Why do you think we get mad when people kneel during the anthem, or burn and step on the flag. The flag must never touch the ground. God bless the USA!

@Asomwhatokdude

2 жыл бұрын

Oooouuuuu you better hush fore i get mad just thinking about it

@StevenLeeStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@Asomwhatokdude Im starting to get mad with you because you are getting mad thinking about it.

@TerriLynn714

2 жыл бұрын

The black folk have their own anthem because of the prisoner's that went down with the ship. Even though they made the choice to make the flag the important thing

@frankhorrigan2047

2 жыл бұрын

I once found an old flag that had been buried in storage at a cafe I worked in at the time. The boss had told me to just throw it out with rest of the junk but I said "absolutely the fuck not". I gave that good flag a tri-fold and it still sits on the shelf I put it on in that cafe. And if anyone touches it, I will crush their bones.

@marcofeola8094

2 жыл бұрын

If your a communist you got no right to protest as you are not an American anymore and no longer have that right and can go live in some communist shit hole is you got a problem with being here, go live and protest in Cuba or China or North Korea, that be your countries and you can go live with the rest of the commies.

I'm touched by the reverence you showed the anthem at the end. Every child in America should be taught this story, instead of being told they can choose their gender.

@DrunkenRhinoceros

2 жыл бұрын

It was a mistake to remove the pledge of allegiance from schools. Society changed for the worse once that happened.

@anncowan1130

2 жыл бұрын

When I went to school we learned the story.

@jfb173jb

2 жыл бұрын

I won't disagree that the story should be told. And there should be respect given for those of the past. And the sacrifices many made for multiple freedoms over the 3 centuries. Some of which took longer for us to see. But there are plenty who don't choose and know they are different in their hearts and souls. And that is something to be worked out properly when the person in question is old enough to better make their own decisions. And this is coming from a small town Kansas Republican raised farmer. Who works in archaeology.

@BeHappy-cp4fv

2 жыл бұрын

When I was a child everyone in my classroom had to stand up and put our hands on our heart and recite - the pledge of allegiance - before we started the day in class.I wish they would bring that back to public schools to allow us to honor our country.

@jfb173jb

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeHappy-cp4fv I remember that too. It stopped when I was in high or middle school. Almost 15 years ago.

I’m a Marine Corps veteran. There are so many times I’ve lost faith in my government, but never in my country if that makes sense. The individual people are what make this country what it is. And I’ll go to my grave resenting much of what our government has done that has irreparably damaged human beings. Both foreign and domestic. But this flag is symbolic of so much more than what I can communicate. I’m glad you watched this. Love one another. Period.

@andrelalancette2009

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service God bless you

@MaryFNPoppnz

Жыл бұрын

We the people are not the problem. It is our corrupt government and all of it's branches . We the people have the authority to stop or allow this corrupt Government. What will we do?

@sunshynff

Жыл бұрын

I agree that our country and it's people is where we should derive our pride from, and yes the flag symbolizes that, it also symbolizes brotherhood/sisterhood between those that are not your blood, but who you're with in some god forsaken country and the sight of that symbol is like a hug from home when you're in the shit, and that symbol flew high in the face of evil destruction to our homeland, and thousands of deaths to our citizens and 343 of my brothers on Sept. 11th 2001. At the same time we have to be honest with ourselves, and realize that symbol, our flag, represents untold human suffering that is about to befall your country, because your leaders did not bend a knee to U.S. politicians, or your country is between oil rich countries, and the land of the free considers your people acceptable collateral damage in order to keep oil prices down. I respect what our flag stands for, and I respect the men and women who have fought and died for what that flag is supposed to represent, but they didn't give their lives for a symbol, they gave their lives for an idea, a dream of a more perfect union. I understand respecting the flag, and I ALWAYS DO, but sometimes I feel as if people will take more time out of their day, to complain at city hall that their breaking flag code by not illuminating the flag at night, before they'd stop and help a homeless vet sitting on the corner they drive by everyday on their way to work. IDK, it's a lot to factor in, but I believe in we the people, more than anything, can someday rise above all this.

@hbassitt9584

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@thecatsmeow5056

Жыл бұрын

I'm a navy vet. I have lost faith in this government.

I was born in Egypt but been here for 20 years served in the military for 8 years and I LOVE AMERICA so thanks for making this vedio I hope every American watch this and maybe understand the importance of our flag and the heavy meaning and history behind it. #MERCA

@ketomom4637

Жыл бұрын

My two oldest kids are veterans, I want to thank you for your service and thank you for loving our country as much as millions of us do! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@markcobb6561

Жыл бұрын

Glad you made it home brother.

This story always make me tear up.

@ferocis2255

2 жыл бұрын

It got me the other night as I proceeded to watch a metric shit ton of reactions to it. lol

@StevenLeeStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@ferocis2255 yeah man, the sudden realization why this flag must be protected at all costs. Its almost like a drug watching people wake up lol

@rowdy7480

2 жыл бұрын

Same here... I've always gotten goosebumps when the National Anthem is played.

@lisaharrison1031

2 жыл бұрын

Me too & I have watched it many times over the past couple years.

@12floz67

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt!🍻🇺🇸

I spent 22 years of my young life serving and defending this country even if some hated my kind. As soon as I put the uniform on no one cared about my skin tone or if my eyes are slanted. It brings tears to my eyes that majority of American born men and women do not have an ounce pride for our flag. Every country have their own past of injustices and corruption but I'd rather live and die in this country over any other country in the world. I will never forget my roots and my culture but I am an American FIRST! These men and women who sacrificed their lives to be where we are now the least we can do is stand tall when this song played.

@enderoctanus

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. The ending of the Anthem is very important. It is a question. "O say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?" We're supposed to answer, "Yes, it still does. We're still free, and still brave. We've kept the flag and its meanings." One day, we'll have to answer, "No. We're no longer free, and we abandoned the flag." That will be the darkest day in American history, but it will come, I am sure, possibly sooner than we realize. The question in that, however, used to compel us to do what we could to preserve our systems. Now, nobody believes in them.

@etoth1173

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!! 🙏🇺🇸

@Duskraven67

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home, soldier. You did your nation proud.

@757optim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, from a fellow vet.

@susanarroyo455

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. My father was a WWII veteran however he passed when I was a child. I appreciate you and everyone who has served and is serving. It shouldn't matter the skin color only the content of one's character if you love our great country USA and are willing to protect it that is all that should matter. God bless you and Good Bless America. 🇺🇲

My fellow American, you are the first person to shed light in my eyes on how the national anthem was born, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart with tears in my eyes, and loving our country!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

I’m from Ireland and I never heard this before it brings tears to my eyes 🇮🇪🇺🇸don’t know why people disrespect their flag it represents who you are where you come from and the love you have for your country And also you remember the brave men and women who died for your right to carry that flag. Not burn it

@deborahmcgee7970

Жыл бұрын

@bastiat yes they did they worked hard and made good lives for them self’s and there descendants I love when I met American people and see the pride they have to have Irish ancestors. Love to all the true American patriotic people fly the flag high let no one Take away your love of your beautiful country ☘️☘️

@phillipsolesky2677

Жыл бұрын

You are right Deborah. You literally have to be taught to hate your own flag and country and the government and media damn near succeeded.

I'm from Mexico and I love this country, I came to USA. When I was 13 years old.. I love this song of the flag.. is an honor to be part of This Country.. Now my husband being a Army Soldier and now my son Army Soldier. O my I love this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA..and Save Us all .in Jesus name.

@dougdrummond9341

2 жыл бұрын

You are as American as it can get my dear

@chrishenson3169

2 жыл бұрын

You are more American than most of the people born here today. God bless you and your family.

@sojo1660

2 жыл бұрын

I second Chris. It's not that fokes who love this country don't want immigration... It's that we want foke who love this country as much as we do coming to this country. And raising there families to love this country as much as we do. For our future generations to prosper from all it can give.

@rickeywheeler7804

2 жыл бұрын

That is because you know absolutely shit about the history of this country for black people. The flag to black people is just like the swastika was to jews. Only people who don't know the history of this country feel like you do because the rights and freedoms you have far as your civil rights came from black people marching and bleeding in the streets and that is facts.

@IDriveHackneys

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🌸

"He will die on his feet before he lives on his knees". THIS is why people including myself had a major issue with kneeling for the anthem. WE take our flag very seriously. That flag means everything. This is also why it never touches the ground. You dont burn it or stomp on it. THIS is why.

@anthonycurby4606

2 жыл бұрын

Well ..don't burn it unless its a flag retiring ceremony, for flag that are too damaged and torn. Contact your local scout troop or national guard if necessary. There is a ceremony.

@teampeople8524

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@davidickes4621

2 жыл бұрын

Ignorance is the reason why people don't understand what the big deal is. They have no idea why that was a silly move to kneel at the anthem. Totally tone deaf. A wise person would have knelt outside a police station or something that matched the cause they were kneeling for. Kneeling at the anthem???? Total fail in messaging.

@Stiffeno

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidickes4621 I would argue that the kneelers are the pro-Marxist types that legit hate the country and what it stands for, so the act of kneeling actually serves their purpose of denigrating the nation.

@user-sn1hi7my7x

2 жыл бұрын

It's sad how undereducated people are now adays. I never learned the full story behind our National Anthem until I found this video on KZread.

Proud Veteran who is glad you took the time to learn about your flag. Thank you. All I ask is that you share your knowledge. God Bless You.

Brother Van, I’m in tears man. I was born and raised in my island of Samoa. But moved here in 1994 to the states. I valued this country so much. But put a powerful strength in even more. I’ve always felt alone in this area but you gave me hope and I pray this video of yours will help educate the millions of those who do not know and value this precious country. Thank you brother Van. 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

Don’t short yourself bro. You’re adding incredible value to our country through this channel. 🇺🇸

@marinemondayslay9365

2 жыл бұрын

Amen He’s becoming an icon of true American values

@abbyloops8852

2 жыл бұрын

Aaaaamen!

@Godisgreat725

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🇺🇸

@tank0211

2 жыл бұрын

Can I get an A-MEN!!! God Bless America!!!

@vandall0160

2 жыл бұрын

Through all of our histories fault, there is no other nation that gives all the chance at Freedom, and it should never be taken lightly for it could be taken away, and that is why we jealousy defend the Bill of Rights and are bitter when they are attacked by those that do not care about anything but their own power, and as we move forward, consent via silence allows those corrupted individuals to take more and more, until the people say enough.

As a Veteran, there is nothing like going to 'Home' and seeing that flag fly. No matter what you've been through you feel safe.

@cameronc1509

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I flew back into ft hood after an Iraq deployment on July 4th at night. We could see fireworks from the plane. We sang the anthem. I really didn’t expect that part. Not a dry eye in the plane. I’ve never seen anything like it

@toobootay4450

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, well said.

@jefferykovacs4211

2 жыл бұрын

Ty for your service!

@seashellmac1968

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@michelemcneill3652

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service that has kept my grandchildren free.

It's been a very long time since I've heard this story... Still... puts tears in eyes... this is exactly why we get so upset when people trash our flag...Thank you for sharing this. God bless AMERICA and God bless us all!!! Amen

You are a Patriot my friend, you realize what all souls realize at their core, independence and freedom is worth any cost. Even in death it's worthy of holding up that Flag, that belief, that freedom. Our Country has to lean on freedom and liberty and unity. Nothing else. Nothing else compares. Freedom, Liberty, and Country Unity is everything...Everything! 😎♥🙏

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

LOL.....a real patriot would know the truth about that day. This story is about 95% BS. NOBODY died holding up any flag. And only 4 men died in the fort during the entire battle. Look up the Garrison flag.

Oh boy… it makes me cry 😭 every time .. I became an American citizen four years ago and I could not be prouder 🇺🇸

@alphacat9302

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! And welcome!

@williamampuero2841

2 жыл бұрын

A belated welcome to you my fellow American.

@amycaraway4489

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and welcome to America!

@nautical1845

2 жыл бұрын

Much love to my fellow American.

@elouise5593

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I wish you much success in your life here!

They need to teach this more in schools.

@johnseaverton1820

2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny though. This guy kept saying it was the colonies but this was the war of 1812z. We already won our independence years earlier. We actually lost this war to the British. ......

@1320Bushido

2 жыл бұрын

They did long ago.

@melissas9193

2 жыл бұрын

I had my son do a report on this when he was in elementary school.

@itsyaboiherman

2 жыл бұрын

Schools are more concerned with gender now

@zack7767

2 жыл бұрын

The first time that I heard an inkling of this was in 8th grade. Basically all my teacher said was "listen to the lyrics, and imagine it all happening around you". That's it. She almost got fired for it. This was back in 2011/2012

This right here is why my heart swells with pride and my eyes fill with tears every time I hear this song performed. It is an absolute honor and a blessing to be an American 🇺🇸

Man, I am without words. I know every word to that song, now I know the meaning of it. Very powerful video. Thank you for your honesty LFR. What you did here is change the way I think and feel, and I hope everyone who watches gets that same feel and thought. You are changing lives my friend. America needs more people like you.

@williamlink4964

Жыл бұрын

The video is a work of fiction. It has little if any factual information. Except it is a fight with the British, there are cannons involved, the U.S. fort did not surrender. It is nothing but a dramatic story. You might want to go to the Fort McHenry site for the real story; yes this is the forts actual name not the one given in the video.

@Christy-zb3rp

Жыл бұрын

Hey,God bless Everyone! I'm from Kokomo,Indiana. Hearing this incredible story about our flag was just very emotional for me & incredible! I cry everytime I hear the Star Spangled Banner. Because I'm greatful to God for everyone who has fought for us & our Freedom. My dad was a Navy Seal in the Vietnam War, & God brought my dad back alive. I have the utmost respect to everyone who has served for our Country. Thank you, & God bless!

I can't watch this without crying every time. It breaks my heart that so many people have lost sight of how incredible, how beautiful, how unique this country is.

@toobootay4450

2 жыл бұрын

Gah for real!

@rolanddeschain6312

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I'm so glad I walked away from the Democrat Party 4 years ago. I never understood until I became a Republican how great our country is. I saw this video a couple years ago, and now that I know the meaning of our anthem, it puts tears in my eyes every time. To truly understand the sacrifice our forefathers made, makes me proud to be an American.

@BlueOblivion74

2 жыл бұрын

same

@cannowuppass8214

2 жыл бұрын

It's a lie. We only lost 4 people in that battle and 24 wounded. I was like you until I did my own research. Pisses me off no matter who is lying. He even got the fort wrong. It's Fort McHenry and it was a military fort. If it had no military value they would have just left it. It was protecting Baltimore Harbor.

@munbeam1

2 жыл бұрын

I am a veteran. And 2 of my 3 kids have/are serving. Problem is, this right here isn't taught in school anymore. American History has been washed down to fit a narrative. Not all the truths in our History. And bring back the Pledge but being respectful of other people's religion go back to the 1923 version. It wasn't until 1953 when the words "under God" were added. Because we may be one nation but not all people believe in God use that name for their God and we are a melting pot after all.

As a proud American and a veteran of foreign wars, I still get choked up and teary-eyed when I hear this story. That is why I joined the military... because freedom isn't free.

@nena41156

2 жыл бұрын

Amen, my fellow Ordie. Both sides of my family have served, every single generation, since The Revolutionary War. I'm damn proud to have continued on the tradition - and coming from a family full of ordnance experts and LE , I'm proud to have also been an AO, and then a MAA.

@Cannjones

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@Domo69Eels

2 жыл бұрын

Im Aussie , but thank you for your service , we patriots world wide are in this together , god bless you

@aarondashiell3488

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing!!

@cristineconnell7803

2 жыл бұрын

Amen & Thank you for your service!🇺🇸 Buried my amazing big brother under that flag! ❤🇺🇸❤ GOD BLESS AMERICA & all who serve!

Brought tears to my eyes. So many have gave their lives for our freedom and they deserve respect and honor. For all the veterans past, present and future. And their families. God bless each of them.

I'm German born. My American military husband was very proud being an American. After he brought me to this country, I didn't know anything about the American Anthem. We lived on base, and every time the flag was raised, my husband stood at attention and saluted the flag. When I asked him what he was doing and why he stood at attention, he tried to explain it to me. I didn't understand what he was trying to tell me. After I spoke more English and I watched many of these videos. I finally understood. I now salute the flag also and cried how the Anthem came about. I'm proud to live here and I'm thankful that I'm allowed to live here in this beautiful proud country. America became my second home and I learned about the meaning of the Anthem and the American law. Knowing the sacrifices that was made to keep America free made me proud to be allowed to live here. I now salute the flag. I respect every service personal and I thank them for their service. Willingly they give their life to keep us free. I am grateful to them. Every person living in this country need to respect the Anthem. Many kneel when the Anthem is played. They don't deserve to live here. I'm surprised how many American people don't know the meaning of the American Anthem. They just utter the words without knowing the sacrifices our forefathers have made for all of us. May God always bless and protect America.

I've seen the flag that was flying that day at the Smithsonian. It's a very quiet gallery. Everyone is awed. Some people prayed. Others stood silent. But in all cases, everyone was completely wowed.

@jaimiesagerquist5

2 жыл бұрын

I know where I want to go for my next vacation!

@tye8876

2 жыл бұрын

Been there, saw it too. Just remembering that visit brings back goose bumps. This is just one reason why it is important for us to learn our history. Some of it good, some of it bad. But it all should be remembered and not erased or re-written as the libs are attempting.

@itsyaboiherman

2 жыл бұрын

Damn.....

@Cristi81272

2 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful experience to stand and behold that flag. What a history it holds.

@eyesoftexas430

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I remember standing in the Smithsonian while the curtain was withdrawn, and feeling like I was viewing the saving of the nation in which I was born. A symbol of sacrifice and victory, and future all at the same time. God Bless America.

I’m an Australian and every time I hear your Star Spangled Banner I have tears flowing down my cheeks and it’s all I can do not to burst into tears. One day I thought this is ridiculous why would I be so touched by someone else’s national anthem. So I decided to look into it. I found the story and when I heard it and realised it wasn’t just about a country’s national anthem it was about the humanity, perseverance and devotion to freedom in those men giving their lives for the whole country under the most direst of circumstances. Somehow the melody and lyrics convey that courage and tenacity and we can all feel it.

@taylorhughes4130

2 жыл бұрын

yes people dont understand this is why when people under oppressive regimes wave american flags or sing our anthem (ex hong kong) its not cause they want to be americans it is because they want life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and EVERYONE can identify with the hope that symbol brings. in ANY country

@sherryjohnson3804

2 жыл бұрын

Amen .. It's what it represents for all people's, creed and colour

@nigelplumley8188

2 жыл бұрын

You seriously nailed this! So, much love to you and Australia in general! I would LOVE to visit there, some day!(:

@bluefish4999

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I hear a lot of Australians talk bad about us Americans so it's good to hear someone gets it, though I do get a kick out of being called a septic, if I ever get to Australia I'd introduce myself as Seppy Yank haha

@piratedaveyjones1903

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluefish4999 A lot of Aussies love America and Americans. I’m one such. Our country could learn so much from your sense of patriotism and pride. I know I have.

Back in early 60s a teacher taught us the history of our flag, songs and even the Marine Corp song. I thought they still taught kids that. Sad that not all Americans have this knowledge. But your channel is educating us. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏👍

I love that you observed about the flag not hitting the ground. As a veteran, I can assure you that that is a real emotion/feeling/vow/ etc. to never let that flag touch the ground. The symbolism means everything…

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

Navy vet here...you do realize this story is about 95% BS...right? Only 4 men died in the fort. NOBODY was holding up any flag since the British never targeted it. It was a small fowl weather flag that was flown that day. The next day the Garrison flag was hoisted. You do know about the Garrison flag...right? Plus the way this story is told, many think it was the revolutionary war......wrong....it was the war of 1812. Don't be playing the veteran card if you don't even know your history. THAT is a disservice to our great country. Let's Go Brandon...FJB

My man, you’re adding more value to this country than you understand right now. Keep this work up and everything will be better by 2025. That’s all we can hope

@endfedinctaxonindividuals7486

2 жыл бұрын

I made a very similar post on another video of his literally like 10 mins ago. YOU ARE ABSOULTELY CORRECT!!!

@huskyking420

2 жыл бұрын

We can only hope things will get back on track like they should be if we all stand together it will happen

As a true and proud Brit, even I was brought to tears listening to this. There’s something about true heroism and valour, that it can even be admired and respected by the opposing side. Every American needs to know of this sacrifice that won their freedom from tyranny.

@bambamnj

2 жыл бұрын

And we love the fact that we have become such close friends with our Country of origin. We both love and respect you. Appreciate your comments.

@jamesleate

2 жыл бұрын

The American people were mainly British in all but name back then. It sometimes gets called "the American English Civil War.

@LadyThunderbird63

2 жыл бұрын

We British and our American cousins are fiercely proud of our flags . 🇺🇸🇬🇧

@lisaharrison1031

2 жыл бұрын

We are descendants of the British. My heritage is English and Scottish. I am proud to be of English and Scottish descent. 💖

@shotgon5458

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother

I cry every time I see this video but you singing it brings even more tears ,you have a beautiful singing voice van. This is why I will always say that our flag is for all Americans!!

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

The Battle of Baltimore...look it up. The Battle of Fort Mchenry...look it up. The Garrison flag...look it up. Most here think this was during the revolution...wrong. It was during the war of 1812. Only 4 men died in the fort. Nobody was holding up any flag since the Brits never fired on it. Long story short....this version on the battle is 95% BS.

I have sung this many times at events etc. But sine my son has been in the Army, I cannot listen to it without crying with pride.

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

Navy vet here...this story is mostly BS. Nobody died holding up any flag...fact. Only 4 men died in the fort...fact. The British NEVER targeted the flag...fact. I love this country, but I am not going to follow blindly into battle with half ass information. Let's Go Brandon...FJB

As a Dutch person, living here in the Netherlands, I want to say that you have no idea the value you are having by making this video and the others. You are willing to look beyond the race issue, the past from people of color as a separate group within the country, and start looking at the past of the country as a whole. As you and everyone born and raised in the US is American , therefore you should all unite, look beyond the color and represent together what your country and flag stands for. In Europe we've had these battles long ago, but people in my country and many other countries in the world, look beyond the suffering as "a group" or "color", but unite as one country together. Brazil has so many ethnicities, they are all Brazilians and proud and there is no separate "groups" of black and white. The Netherlands, albeit a lot smaller, does the same and many others do. We all have a history individually, and as a country . Important is when to prioritise one above the other. Europe is now declining, cause the globalist have their foot in the door and that is not good, so divisions are created to make them win. We should never let them win , in no country in the world

@19bishop56

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll said.

@tsaw5697

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@jimholt1635

2 жыл бұрын

My friend if I may call you such? We the people of these United States 🇺🇸 are really trying to change people's minds, unfortunately the Evil devil demoratic party is the thing that keeps the race wars going, we can not as a people destroy racism while the government keeps it going ,at all costs.

@Laissez_Faire

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always said this to anyone who talks to me about race. If you’re in the United States we all have the same rights and freedom. But there’s always a small group of people that want to distort that. I say to them “you’re American first then brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter and so on, second”. Don’t let evil in your hearts because then you’ll bring it in your home.

@TheKeystoneChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@Laissez_Faire Well said!

Van, The value you add to this country is immeasurable. In educating yourself you are helping others to educate themselves with this channel .. I salute you sir!

@diannnicolai1412

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!! You open eyes and give hope!'

@fondaholland1595

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto 💞

@DaisyAnnabelle65

2 жыл бұрын

So do I!

@militarybrat9734

2 жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to basically say the same thing. I home school my child because the schools do not teach this anymore. The fact that you are inquisitive and share your journey is proof that you provide immeasurable worth... to yourself, your family and your community. GOD BLESS YOU and all of those you reach.

@darkzer0670

2 жыл бұрын

OH YEAAAAAAAAH!!!

I didn’t know this before you shared it. Outstanding story from our history. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this and the reverence with which you shared it.

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

this story is mostly a lie....that is why you have not heard it before. Only 2 men died....and NOT from holding up the flag. Look into the story of the Garrison Flag and Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. Yes the war of 1812 is when this happened...NOT the revolutionary war.

I have watched this video many times and every time I watch it my eyes leak and my throat tenses up. I am enjoying watching your journey. As a former professional singer, I could hear during your video that you kind sir have a very nice singing voice. I would love to hear you sing our National Anthem. Keep learning, keep growing and keep loving.

As a Veteran it breaks my heart when people don't stand up for our flag, for our freedom

@sandgrownun66

2 жыл бұрын

What the video fails to mention is that Star Spangled Banner was stolen from a British Drinking Song. Oh, and about your freedom. When was the USA last invaded? 1812?

@ufarkingicehole

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandgrownun66 you should let go of that unfound anger.... you may live longer

@sandgrownun66

2 жыл бұрын

@@ufarkingicehole UnfoundDED anger? How about just pointing out facts?

@ufarkingicehole

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandgrownun66 like the fact you are easily triggered?

@foxco2378

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandgrownun66 ok Karen

This is exactly why we get upset when people kneel, burn, spit on, ETC., Our Flag. This right here is why we get choked up with full hearts of Pride! This is why I get chills every time I hear this full explanation. Please give us our Flag back, allow our children in schools to learn the good and bad of our past. Our American History is and always will be important. God Bless America!!!

@polarbearcraze19

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Thank you for cont. your Patriotizim and your love of this country and our freedoms.

@robinlathim8221

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@CDRhammond

Жыл бұрын

Showed this original video to a Biden supporter down the road from me. the response I got was for them to take the flag flying in their yard, ball it up walk down the road to my place and throw it on the ground stepping on it to try and provoke a fight. Shows just how much progress I have made with the VA services because 3 years ago I probably would have killed this person over something like that. Somehow I managed to keep my anger in check long enough for that "American" to walk away.

@terrieartz6508

2 ай бұрын

Amen 🇺🇸🙏✝️❤️🦅

THANK YOU for doing this. My grandmother (WWII veteran, RN, 2nd Lieutenant, recipient of 4 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star) and my two granfathers (one TS and one Lieutenant Colonel) would really be appreciative. Grammy made sure I knew these stories because she knew we wouldn't learn them anywhere else.

The song is pretty much self explanatory. I’ve always thought I had an idea of what it meant. But to be honest hearing the full story behind the song gave me a new understanding of the Anthem and the flag. And honestly that rendition at the end almost chocked me up a bit not gonna lie. Thanks for this video.

What makes the song more interesting is it is sung as a question. “O’say does that star spangled banner yet wave?”. So that every time we sing it we are asking ourselves, “is the flag still flying? Are we still free?” Also, props for removing your hat!

@Robitron1234

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't realized that. Every morning when we wake we should thank God for another chance and ask if we are still free.

@jonathanpatten8703

2 жыл бұрын

A question pertinent to our time right now.

@hikemartman7971

2 жыл бұрын

Cannon fire all night, a pile bodies held the flag up. A rat-faced bureaucrat paying for a chimera virus to be unleashed upon us, and a ice cream loving senile chomo stuttering through his teleprompter messages Enacting policies that soften us up for the Great Reset… It is so sad we endured the first to surrender to this…

@LadyBeyondTheWall

2 жыл бұрын

I think I've read that ours is the only anthem that ends in a question, and I think that's actually really appropriate. After all our country has been through and with all that it's going through *right now* we still need to keep asking this question and we need to keep making sure the answer is a resounding yes. While we may not be going through a physical battle right now regarding our country and our flag, we're going through a societal one and I believe it's just as important to keep asking the question.

@LadyBeyondTheWall

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanpatten8703 Exactly. It's still an appropriate question after all of these years. We might not be going through a physical battle but we're going through a societal one - one in which we could still lose our flag and everything that makes this country great if we lose and metaphorically let our flag hit the ground.

Every American should know this story

@markvargus6519

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly this is an extreme dramatization of the story. It is true that Francis Scott Key was caught up on board of a British ship and had to watch the attack, but the supposed conversations in this tale definitely never happened. First, the desired destruction of the fort was to remove the ability the US had to raise chains that would prevent the British from getting into firing range of Baltimore as the chains would block the bay. Second, taking Baltimore would not have ended the war, although it was definitely a major war goal for the British due to the fact that the War of 1812 was started partly because ships of the British navy kept stopping American merchant ships and forcing American crewmen to serve on the British warship. Baltimore was considered a major source of the support for the war on the American side, so the British wanted to punish the port city. But for those who don't know the real story will find this interesting.

@louisestevenson5102

2 жыл бұрын

The libs want to change your flag. They've never made a sacrifice for America.

@Theavel2233

2 жыл бұрын

Every american should know its almost entirely fake

This was so beautiful ! I will start having more respect for the flag !!! Thank you for posting this !!!

I was in a foreign land and thought about this song, and just like in this video it dawned on me what the words really meant, and I was reduced to tears.

Even Jimi hendrix performed this, at Woodstock, in the middle of the anti war hippie movement. Even though his music wasn't patriotic, he believed in that flag and what it stood for.

@jessallen7756

2 жыл бұрын

Jimi Hendrix had been in the Air Force when he was younger

@southernladyish

2 жыл бұрын

He even had to make that a point when they tried to say his performance was “anti American” because of how he played it. Still one of the greats and forever will be ❤️

@robinmills8675

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite renditions. No vocals but his magical guitar skills created the sounds of war (bombs bursting in air).

@sandgrownun66

2 жыл бұрын

@@robinmills8675 Not surprising, since before the Americans stole iy. It was a drinking song, sang by rowdy men getting p!ssed in 18th century London.

When you see this draped over your daddy to symbolize his service to this country, and the 21 gun salute for every Veteran, as the shell casings and the carefuly folded flag is handed to your widowed mother, every time it plays, you have a tear in your eyes as you remember those days. 🇺🇸

@lizziesnow6363

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@sherriforrester8599

2 жыл бұрын

My Brother first then my Dad

@justkim5719

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I have a folded flag hanging on my wall for my late husband.❤️🇺🇸

@stephe1329

2 жыл бұрын

I have my dad's flag.

@Verityization

2 жыл бұрын

I have the folded flag that covered my dad's coffin.

This was very insightful and touching. Having context behind words added so many more layers of depths to the National anthem for me personally. This was truly interesting and fulfilling.

Just as your ancestors, my brother, paid a price...so did mine. God bless the land of the free and the home of the brave.❤❤

It’s one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever heard. Black, white.. doesn’t matter. We’re all Americans 🇺🇸

@johnseaverton1820

2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny though. This guy kept saying it was the colonies but this was the war of 1812z. We already won our independence years earlier. We actually lost this war to the British. ......

@paulbird1342

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnseaverton1820 We did not lose this war. Captn Hull kicked their butt just off the coast of Baltimore. It was such a thorough butt kicking the British sued for peace which was granted. Andrew Jackson not hearing of the news way down in New Orleans slaughtered a British battalion in their sleep.

@johnseaverton1820

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbird1342 you’re not saying we won though

@TheRabbi563

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnseaverton1820 Define "Lost" I dont see a union jack on flag poles over the Whitehouse, embassies, federal or local government building, school, etc etc.. Do you? Ya they burned down the Whitehouse, but it was just a building We Rebuilt the MF!! I don't see how you can say we "Lost" The War of 1812.

@TheRabbi563

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnseaverton1820 Seriously where did you get that from? what makes you think we lost the war of 1812? Are you from the UK? If you are thats ok, i understand your position now. Just know you're wrong.

This is one of the reasons why my heart aches when I see people disrespecting our flag. I always think of the many who died to protect our flag (country). Unfortunately a lot of people don't know this story. I believe their hearts will change once they're enlightened. With that said, Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!

@jarthurs9312

2 жыл бұрын

Amen sister 🇺🇸

@SinclairMoon

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, I'll voice my negative thoughts about the government approved indoctrination to instill Patriotism, no matter what evils the country has done.

@shawnglass108

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad this story is a complete myth. Almost none of what this guy said is true. There was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. Nobody held up the flag at all. Only 4 Americans were killed during the entire bombardment and the fort took minimal damage. Sorry for ruining a good fairy tale.

@SinclairMoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnglass108 Nah, they like living in their echo chamber.

@leighhunterjumperz3038

2 жыл бұрын

TOUCH THE FLAG AROUND ME UR LIABLE TO CATCH A BEATING

The first time one hears this story they gain a whole new gravity of appreciation for what our national anthem really means.

I get chills everytime I hear/sing the Anthem! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

As a USAF. Veteran, our flag to me is sacred! So many sacrifices made from then to NOW for our freedom!

@IdahoRanchGirl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for protecting our country. I am from a military family and know the sacrifices that all go through. Much respect!

@k1ngm0ves93

2 жыл бұрын

it would be crazy if LFR reacted to how each branches make fun of each other. For example US Air Force is refered to as the US Chair Force because they are the spoiled children of the US military🤣🤣🤣

@MrPhlip17

2 жыл бұрын

Same. As a US Navy veteran, the national anthem brings tears to my eyes, like... Legit crying... Knowing the sacrifices that have been made, then and now... It always makes me emotional. This video, however many times I've watched it, still makes me ball my eyes out. If everyone understood the history of the Star Spangled Banner, we'd probably never have seen the ignorant support for kneeling during it. And now I hope more people understand the anger we have when they do...

@lindajohnson6514

2 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother, Freedom is not Free!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@melissas9193

2 жыл бұрын

My family and ancestors were military including me . It breaks my heart seeing people disrespect this country we fought so hard to get.

This changed the way I look at our flag, that song, our country. And I am and always have been PROUD TO BE AMERICAN. United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

@Theavel2233

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly this story is almost entirely fake they didn't even get the right war, it was writen in 1812 not the revolution

@jarthurs9312

2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸

@generoberts9151

2 жыл бұрын

I’m spite of the way this administration pushes one against another

@coryharlow995

2 жыл бұрын

That's right. Devided we fall. Black white, rich poor, religious and non religious, and democrat republican. That's the goal the government. United the people get what the people want.

@Theavel2233

2 жыл бұрын

@@generoberts9151 just like the last one

I've heard this great story before. This summer I accidentally came across the grave in Maryland of Mary Pickersgill. She was the seamstress who sewed the enormous flag that flew over Fort McHenry. I had never heard of her and knowing the story just made it an incredible experience for me

I always tear up for the anthem every time I put my hand over my heart…but after this….total goosebumps, chills and and even more OVERWHELMING pride to be an American 🇺🇸

not American but i love this anthem. wish my people would feel the same way about my country as the Americans do theirs. Love this!!!!

@jefferykovacs4211

2 жыл бұрын

I may not speak for all,but I wish all people could be free.

@iluvtractors

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of room for Freedom Loving Patriots my Friend you are always welcome here , and we will sing this beautiful Anthem together , no matter what our nationality we can all be American Patriots !!

@SouthernIowaLady

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day you will either come here or help move your nation toward it's own path. Love intended for your life.

@uncivildiscord4611

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that sir, find something moral and that you love and defend it with that same fervor

@danjohnston1345

2 жыл бұрын

We will gladly trade you for some Antifa losers

I'm an Aussie and I think your anthem is a beautiful thing. It brings tears to my eyes when you know how the words were formed. What incredibly brave patriots those men were. How anyone can betray that flag is beyond me.

@AsherWolfson

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@MatthewSmith-cp3hu

2 жыл бұрын

So true it is hard to imagine but as this man said....he did not know

@carlabarch2066

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your kind words

@lauraduffy9055

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have three casket flags from my relatives now gone, and they will never, ever touch the ground.

@clarkstartrek

2 жыл бұрын

That's Cool....as an American. I thank you.

In the Army I carried the Flag and Guidon...What a joy it was to march with that beautiful Flag at my side. Yes Sir... Remove your headgear and place it over your Heart.

As a retired vet, I wish I had heard this moons ago. It’s powerful and riveting and a staunch reminder of what our country was founded on and the sacrifices made. We can’t lose sight of this vision signed into reality in 1776. God bless America

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

Im a Navy vet.....Let's Go Brandon...FJB. This story is mostly BS. And many here think this was during the revolution. The Battle of Baltimore was during the war of 1812. Only 4 men died in the fort. Nobody was holding up any flag since the British never did fire on it. Maybe that was because it was a small fowl weather flag that was flown. The flag FS Key saw was the Garrison flag that was hoisted the next day. You might want to look up the Garrison flag and the Battle of Baltimore. The REAL story is much better...the truth always is.

Being an immigrant and still getting emotional for this beautiful song and lyric that promise all weary people hope, freedom and bravery. Something that vicious shameless Neo Marxist students, professors, activitis and radicals dont have a sense of and want to destroy this country's greatness for their own political and ideological benefit and power thirst. THANK YOU AMERICA FOR GIVING ME A NEW LIFE!

@TheDiverJim

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home

@XXNerdzillaXX

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, welcome to the land of the free and the home of the brave.

@StevesFunhouse

2 жыл бұрын

When I was young, I lived in Austin, TX. We move around the country for a while, following my mom's government career. However, I came back to Texas in 1989 and have been here ever since ... but I'll always remember the very first bumper sticker I saw when I got here. It said, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got her as quick as I could" !!! I imagine this sentiment applies to you too ... but for America. Welcome home, my friend !!!

@Sakitsunebi

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home buddy. Glad to have you here

@bradgraham1254

2 жыл бұрын

What’s even more amazing is that we still have that very flag on display for everyone to see. We still have THE flag!! 💪♥️

@sgt_s4und3r54

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a month late but I'm happy to see that someone else remembered that the Smithsonian has this very flat.

@kassandratorres1463

2 жыл бұрын

Wow really? I didn't know that

@keithpanco

2 жыл бұрын

@@sgt_s4und3r54 yes I saw it. It was being restored at the time. It is really there in the Smithsonian.

Just saw the actual flag at the Smithsonian American History Museum in Washington DC. I thought of that very presentation you just watched when I stood there looking at the tattered flag imagining all the lives that fought to keep it flying. It was very emotional. It is the symbol of freedom and it's the symbol of everyone's right to protest it if they want, but for me, I will always stand proudly with respect because of what it does stand for.

I thought your singing of the National Anthem was beautiful! Thank you for posting this! Very touching! 🇺🇸

THIS IS WHY WE ARE PROUD PATRIOTS. This is a wonderful country. We should never forget about our history and we should always be proud to be Americans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is the reason why taking a knee is so hurtful while we salute the flag, our country and the men and women who gave their lives for this country. God Did BlessAmericaI. thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video

@sustainablelove

2 жыл бұрын

Keys was a cruel slave owner, and even crueler to enslaved as an attorney….no black person should celebrate him. What you should be offended about is black people still aren’t considered equal and don’t have the same rights and freedoms. Widen your circle to include everyone.

@hollyfirefly1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sustainableloveA quick story of Just one of about 200,000 soldiers. Sgt. Christian Fleetwood served in the 4th USCT. On September 29th during the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm, he caught the American flag before it hit the ground, after the color bearer was shot down. He continued to carry the flag and rallied his men. His bravery earned him the Medal of Honor. Plus… Keys did indeed own slaves, however, he was said to have treated them humanly not cruelly, he even set some free, unfortunately he did played both sides of the fence, both prosecuting and defending slaves. The third verse of the anthem was directed at those who turned traitor to the USA. Both white and black.

@stevenbland2736

2 жыл бұрын

@@sustainablelove No man, no nation is perfect but remember white men gave their lives by the tens of thousands to fix the wrongs. So yes... respect the flag that gives us ALL freedom.

Watching your transformation through all the videos you react to has been a real pleasure! I love my country so very much and watching our flag being disrespected kills me. I wish they knew what they were doing, they have no idea what blood was shed in order for them to be able to hate the flag and what she stands for.

I am a United States Navy Veteran. Just as K1ngM0ves has said below, the first thing we learned in the military is that we are colorblind when it comes to skintone and race. We see military personnel as rank and civilians that we defend. Defend not only the people, but also their rights. We defend their rights to free speech as much as we may not agree with what they are saying, all the way to speech we would say ourselves. We also defend their right to kneel at football games if the so choose to, even though that cuts our soul in ways they do not understand. Just how Dan Johnson has said below "There are so many times I've lost faith in my government, but never in my country", I second that 100%. We do not always agree with the direction our government takes us, but that doesn't change our views on the country as a whole. We as soldiers of the U.S. Armed Forces Stand. We as Americans Stand for our country. We don't kneel. Kneeling is an act of submission. We STAND. When a judge enters the court, we stand. When the President enters a room, we stand. When we pay respect to our fallen heroes, we stand. When we give our pledge of allegiance, we stand. When we hear the National Anthem, we stand. We stand because we all are equal. We stand because we are Americans, and we are free. The government is NOT the country, and the military is not the government just as the people are not the government. This is why the second amendment is a right of the people, for the people to be able to stand against a tyrannical government. That doesn't mean you are standing against the country, it means when the government is out of control and infringing upon it's peoples freedoms and rights. Anyways, food for thought, we are all brothers and sisters in humanity. Love one another and defend our freedom.

10:48. LFR Family -Van, Believe me, what you’re doing with this channel is doing more for this country than you could ever know. 🙏🏻

@Clandsom

2 жыл бұрын

He knows.

@23Nemesis

2 жыл бұрын

So True. God speaks to us and God speaks through us....

@englishmeg

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@englishmeg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Clandsom let's tell Van, just so he is SURE!

@dougjones9698

2 жыл бұрын

Right, I share some of Van's videos on Facebook because he does such a great job of looking at issues objectively, while still explaining the perspective that he and others have traditionally had. It aids others to understand and communicate. I found Van through LFR JoJo doing music reactions, but I'm a lot more into what Van is doing now

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE SONG AND WHY WE TAKE IT SO SERIOUSLY. GOD BLESS YOU!!!💛

WOW, this was fascinating! I've never known the backstory of the national anthem. Thank you for educating us. It makes the anthem so much more meaningful. Back in the 50s when I was in elementary school, they taught us that if an American flag ever so much as touched the floor, that flag was supposed to be burned. I don't know if that's still true, but I see the thinking of it now, thanks to your video.

My eye's tear up and I get goosebumps everytime I hear and/or sing along with our national anthem....God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

The flag is currently encased on display, ripped and torn as it was that night, on high at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington DC. Standing under it and knowing it's history on what it means is a truly inspiring moment.

@robertphelps1574

2 жыл бұрын

I read on the Smithsonian website that the flag on display was the flag that was raised on the morning after the battle had finished

@bjchandler8937

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertphelps1574 This is the WIKI exerpt: "The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. It is on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. "

@robertphelps1574

2 жыл бұрын

@@bjchandler8937 no problem

This is why every American should feel so strongly about our Nation Anthem!!! Because of the brave men long before all of us who laied down their lives for our freedom

@love2laugh22

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcanegg1624 Oh, so you’re not free? You’re a slave? No? Then for ALL.

@Jesus_is-Lord77

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcanegg1624 You know, that flag was STILL flying after a Republican named Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves

@Jesus_is-Lord77

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcanegg1624 I agree with you. It doesn’t negate my point. We still have the flag. Black people (and every race) have their freedom because the swift progress in this country to fight along side one another to heal it.

@Jesus_is-Lord77

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcanegg1624 Man, every country has flaws, waay worse than America. Not to mention there are still countries that enslave their own race TO THIS DAY.. such as Africa (if we’re talking about “black people” here). We just so happened to make the MOST amount of progress compared to other countries. The U.S. is less than 250 years old, from a foundational point of view. So what do we do now? Keep digging up old wounds from the past which pretty much every country has? Don’t look back while you walk bro, one day, you will trip

Loyalty! Thanks for sharing. This song always puts a tear in my eye, but I never heard the story behind it. I knew it had to do with battling against Brittain but that was all I knew.

My man Van..!! I been following you and the fam for a min now love you all💯 So glad your on this path of enlightenment if you will.. Your channel is awesome and I follow daily but this one got me brah.. I'm a 48 year old grown ass man and this actually brought me to tears💯 To hear you say you never knew or cared about the real history of are national anthem or flag is not what got me. It was watching you light up and realize how important and meaningful it truly is and should be to every single person walking on this soil in "ARE"/"YOU & MY" meaning all of us who call this beautiful country home.. Never let that flag even touch the ground or I'll put my foot in your ass is how I was raised..!! "FACTS" Keep gettin your learn on its great to see and I pray with your platform it helps you reach the stars 🌟 God bless you and yours and God bless AMERICA 🦅🇺🇸🦅 Love ya buddy❤

That’s beautiful. I love being an American having lived in communist China and Cambodia

In 54 years old and I’m crying. To realize that you were never taught our history. The good the bad the ugly.

@shawnglass108

2 жыл бұрын

We weren’t taught this because it isn’t true. There was no pile of bodies holding up the flag. Nobody held up the flag at all. They didn’t need to. Fort McHenry took minimal damage. Only 4 Americans died during the entire bombardment. This guys story is a complete lie.

@sandgrownun66

2 жыл бұрын

What the video fails to mention is that Star Spangled Banner was stolen from a British Drinking Song.

Van, I'm so happy to be part of your LFR family. I stumbled across this video this morning .This may be the most important and best video that you've done yet. What a great lesson for all of us. It actually had me in tears .while I knew that basic story in part, I had even forgotten a lot of the details that I learned as a child. Just want to say thanks again from the bottom of my heart and keep doing what you're doing brother .Knowledge is true power and there are so many ignorant people out there that don't even know why sometimes they do the things they do. May God save us may he continue to bless our nation and thank you for taking your hat off love you man.

The Star-Spangled Banner and Amazing Grace are by far my favorite songs ever written from the heart

As a Canadian, we learned early in school the origin of the Star Spangled Banner, although the story we heard was just a bit different. The basics are there though. It's really surprising that American students aren't taught this history. It's an inspiring story and should make every American proud to sing it.

@johnpressey5900

2 жыл бұрын

It used to be!

@avertthymortaleyes3460

2 жыл бұрын

It's no accident it was removed from the classrooms. The education in the US is a dire joke.

@StevenLeeStudios

2 жыл бұрын

The reason is to not have them inspired by it. The agenda is to make us hate our country and bow down to the masters. Public schools need to be reformed. I went to middle school during 9/11 era, we were taught our american history, so the country was pretty patriotic for a while for the wrong reasons (invasion of iraq and afghanistan purely for oil from an inside job that we call 9/11), but I believe the agenda began ramping up when obama came into office.

@Flooberjobby

2 жыл бұрын

They use to, until they banned the pledge of allergiance. Because they taught about it back then.

@kathleenking47

2 жыл бұрын

@@avertthymortaleyes3460 it was removed by 1966

I love that our anthem ends in questions. Always asking if the flag is still flying and if the people it waves over are still both brave and free ...like a challenge to all the generations.

@BakeNastie

2 жыл бұрын

I never realized that. Good shit.

@dianethompson9210

2 жыл бұрын

That is so true.

@sandgrownun66

2 жыл бұрын

What the video fails to mention is that Star Spangled Banner was stolen from a British Drinking Song.

@spicymeatball3563

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandgrownun66 Yes, the song was from a Gentlemen's Club ( a real one), specifically the Anacreon Society. The song was "To Anacreon in Heaven" and it had already been used several times in patriotic songs before it was used with Key's poem, creating our anthem. The tune was already known, and it was common practice throughout history, more often than not, to create new songs with already known tunes. This practice ironically began to die when this nation was founded, directly linked to the United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 8) or what people call the Copyright Clause.

@anthonybundy5262

2 жыл бұрын

That needs to be in a video

I said to myself, imitation is the most sincere flattery. I like where your head is. It is in your heart ❤️

Great story ! . Great voice ! . I hope your sharing it with others ! . Thanks for sharing ! . . 🇺🇲

I teared up watching this. My family came from Greece in the 1920s and we all love and appreciate this beautiful country soooo so much.

@plaidpaisley5918

2 жыл бұрын

We arrived in the 60’s; 10 in our family. We LOVE America!

@JohnTianoTheSutterStBand

2 жыл бұрын

I've got many different ethnicities in my blood but I am an American through and through VAN THE MAN👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯ITS. A. TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS 📀 Out soon by John Tiano and the Sutter St band

@Byron_Garcia

2 жыл бұрын

I always tear up. Every single time I hear this story. I love this country too. 🫂

Hey man, the respect you showed towards our flag and the anthem... has earned you a new subscriber.

@markrunk9171

2 жыл бұрын

Here Here, I subscribed as well

When our National Anthem started to play I seriously said out loud "dude take off the hat!" And lo and behold you did 😄 And I cheered for you when you did 🎉 you are becoming quite the good Shepherd. May Yahweh continue to Bless you and your family ❤

LOVE that you watched this! Much respect for taking your hat off and being silent. What an eye opener.

This was taught to me in elementary school in the 1960s. Each morning before our first class started we all recited the "Pledge of Allegiance" with our hands over our hearts while facing the flag.

@IdahoRanchGirl

2 жыл бұрын

We also sang My Country Tis of Thee after the pledge.

@christine3938

2 жыл бұрын

Our school still says it every morning raising the flag along with the pledge of allegiance.

@misstlc7136

2 жыл бұрын

It was taught in the early 70s as well. We stood daily and saluted the flag and sang the national anthem. We were taught pride in our country before the leftist took over the media and the education system. Its been a slow methodical laid out plan..... Executed perfectly. How very sad...

@judymiele5392

2 жыл бұрын

I learned in the 80's, the Unions and Socialists don't want people to know the TRUTH!!

@fateweaver9844

2 жыл бұрын

@@christine3938 Good on your school. Taking the Pledge and prayer out of public schools was the catalyst for what is happening in schools now

When I was in elementary school during the 70’s we recited the Pledge of Allegiance every morning, or at least at the beginning of each school week. Until this moment, I hadn’t really thought about how impactful it is that schools DON’T have students do this anymore. One of the top things we need in this country, now more than ever as powers are working to tear it apart, is that sense of pride, responsibility, and loyalty for the land we call home. I just realized that my pre-teen son probably doesn’t know the Pledge or the Anthem, definitely hasn’t been taught this story, and won’t be required to take Civics or pass the U.S. Constitution class as we did for 8th grade. As Americans we should ALL know these things - even those who have mixed feelings about history. I’ll have to add these to what I teach him at home. Thank you for the reminder.

@one_up907

2 жыл бұрын

Our school still does the pledge of allegiance, we're a small town in Alaska a town of 900 or so.

@NewYawkahBroad

2 жыл бұрын

The Pledge is not only NOT said in school, it's being taught to DESPISE it! We are quickly falling from within: the only way to destroy America.

@carolcjh8938

2 жыл бұрын

Amen, Sister!

@aaronchastain4668

2 жыл бұрын

My public school system in IN still does this. Immediately following we have a moment of silence which affords me an opportunity for a short prayer.

@teriferry528

2 жыл бұрын

It is unthinkable that we don't our kids learn about this. It is fundamental to who we are as a people and a country. Some of these kids today have no idea and that's how the left wants it. It is easier for them to indoctrinate ignorant people than people who know how amazing our story is.

Respect Sir. Thanks for reviewing this. I've heard it many times. It's more fun to watch with a friend. I have a motto similar to "rather die on my feet than live on my knees." I say NEVER give up freedom for security. Never let the government quarantine you and ruin your business over the flue, for example.

Thank you so much for sharing. Been sharing this for years but not many listen. Hope your video goes super viral.

Van you are extremely fortunate for a reason you don't even know yet - you actually are within an hour's drive to go see this place in person! It's a national park now right outside of Baltimore (the ships were in Baltimore's inner harbor) - it's somewhere every American should visit at some point - and it's nearby! I'll email you photos and info, it's a transforming experience to stand there. Cheers bud.

@lao5960

2 жыл бұрын

and the actual flag is still in a museum!

@BB.halo_heir

2 жыл бұрын

@@lao5960 I've seen it! Brought me to tears. God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤

@GirlWithAnOpinion

2 жыл бұрын

That flag is in the Smithsonian's American History museum. It's kept very sercure. It is incredibly fragile and beautiful in its tatters. You gotta go see it, Van. God bless you, Man! Thank you for what you are doing. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

As a former military member, I know this story well. We were never to surrender the flag and absolutely NEVER let it touch the ground. It was a symbol for the fighting marines on iwa jima during wwII also. These arr the reasons people get so upset when someone steps on or burns the flag or kneels for the anthem. It represents what is so great about this country even when we citizens fail to live up to those ideals.

@EgadsNo

2 жыл бұрын

The ONLY recital a american patriot is supposed to stand for is the pledge of allegiance. That honor of standing is supposed to be special for it and to stand for anything else detracts from that reverence. That is actually part of our government, ie written and acknowledged by the house.

@ChiSox326

2 жыл бұрын

Ty for your service God bless

Add value to the county is one of the best things I have heard anyone say in a long long time! Thats a great way to put how every American should be!!!

Thank you, you've touched my heart. I'll support you forever as you are a true Patriot.

I am from Australia, and I found this story amazing. Never kneel, always stand for your anthem! You have a flag that should really unite your people.

I'm not an emotional person, but hearing the anthem makes me tear up every time. I hated it when I first came to the US because I was mad that my parents moved me to another country at 15, but I learned to love and appreciate it

@amandaspear6148

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming

@amandaspear6148

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming

Since you won't be able to post this week, I am rewatching videos I have seen before. This one has a special place in my heart. It chokes me up EVERYTIME I hear the National Anthem. I love you and miss you, Van!

My husband served 30 yrs Navy Retired Fleet Command Master Chief of the Pacific Thank you to all who have served & those who continue to serve. I stand for the flag I kneel for the cross Godspeed