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Fort McHenry, Baltimore

Posted by James Turnbull, Monday, 9th May 2005

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This is Fort McHenry in Baltimore. It was during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14th 1814, that Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” which was later renamed “The Star Spangled Banner” and adopted as the national anthem of the United States.

Fort McHenry

Thanks: Ross Hendry

6 Responses to 'Fort McHenry, Baltimore'

  1. khendron says:

    Not far away is the coolest bridge shadow I’ve seen so far:
    Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

  2. James says:

    Very cool sight Khendron

  3. Tim says:

    Eh- I already suggested the bridge shadow to them, but it looks like you beat me to it.

  4. Alex says:

    Tim, I’d already written the post, I just hadn’t actually posted it yet… Check the front page ;-D

  5. Jeannie says:

    I think it looks like a turtle.

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