At the end of the video the screen rolled up showing an huge American flag blown by wind from the sea. All the previously unruly schoolchildren were moved to applause.
O! say can you see,...
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? 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.
The valiant defense of the fort inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Fort McHenry was constructed between 1799 and 1802. It was in the shape of a five-pointed star, which was a popular design during the period. Each point of the star was visible from the point on either side.
The fort is named for James McHenry, Secretary of War, 1796-1800.
Fortunately George Washington thought problems with the British might resume following the Revolution and he was right. We went to war against England in 1812.
The guns that won the battle.
A patriotic painting and story.
It was great to see Ft. McHenry and learn more of the details of the composition of our National Anthem.
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