Здания и сооружения Балтимора
- Fort McHenry is a historical American coastal pentagonal bastion fort on Locust Point, now a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
- by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry!
- Fort McHenry has been a national monument and historic shrine since 1939 and is now managed by the National Park Service.
- From 13 to 14 September 1814, the British attacked Fort McHenry. Over 1,000 American soldiers defended Fort McHenry, managing to repel the British.
- Fort McHenry National Monument is an iconic historic site in Baltimore, Maryland, that played a crucial role in the War of 1812.
- On the right is an archaeological history of the Fort. Inside, you can peruse the artefacts Fort McHenry’s many occupants over the years left behind.
- The fort was named for James McHenry, our second Secretary of War. In 1809, the U.S. Army's first light artillery unit was organized here.
- If you are a local of Maryland or if you’re visiting, Fort McHenry is one of the best road trips you can take in the state!
- Mr. Raymond, of the Times, thus describes Fort McHenry at the present time : Fort M'Henry is now in very good condition to resist any assault.
- Following the War of 1812, Fort McHenry saw action again as a location for Confederate soldiers, as well as their sympathizers, to be held by Union troops.
Fort McHenry
Форт в США
Исторический американский прибрежный пятиугольный бастионный форт на Локуст-Пойнт, ныне окрестности Балтимора, штат Мэриленд. Наиболее известен своей ролью в войне 1812 года, когда он успешно защитил гавань Балтимора от нападения британского флота из Чесапикского залива 13-14 сентября 1814 года.
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