During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

conspiracy theorists claim British ships were moving in to attack the nearby Fort McHenry and Key and his colleagues had seen too much. All they could do was watch from the water as the troops ...

the British Navy needed to enter Baltimore Harbor to aid in the attack, but standing in its way was Fort McHenry and its 1,000 American troops. Fort McHenry would go on to serve in prominent roles ...