I'm German born. My American military husband brought me to America. I didn't speak English and didn't understand the words to this song. In time I taught myself to speak English. When I understood the words, I cried and cried. Never again will I just mumble the words. I understand what it cost to be free. To me the Anthem is the most beautiful song I ever heard. Thank you America for letting me live in this great country. I never disrespect the flag or the American laws. I put my hang over my heart bow my head and sing loudly with pride. God bless America and my homeland Germany. American people have always treated me kindly. I now live in the great State of Texas. So far I have seen 32 States and seen many wonderful things here. America is a great and wonderful country. I do get homesick quite often. Miss my family.

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

This is really meaningful. It really is a beautiful story, although it has been pointed out that this KZread version isn't 100% accurate. The story still shows the importance of resilience and bravery in a nation.

@michaelakers8698

Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest things about America is if you believe in freedom and liberty anyone can be an American and live under that great flag GOD bless us all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@AnnaMarie66

Жыл бұрын

🥰♥️🇺🇸

@Teresia12

Жыл бұрын

When my husband was in the Air Force a woman from Germany became my best friend on the small base in Michgan where we were stationed. She made me want to go to Germany. My Grandfather was from Germany. He died before I was born but her stories made me feel closer to him. God Bless You honey. I hope you get to visit your family soon.

@susanconstable2113

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to being an American! Thank you to your husband for serving to protect our lives and country! The USA may not be perfect but it is still the greatest country on the planet.

Thank you so much for taking your hat off for our anthem. I drank in a pub with some brits when I was in the U.S. Navy. Great guys and I'd gladly fight side by side with your people. I salute you.

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

I salute you too sir! And you're very welcome but there's no need to thank me. I'd gladly fight side by side with an American in the pursuit of liberty and the defence of the free world. God Bless You and thank you for your service!

@charlesterrebonne-lw5ml

Жыл бұрын

Here is a British man that respects the National Anthem of the United States And you have these disrespectful antiAmerican over paid nobody nothing's that play football for millions of dollars and they take a knee during the National Anthem Well I don't waste My Precious Patriotic Time, eyesight,money,hearing ability or intellectual brain function on football or any sports

@stonecoldcowboy1817

Жыл бұрын

I was about to tell him the EXACT same thing, well all but the part where you said you were, a squid, in the Navy! From me calling you that you must know what I was in brother! Yes, I was, am, and always will be a JarHead! Semper Fidelis bro.!!!

@GentleRain21

6 ай бұрын

He's the only person I've seen who did that. Really appreciate it.

I'm 73yrs old now, I served in the U.S. Army for over 20yrs. I did tours in Germany, 2 tours in South Korea and Desert Storm. I consider myself a Patriot, always have and always will. My Oath will never expire !!!

@gaillouise8310

Жыл бұрын

As an American, I learned as a child that you never let our flag touch the ground. I was also in the color guard and learned how to fold and present the flag.

@gigih.hammer306

Жыл бұрын

My salute to a very brave man. Thank you for your service.

@bsmith8943

Жыл бұрын

My deepest thank you sir for your service.

@Victoria_Randolph

4 ай бұрын

Thank you deeply for your service, sacrifice, and love for this Great country! 💞🇺🇲💞🥰🫶🏼🫡🇺🇲

@lisascoggins5813

2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you young man for removing your hat and placing it over your heart. There needs to be a lot more young people that respect this song. You brought tears to my eyes./ Thank you.

@Midnyte_Angel

Жыл бұрын

I hit the comments section about the comment this and then it was someone else got there🥰

Hi, I’am a 77 year old VietNam Veteran and proud to had served my country with the 1st Marine Division as a Corpsman. Still gets to me when I hear our National Anthem. God bless the USA.

On behalf of this U.S. Marine and the rest of the Marines in my family, respect to you for the honor and reverence you showed here.

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! And thank you for your service! I’ve had the privilege of meeting many US Marines and absolutely love them as a group!!

I'm a 62 year old former marine..from south carolina..2 kids..cant watch this without getting choked up...thank you.

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot! Thank you for your service sir!!

@kken7764

Жыл бұрын

Mitchell, my husband is 72, and he is a Marine, once a Marine, always a Marine. You earned that title! I am humbled by the men and women that answer the call. Thank you for your service. And thank you Mikey for sharing this video with us all.

@gigih.hammer306

Жыл бұрын

I thank you and salute you for your service. Hope you had a good life.

@charlesterrebonne-lw5ml

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for your service Sir My Dad is a Leather Neck also He cannot believe what's filthing up the Whitehouse God Bless God Bless you Sir God Bless President Trump and God Bless the United States of America

@smoothriffz6794

Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi.. Jar Head.. Ooo Rahh! Once A Marine Always A Marine!!!

Wish I could “like” this twice. Thank you🇱🇷

Surrender? You all do not understand our mindset. Under British rule, I do not think so! Thanks Mike for this video...!!!! May GOD bless and keep you & yours safe!!!!.. America!!!!!!! I am a father of four children. One Saturday my youngest son and I were walking near the local college. They had a ball game starting. Joe turned toward the music and put his hand over his heart. I was SO proud! Joe is a U.S. Marine now with about one year left in his four year commitment. He was raised in the old ways. Pride, honor, exceptionalism, and giving your BEST.!!!! U.S.A.!!!!! Thank you Mike!

I was impressed with your reaction to our beautiful anthem

Your show of respect, and even taking your hat off, made me smile and feel good. Tks for that, bc I know you didn't have to. I am a retired 20yr U.S. Air Force combat vet, with 3 tours in Iraq, and all over the world. I have FAR more friends in most countries than I do enemies. Being "free" isn't free! I appreciate those who understand this. Great reaction and thanks so much!

Respect and much love to those who came before us. God Bless our military. #Miltaryfamily ❤️🇺🇸

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Great respect!!

You ARE correct sir war of 1812 and your also correct on how things ARE today HERE i live in the U.S in Ohio and with all the rainbow club craziness abd people hating on each other could stop in an instant don't believe me simply look at 9-11 that even made people wake up and realuze what is REALLY important god bless you loved your reaction bro🙏🙏👍👍

Thank you for you respect..greatly appreciated...love your reactions...62 year old former marine from south carolina.

You are a patriot at heart. Our world has gone nuts, so folks with real freedom in their hearts are vital.

Francis Scott Key wrote this initially as a poem in 1814, after witnessing the events at Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812. It wasn't until 119 years later when Congress adopted it as our national anthem in 1931. Regardless of all the inconsistencies with this video, it is still an incredible story. My father served 30 years in the US Army & then another 18+ years in the civil service (aka Army Civilian Corps) as a journalist, radio & TV news anchor, photographer, editor, & broadcast station manager. Even though he is elderly & has mobility problems, he still insists on standing & saluting our flag every time the national anthem is played. I help to steady him, so he doesn't tip over while using one hand to hold onto his walker. 😊

I appreciate the sincere love you have for our country. I believe deep down your an American at heart. I would be proud to have you as an American brother. Take care

Thank you for your commentary. People usually have something to say about the "social discontent" in America and it is certainly something to be heard. However, those who question the patriotism of Americans don't seem to realize that hundreds of millions of patriotic Americans are too busy working, loving and instilling the values of this countries values into their families lives. They always have, still do and will continue to do so in the future, defend America, even for those who live here but continually find fault.

You are so right with everything you said! Believe me there are still a lot of patriots here who love this country and what it really stands for. Thank you for the great respect that you showed. You are very right we need to get back to those times when we were all united because when we are this country is strong! Oh just to let you know that the flag from Fort Henry still exists I believe it's housed in the Smithsonian museum.

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

I do believe you, once I make the move I plan on being the best patriot you ever imagined haha. And that's amazing, I'd love to go and see it! what an amazing piece of history!

@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx

Жыл бұрын

There were several errors here. Firstly, this was Fort McHenry. Secondly, this was not the war for our freedom, this was the war of 1812 thus we were the United States of America not colonies as this suggests. There is some great creative license taken but the basic idea, really is there with this story Sorry, American history minor here so, I nerd 🤓 out sometimes. No disrespect meant 😊

You're right 1812. And I agree with everything you said. We owe so much to Britain. Giving us the ideas of representative government and the rule of law. Right after the revolutionary war John Adams was appointed ambassador to Great Britain and met with King George III and said this: “I think myself more fortunate than all my fellow citizens in having the distinguished honor to be the first to stand in your Majesty’s royal presence in a diplomatic character,” Adams continued. “And I shall esteem myself the happiest of men if I can be instrumental in recommending my country more and more to your Majesty’s royal benevolence, and of restoring an entire esteem, confidence and affection-or, in better words, the old good nature and the old good humor between people, who, though separated by an ocean, and under different governments, have the same language, a similar religion, and kindred blood.”

@patrioticz2858

Жыл бұрын

Actually they were more modeled after Rome Republic and Greece Democracy

@patrioticz2858

Жыл бұрын

When I was in basic training, my captain was German and 11 years old when he came here

No matter what happens to our country.... It is the American spirit, the words of God given to us in His Book, the do or die attitude that We The People have that make the REAL America. Deep beneath the dirt and pain is the gold buried underneath.... that is the true America. 🇺🇸 As George Washington said.... " The thing that sets the American Christain apart from all others is that he will die on his feet than live on his knees." 🇺🇸 God Bless America. 🇺🇸

This infantry veteran thanks you for showing respect by removing your cover and covering your heart as the anthem played ❤

We are fighting hard to get back to pride and love for our country. Many of us are Patriots and love our country and each other. The tide is turning already. ❤

Ty Mikey I'm a proud American and and God bless our military men and women Freedom don't come free 🇺🇸 very emotional 🙏💙🇺🇸 😢 Thank you for showing this ty 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

You took off your hat... I can’t say more. Thank you

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

You'e very welcome sir, I don't really understand someone who wouldn't!!

We as Americans are now fight the evil from within trying to cripple us. Others around the world are facing some of the same. Please pray for each other. Sending love all over the world God Bless

U showed more respect then over half of the attendants at the last Super Bowl!

Good morning, Mikey. As an American who came into this world in 1956, people were still struggling with so many wrongs and injustice committed during and after our Civil War. This war was 50+ years after the War of 1812. I want to tell you how precious your reaction is to me. Thank you for your tears. Thank you for removing your hat. Thank you for saluting our flag with your hand over your heart. Thank you for singing our national anthem. Thank you for your words of wisdom and tribute to my homeland. God bless you and your family.

Your honor and respect for our Anthem did not go unnoticed. I salute you, and your Country as well.

Thank you for this video, Mikey. I learned that story years ago and saw the video recently. I truly appreciate your reaction, in the midst of the very worst being said about us, within and without.

😊Thank you, loved the reation, allies now and have been for a long time.👍🇺🇲👌💯

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

Yessir! And hopefully until the end of time!!

Today is my birthday. I’m a 70 year old lady. I am standing in my kitchen with tear’s running down with my hand on my heart. God Bless the USA.

@jeffro221

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Cathy. God bless you.

THANK YOU for understanding why we fly out flags so much. We stand behind the flag.

Thank You for the Respect and removing your hat like that. Bless Your kindness. We aren't always right over here. We have a History of trying until we do. We really aren't warmongers but we can only stand so much and when pushed we will fight back. We are proud to defend Freedom anywhere we are called. We Understand the cost.

Very respectful of you taking your hat off for the National Anthem. We thank you from across the pond.

I would hold that flag. It still means everything to a lot of us here. Thanks for sharing our values. Spot on with the Reagan comment. Made my day.

This song and video brings this 70 year old Marine to tears every time,I served 69-72 and spent some time in S.E. Asia.

Thank you so much for your reverence and respect. With all the insanity of current geopolitics, especially the unwarranted aggression in Eastern Europe, we see freedom loving people willing to lay down their lives for the sake of liberty. I have tried to understand how so many people can brainwashed or "zombified" (using a popular term), as it were. Sadly, it's clear that many citizens of Russia are being deceived and led to the slaughter. They are blind to the reality of their hopeless situation. If only they would open their eyes, think and understand, perhaps they could save the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Unfortunately, their eyes are opened, or more precisely, "closed", only by bombs and bullets. As a Texan in America I can relate to the brave patriots fighting for their freedom and sovereignty in Ukraine 🇺🇦 May God bless all freedom loving people!

Thank you for your respectful response. This song brings tears to my eyes and a heart full of pride. ❤️

As a veteran of the US Army, I can't express candidly enough, my appreciation for your respect towards this historic facts, and the respect showed towards our national anthem. I thank you...and salute you back!

Thank you so much for taking your hat off during the anthem. It is such a sign of respect and truly warms my heart.

I'm here subbing with tears in my eyes. Thank you.

The riots and other issues are caused by a few people who get the media coverage. Most of us Americans love our God and our country with a passion. I highly recommend you review God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood and the US Air Force band.

Thank you for taking off your hat and paying homage to our flag. Some Americans have trouble doing that these days. Very happy to see a British person put them in their place. We protect our rights for a reason.

We would love to have you become an American. You understand us so well.

Your respect is commendable. Thank You.

Thank You for sharing about our American Heritage ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

Thank you for knowing and appreciating our history. ♥️💋

I appreciate how, in your videos, you actually go beyond mere "reaction' to focus more deeply on a single particular point/idea for a few minutes. After all, every video has too much to cover. That distinguishes you from many others :) Kudos

Thank you sir, for taking your hat off and placing it over your heart. You a fine young gentleman.

Glad to have your thoughts on my beautiful country. I completely agree with you. Thank you 😊

🇺🇸🧐🙏thank you

@mikeyreacts234

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

Thank you & our family's ansentry is England/Scotland and am proud of that also.

I had never seen this before. Thank you for bringing it to us. I was in tears at the end with a lump in my throat. Very moving.

There are four verses to the Star Spangled Banner. Verse four is especially touching. You can hear it if you listen to "MARINE STUNS A TEA PARTY WITH THE FOURTH VERSE OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER" You might enjoy listening to Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

You are correct, Europeans are annoyed by our patriotism. I think they’re even more annoyed that we don’t care. I think every time a European complains about the number of American flags there are, another one goes up. To be honest, and this will anger a lot of people but I don’t care, I think people from other countries, especially Europe, only focus on the flaws the United States has because they’re jealous. They see and focus on our flaws and ignore their own and talk down on Americans. And I think a lot of that has to do with so much we’ve achieved as a nation in such a short time while after thousands of years Europe is trying to catch up.

The last verse is not often sung and many don’t know of it’s existence. It answers the questions in verse one O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand, Between their lov'd homes and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause 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!

@marygodwin4497

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. God bless our America. 16:30

As an American, I have to say Im proud of you! It was a terrible time back in the day when we were enemies for a short time. Today, we are the greatest of allies. Thank you for paying respect and tribute to us (U.S). We would help you hold the Union Jack up in the same way! At whatever cost! All the best to you.

Just wanted to say thank you n tell you how much i appreciate the respect n reverence you showed during this!!! Fantastic reaction!

Thank you for being so respectful to our country. It means even more that you come from Great Britain.

Love your content here in South Carolina USA!!! Much love🫶

That's when the British finally learnt that we Americans don't do ultimatums.

Your respect for our flag made me subscribe. Ty for being awesome.

So beautiful. I am crying. My grandpa, born on the island of Sicily, taught me to love America. So many died to keep the flag flying. Thank all these brave men and thank you Grandpa for teaching me right. ❤️

Well done again, Mikey! Sharp guy with an excellent take on things. And when you doffed your cap....classy respectful move. I would not hesitate to remove mine at the playing of God Save The King. We need more like you over here in the USA.

I agree 💯 with your commentary. As an Arkansan I was surprised you mentioned arkansas because not many people across the pond thinks of us!!! Lol!

@marygodwin4497

Жыл бұрын

The people that I knew in South Africa when we lived there knew all about Arkansas, the doctor that was our friend, it was his dream to see Arkansas. He had pictures of it, but had never been there. God bless our America!

@delinarandoma1053

Жыл бұрын

@@marygodwin4497 aww that's so sweet! Thanks for telling me about that! Arkansas is beautiful, with many lakes, and forestlands. South Africa is beautiful too! I would love to see it!

GOD BLESS YOU Sir !!!!! and welcome to the family!

That's my country ❤️🤍💙🇱🇷❤️🤍💙 I love my country ❤️🤍💙!!!

much love and thanks for the great reaction from a us navy vet.

While this isn't historically accurate, as an American I really appreciated you taking your hat off for us. That made me tear up.

I just want to thank you for taking off your hat and putting it over your heart. Thank you so much! I think there is a global thing where men should not shed tears in public however in the states this is one of the exceptions men playing in a football game or whatever will quite often shed tears during the National Anthem.

I think your awesome for taking your hat off and covering your heart. You are more patriotic them most young Americans. 🇺🇲

I just watched this and when you took your hat off for the song I had to subscribe. I don't know where our country is going now but seeing this makes me happy

Amen brother. And it was the war of 1812. Americans need to remember what and who we are and how we got here.

Thanks for your reaction Mike, greatly appreciated

Young man, Mikey, when your hat went over your heart, I subscribed. God bless you for the respect you have shown for my country. Thank you, B.

There’s a video here on KZread of a swimming match. As is customary, the singing of the National Anthem began but the sound system went out after the singer began. What happened next will make you thank God for this country and the good patriotic people who love her.

Hey Brit, you are total class! Greeting's from a USNavy vet in Texas, I subscribed & liked! Oh sorry, thank you very much for your post also.

Thank you for honoring the flag of our nation. I was touched by your salute. Thank you.

Thank you so much for showing this video!

As an American woman, my dad was a paratrooper n WWII! He has since passed away and I'm kinda glad he's not here to c what this country is becoming! I'm very old school and pray it could go back like it used to b! Anyway, I was scrolling and came across ur channel! Ty for removing ur hat! Much respect! U have a new subscriber from Texas! Nice to meet u!

@camdyngunnar

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you. It is so sad that so many lost their lives to just have it wasted by the brainwashed and the braindead. It breaks my heart.

There's a double voice speaking. The second he started speaking in the video I choked up. I've seen it a few months ago and it made me cry.

You should react to Lee Greenwood's original version of "God Bless The USA", I get emotional every time I hear it. It's , in my opinion, the most Patriotic song ever.

Beautiful reaction to our beautiful anthem. Oorah

This was awesome, seeing someone from any other country get emotional over this story is touching...thank you, Mikey. You are correct that this was the war of 1812, nearly four decades after the USA declared independence from the UK in 1776. The battle at Ft. Henry took place in Sep 13/14th of 1815 it was part of the larger battle of Baltimore. Great video.

Crying... God Bless America!

Thank you very much for this video. I deliberately watched this and other videos about our American anthem, to make sure my own country gets it's voice heard when there is a British coronation or huge event in Britain. My ancestors are English, and I usually feel like I'm watching my ancestors to some degree. So I make sure to honor my American heritage. Loved your video.

There are still a lot of Americans who understand the cost of freedom and cry and stand with their hand over their heart when we sing the anthem. Although I don’t agree with all of the political messiness right now the America I believe in allows the opinions of those I disagree with!! My family members fought for that freedom and so we must allow even dissenting opinions. And yes, Trump is a Reaganesque president. Thank you for your respect of our flag!! Thank your for understanding that as Americans we fight for our allies as if for our own. Also, it was the war of 1812. I’m so proud to be an American and your kindness is refreshing!!

This is a romantic Christian version. Any time I was coming off duty a little late (5pm) at my airbase, everyone was required to stop walking or stop their car if driving, if outside, turn and salute the base HQ where the National Anthem was blared over the loudspeaker.

As an American, I ashamed for not knowing that incredibly important story. I look at our national anthem in a new light now. Fittingly, a British brother gave me a new appreciation for the meaning of our flag. Even though brothers sometime fight each other, when they and their families are threatened, they always stand together.

Thank you sir. God bless you and your family.

FIRST CLASS MIKEY. First class. My mother and father My brother My sister and I are all veterans. Thank you for your respect.

This is why our flag is never to touch the ground!

The narrator of this video is our 40th President before he became one of OUR GREATEST PRESIDENTS! President Ronald Reagan!! That Beautiful Voice!! 💙🙏🏼💙🦅 💙 🇺🇸 💙

@jeffro221

4 ай бұрын

Nice thought, but I don't think that was Reagan narrating.

amen brother, absolutely right. you are spot on.

I love my Country, USA

Thank you for respecting our anthem by taking your hat off. You have no idea how much that means.

Thank you for honerin our flag and country. I never hear this song witho tears in my eyes.

Thank you for taking your hat off 💛

Thank you I 😢as I am one who loves my county and those who has and is serving to protect my freedom my family is full of military veterans thank you showing this❤