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Fort McHenry

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Fort McHenry

Fort in Baltimore, Maryland, that successfully defended the city from a British attack on 13-14 September 1814, during the War of 1812. The attack on this fort inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’, which later became the US national anthem.

The star-shaped fort, named for James McHenry (1753-1816), secretary of war under George Washington and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is located at the entrance to Baltimore's harbour. It was designated a national monument and historical shrine in 1939.



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As a recounting both of the making of the flag and its role in the defense of Fort McHenry, the tale is impeccably told, with short lines that add tension and speed the action along.
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