Cmdr. Senior Grade Lars Erik Gudim conducts The Bands of the Royal Norwegian Navy, at an outdoor concert held during the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The Star-Spangled Spectacular celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key's famous poem, "Defense of Fort McHenry," which later became America's national anthem. More than 30 ships from the and foreign nations, and the Navy's Blue Angels aircraft will be on display and open to the public. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Rullo/Released) Star-Spang

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Cmdr. Senior Grade Lars Erik Gudim conducts The Bands of the Royal Norwegian Navy, at an outdoor concert held during the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The Star-Spangled Spectacular celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key's famous poem, "Defense of Fort McHenry," which later became America's national anthem. More than 30 ships from the and foreign nations, and the Navy's Blue Angels aircraft will be on display and open to the public. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Rullo/Released) Star-Spangled Spectacular 140914-N-QK843-105

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