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What was the size of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the battle of Baltimore?
The actual flag is in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Originally it was 30 feet top to bottom (the "hoist") and 40 feet long (the "fly"). The stars are about two (2) feet in diameter and each stripe is about two (2) feet wide. This is called a "garrison flag." A smaller flag, 17 feet by 25 feet was also made for the fort at the same time. It is called a "storm flag." The Smithsonian web site has a great story about this flag we now know as the "Star Spangled Banner."
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Who won the battle of Baltimore?
Fort Mchenry !
What shape is fort mchenry?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming! over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814.
Francis Scott key wrote the star spangled banner during what battle?
The Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
What was the reason for the battle of fort Mchenry?
After a successful campain against the Washington, DC area, British forces decided to attack Baltimore, MD. Since Fort McHenry guarded the Baltimore harbor, the British would need to overcome the Fort's defenses to reach Baltimore and control its port. The attack on Fort McHenry was the execution of this battle campaign.
What fort defended Baltimore in 1812?
Fort McHenry
Who won the battle of Baltimore?
Fort Mchenry !
Were if fort McHenry located?
Fort McHenry is located in Baltimore.
What shape is fort mchenry?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming! over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814.
Which war was being fought in when the star spangled banner was written?
Fort McHenry, just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.
How is your national anthem related to the war of 1812?
The war of 1812 against the US and the British. During the defense of Fort McHenry.
What fort is located in Baltimore?
Fort McHenry is located in Baltimore, MD.
Francis Scott key wrote the star spangled banner during what battle?
The Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
Where is fort mchenry located?
Baltimore Maryland
What was the reason for the battle of fort Mchenry?
After a successful campain against the Washington, DC area, British forces decided to attack Baltimore, MD. Since Fort McHenry guarded the Baltimore harbor, the British would need to overcome the Fort's defenses to reach Baltimore and control its port. The attack on Fort McHenry was the execution of this battle campaign.
What fort defended Baltimore in 1812?
Fort McHenry
During which war was the United States of America's National Anthem written?
The United States of America's National Anthem is the Star-Spangled Banner, whose lyrics are from "Defence of Fort McHenry," a poem written in 1814 by the poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombing of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.September 14, 1814
Why did they build Fort McHenry?
Fort McHenry was built in 1798 to defend the port of Baltimore from attack.
