The story the reverend tells isn't 100% accurate but it's a very good telling and mostly right. The one thing i dont like about thos video is they mess up some of the lyrics to the anthem when they put them on screen
We are taught in schools the history of the flag. It was hand made, It is this history that gives the power to its symbolic meaning and why it must never touch the ground. It is very powerful to understand why the song was written and why the flag holds so much meaning. You showed both the flag and the song so much respect in your reaction and remember that the flag you have on the wall should never hit the ground because of the men who have died to keep it up.
Guys, this video should be blocked for its hypocrisy and historical inaccuracies! There were no American colonies at the time of the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbo(u)r in 1814 when America had achieved independence from Britain decades before. Fort McHenry was strictly a military fort and did not contain women and children as alleged. This video is from some tele-evangelist’s sermon and not the product of a real historian. Incidentally, Fort McHenry still stands and is a Baltimore tourist attraction. The original Star Spangled Banner flag survives and is displayed in the Washington DC Smithsonian Museum.
I'm 62 yo, but unless things have changed, we said the Pledge of Allegiance before class started. (hand over heart, standing) The National Anthem is another thing entirey.
"I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of The United States of America. And to the republic, for which it stands, one Nation, under god, with liberty and justice for all",
For any other foreigners reading this most Americans hold this story with much respect but not really sorrow or sadness. It’s more of remembering bravery than condemning violence in war. Also students don’t sing the national anthem but recite the pledge of allegiance but I’ve heard that is not common as much these days. Cheers!
The bombardment of Ft. McHenry occurred during the War of 1812 when Britain attempted to retake the American colonies. Washington DC had been sacked and burned weeks earlier.
Just one correction. This was the War of 1812. We had already won Independence in the Revolutionary War (1775-1781), but Britain tried to undo that war in 1812. They were no longer the Colonies, but the States.
One of the things I appreciate most about the US National Anthem is it isn't antagonistic to the British or anyone else, but simply focuses on the connection we have as Americans to our flag. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic FOR WHICH IT STANDS, one nation, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, with liberty and justice FOR ALL." We still have much work ahead of us, but at least we know where it is we want to be.
FYI this video is only about 60% accurate… Key went to negotiate the release of one rich white guy, Key never addressed the other prisoners, the did not say "tell us how the flag is", there were only 15-20 Brit ships (not the entire fleet), the bodies holding up the flag is an exaggeration, and cannons aim were not that precise. That was just off the top of my head. There are better less hyperbolic videos sans the preaching garbage.
something I never hear mentioned when folks hear this story… this is why Americans are taught to NEVER EVER let the flag touch the ground while you're handling it… and why when the flag is burned, misused in protest it is such an afront..
I do not know how this video is still making the rounds with how overblown and inaccurate to the actual events it is. But at least now you can read how the battle really went down and know the parts that are just myth.
True, it’s the Pledge of Allegiance that’s recited at school. BUT, we ARE extremely patriotic, and sing the National Anthem at all events. As a Native American….an American, my anthem brings me to tears….when it’s sung….no matter if it’s just on the radio…I stop, put my hand on my heart and sing it.
I'm not sure if there is a video that talks about it but the story of how the flag actually came to be is a really great one. We learned about how the flag was made and the origins of The Star Spangled Banner in middle school. There are videos of the original flag being painstakingly restored at the Smithsonian. It's really incredible to see just how big it is.
I’ve seen this video many times and go crazy every time with the misprinted lyrics. Whoever posted this should have gotten it right! Hailed not held, fight not flight, ramparts not ramperts. Anyway.
This video was incorrect about this song being created in the American revolution, however, it was during the war of 1812. The U.S. was states, not colonies.
It’s actually the pledge of allegiance. It’s different from the star spangled banner. I’m a teacher and yes we do it every morning before daily announcements
Many Americans don't know this but the melody Francis Scott Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Our national anthem came from an English drinking song!!! You can actually search for this drinking song and compare it to the US national anthem. Btw…GOD SAVE THE QUEEN/KING and MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE have the same melody.
There are a few little things that are wrong. First, is just a pet peeve of mine when it comes to lyrics of a song. For instance we HAILED the flag, not held. In all it’s mostly true.
I remember reciting the pledge of allegiance. I don’t remember when I learned the national anthem. But having members of our family in a military branch. Or know friends that are military always brings tears to our eyes knowing that they made such a sacrifice to the country.
I’m English but grew up as a kid in the USA. I was only 6 when we moved there and my most poignant memory was the pledge we said every morning. With our right hand over our heart. It was very special. And very proud. Whilst I am very much English and indeed live in England, I still feel very proud
Back in the day we would do the pledge followed by "my country tis of thee"
I very much appreciated how you remained so reverent and quiet during the song. Thank you for that version of the story.
The story the reverend tells isn't 100% accurate but it's a very good telling and mostly right. The one thing i dont like about thos video is they mess up some of the lyrics to the anthem when they put them on screen
We are taught in schools the history of the flag. It was hand made, It is this history that gives the power to its symbolic meaning and why it must never touch the ground. It is very powerful to understand why the song was written and why the flag holds so much meaning. You showed both the flag and the song so much respect in your reaction and remember that the flag you have on the wall should never hit the ground because of the men who have died to keep it up.
Now you know why we respect our flag so much.
Guys, this video should be blocked for its hypocrisy and historical inaccuracies! There were no American colonies at the time of the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbo(u)r in 1814 when America had achieved independence from Britain decades before. Fort McHenry was strictly a military fort and did not contain women and children as alleged. This video is from some tele-evangelist’s sermon and not the product of a real historian. Incidentally, Fort McHenry still stands and is a Baltimore tourist attraction. The original Star Spangled Banner flag survives and is displayed in the Washington DC Smithsonian Museum.
I'm 62 yo, but unless things have changed, we said the Pledge of Allegiance before class started. (hand over heart, standing) The National Anthem is another thing entirey.
"I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of The United States of America. And to the republic, for which it stands, one Nation, under god, with liberty and justice for all",
For any other foreigners reading this most Americans hold this story with much respect but not really sorrow or sadness. It’s more of remembering bravery than condemning violence in war. Also students don’t sing the national anthem but recite the pledge of allegiance but I’ve heard that is not common as much these days. Cheers!
The bombardment of Ft. McHenry occurred during the War of 1812 when Britain attempted to retake the American colonies. Washington DC had been sacked and burned weeks earlier.
I think it’s so awesome that Britain went from our mortal enemy to our greatest ally.
And this is why I’ll never apologize for being a patriotic American
Just one correction. This was the War of 1812. We had already won Independence in the Revolutionary War (1775-1781), but Britain tried to undo that war in 1812. They were no longer the Colonies, but the States.
Wow, you were actually able to watch a 3-4 minute video without interrupting it a dozen times.
One of the things I appreciate most about the US National Anthem is it isn't antagonistic to the British or anyone else, but simply focuses on the connection we have as Americans to our flag. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic FOR WHICH IT STANDS, one nation, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, with liberty and justice FOR ALL." We still have much work ahead of us, but at least we know where it is we want to be.
Absolute total bullshit!
We call it the American Spirit
FYI this video is only about 60% accurate… Key went to negotiate the release of one rich white guy, Key never addressed the other prisoners, the did not say "tell us how the flag is", there were only 15-20 Brit ships (not the entire fleet), the bodies holding up the flag is an exaggeration, and cannons aim were not that precise. That was just off the top of my head. There are better less hyperbolic videos sans the preaching garbage.
We say the pledge of allegiance at school. We don't sing the national anthem.
We sang it every morning and the being of every assembly. Thank you for that touching segment ❤
Any good story deserves some embellishment, not as accurate as it could be but it does hit at the truth of why the flag is so important to Americans.
something I never hear mentioned when folks hear this story… this is why Americans are taught to NEVER EVER let the flag touch the ground while you're handling it… and why when the flag is burned, misused in protest it is such an afront..
I do not know how this video is still making the rounds with how overblown and inaccurate to the actual events it is. But at least now you can read how the battle really went down and know the parts that are just myth.
True, it’s the Pledge of Allegiance that’s recited at school.
BUT, we ARE extremely patriotic, and sing the National Anthem at all events.
As a Native American….an American, my anthem brings me to tears….when it’s sung….no matter if it’s just on the radio…I stop, put my hand on my heart and sing it.
Not bad video, but there are way better ones. The hyperbole is really up there and since this was the War of 1812, it was not "colonies" anymore.
https://youtu.be/6hZe8CPGA1E. Is better video
I'm not sure if there is a video that talks about it but the story of how the flag actually came to be is a really great one. We learned about how the flag was made and the origins of The Star Spangled Banner in middle school. There are videos of the original flag being painstakingly restored at the Smithsonian. It's really incredible to see just how big it is.
I’ve seen this video many times and go crazy every time with the misprinted lyrics. Whoever posted this should have gotten it right! Hailed not held, fight not flight, ramparts not ramperts. Anyway.
This video was incorrect about this song being created in the American revolution, however, it was during the war of 1812. The U.S. was states, not colonies.
sophie! ❤
It’s actually the pledge of allegiance. It’s different from the star spangled banner. I’m a teacher and yes we do it every morning before daily announcements
Many Americans don't know this but the melody Francis Scott Key assigned to accompany the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Our national anthem came from an English drinking song!!! You can actually search for this drinking song and compare it to the US national anthem. Btw…GOD SAVE THE QUEEN/KING and MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE have the same melody.
There are a few little things that are wrong. First, is just a pet peeve of mine when it comes to lyrics of a song. For instance we HAILED the flag, not held. In all it’s mostly true.
I remember reciting the pledge of allegiance. I don’t remember when I learned the national anthem. But having members of our family in a military branch. Or know friends that are military always brings tears to our eyes knowing that they made such a sacrifice to the country.
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I’m English but grew up as a kid in the USA. I was only 6 when we moved there and my most poignant memory was the pledge we said every morning. With our right hand over our heart. It was very special. And very proud. Whilst I am very much English and indeed live in England, I still feel very proud
That story is not even close to true or accurate. Just propaganda