The Belleville Historical Society recently presented Belleville American Legion Post 105 with an American flag which was flown above Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor Sept. 14, the anniversary of the Battle of Fort McHenry which was the inspiration for the writing of the “Star Spangled Banner”during the War of 1812. Most are unaware the British invaded America 29 years after the American Revolution in an unsuccessful attempt to regain the colonies. The Belleville Historical Society made its annual trip to have flags flown above the fort by the National Park Service, which the society presents to veteran and patriotic organizations and individuals. While in Baltimore, the society paid their respects and set a flag at the grave of the fort’s heroic commander, Lt. Colonel George Armistead.
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