after the raising of a smaller 17 x 25-foot storm flag over Fort McHenry. Ruby Jason, 4, of Alexandria, VA, peeks under the 30 x 42-foot garrison flag during a visit to Fort McHenry with her ...

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.

Snapping, swishing, streaming, the huge star-spangled banner dances over Ft. McHenry. The mesmerizing flag gives the fort life. You’ll consider yourself fortunate if you happen to be here on a ...