Francis Scott Key awoke aboard a British warship after watching the terrifying 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry — and, by dawn's early light, was stunned to find that our flag was still there ...

The bombardment, known as the Battle of Baltimore ... of Baltimore’s defenses that he needed a flag—a big one: “We, sir, are ready at Fort McHenry to defend Baltimore against invading ...

Designed to fly from a 90-foot pole, the flag measured 30 by 42 feet. Now it is 30 by 34 feet, reduced by wear and tear at Fort McHenry and by uncounted bits and pieces snipped off as mementos.

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

During the Battle of Baltimore, Fort McHenry was shelled for twenty-five ... The American soldiers raised the American flag to signal they had not and would not surrender to the Royal Navy.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine opened a new visitors center two years ago, with a Hollywood-quality intro video and other flag-related ... History: In the Battle of Baltimore ...

The battle became known as the ... Earlier, in the second year of the war, Fort McHenry's new commander, Maj. George Armistead, had asked for a suitable flag to fly above it, "so large that ...

A giant American flag above Baltimore's Fort McHenry on Sept ... Were there any women at the fort during the battle? Washer women were here, and a few officers' wives, but not many.