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 ...

From the Baltimore Clipper, May 21 ... about 5 1/2 o'clock, at Fort McHenry. There were four charges alleged against him -- first, being a spy; second, of violating the act for enrolling and ...

Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 Sonja Anderson How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in ...

who wrote the national anthem after witnessing American troops successfully defend south Baltimore’s Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span connected ...

Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a star shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812 when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the ...