Saturday, 13 September 2014

today in 1814

In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later set to music and becomes the United States' national anthem.

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Iroquois warrior

  Artist unknown, Homme Iroquois, late 18th century, Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.