![Replica of the gigantic American flag which inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF00.JPG) | ![American flag over Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF01.JPG) | ![Visitors participate in flag ceremony run by National Park Service at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF02.JPG) | ![Fort McHenry played a key role in preventing the British from capturing Baltimore on Sept. 13-14, 1814. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF03.JPG) |
Replica of the gigantic American flag which inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Baltimore, MD. | American flag over Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812. Baltimore, MD. | Visitors participate in flag ceremony run by National Park Service at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. | Fort McHenry played a key role in preventing the British from capturing Baltimore on Sept. 13-14, 1814. Baltimore, MD. |
![Smaller version of American flag which flies over Fort McHenry when conditions are not ideal for largest flag. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF04.JPG) | ![Barracks yard of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF05.JPG) | ![Barracks of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF06.JPG) | ![Barracks interior as used in 1812 of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF07.JPG) |
Smaller version of American flag which flies over Fort McHenry when conditions are not ideal for largest flag. Baltimore, MD. | Barracks yard of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. | Barracks of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. | Barracks interior as used in 1812 of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. |
![Gun rack in barracks from 1812 era of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF08.JPG) | ![5th Maryland Militia hat worn in 1812 at Baltimore's Battle of North Point. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF09.JPG) | ![Row of 1812-era cannon at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF11.JPG) | ![Civil war era cannon at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF12.JPG) |
Gun rack in barracks from 1812 era of Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. | 5th Maryland Militia hat worn in 1812 at Baltimore's Battle of North Point. Baltimore, MD. | Row of 1812-era cannon at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. | Civil war era cannon at Fort McHenry. Baltimore, MD. |
![Cannon guarding channel entrance to inner Baltimore harbor. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF13.JPG) | ![Cannon facing ships in outer Baltimore harbor. Baltimore, MD.](/t/USMD/MDBF14.JPG) |
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Cannon guarding channel entrance to inner Baltimore harbor. Baltimore, MD. | Cannon facing ships in outer Baltimore harbor. Baltimore, MD. |
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