A 15-Star/15-Stripe full size replica "Star-Spangled Banner" flag is flown during a fireworks display over Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine as part of the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key's famous poem, "Defence 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 3rd Class


A 15-Star/15-Stripe full size replica "Star-Spangled Banner" flag is flown during a fireworks display over Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine as part of the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, which provided the backdrop for Francis Scott Key's famous poem, "Defence 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 3rd Class Laura Hoover/Released) Star-Spangled Spectacular 140913-N-CE241-399


Size: 1269px × 1970px
Photo credit: © PJF Military Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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