CSPAN3 American Artifacts November 28, 2014
Artifacts takes viewers to Historic Sites around the country. Next we visit baltimore to learn about the berth of the starspangled banner. 2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the British Naval bombardment of the fort during the war of 1812. The raising of the garrison flag over the fort on the morning after the barrage inspired Francis Scott key to write the word that later became our National Anthem. Welcome to ft. Mchenry. During the day, we fly the 15star, 15stripe flag. The same style as the one that inspired Francis Scott key to write the National Anthem. Key saw that flag at a unique tim...