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Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, Maryland, 1971

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Alternate title:Birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner
Summary:Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, Maryland. Caption reads: “George Armistead was the commander of the fort in September 1814. Under his leadership it withstood a 25 hour British bombardment. A statue, the work of Edward Berge, was erected in his honor 100 years later.” Circa 1961-1971. Postcard number: DT-72754-C.
Provider:D. P.
Century:1901-2000
Temporal subject: 1961-1970
1971-1980
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Geographical subject – Settlement:Baltimore
Topical subjects:Monuments & memorials
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore, Md.)
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Monuments
Armistead, George, 1780-1818
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
War, Military
Copyright holder:Unknown
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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