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Fort McHenry (Maynard, Charles W. Famous Forts Throughout American History.) by Maynard, Charles W. (Charles William), 1955- is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Fort McHenry (Maynard, Charles W. Famous Forts Throughout American History.) about?

The star-shaped Fort McHenry was made famous in 1814 during the Battle of Baltimore by Francis Scott Keys poem The Defense of Fort McHenry. In 1931, Keys renowned poem became the U.S. national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Students learn about the forts commander, Major George Armistead, about Fort McHenrys flag, and about the forts designation as a national monument and historic shrinethe only place in the country today with such a title.

Author

Maynard, Charles W. (Charles William), 1955-

Publisher

Rosen Publishing Group

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780823958382

Subjects

History, Literary Fiction, Humanities