The Battle of Fort McHenry Posted: February 28, 2025 | Last updated: March 1, 2025 The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath ...

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Rather than address claims against the song, it would be my pleasure to look at what makes our national anthem so great.

During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

Fort McHenry was originally known as a small star fortress called Fort Whetstone during the Revolutionary War. Due to the fort's geographic location, military experts saw the importance of the ...

Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 Sonja Anderson How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in ...

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.