CSPAN3 American Artifacts September 14, 2014
At night time we fly a small modern flag. During the day, a 15star, 1 5stripe flag, the same style that inspired Francis Scott key. G at a time where american morale was really low. A turning point in the war of 1812. A lot of americans do not know much about the war of 1812. Lets explore why was important for Francis Scott key to have seen that flag and how that inspired him to write those words that became our National Anthem. Gun deck here on the of fort mchenry. We also call it the water battery. As would have been the main line of defense against the british ships. 1812 was one of america...