The British wanted to capture Fort McHenry and the Americans, in the fort wouldn't give up. They fought all night. ♪ In the morning, the American flag was still flying over the fort. Francis ...

But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated ... Preservation of National Park Sites Tied to Pivotal Moments in Founding of United States Press Release Parks ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times ... called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812. The stanzas recount ...

To further advance the attack, the British Navy needed to enter Baltimore Harbor to aid in the attack, but standing in its way was Fort McHenry and its 1,000 American troops. Fort McHenry would go ...