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The flag originally measured 30 by 42 feet. Each of the fifteen stripes is 2 feet wide, and each of the stars measures about 2 feet in diameter.flag originally measured 30 by 42 feet. Each of the fifteen stripes is 2 feet wide, and each of the stars measures about 2 feet in diameter

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Which flag was the star spangled banner?

The star spangled banner was also called the Great Garrison flag. The star spangled banner was the garrison flag that flew over the Baltimore harbor at Fort McHenry during part of the War of 1812.


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.


What flag did Francis Scott Key see?

Francis Scott Key saw the American flag, specifically the Star-Spangled Banner, during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. He observed the flag flying over Fort McHenry after the British bombardment, which inspired him to write the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry." This poem later became the lyrics to the national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The sight of the flag symbolized resilience and hope for the nation.


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.


What three flags flew over sutters fort in 1846?

In 1846, Sutter's Fort in California flew three flags: the Mexican flag, representing Mexican sovereignty over California; the Bear Flag, raised by American settlers during the Bear Flag Revolt in June 1846, symbolizing their rebellion against Mexican rule; and the United States flag, which was raised after California was ceded to the U.S. following the Mexican-American War. These flags reflect the significant political changes occurring in California during that period.

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What was the name of the fort that the star spangled banner flew over?

Fort McHenry


What HUGE item was present at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812?

The flag that flew over the fort was huge, it measured 30 feet by 42 feet. Most of this 15 star flag can be seen on display in Washington DC at the Smithsonian.


Which flag was the star spangled banner?

The star spangled banner was also called the Great Garrison flag. The star spangled banner was the garrison flag that flew over the Baltimore harbor at Fort McHenry during part of the War of 1812.


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.


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.


How many stars did the flag flying over fort mchenry have what do the stars on the flag represent?

15.There are "official" flags of the United States. The Flag Act of 1794 increased the number of stars and stripes to 15 each from 13 each (accommodating the addition of Why_is_the_flag_at_fort_mchenry_only_have_15_starsand Kentucky). This was the only official flag to have more than 13 stripes. The Flag Act of 1818 would later reduce the number of stripes to 13. Vermont and Kentucky were added as states in 1791 and 1792, respectively, but the flag was not changed to reflect those additions until 1794. After 1794, the flag would not reflect the additions of Tennessee (1796), Ohio (1803), and Louisiana (1812) until the Flag Act of 1818.


Who wrote the poem The Star-Spangled Banner after seeing the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor?

Francis Scott Key


How did Mary Pickersgill die?

Mary Pickersgill died of a heart attack. She was the maker of the flag flown over Fort McHenry that came to be known as the Star Spangled Banner.


How big was the Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort Henry you 1814?

30 X 42 feet. Copy and paste link for more info. http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/starflag.htm BTW, it's Fort McHenry


What flag did Francis Scott Key see?

Francis Scott Key saw the American flag, specifically the Star-Spangled Banner, during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. He observed the flag flying over Fort McHenry after the British bombardment, which inspired him to write the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry." This poem later became the lyrics to the national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The sight of the flag symbolized resilience and hope for the nation.


How many shells were fired upon Fort McHenry?

over 1500


What is the Texas flag that flew over Texas from1685 to 1690?

what is the Texas state flag that flew over Texas from 1685 to 1690