The British ships were unable to pass Fort McHenry and penetrate Baltimore Harbor because of defenses including a chain, sunken ships, and the American cannon. They were, however, able to come ...

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Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

Francis Scott Key awoke aboard a British warship after watching the terrifying 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry — and, by ...

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Judge Cannon's rulings in Donald Trump case may deny Fort Pierce chance to witness history They began taking their positions outside ...

Veterans made their first stop at Fort McHenry which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem. They began with lunch and movie at the visitor center. And then, veterans took time to ...

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Cannon, who is based in Fort Pierce, received widespread criticism from legal analysts for her rulings in the earlier Trump-related cases. Her decision to appoint a special master to review the ...

During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...