'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Just as on the morning of September 14, 1814, the garrison star-spangled banner flag is raised over Fort McHenry to signify the successful defense of the fort and the city of Baltimore from British attack. ”Yankee Doodle,” performed by the Fort McHenry Guard, plays before the “Star-Spangled Banner” to commemorate the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of the National

Welcoming visitors for this evening’s flag change. | Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

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