Fort McHenry flies the 15-star/stripe flag that was in use during the War of 1812, commemorating the fort’s “Star-Spangled Banner” history.
- Name: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
- Location: 100 East Fort Avenue
- Year Completed: 1798
- Architect: Jean Foncin
- Style: Bastioned Pentagon
- Wikipedia: Fort McHenry
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Fort McHenry flies the 15-star/stripe flag that was in use during the War of 1812.
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Fort McHenry flies the 15-star/stripe flag that was in use during the War of 1812.
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Civil War-era cannon at Fort McHenry. The fort was instrumental in protecting Baltimore and the approach to Washington, D.C.
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Civil War-era cannon at Fort McHenry. The fort was instrumental in protecting Baltimore and the approach to Washington, D.C.
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Civil War-era cannon at Fort McHenry. The fort was instrumental in protecting Baltimore and the approach to Washington, D.C.
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The 15-star/stripe American flag flies over the entrance to Fort McHenry.
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The 15-star/stripe American flag flies over the entrance to Fort McHenry.
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Number 2 Enlisted Men's Barracks, inside Fort McHenry.
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Number 1 Enlisted Men's Barracks, Junior Officers' Barracks, and magazine inside Fort McHenry.
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The 15-star/stripe flag of the United States flies over Fort McHenry. This is the "Star-Spangled Banner" of the U.S. National Anthem.
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The 15-star/stripe flag of the United States flies over Fort McHenry. This is the "Star-Spangled Banner" of the U.S. National Anthem.
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The 15-star/stripe flag of the United States flies over Fort McHenry. This is the "Star-Spangled Banner" of the U.S. National Anthem.
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The 15-star/stripe flag of the United States flies over Fort McHenry. This is the "Star-Spangled Banner" of the U.S. National Anthem.
The 15-star/stripe "Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry. The Commanding Officer's Quarters is at left; the sallyport (fortified entrance) is at center; Number 2 Enlisted Men's Barracks is at right.