How Our National Anthem Came to Be| The Star-Spangled Banner The flag flew proudly over Fort McHenry On a rainy September 13, 1814, British warships sent a downpour of shells and rockets onto Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, relentlessly pounding the American fort for 25 hours. The bombardment, known as the Battle of Baltimore, came …
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