The Star-Spangled Banner (History)
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On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key peered through clearing smoke to see an enormous flag flying proudly after a 25-hour British bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry. Key was inspired to write a poem, which was later set to music. Even before “The Star-Spangled Banner” became our national anthem, it helped transform the garrison flag with the same name into a major national symbol of patriotism and identity. The flag has had a colorful history, from its origins in a government contract through its sojourn with several generations of a Baltimore family to its eventual donation to the Smithsonian Institution.
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That’s because the shells that the British used had time delay fuses that were supposed to cause the shells to explode when they reached their targets. However, they were extremely ineffective since the fuses burned too fast and cause the shells to explode before reaching the fort. Hence the line “THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR”.
the war was in 1812, America was made of states not colonies. Apart from that I found the information fairly accurate.
How come we don’t song the other verse?
that’s even more surprising that the damage and casualties were minimal in spite of all the shelling.
I had heard this before and it always brings tears to my eyes. As a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and also a member of the Mayflower Society, my country means so much to me. What our patriots have done to allow us freedoms is beyond description. We should NEVER take it for granted. Happy fourth and celebrate for the right reasons!
i thought it was because canadians loved syrup
Do you know the history of our Canadian Red - White - Red Maple Leaf flag?
true but the britsh were bad to poeople.
key didn’t save alot of people he went on bord that ship to save one pirison not alot of people.
I absolutely love this video and sought it out as something I was exposed to as part of an MLM organization years ago.
However, per one of the previous posts. The damage and casualties at Ft. McHenry was minimal. Four killed and twenty-four wounded if Wikipedia is accurate. Great video, but factually not correct.
we listend to this in my Social Studies class
I favor Secession because of how Messed up and corrupt Washington has become.
I fear that it will only get worse.
Secession is the only tool we have now.
Washington is too far gone.
I’m the person that made this video.
However I have no way for you to play this at your event, unless you hook up a computer to a projector, or a really big screen, and watch it through youtube.
I know
I don’t know who the narrator is in this recording. I found it in a forum. But to most people, this will make them want to research the subject themselves.
I found out that Francis Scott Key was hired by General Sam Houston to represent him in a case in “The Republic Of Texas”
I favor secession from the U.S.
Texas is the only state that can withdraw from the treaty that made it part of the U.S.
Texas was “The Republic Of Texas” it’s own nation, at the time it became a state.
The narrator states,”… the Colonies were engaged in vicious conflict with the Mother Country Britain ….” The only problem with this statement is that this was in 1814 (during the War of 1812). The United States had already gained independence from the “Mother Country, Britain” during the American Revolution! Also, the damage to Fort McHenry was minimal; the part about the bodies of the defenders piling up as they rushed to hold the flag up ….. absolute fiction! Sorry to disappoint you.
Great Piece!! I’ve been asked if we can use this to open an event we have coming up shortly. How do I contact the poster?
Thank’s.
Does anyone know who this is? The narrator.
Rub some Jesus all over my face! Jesus all over! Jesus yum!!!
I need a video like this for a play that is about the star spangled banner. Can sombody tell me how?
EXELLENT VIDEO!!! PRAISE GOD!
I wanna be free… independant! And non-violent…
You know it is good for something like this to woke us up even though it is not quite accurate. It made me search and find the truth. Francis Scott Key was a deeply religious man. At one time in his life, he almost gave up his law practice to enter the ministry.
God bless all this coming year. Praise to our LORD Jesus Christ
I am aware of the few things in this mans speech that are wrong…. however Fort McHenry is real. Francis Scott Key was real…. And the story is basically real. He watched the bombardment from a British ship. I’m not going to remove the video. As It will let people research the subject further…. which is a good thing.
I am a Ron Paul supporter. I canvass for him and have contributed financially several times. This video is an abomination of historic fact. It should be removed from the internet.
I’m glad to hear that, but you are a minority. Preachers preach, and many a sermon has been hurriedly put together to win favor and praise from his (or her) congergation.
The preacher repeatedly refers to the American “colonies” which is a serious error. Ket negotiated for the release of ONE man and there was no shipload of POWs.
BTW…I am a preacher and I wouldn’t be so careless with the facts.