We are a Nation of Legal Immigrants, not of the illegal immigrants. My great Grandparents arrived at Ellis Island from Italy in the late 1800's. I proudly hold my Grandfather's Military Funeral Flag in my arms! America is on the brink of Communism, and we soon must exercise our 2nd Amendment along with all of our Military, and may our Flag still be there. GOD BLESS DONALD J. TRUMP!

@@MichaelBrooksmsb400 yes bless the tyrant who threatened to not leave office even after his defeat thank god he is out of office to bad he hasn't been arrested for treason against the grand republic of the U.S.A.

@@emersonmacclure1592 I believe Joe Biden is the tyrant, not Trump! So, tell me again how Trump is a Tyrant?

@@MichaelBrooksmsb400 tell me how Biden is dude didn't threaten too try and go against what the people wanted unlike trump people who still support trump after his treasonous actions are the reason the american society is unraveling because those are the same people who allowed people like Nixon or Regan to do what they wanted unchecked and get away with it Scott free

@@MichaelBrooksmsb400 correct

For most of us true but not for the leftists and BLM ANTIFA zealots they'll gladly take a knee and bow to the collective

@@andrewschnatter4338 well when you think about it they are "dying on their feet" with their die hard protests, I don't agree with their ideology completely but they do got that mix of stupidity and bravery.

So will ISIS. It's not a uniquely American thing.

@@andrewschnatter4338 As a Democrat I am not a bad person. I love our country!

@@PinkHawk191 if you're a Democrat you're either dumb and don't know the history of the party and why it was founded or you're a bigot and bad person there's a reason every leader of the kkk since it's founding has been a Democrat.

We will be once we kick these communist out

@@filthymcnasty4u284 AMEN ! Work in progress!

Thank you! I'm American and agree with you 100%. I love my country and am grieved by what has happened and is happening now. People are waking up and speaking up, and massive corruption and evil is being exposed, but only the intervention of God will turn this nation around! 2 Chronicles 7:14 in the Bible is still as relevant today as it was when it was written many centuries ago.

WE PATRIOTS FROM THE United States 🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER SURRENDER , MAGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽🗽🗽💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@Redneck Hillbilly no need to be a douche.

This yank knows every word of Oh Canada! Respect!

@@mckernan603 Canadians might not be us citizens but they are Americans - they reside in America (the continent) and certainly aren't British, or French as the French love to remind them... stupidly mind you, its their loss. They certainly aren't British, so its a silly distinction for the rest of the world really - Americans (Canadians, USA and nominally Mexico) are a mostly united people - lol after ww3 we will probably be one nation if any of us are left

Are you aware that over 40,000 Canadians voluntarily joined the U.S. military during the Vietnam War? I salute them all, defenders of liberty.

I agree, Canadians are Americans.

As a U S citizen, I see us as brothers and sisters.

Most of us were immigrants or our parents were, we are a melting pot of countries and cultures and that is what makes us great. All we ask is to come to the country right and not jump a border illegally which is unfair to russian immigrants like you that can't.

😅 I'm Native American🙈 I know this song by heart like many Americans my age😌 I would like to point out to you,some of the people this song refers to in the fort, they were not born here😁 it doesn't matter where you are born to be an American🤭 it's whether or not you take pride in 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 an American😌 always have respect for other countries because we are all a mix of them but if you are really going to be an American be proud and support those who make you free

@@xaira1186 - Yup... I'm about 19% native American, and an Air Force vet. The flag means a LOT to me. I fly mine proudly at my home, and will never let anyone pull it down while I'm alive and kicking. Would I really lay down my life for what some claim is just a "piece of cloth"? You betcha! - PS - While growing up, I would proudly just tell people that I was part American Indian. Then some ignorant cusses started spreading the lie that the word "Indian" was part of some error by Christopher Columbus thinking he was in India. Wrong, wrong, wrong! An "Indian" merely refers to someone who is an indigenous person. When the first Europeans arrived in America, they CORRECTLY referred to the locals as "indian". Same goes for "India"... the people there were called "indian" for the same reason, even though their country was NOT called "India" at the time.

@@Mr.Ekshin 🤭 exactly!

@@harrytaylor6494 You need $1.8 million or a Nobel prize, or a lot of luck. Is that what you mean by "right"?

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Yes, yes, yes. There's a reason places like Hong Kong waved our flag. We know what that means. If you're in another country and in distress, and you wave the American flag, we understand you want freedom.

It is not where an American lives that makes them American. It is the burning desire for freedom and human decency. Those Hong Kong protesters are as much American as anyone currently living in America. America is an idea. For those with America in their hearts America will never die and freedom will endure to eternity

@@wuxiagamescentral those who were waving our flag in Hong Kong are BETTER Americans than some of the garbage we have here currently....those who disrespect our flag or our country are the worst of the worst

@@jonzgurl4ever agreed there are many here that wish for an end to America and all the good that has come from it

Amen brother/sister. If you can Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America... You are welcome here with open arms.

that's because you are an American sir God bless you.

Me too (including THIS time).

im 30 but i have served with many men and women that make me proud to be american.

I'm 30, and it does the same for me everytime. America may not be what it once was, but it will ALWAYS be something worth fighting for as long as there remains, even a few, willing to fight for it

@@TheKolen2434 i have fought for america and its worth fighting and dying to keep it out of the hands of communist totalitarians and dictators. george washington was offered to be king three times and refused. cause thats not who we are. we are not a monarchy

@Redneck Hillbilly Considering you don't know me, please explain how I'm living on my knees. I can't wait for your educated response ;)

@@r.a.m.productions1229 meaning he’d rather die fighting than to ‘stand down / surrender’ (on his knees)

Thank you J son, great observation and comment ❤️

@@mr.gadfly6249 Yes, I know, everything in this country is racist -- blah blah blah. What surprises me that in 2021, not 1814, people are making it a hobby, if not a living, spreading the crisis of racism that permeates every crack and crevice of our country. There isn't anything that people can say or do today that is not racist. They do their best to spread and keep the legacy of racism front and center. In my life, with the exception of the 1960s and 1970s, racism had become more an exception than the rule as people try to live their lives with their own problems and have no time to think of racism, but how to find a job, feed their family, pay their taxes, etc. I am White, but most of my friends happen to be Black, and I am far from the exception. Are some people racist? Of course. Are their Black Racists? There sure are. I would gamble to say there are more racist Blacks in America than Whites. But overall, out of 330 million people, the only crisis of racism you will find are from people trying keep it alive to score political points and for the News Media to make money -- even if they have to lie about it. Today, it is so stupid and ludicrous, you can't drink a cup of water without something being racist about it -- rather than spending the effort to report and talk about all the good things that have happened over the past 70 years regarding the dramatic reduction of racism in this Country. The difference (reduction) in racism between 1940 and 2021 are dramatic to say the least. Time to focus on more positive things that better mirror the truth.

@@mr.gadfly6249 Yea focus on that pessimist. Just like to harp on race all the time now I'm sure? Yes there were slaves back then we ALL know that. But to discredit the good things isn't right either. There's a REASON the 4th stanza was removed, because it was awful.

And then his war on drugs proceeded to destroy thousands of families. So was he really that good? Boomers need to be honest about these pieces of trash.

@@mr.gadfly6249 isn't ironic someone who think's they know history only highlight's slavery without knowing the vast majority of slave owner's were Democrat's!!!! And what about all of the black slave owner's I see you left all that out moron!!!!

Sorry to burst you bubble but only four people died at Fort McHenry during the naval bombardment and one was a woman. No bodies propped up the flag. It's complete nonsense.

wrong on war with USSR or Russia as it is called once again we had over 5000 troops in Siberia in 1919-21 Learn ur history rihgt

​@@frederickbays405It was Murmansk region, western area and Vladivostok region, eastern area, not Siberia. It was an arrangement of allied powers that a weak US president agreed to. "The Polar Bear Expedition: The Heroes of America's Forgotten Invasion of Russia, 1918-1919". It's available at Amazon. I've read it. "Learn ur history rihgt"

@@ironseabeelost1140 u are technically right but how many ppl do u think out side of Russia knew the def between these places I really have a reading list of 157,342 items so this is on it at 1004 Yes i have that many other books, papers, court decisions etc to read and run a small farm which takes 12 hrs out of everyone of my days some days it takes 20hrs What I was doing was just reminding ppl that USA and USSR have been foes in a war

@@frederickbays405 perhaps you should learn your's 😂😂😂

I welcome ALL those who want to become American...As long as it is done according to our laws. Eastern European immigrants have contributed greatly to the U.S.A.There should be more like Irina, rather than those who trespass. I hope Irina makes the United States her permanent home.... we need more girls that are not fat

@@raymo6795 We also need more men that aren't asswipes,how insensitive!

@@83roadstar …lighten up 83 roadstar.Some guys prefer fat girls, well, we got plenty of them hear in the USA. Irina seems to be proud of her fitness. There are many reasons one needs to keep their weight in control.Physical appearance is but one…Our men are also to fat.Hypersensitivity is also having a negative effect America….The truth is the truth even if you don’t like the truth. I had an 83 Ibanez Roadstar.

@@raymo6795 Didn't your mom teach you,if you can't say anything nice...keep your mouth shut, there is no need for you to advertise your ignorance and stupidity on the internet, this world has enough negativity without you hiding behind your monitor bad mouthing others..get a life!

@@83roadstar Sorry Roadstar.It was sort of an off the cuff joke. My apologies

True, but try and visit all areas of our nation and you’ll find that some states are better than others.☺️

In the history of Europe and Britain, it was quite common for people persecuted in their own country to emigrate to Britain, France and Holland, where they could be protected and become citizens. And how do you think all the Jews got to those countries and to Poland and Lithuania, where they also became citizens. Amerikans appear to be those doomed to repeat history.

@@jimkirby9959 not sure I would extoll the virtues of Europe’s treatment of Jews. Most of European history is the opposite. Because pockets of history exist is by no means characteristic throughout history. What most people, including most Americans, don’t appear to realize is that we are the first country in history to include in founding documents the rights of man, protection against government power, checks and balances in our government to prevent overreach by other branches and federalism’s further protection. We are only “doomed” to repeat history because the worldwide radical left allied with the American radical left-a movement responsible for murder, mayhem and human flight worldwide, have gained power here.

@@jimkirby9959 WTH is the point ur trying to make here?? U didn't even make any sense, much less a valid argument as to why the original comment was not an accurate one. From what I gain based off ur incoherent reply, is that ur nothing more than an ultra progressive, anti semite, anti capitalist, who most likely prefers socialist/communist styles of gov't over the US Constitutional Republic, which is based on the morals, values, ideals, & beliefs outlined in one of the most perfect documents ever written & has led to the greatest governing system & societal structure that history has ever know. Which is a sure sign of ur historical ignorance & that u really don't have the slightest idea of what ur talking about.

really means a lot to me thank you for that

Amen

Youre an american if you were born here or immigrated legally. You dont have to blindly go through life thinking your country is absolutely perfect and worshipping it as if its a god. Imo doing so is a problem no one ever progressed or became great, etc by thinking they are perfect. In fact theres plenty of historical evidence that shows the opposite. Take Russia back in Peter the Greats time when tsars were the mouth of god/chosen by god and the church had almost the same power and certain times had more. They thought their country at that time, was perfect, chosen by god, divine providence. That anything that wasnt like them was wrong and signs of sin. Because they were perfect, everything they did, everything about their society, culture was perfect and therefore nothing needed to change. Not only did nothing need to change but because they had this holier than thou they thought themselves the examples of the world. And western cultures, like western europe were evil and too far out there (cant think of the term but like when people thought classic rock was satanist and evil). They remained stagnant for years, as other countries developed much further, in human rights, technology, ideology, freedom, etc. Leaving russia in the dust in many places and causing strife in many areas both internally and in foreign affairs. Their military was crap leaving them to suffer raids of the Hans/huns?? Who would pillage and kidnap the woman to sell as sx slaves and kill their men and children and burn fields. Not to mention that killing wives was common place, serfs being worked to death like starving slaves etc. It is like comparing the England of today with England of the 1700s. Peter the Great was titled the Great not because he was a good person. He wasnt. He was a gross human who tortured his own son to death, both watching and participating in it over a paranoia that had no basis in reality. But he got the title great because he began to revolutionize russia, tbh it wasnt that much, (imo) but He built the navy, built towns, made them a military power, won many battles. There were still a lot of problems he never addressed because he was too busy playing war but it was a start that many russian leaders before didnt take. His best accomplishment was how he slowly took powers of governing from the church. The church was basically a branch of govt and often executed people, stole money from people, were like the most corrupt politicians of this era. And often had the same or more power than the tsar whom in the past the church had toppled siting divine right to do so whenever they felt like it or when the tsar tried to stop corruption. But peter began to separate that sort of power from the church. His descendants tried to push further, especially the wife of his nephew, catherine the second. Anyway just an example of why thinking your perfect can be harmful even to ourselves. If we think we are absolutely perfect than we stagnate and leave oursrlves open to societies whove advanced further than us.

America allowed people to live as men and women. Now the government claims people are citizens, or residents, or whatever else they can think of to put you as a dead entity under their authority instead of We the People, the creators of government.

Thomas Paine then wanted a more revolutionary America and lived in France during the French Revolution. He thought America was too Federal.

I love of America but I am a black man but American don't all way treat black people like we belong here I just want people to respect black people all that we gave to didn't country call America our blood swear and tear 😿

@@gregoryking8574 To say Americans treat Black's wrong is a very broad term. You're basically stating that everyone treats blacks wrong. Even blacks is a broad term we use as well as Whites. It's unfortunate we do have racial tension but that's like other nations, it's not only in the US. We can only better ourselves if we stop calling others black and white and address them as their actual former self, like Nigerians, South Africans, Mexicans, Polish, Russians, etc. Identity is key, preserving culture is key, but the ideal of America shouldn't be mixed with race because America was never a racial thing, buy an idea of Freedom. That's why quite a few people in the US Considers everyone Americans, even if they are not bord here.

I'm very proud of our tradition as an American. But isn't this also true for Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders as well?

@@KM-jf6bn 'Isn't this also true for Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders a well?. ABSOLUTELY!. I'm a 71 year old Australian Male, served my Australia from 1967-1991, Army Reserves, as a 17 year old, 1967-1969, 40MM Bofors Anti-Aircraft, then, Royal Australian Air Force, 1970-1991, various types of 'Communications'. My point is. Young Lady, what you have done here is Beyond Incredible, Beyond Magnificent, you have done and said from Beyond the heart. But, not just your heart, but from, and for, everyone's Hearts, that have ever struggled, suffered, and still cry for love and peace. Your Heart is beautiful, You are incredible. Many, many thanks. May your house be never lonely or cold.

I dont consider that a good thing tho, no offence but i rather live in my native land where nobody can tell me im not native so i dont have a voice im french and i relate to other french people in our history and etnicity, americans is the most divided country in the world because of race gender and etnicity politics, multicultural empires dont work they end up failing history can confirm that, from rome to austria hungary, and Yugoslavia and most of them were atleast of the same race, of people

@@francoisdaureville323 France is overrun with 3rd world immigration. Rioting in the streets. Burning cars and crap. Don't get it twisted. France is just as divided.

@@chrismcbride4839 you mean París ?? I live in lyon and believe me i dont see Anything of that, most of france isnt full of inmigrants they all go to paris or áreas sorrounding paris, you should inform yourself more and even paris is way less divided than america, and i didnt say anythign wrong i just love living in a place where i know im not an inmigrant and actually have history here and dont have to say things like im half irish quarter german and little but swedish or some cringe like that. Just 15% of france are inmigrants from outside of europe and most of them are in paris

Only about 10% hate the USA, and they are all democrats.

It’s small percentage of people that hate freedom, but they’re the most vocal.

@@barryfletcher7136 I am a good person as a Democrat. I do volunteer work in the disability community. I work hard. Stop saying people like me are bad people! Trump was the one who mocked a reporter with disabilities.

@@PinkHawk191 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edmRdZaq06--eGg.html

@@PinkHawk191 and Biden shouted bigotry to foreigners. Watch the videos, pinky. Your democracy is hypocritical.

As a 77 year old US Navy Vet., It also brings tears to my eyes.

🫡 salute you sir!

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Have u ever read the full poem it gets very racist in the other 3 verses

@@frederickbays405 read it plenty. There is zero racist about it. You should read it very carefully and stop letting extremists interpret it for you

TRUE Americans are smart enough to know that kneeling during the anthem is respectful. Fighting for Civil Rights is the most honorable fight in our nation's history.

@@ckotherletters Spoken like a TRUE dumbbell. 98% plus STAND during the National Anthem, those that kneel will always disrespect the TRUE meaning! Those that kneel never contribute to the human condition of improvement, civil rights have eroded for all minorities. Just take a look at all the HIGH Crime in minority communities, especially those communities under Dem control. Will only get much much worse witht he current regime.

@@openfor45 It doesn't matter what your opinion is because you are crazy. Kneeling during the anthem is a sigh of respect, so is standing. You're just still crying because trump lost. Remember when he refused to visit a ww1 armistice memorial ceremony because it was raining and he didn't want to get wet? Poor baby.

Just because others have it worse doesn't mean that people can't strive to improve on it

@@christiancastro7516 ~ So turning this Country Of Freedom's, into a Socialist/Communist Country is improving it? You'll see just how quickly all of the Freedom's we have, will be gone (Including your Freedom Of Speech, along with everything else)...How do you think the NAZI'S came into power? I never saw the hatred for others, as I do now before, and that's improving? If you were old enough to remember the day of 9/11, you'd truly appreciate, and understand, just how much of This Country Was UNITED...Unfortunately, something like it, might have to happen, before Americans come back together...🙏❤✌

@@brendamurphy8654 Listen to this woman, she is speaking the truth.

They had to be strong to survive half a century of communism and continue to exist. Let's see if the US will be so lucky, because we're about to repeat that history.

@@saygoodbyetoprivacy They are trying real hard to accomplish their agenda, "We The People" won't let it go that far, I'll be damned if I can help it.

@@marcoss6212 So far we're just letting it happen.

@@saygoodbyetoprivacy Seems like it, don't be fool. Yes, the sad part is nobody is doing anything about it. All honesty, just waiting for the signal, not alone either.

Thank you Shawn

The most disrespectful seem to be the blacks. If they don't like it here, they should go back to where their forefathers came from. No one will stop them.

Amen

@@beckysmuck8771 Amerikans actually fought and died for the right of an Amerikan to "dishonor" the flag. That sentiment is what makes Amerika exceptional.

YOUR “UNDER GOD” wasn’t in the anthem until the 1950’s. It was a political move meant to contrast “godless Russian Communism.” I am 74. I lived through the change as a young child. Please put your UNDER GOD back in your pants. It is very unbecoming.

Under God is not an original part of the Pledge. It was added in the 1950’s.

I can’t even imagine, I love seeing it on houses as I drive by them but to be at sea for extended periods and to come home and see the flag would be a great feeling.

I also live very close to Fort McHenry. I live in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City!

I grew up on Webster Street, moved to Florida 3 years ago. I spent many days at Fort McHenry during my 54 years there.

@@64samsky Its nice to see fellow Marylanders especially those who got out xD

🙌🏻Allen

Every time I try singing it, I well up in tears.

Thank you!!! I’m glad to see you here) Did you already check my new Instagram @irina_talks already?

@@RussianReactionReviews I was just copying it

@@Brian_Combs great!

Yes many Republicans still are proud of the flag the anthem. Unfortunately the American hating destroying democrats and their supporters have disrespected our nation, the flag and the anthem.

Dad was navy my uncles army ,airforce my moms brothers Korea ,Japan germany ,and Vietnam my cousins army my brother marine im native irish and Spanish ljs☀️🌝🌞

Thank you so much for sharing! I’m happy you learned something new with me today! Have a good night!

You're very welcome! You have a good night as well!

Thank you for taking time to watch

If I remember it correctly, a hurricane followed and the British skedaddled back home.

@@patricksweeney1088 And the war had a number of twists. For example, one of the greatest battles of the war, the _Battle of New Orleans,_ was fought *AFTER* a treaty was signed, but before that news made it across the Atlantic Ocean.