “Irish volunteer”
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out
@meganlynn83
@meganlynn83 3 жыл бұрын
I love this video! It's an enjoyable rendition, if you will.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
It was definitely moving
@inchristalone4539
@inchristalone4539 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for including the scripture at the end! Much much respect to you, my friend! I have got a bee in my bonnet for all reactors to this video who so arrogantly ignore this! You and a sweet Scottish guy named Don are all that I have found so far that is so respectful! God bless you and keep you, May He make His light to shine upon you and give you peace! Love you, my friend!
@54nomore
@54nomore 2 жыл бұрын
This was the war of 1812 when the British tried to reclaim her colonies. They (The British) did burn down the White House. But they lost the war again for the second time to America. Great and honest reaction for our beloved national anthem.
@robertdedrick7937
@robertdedrick7937 3 жыл бұрын
React to Whitney Houston sing national anthem at super bowl. Consider one of the best performances 🇺🇲
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll put it on my list!
@jolenewitzel7919
@jolenewitzel7919 3 жыл бұрын
The war of 1812.
@bb6887
@bb6887 Жыл бұрын
It has been a long time, and as I've studied those years of our history, I realize that we had a war for independence and self-determination- a revolt, yes- but not a true revolution. We didn't want to reject our British heritage, culture, language, history, religion, law. We didn't even want to come over to London and take the throne away from King George. After watching this, I think our British cousins will understand more how epic for us it was when Her Majesty had the Guards play our national anthem outside of Buckinham Palace in September 2001. As I understood then, HM broke 400+ years of tradition to do that.
@Charlie-wt3sg
@Charlie-wt3sg 2 жыл бұрын
This is why we’re so adamant our flag doesn’t touch the ground. 🇺🇸
@stonewall01
@stonewall01 3 жыл бұрын
I am going to be "that guy" but this video stretches the truth almost to the point of fiction. This battle was fought on September 13, 1814 during the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. This was one part of a campaign to take the City of Baltimore. The capture and burning of Washington DC was part of the Overland portion of that campaign. Francis Scott Key was asked by friends of one prisoner to negotiate his release. He was not asked by the Federal Government and it was not for all of them. The Forts Garrison was near 1,000 strong, no women and children were present, and there were only 4 deaths. The British Infantry met a large American army consisting mostly of militia but set up behind a long line of trenches and redoubts outside of Baltimore. The British looked at the situation and determined it would be too costly to fight and they ended the campaign. It is also important to know that this war was viewed by the British as a minor conflict, since Napoleon was the main adversary during this time. Once Napoleon was defeated, the British started increasing it's naval blockade. Both sides were ready to end the war and Peace negotiations had actually began a month before the Battle of Fort McHenry. That being said it was a major moment in the young United States. They had withstood a massive bombardment and fought a battle, essentially a delaying action but inflicting moderate casualties on the British, days before. I am proud of my country and what they did here on September 13, 1814 but at the same time I highly value truth not this embellishment to the point of fiction. Especially when someone from another nation is learning about American History.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing this out mate
@harrystinefelt8765
@harrystinefelt8765 3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for an unnamed sniper on the other side of the river at North Point, things may have ended quite differently.
@stonewall01
@stonewall01 3 жыл бұрын
​@@harrystinefelt8765 True. However, General Ross would have been facing a large entrenched army rather than the hastily organized militia he faced at Bladensburg. We just don't know. I hate "what if's" though.
@TeresaFarrell
@TeresaFarrell 3 жыл бұрын
Also, just for the record the "quotes" by Washington and Keye to the prisoners never happened...pure Hollywood...that doesn't lessen the drama or bravery of the moment...just less crazy rhetorical propaganda which unfortunately, the US is famous for...we are proud of our flag and country without the fake quotes...embarrassing.
@edwingonzalez3184
@edwingonzalez3184 3 жыл бұрын
From what I understand 4 Americans died and 24 were wounded the British had 330 killed wounded or captured on that night
@inthedarkanonymous5625
@inthedarkanonymous5625 2 ай бұрын
This is the first stanza of a poem by Sir Walter Scott (your guy) that speaks of the love of country. Maybe we need to change that to love of Earth. “Breathes there the man, with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land! Whose heart hath ne’er within him burn’d, As home his footsteps he hath turn’d, From wandering on a foreign strand! If such there breathe, go, mark him well; For him no Minstrel raptures swell; High though his titles, proud his name, Boundless his wealth as wish can claim; Despite those titles, power, and pelf, The wretch, concentred all in self, Living, shall forfeit fair renown, And, doubly dying, shall go down To the vile dust, from whence he sprung, Unwept, unhonour’d, and unsung.”
@user-fv5ms4sz8e
@user-fv5ms4sz8e Жыл бұрын
Slavery filled the earth through serfdom and trade, but the flag being lowered, meant the Americans on land, were surrendering and were returning back to slavery under king George. But they had a taste of freedom and were never going to be slaves to any monarch, ever again. Though, the Star Spangled Banner is uniquely the American anthem, its truths are universal, meaning that it is humanity's anthem and why those who are drawn to the truth of freedom at all cost, bravely lay down their lives for it, so that others could immigrate here and above all other nations, finally have freedom. And think of how freedom traveled around the world, because America was free and helping others to be free. Americans have many times, in many battles, held other nation's flags high, so their lands too can be free, by the sacrifices of the brave. 🇺🇸
@larjohnsonrfl6161
@larjohnsonrfl6161 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I was going to comment on a bloody lobster 🦞 back reacting to how their younger brother left the family to become the best country on earth but then you apologized so I remembered that Canada wasn’t disowned yet and you might have some maple syrup in your family tree
@badhabitbabbitt7655
@badhabitbabbitt7655 3 жыл бұрын
Try reacting: "The Accurate Story Of The Star Spangle Banner." It's a more accurate accounting of the events. Yes this was the "War of 1812" shortly after Washington DC was burned to include the White House in 1814. We were the USA with at least 15 states not colonies. Doubtful it was filled with women and children. It was Fort McHenry and yes it was a critical military fort protecting Baltimore the 3rd largest city and critical shipping port during this time.
@kabirconsiders
@kabirconsiders 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll put it on my list!
@maddied4669
@maddied4669 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! It is more accurate. It gets a lot more of the details correct. And to answer the thing about women at the fort, some women did work outside the fort’s walls (not inside) as laundresses, owned small businesses, worked in the nearby tavern and so on. During the battle of Baltimore everyone came together to defend the city regardless of class or position by building earthworks around the city. During the bombardment of the fort, some women were there helping to bring water for the cannons and supplies to the soldiers. One woman was killed at the fort however he name is unknown. (This is a little gruesome but) According to the account, she was bringing supplies to the defenders when she was hit by a 200 pound exploding bomb and “blown into atoms” such that the largest piece they could find of her was a small piece of her dress. In the end the fort’s casualties were 4 killed and 24 injured.
@garrymoore2161
@garrymoore2161 Жыл бұрын
As a Brit, your history classes should have told you about the heavy toll fighting the French had cost Britain in sailors. You may know that Britain began stopping American merchant ships at sea and conscripting English-speaking sailors who had no proof they were American. The basically shanghaied them and forced their servitude as British Navy sailors America could not get them to stop by statesmanship so went to war that lasted from 1812 to 1814. A minor battle during that war was the shelling by several British Navy vessels (Most certainly NOT the entire British Navy). During that battle, the bravery of the defenders became legendary. It is the subject of our National Anthem.
@sundager8735
@sundager8735 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, a few hours before the flag was delivered to the fort, made by three sisters, paid for by the Fort Commander, he kept it after, and his descendants, donated it to the national museum and now hangs in Washington
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