This is why the flag should never touch the ground.

@tommigun102470

11 күн бұрын

Can we put the flag upside down?

@vivienneclarke2421

11 күн бұрын

This is why I was out in a tornado last year grabbing my flag up off the ground~!! And yes,,we are a country in distress~my flag is being flown upside down.......

@cden409

11 күн бұрын

@@tommigun102470yes, it means ‘in trouble or distress’ it’s very real

@Christine-hl4rl

11 күн бұрын

@@tommigun102470 that is a sign of distress- like you need emergency help right now!

@tommigun102470

11 күн бұрын

@vivienneclarke2421 oh wow, who are you fighting with that you have your flag upside down, I hope you're ok?

I fought for this country and am now 100% sevice connected disabled. I have no regrets about that. What i do regret is what our country has become. We are not black , white Hispanic asian democrats or Republicans. We are all Americans.

@CJBW

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifices. God Bless you🇺🇸❤️. My dad survived the battle of the bulge. Thank God. I despise what our politicians are doing to hurt this country, but I love America and never deny her!!

@roadrash2005

10 күн бұрын

@@CJBWthese aren’t “politicians” these are enemies of the American people that have learned that infiltration and destruction is best performed as a representative of the state.

@Lord6

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your and your family's sacrifices. A grand number of us can never thank you enough.

@sandgrownun66

9 күн бұрын

Were the 100% Anglo-Saxon men, who signed the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Constitution. Thinking about Africans, Asians and Latin Americans, when they were doing so? Remember, most of those men owned humans as property at the time. A practice which had been banned in Britain since the 11th century. Also, something which the British at the time, were seeking to abolish in their colonies. What a great time to want to cut ties with the Mother Country.

@tgamjm6428

9 күн бұрын

Ty for your service but i just can't with the last part of that i would say We Are All Americans for the civilians yes. But the history for Democratic Politicians is just to vile/Evil so i would say Republican if your pro American. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHx9ldOoicmdnKg.html

I’m a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience…I will not live on my knees…Thank you for the respect!

@themaskedfinger6888

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for keeping America safe. We don't back down to tyrants.

@user-vl4fx5wf1q

4 күн бұрын

I thank you for watching a bit of our history!!❤❤

@jennybaby2010

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service . I stand with pride for my beatiful country and all that made living here possible and continue to be possible. My family will never forget ❤❤

@thomasbarath3593

2 күн бұрын

Served in the 101st, curious... which chopper did you pilot?

@davidsuttles101

2 күн бұрын

@@thomasbarath3593 Old school, AH-1 Cobra, 2-17 Air Cav.

This is why we don't let the flag hit the ground and we don't kneel for the Anthem, we stand up for it for those who can't.

This is not propaganda, It is history. This is why there is only ONE Nation Anthem. Our fore fathers had the Magna Carta to use as a blueprint for our Constitution. We are truly blessed. Thank you for taking off your hat.

@bamagirl218

11 күн бұрын

If only this subject was taught to kids now like we were taught it. Totally different

@lao5960

11 күн бұрын

And that flag is still in the museum!!

@tupelohoney622

11 күн бұрын

Based on a true story. There were 10 British boats, not the entire fleet. This incident occurred during the War of 1812. And yes, as several mentioned, this flag is in the Smithsonian's American History museum.

@UnqualifiedReviews

11 күн бұрын

It's not propaganda but it is very much embellished.

@allengator1914

11 күн бұрын

It may not be propaganda in the strictest terms, but this is a highly embellished account of the battle of Fort Henry. Historians have found that the British did not specifically target the flag. All in all, there were about 28 total American casualties. The bodies of dead soldiers were not used to hold up the flag pole. That is a total falsehood in this account of the events. A 42 by 30 foot flag has to be on a well-anchored pole, it cannot be held up by a few dead bodies stacked around it.

As a vet, I was proud to stand up and fight for this country. Every time I hear the pledge or Star Spangled Banner, I salute with misty eyes. Be proud and respectful or get the hell out. God bless America

@horseygirl645

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

@Queef_latina

11 күн бұрын

Against enemies foreign and domestic. I think you vets neglected the domestic part.

@Angus4277

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service. Happy Independence Day.

@solleytara

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service

@user-vl4fx5wf1q

11 күн бұрын

Thank you to all past and present military and first responders for your service!!❤❤🎉🎉 Happy Independence Day!!❤❤❤❤

For all of you that fought for our country and died for it, thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

@WhiskyJack-

2 күн бұрын

Don't thank us, live your life as if you earned it! Freedom is never free!

I"m a 65 year old Army Vet, I was a tank commander in the Big Red One...that flag, means everything to me...that flag represents the true American spirit...Happy 4th of July, America! And mad respect for taking off your hat...Thank YOU!!!

@iamchicosuave

9 күн бұрын

Awesome! My dad was Big Red One. Also, I've been to this fort. Just hits different.

@semperfi8992

8 күн бұрын

I was with rock of the marn 3rd id

@elizabethmann383

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service and to all of our men and women!!!

There's NO changing our National Anthem ‼️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@dawnmarieallenkent2495

11 күн бұрын

Someone's trying...

@MaryannTurton

11 күн бұрын

Amen sister!

@brendajackson913

11 күн бұрын

@@dawnmarieallenkent2495 Who's ever trying needs to watch this and learn the history behind it ❤️🤍💙🇺🇲‼️

@rubyslippers8215

11 күн бұрын

Totally agree! As an aside, I tried to find an American flag emoji to include in my post - there ISN'T one - woke-ster flag, yes...the US flag, nope.

@toddstevens13

11 күн бұрын

Let me guess, you have never read the entire SSB, all of the verses hidden away on purpose, and have no understanding of its full meaning. God Bless America should be the anthem.

I was taught as a child that this is why every true American won't see the flag on the ground. Its disrespectful to the memory of those who perished to keep that flag up on that day. There is so much more than we realize. Thank you for this July 4th gift.

@Cuffsmaster

11 күн бұрын

accept most of this story is wrong. The truth is a great story so he didn't have to lie about it. This is modern America, lie to make it bigger .... yes distortion of history is wrong .

@jaceywarren1528

11 күн бұрын

@@Cuffsmaster first of all, I think you meant "except" not "accept". I do not accept that most of this story is wrong. I do accept that the story as told here was told in a way to stir the American soul. This story made it sound like many died when in fact, only 4 brave men died and 24 more were injured. 330 British soldiers were either killed, wounded or captured. The incredible part to me is that Britain suffered nearly 14 times more casualties than the American patriots. This was during the war of 1812 when Britain came back mad that we were succeeding as a nation. While 4 deaths and 24 injuries may not seem like a lot to you what I see is 4 strong courageous people left this world too early. That is the point, people have died to as BP said give us the freedom to live the lives we get to live today. It's about gratitude to ALL who have served, bled, and died for that principle.

@gailcalderone5229

10 күн бұрын

​@@CuffsmasterYes. It would be great if this story was told the way it really happened...The true story should be told...

@konradkanuckle5920

10 күн бұрын

​@@Cuffsmasterok lefty.

@Nomad-vv1gk

10 күн бұрын

You weren't taught this because this is mostly lies being told by a right-wing so-called preacher.

I’m Canadian and even I removed my hat when the song started. This is such a powerful piece of history with so much depth, meaning and character I have nothing but love and respect for my freedom loving family and brothers down south. Happy Independence Day

@georges4061

7 күн бұрын

We have no closer brothers as a nation then our northern neighbors. Every patriotic American i know would fight nearly as readily for our northern brothers as for ourselves.

@grigryphon

5 күн бұрын

I too, identify as North American! 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Happy independence, fam!

@ryanhampson673

5 күн бұрын

During hockey games if playing a Canadian team they play both anthems, I always stand for the Canadian one too even though I’m American. It’s just respectful…Plus I don’t want to make our norther neighbors angry…You guys tend to go ham when wars pop off 🤣

I’ve heard this a couple times, I cry every time. All Americans should see this in grade school 🇺🇸

My 8th Great Grandfather, Christopher Crary, was twice captured by the British. The second time, he was imprisoned in one of the prison ships, where the conditions were so squalid that most prisoners died from disease and starvation. Christopher escaped from the prison ship and returned to the fight, serving until the war was won. He's an inspiration to me in times like this, when those who have never endured tyranny seem willing to surrender the freedoms our ancestors sacrificed everything to give us. Democracy is fragile. Our resolve to defend it cannot be.

@nataliemorton5568

11 күн бұрын

This is so well-written. Thank you to your 8th Grandfather and to all men who have fought for our freedom !!! I am a Baby Boomer and miss the strong sense of Patriotism I was taught as a child and all during my school years. I also have a hard time sitting if I hear the Star Spangled Banner, and after standing, putting my right hand over my heart and singing while tears fill my eyes, with great love and gratitude for the gift I have as an American citizen to live my life as I choose within the laws in the Constitution. This past 3 and 1/2 years has been SO sad and painful as Government Officials ignore the Laws that exist and do whatever they want. I have a strong faith in God and I know He will Shepherd us to where we belong. God Bless AMERICA!!!

@vivienneclarke2421

11 күн бұрын

My 10th and 11th times grandfathers came here on the Mayflower. Edward Fuller and his young son,Samuel Fuller. My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War and being from the Philadelphia area,they knew George Washington personally,,and some of the other Founding Fathers too. I've watched this video about the Star Spangled Banner so many times,and always cry when I think of how brave,strong and determined my,OUR,, ancestors were. And I have tried to live up to that legacy in my own life🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🇺🇲

@lisafalcione537

11 күн бұрын

@@vivienneclarke2421 It seems we are related. My ancestor also was William Fuller. What a family history we had. Proud of our forefathers.

@vivienneclarke2421

11 күн бұрын

@lisafalcione537 No way~!!😂Small world isn't it lol..... Have a happy Independence Day cousin~!!❤️🤍💙

@marquisdelafayette1929

11 күн бұрын

More died on prison ships than in battle.

And this is why no one should not stand for this anthem. It is respect.

@dragonwood4562

9 күн бұрын

It is the rule of the military, and should be observed by all Americans, that when the anthem plays you stand and face the flag. If there is no flag, you face the source of the music.

This is why we are adamant that the flag not touch the ground.

As an Army Veteran who joined up after 9/11... shortly after High School... it makes my blood boil when I see the disrespect our flag & Coubtry gets from her own people... When people call the flag a hate symbol... when people say it represents white supremacy... when they trash or burn the flag... The sheer audacity pisses me off... I love my Country & proudly would have given my life for her... It wasn't my price but many before me & after paid that price... Love it or leave it... there are 1000's of entry/exit ports, airports, & border crossings... nobody is making you live here... The greatness of this Country will not bend a knee nor bow to your ways... We will not fall as long as their is blood pumping through the veins of true patriots...

@themaskedfinger6888

5 күн бұрын

I also feel frustrated when I see citizens disrespecting the flag by adding slogans or other embellishments directly onto the stars and stripes, believing it enhances their patriotism.

There is something that a lot of Americans today don’t think about,when the founding fathers signed their names to the Declaration of Independence they were initially signing their death warrants. We did not win our freedom with pen and paper, we had to fight the greatest naval and military power at the time and lose many lives to do so. It was by God’s grace that America came to be,if we had lost,King George could have very well had those men put to death for treason or in prison. Yes we should celebrate this day with jubilation and songs of freedom and thanks giving to our Father for life liberty and the pursuit of happiness,but let’s not forget to remember the labor pains America endured to birth this Nation 🇺🇸

@maryannweitzel5636

11 күн бұрын

Yup. They were felons.❤

@UTubeHandlesSuck

11 күн бұрын

..and now we've rolled over belly up and let a bunch of black-robed Notsees make a half-assed excuse for a failed President into a King.

@Christine-hl4rl

11 күн бұрын

The Founding Fathers- our Declaration of Independence - “ to this we pledge our sacred honor” ❤

@cyberpred

11 күн бұрын

Many of them were in their thirties and some younger. Average age of the signers was in their 40s. Think about that and how young the greats were

@marquisdelafayette1929

11 күн бұрын

You left out the fact that if France didn’t bankroll us and give us troops, ships, and $$ we would have been screwed. It took a long time for the US to become a “country” and were really a loose confederation of states. So that presented a lot of issues with different states and who pays the soldiers and who doesn’t. That’s why there was mutiny a few times. They were especially angry about having done a year or two and hadn’t been paid while new recruits were given bonuses and pay. So they got extremely angry (justifiably). That’s part of why Benedict Arnold defected to the British. He fought and spent $10,000 out of pocket on different campaigns with Congress agreeing to pay originally and then afterwards giving him a hard time. Then he was injured twice in the same leg. The last one happened when he rallied the troops and single-handedly won during Saratoga while Gates twiddled his thumbs. That’s when the French agreed to openly help us. Then Gates went and said he did it all by himself. They also accused him of using his position as leader of Philadelphia to “enrich himself”. That was the last straw. After that he defected.

This should be required watching every year in all grade schools.

@TheOmegaRain

11 күн бұрын

💯

@chrisester2910

11 күн бұрын

Maybe if it were actually historically accurate maybe.

@jilliant.4550

11 күн бұрын

This is not very accurate. Take the time to research the real story. And I agree, the real story should be taught. This one is good for the feels only.

@allengator1914

11 күн бұрын

Why? This isn't close to being a historically accurate accounting of the Battle of Fort Henry. Historians have found that the British did not specifically target the flag. All in all, there were about 28 total American casualties. The bodies of dead soldiers were not used to hold up the flag pole. That is a total falsehood in this account of the events. A 42 by 30 foot flag has to be on a well-anchored pole, it cannot be held up by a few dead bodies stacked around it.

@bobbiejojackson9448

11 күн бұрын

@@allengator1914 Not a total falsehood. It's embellished. If you think there aren't embellished stories in every country's history, you haven't been paying attention. The point behind this is to help people understand what patriots fought for and why. How does that affect your life in a negative way?

This is Not propaganda, this is Truth and our History!! ❤️🇺🇸❤️

@robertphelps1574

8 күн бұрын

Not propaganda but highly embellished and some of it is made up

@hippie2348

6 күн бұрын

​@@robertphelps1574wrong

All I can say is Amen brother. as a vet (corpsman with the 2nd med battalion out of Lejune) God, Country, Corps. Never forget the sacrifices we paid to be free. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Now more then ever we need our nation, our children, to hear these words from our mouths. The Flag is more then just a flag. It is the symbol of a covenant that our forefathers paid for in blood, that all should be free. God bless our country, our people, and you brother.

@SavageDawgJoshua

6 күн бұрын

God bless you, and Semper Fi my Devil Doc Brother!

One thing not mentioned is that civilians sunk their own ships in the harbor to keep the British navy out. You can see the masts poking out of the water in some of the paintings. Most if not all of these ships were used to make a living. They couldn’t just go out and buy another replacement. That’s a sacrifice.

@meaghanhoffmann5869

11 күн бұрын

This.

@vivienneclarke2421

11 күн бұрын

Wow. That just made me CRY.....

@meaghanhoffmann5869

11 күн бұрын

@@gregmecham5556 I’m gonna share this info on another page.

@Tijuanabill

10 күн бұрын

@@meaghanhoffmann5869 Might check and see if it's true first, given the comments in this video, and the video itself, are making wildly untrue claims.

@meaghanhoffmann5869

10 күн бұрын

@@Tijuanabill what exactly about the battle of 1812 is false?

Thanks for talking your hat off, and showing Respect!! People have lost Respect, and forgotten the blood that was shed to make us Free. God Bless America

@sandgrownun66

9 күн бұрын

When was America last invaded?

BP, and you didn't think we were here.....we are ALWAYS here for you. I love this story and am so very proud to be an American. That feeling gets stronger every year I get older. No matter what our troubles are in the United States, we ban together and come out victorious. Happy 4th to all of you !

Hard not to tear up when he talks about Father's knowingly sacrificing their lives to protect their family's freedoms 🤘🤘

And one more thing... how amazing is it that we did break away from Great Britain, only like 250 years ago and yet we became the closest of friends and staunch allies, to them and they to us. We love our British brothers and sisters today. So not only does America fight and not give up, but we also forgive and give second chances, not just in Word but in actions.

@joeday4293

11 күн бұрын

You know why that is? Because the British common law is the DNA of the American Constitution. The American Revolution basically held up a mirror to Britain's own standards, and found them lacking, and re-established them in a purer way, in a new land. And not only have the Brits taken a few meaningful looks in that mirror over the last couple of centuries, we have also faced common enemies together that threatened civilization as either of us knew it.

@daveray44

11 күн бұрын

Even the UK reactors on KZread really get emotional while watching this video. It's ironic how many will comment about seeing Old Glory everywhere before watching this to fullu understanding why afterwards

@bambamnj

10 күн бұрын

@@joeday4293 Amen Joe!!! We all need to take a good long look in the mirror now and then. We all lose our way from time to time. What is important is that we realize we're going the wrong way and get ourselves back on track. I think America is experiencing this right now. Hopefully we will get back on track soon.

@sandgrownun66

9 күн бұрын

Yes. It's lucky for you, that British people, with their culture, values, and principles founded your country. Just think that if it had been the Spanish. You'd probably be like Mexico or Venezuela now.

@themaskedfinger6888

5 күн бұрын

France is our oldest ally.

this right here is why our colors dont run. and thank you for not pausing during our anthem.

@sandgrownun66

10 күн бұрын

What about that little South East Asian disaster you ran from. Those rice-farmers are tough cookies.

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget, the men who died, who gave that right to me! And I'd gladly stand up, next to you and defend her still today. Cause there aint no doubt I love this land....God Bless the USA!!!

@sandgrownun66

9 күн бұрын

You only think you're free.

Thanks my friend for playing this tribute to our beloved flag. Am not ashamed to admit that i cried like a baby. Thanks again 😢

On a Patrioitic note...... Check out: - Red Skelton breaking down the Pledge of Alliegence.... I believe it was recorded in 1968/1969 for his TV Show....... - The song "Ragged Ole Flag" Johnny Cash...... - The song "Arlington" by Trace Atkins....

@danacasey8543

11 күн бұрын

And Robin Williams' skit as the flag.

@alwaysdriveing

9 күн бұрын

I was thinking that too.

I'm reminded of the U.S. Olympian who was the flag carrier at the Stockholm Olympics, I believe, (correct me if I'm wrong). As the teams from all the countries paraded in front of the King, lowering their flags in respect, the American didn't. When asked why, he said- "This flag bows to no earthly king."

@dominicbuckley8309

11 күн бұрын

To the rest of the world, the US attitude to the flag is very strange. Every other country also believes that their flag is sacred: at a funeral, battle or a contest, laying the flag on the ground is *not* a sign of submission, but of consecrating the ground and imbuing it with the ideals of that country. The flag is more powerful than the ground. For the US, a flag touching the ground means the flag has been desecrated, made dirty and has to be burnt. It is patriotic, but only on a superficial level, as it implies that Americans think the ground is more powerful than their flag.

@Tijuanabill

10 күн бұрын

@@dominicbuckley8309 No. Nobody thinks that. What are you talking about? We don't think any flag is "powerful". We think letting something sacred get dirty, is bad. It's the same reason you dress nice for church, or that the priest doesn't show up all dirty. If you are doing something sacred, it should be done cleanly. By your logic, we baptize babies because they are weak. Like...could you miss the point more? Is it even possible?

@dominicbuckley8309

10 күн бұрын

@@Tijuanabill You have literally just proved my point. Americans think of lowering the flag as 'letting something sacred get dirty'. Every other country in the world sees lowering the flag to the ground (usually in salute to the fallen) as _the flag making the ground sacred_ . Of course, we're not talking about accidental dropping (which is always bad), but a deliberate salute performed at funerals and memorials. In the past, it was also done prior to battles or contests, as a symbol of making the ground your own. To use your baptism analogy: to the rest of the world, the US attitude to lowering the flag is like saying that a baby shouldn't be baptized because the holy water would get dirty. Anyways, from an historical point of view it needs to be pointed out that the US attitude to lowering the flag did not date from this incident. It actually became a tradition during the Civil War, but was not made official until the Flag Code of 1923.

@Tijuanabill

10 күн бұрын

@@dominicbuckley8309 Yeah but, why on earth would we care what lesser nations do and think? We are better than them, so they should follow our lead, not the reverse.

I watch this every 4th and it brings tears to my eyes. I know lots of people probably think I'm lame, but I do love my country and I'm sad for how far we've strayed.

This is the reason we should respect the flag, for what it stands for 🇺🇸

I cry every time I see this video. I even thought at the end "I wonder if he is gonna take his hat off during the anthem", and then boom! Never should have questioned your patriotism! Lol Thank you for watching this! Happy 4th of July!

@Tijuanabill

10 күн бұрын

Maybe if you knew most of it was BS, you wouldn't cry. There is a reason this isn't taught in schools: The video maker made up about half of this stuff said, or more.

@smcqueen2801

9 күн бұрын

@Tijuanabill there is a reason America has always stood as a beacon of hope for millions around the world. We are bred different. You won't convince me otherwise.

@Tijuanabill

9 күн бұрын

@@smcqueen2801 I don't disagree with that. But the video is full of lies and propaganda, that neither of us were taught in school. It's not patriotic to tell lies, or support them, so I cannot.

@SavageDawgJoshua

6 күн бұрын

​@@Tijuanabillyou keep chirping on every comment that half of the commentary is a lie, yet you've refuted not one single thing said. I think you are full of shit and just hate America.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOTS! Good wishes to all from Oregon!✌

@andreadeamon6419

11 күн бұрын

Sending love from ohio 🇺🇸🧨🎊

You make a good point about the founders being gangsters. This made me cry. How far we have fallen. I love how you took your hat off and sang, but that made me cry too. Thank you for doing this for the 4th. I needed this.

Happy 4th! Appreciate your independence. It wasn't free. It wasn't cheap. I'm a veteran and the son of a veteran. I tear up every time I hear this haunting hymn.

I've watched so many reactions to this video and I cry every time. U.S. Air Force vet..

Hey BP, I'm a veteran who served during Desert Storm 1990 - 1997. I appreciate your support for our great land. That pride is not so common these days. People need to come together & remember that #hUmaNITY is the key. God bless America and ALL of her citizens. Happy Independence Day.

@heffiagametech8094

11 күн бұрын

In my part of the country we are still proud to be an American and proud of our country.

@susanalexander6721

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your Service Sir. I don't walk by a Veteran without shaking their hand.🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Almcingrid3663

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! My hubby was too.

It's not propaganda. It's history! American history! Don't ever forget it!

I watch this every once in a while and it never ceases to bring a tear to my eye every time

There is nothing more visually beautiful than seeing our flag blowing in the wind. I agree 100% with you BP.

@andreadeamon6419

11 күн бұрын

Seen one last Sunday that you couldn't see the flagpole. It was huge. Want to say 675 in Ohio. My goodness it was beautiful - and huge. Took my breath away

Happy 4th of July, Black Pegasus! God Bless the USA!!!

Literally crying full of PRIDE LOVE AND HOPE

As a 22 year Army vet, I can say your reaction was beautiful! Much love!

You never hear our anthem the same way again.

@sandgrownun66

11 күн бұрын

Correct. The music for the US anthem, isn't even American. It's an English drinking song, that was written three decades earlier. The Muricans couldn't even create an original anthem.

@timbell285

11 күн бұрын

@@sandgrownun66but we could kick your axx. We’re good.

@ThePositive0ne1

10 күн бұрын

@@sandgrownun66 We made it our own. If the British Empire (talking about back then) was gonna colonize; we can colonize their own song.

@sandgrownun66

10 күн бұрын

@@ThePositive0ne1 It was already somebody else's before the US stole it. Ripping-off a song you get p!ssed to, is hardly comparable to a small island creating the largest Empire in human history.

My grandpa and his brothers were some of the ones that stormed the beaches of Normandy

@missd9785

11 күн бұрын

My dad was on Utah beach. God bless em all✝

@otisjr3341

11 күн бұрын

@@missd9785 Yeah, they'll be mad at how America is messed up now,all those poor men that gave their lives in the wars, just so America could be free, and we're arguing on who to vote,I believe if we didn't have politics,then everyone would get a long with each other.

@missd9785

11 күн бұрын

@@otisjr3341 I'm a little surprised we let any politician influence how we treat one another. Maybe politics should take up 5% of our yearly thought?? All I know is it's taking up too much collective thought these days and it's not only during election years anymore. Hopefully we'll get back some semblance of allowing for love and respect soon.

@otisjr3341

11 күн бұрын

I agree

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your comments on this video. Without THIS flag...none others would be allowed. My Dad was killed in Vietnam, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Steven L. Bennett, and to think he died for nothing just infuriates me. Our freedoms are protected by our military. But the ideals and morals we hold dear as a country...they should be lived and protected by US. We have got to find a way to come together, or we will be torn apart. God Bless you and thank you for being brave enough to speak your beliefs. I happen to agree with everything you said. Even if I didn't, I support your right to say it. Have a beautiful, reflective, and safe rth of July. We are free!!!

Much respect that even though your recording a KZread video that you still removed your hat and held it over your heart! I can easily say without doubt your pop is proud of you for your stand not being scared to post your patriotism in these troubling times!

Yes, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY “ to the USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤😊. TY Paul Harvey!! 🦆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦆

Happy 4th from the UK 🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@rq3733

11 күн бұрын

Thank You!

I showed this to my kids last year and ever since their patriotism has become so solidified my 8 year old daughter during a light show hay ride for christmas, the song God Bless the U.S.A played and she was the first to start singing it outloud amonst 30 people no shame and I joined in with her out of pure pride. Our country is the last hope before the world changes forever for the worst. We cannot let it go.

I thank you for taking off your hat and respecting the anthem. My husband served in the Navy for 30 years to protect the rights of fine Americans like you.

God Bless the USA, brother!

Happy Birthday America! I wish I could hit the 'like' button 1000 times.

@sandgrownun66

11 күн бұрын

Why? The music for the US anthem, isn't even American. It's an English drinking song, that was written three decades earlier. The Muricans couldn't even create an original anthem.

Freedom is never free. We are always one generation from losing it

Amen! No flag should fly higher or longer than her! God Bless America!! ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

@robertphelps1574

8 күн бұрын

Only in the United States

God bless America. Happy birthday. ❤❤❤❤❤

God Bless America! ❤

Goosebumps and a few tears...thank you for this!!!! Happy 4th of July!!!❤🇺🇸

One of the things I enjoy and respect about you is how real you keep it. You're true to yourself, and true to your beliefs , there's nothing better than that. Sadly, those who still believe in what this country is and what it still strives to be are in short supply. Stay strong my friend

God bless America! Our country isn’t perfect; but I’m so grateful to have been born here!🇺🇸

@kat-den

10 күн бұрын

Me too!! God bless her and the men and women that fight for her people. ✌️🇺🇲

@sandgrownun66

10 күн бұрын

@@kat-den When was the US last invaded?

Happy 4th of July. This should be shown in every classroom in every school. May God continue to bless the USA.❤❤❤❤

@dsboyce1977

11 күн бұрын

Nah. It’s fake history.

@sandgrownun66

10 күн бұрын

What's it like having an imaginary being blessing you?

Patrick Henry is my ancestor…this must be where I got my fighting spirit! I love this country, I’ve served it and I will do it again. We shall win. “GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH” ~Patrick Henry~ Happy birthday America and happy independence due to the most brave men I’ve ever read about!

Thank You for this. I agree with everything you said. People who live here don't realize how lucky they are to live in this country. It is the absolute best country. God bless America.

"he will die on his feet before he will live on his knees" This is about the U.S. flag and the national anthem. Someone should tell Colin Kaepernick!

@sandralybrand9425

11 күн бұрын

But you're leaving out the part of the serviceman that said he fought for Kapernicks right to do it! ❤

@RogunK

11 күн бұрын

@@sandralybrand9425 I'm am veteran that also says he has a right to do it. I just think that anyone that does, doesn't understand what it means to be an American or what that flag and anthem stand for and why we stand during it. That flag and anthem stand for an idea of what we could be and what we should be striving for. If you protest during the anthem, then you aren't just protesting what you are protesting against. You are protesting against the idea that America stands for. The idea that we are all equal and free to choose whatever path we want in life. If you protest during the anthem, you are protesting against equality and freedom, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

@dsboyce1977

11 күн бұрын

Except Washington never said that.

@RogunK

11 күн бұрын

@@dsboyce1977 Washington never said what?

@dsboyce1977

11 күн бұрын

@@RogunK the quote about how an American “would rather die on his feet than live on his knees”. The actual person who said that was a Mexican revolutionary.

Go to Ft McHenry and listen to them tell the story of the flag. Everyone holds an edge. It changes you. That was my happy place when I lived in Baltimore. It’s surrounded by the Bay and so beautiful.

@tvc1848

11 күн бұрын

And (at least when I went many years ago)…. a video telling the story is shown at the visitors’ center. At the end of the video they naturally play the Star Spangled Banner. The right wall in the small auditorium is glass but covered with curtains. As they slowly open during playing/singing of our National Anthem at the end of the video, there is the replica 15 star and 15 stripe flag still flying. To be there and hear the story, then the National Anthem is played and unexpectedly have the curtains drawn back to reveal a replica of the same flag flying on the staff was pretty emotional. Anyone who thinks this video draws out emotions, if you ever get the chance, needs to stand on those grounds at Fort NcHenry and see the same (replica) flag still flying.

You're spot on. I wish more young people understood the importance of patriotism. The USA is the land of opportunity and the only thing holding anyone back is themselves!

Ive watched this at least50 times & still hits my feels!!🥺🙏🏻🇺🇸

Speaking of God Bless the USA, you should check out that very song by Lee Greenwood.

Amen Pegasus, I was born and raised here and I’m very proud of this country. Once you’ve seen this you have an even bigger respect for our beautiful flag. God Bless America. Happy Birthday America ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@sandgrownun66

9 күн бұрын

Actually, your flag is pretty boring. There countries with much more interesting and meaningful ones.

When my kids were between seven and 10, in the early 2000s, I made them listen to this once a year. And they grew up to be pretty good patriots and amazing citizens.

I listen to this every year and finally my kids are old enough I was able to sit them down this year and have them listen to it too

One of our local news stations here in the Chicago area interviewed several people who had just become citizens. It was either on July 2 or third of this year and there was one lady who said Americans don’t know how good they have it and that is why people want to come here. We need to all listen to that message and one of the quotes in this video, that Americans will die on their feet before they live on their knees. We do not need a dictator. We need to save our democracy.

@sandgrownun66

11 күн бұрын

Why are you going to have a Dictator?

@Mr05Chuck

11 күн бұрын

Fine. Except bother reading the founding documents. We are a Constitutional Republic not a democracy. We are living under a Facist president right now. We need to get back to our founding MAGA!

@marypittman5821

11 күн бұрын

Exactly!!

brought a tear to my eye, this is the history that some people are trying to erase... I have no words other than THANK YOU!!

@dsboyce1977

11 күн бұрын

The “history” in that video is fake

Your reaction says it all. You are a Patriot.

I’d never heard this before. Sitting here with tears in my eyes, goosebumps on my arms, and that weird feeling your hair gets when something just moves you… thank you so very much for playing this

I thank you for standing upholding the honor of the flag & our country. God bless America!

Thanks for sharing this on your channel. I'm moved to tears and proud to be an American

This is the best video you’ve ever shown. Happy 4th of July to every single American regardless of where your family began. Thank you 🙏🏻 🇺🇸🆓🎆

I am so proud of you and our country.

6:23 you mf right 🦅🦅🦅 God bless brother, thanks for sharing and reacting to this. Have a happy 4th and Happy Birthday America 🇺🇸

When the Star Spangled Banner started, I placed my hand over my heart, sat up straight and sang along and was happy to see you remove your hat and place it over your heart. Thank you. Thank you for being fearless about what you value and believe. God bless America!

BP, thank you! As I told children all 20 of the years I taught Sunday school……”there is one judge, it is not you”. We are SO fortunate!

Without the American flag, there's no pride flag...Preach, man, preach

Wow man thanks, true American. I love to see that, I totally agree.

With each video I watch of you, I find a reason to respect you more and more. Of course, there was no surprise with this one, it just strengthens it. Happy 4th of July!

I SO GLAD THAT YOU BRING THIS OUT AGAIN SHOW IT MORE TEACH THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE THE REAL THING ABOUT THAT FLAG MEANING

Beautiful! Happy Independence Day, fellow Americans! God bless America!!! 🇺🇸

Wow glad you're reacting to this 😅 I've seen a few reactions to this and it actually gets emotional. ❤❤I'm proud to be an American again ever time I ve seen this video.

Happy Fourth! Seen the video several times, but never gets old, God Bless America!

My ancestors put their lives on the line and some died for that flag and what it represents!! 🇺🇸

I've watched so many of your videos, and dude, I gained a whole new appreciation and respect for you. We need more people like you to tell it like it is and not succumb to the lies of a certain sector of politics. Thank you for telling it like it is. God bless you.

Thank you for showing this lest we forget

@sandgrownun66

11 күн бұрын

Forget what. Your hegemony?

The only flag you're allowed to destroy without being charged with a hate crime.

@daleb1279

11 күн бұрын

Or violate an actual federal statute by flying it upside down for political delusions.

@sassysuzy4u

11 күн бұрын

Not true. Canada, Australia, other countries in the commonwealth, Germany… lookup flag desecration laws for a full list of places where it is legal. Or are you referring to strictly flags of other things in the US?

@daleb1279

11 күн бұрын

The US has a federal statute that prohibit also displaying a flag upside down for anything other than a distress signal, not petty political statements.

@tvc1848

11 күн бұрын

@@daleb1279 The First Amendment allows the flying, burning, making clothing or anything else in any manner under freedom of speech.

@turnthepage1972

11 күн бұрын

@@sassysuzy4u The video is about the American flag.

I appreciated your commentary. Home of the free...land of the Brave. United WE stand Divided WE fall. ❤🇺🇲😊

This is my great cousin he is related to my great grandma Keys I’m very proud of of what my cousin did by writing this song😊

To your speech, I say AMEN BROTHER!

Great Reaction Brother Happy 4th to you and everyone God Bless America

Great reaction. I don't know when they stopped teaching this in schools but I remember learning about this in school in like 2nd or 3rd grade & it made me proud to be an American back then! When football players started taking a knee during the national anthem, I stopped watching football. They were flat out disrespecting the men and women who sacrificed their lives so we all could live free. No, we didn't treat the Native Americans or Asians or Blacks right in the beginning but we realized the error of our ways and grew as a nation and changed. Blacks in America have it much better than their cousins back in Africa who sold their ancestors into slavery. Asians, Latinos, and every other nationality or ethnicity who came and added their culture to our own has only made us stronger as a nation and more inclusive than any other country in the world. The fact that in Los Angeles alone there are more nationalities represented than at the UN shows how much of a melting pot we are. Most Americans cannot trace their ancestry back to one country, nationality, or ethnicity, but instead find that they are a mix of many different cultures, peoples, and ethnicities. I've had ancestors on both sides of both world wars, yet I'm able to find pride in both cultures, and still be proud to be an American. Our great seal says it best, E Pluribus Unum ~ Out of Many, One.

I was hoping you would react to this for a long time. I'm glad you did it for Independence Day. Great job bro!