A few days ago
Anonymous

why is fort mchenry a symbol of america?

why is fort mchenry a symbol of america?

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A few days ago
CanProf

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That is the Fort which held of the attacking British invasion fleet heading for Baltimore in the War of 1812. The US flag continued flying defiantly through a bombardment from the ships. This is what is being described in The Star Spangled Banner.
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A few days ago
Lowlevel
Because it’s where you guys fended off our Navy when we tried to sneak up the Chesapeake Bay and reclaim your rebellious asses…

And wasn’t your National Anthem Composed there or something?

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