Tells the story of Fort McHenry, the place from which American troops successfully defended Baltimore from the British in 1814 in a battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner.".
"A rocky outpost near Baltimore played a bigger role in the history of the United States than anyone imagined it ever would. After America gained its freedom in 1776, the British were determined not to allow the new nation to trade with its enemy France. Discover the unique role Fort McHenry played during the War of 1812."--Provided by publisher.
Provides information about Fort McHenry in Maryland, examining its origins and its role in the history of the United States as a military facility, prison, hospital, and national park.
