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The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. It is on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Sep 8, 2020 · The Great Garrison Flag. Photo by Sarah Rogers. During the War of 1812, the people of Baltimore believed that the British would attack the city. Not knowing for sure when an attack would occur, they spent months preparing for it. Everything was made ready at Fort McHenry to defend Baltimore.
Knowing that Fort McHenry was a likely target for the British during the War of 1812, Maj. George Armistead wanted a flag large enough so the enemy would "have no difficulty in seeing it...
Learn about the flag that inspired the national anthem, made in Baltimore in 1813 and raised over Fort McHenry in 1814. Find out how it was made, who made it, and what happened to it after the War of 1812.
Sep 8, 2020 · The Star-Spangled Banner. The U.S. national anthem and the flag that inspired it are legacies of the War of 1812. British forces gathered to attack Baltimore in September 1814. After a 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, they failed to penetrate Baltimore’s defenses and withdrew.
During the War of 1812, an American storm flag, 17 by 25 feet (5.2 m × 7.6 m), was flown over Fort McHenry during the British bombardment of the fort. The flag was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814, with a larger American garrison flag, 30 by 42 feet (9.1 m × 12.8 m).
Jul 7, 2020 · War of 1812 | Article. The Star-Spangled Garrison Banner. Long may she wave. Hallowed Ground Magazine • July 7, 2020 • Updated February 24, 2022. Close-up of Fort McHenry’s preserved “Great Garrison Flag” shows the incredible detail and stitching. Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
