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Why was it important for the flag to keep flying over fort mchenery?
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How did the ''rockets' red glare'' and'' bombs bursting in air'' prove that the flag still flew over Fort McHenry?
Some people believe that the flag could be seen by the light of the explosions going off but that is not true. The simple fact that shooting was still going on proved that the forsat had not surrendered and thus the flag was still flying. If the fort had been taken there would have been no need to continue firing.ANSWER:Historians have debated over this topic for years, and no one can prove that the flag could not be seen, and no one can prove that the flag could be seen as the song suggests. The only way to know the truth was to be there, at the time the battle happened, and I don't believe that anyone from that period of time is still living.
Who was important in the battle of fort Sumter?
Jefferson Davis was important in the battle at Fort Sumter. He sent officers to the fort to ask the union army to surrender the fort in April 1861. He was born in Kentucky and was elected president of the Confederacy. Bombed Fort Sumter.
What war was the US flag still standing?
The US National Anthem is referring to the flag over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, an engagement in the War of 1812.
Was there zero casualties at fort Sumter?
Effectively. At the lowering of the flag, there was one accidental death and one injury.
How long did it take to complete the national flag in fort mchenry?
The national flag that inspired the writing of the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was completed in about six weeks. It was made by flagmaker Mary Pickersgill and her team of seamstresses in 1813 for Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
Was fort McHenery built in Maryland?
Yes!
What inspired francis Scott key to write and the flag was still there?
The flag that flew above Fort McHenry lasted through an horrific bombardment. The fact that it was still there showed that the fort was still in the hands of the Americans.
What did it mean if the flag stopped flying over Fort McHenry?
It would have meant that the British had overrun Ft. McHenry because they would take the flag down.
Why is it important that the flag was still there?
It was important because it showed that the fort had not been taken over by the enemy.
What is the importance of proof that the flag was still there?
Through a dark night of war & captivity by the enemy, F.S. Key looked and the Flag was still flying, meaning that the British had not taken the fort & the war was not lost. It is Symbolism.
What happened to the flag at fort Sumter?
The flag at Fort Sumter was lowered by Major Robert Anderson when he surrendered the fort. This was in April of 1861.
Who wrote the poem The Star-Spangled Banner after seeing the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor?
Francis Scott Key
Flying time from ireland to fort lauderdale?
The flying time from Ireland to Fort Lauderable depends with the different airlines.
How saved the flag of fort moultrie.?
William jasper saved the flag.
Why does Francis Scott key speaking of when he says the broad strips and bright stars?
He was referring to the American flag flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812.
When was the national anthen written?
It began as a poem in 1814 written by Francis Scot Key upon seeing the flag still flying after the British fired on Fort McHenry all night.
Why is the US government flying flags at half staff on April 15 2014?
The US government flag flying flags at half-staff on April 15, 2014 is in honor of Sergeant Timothy Wayne Owens who died during the Fort Hood shootings.
