British begin bombarding Fort McHenry in Baltimore 200 years ago this morning (Sep 13 1814)


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(Tuesday, September 13, 1814, dawn local time; part of the Battle of Baltimore and War of 1812) — British naval forces began bombarding Fort McHenry in Baltimore today but were driven back by American defenders in a battle that lasted until the following morning.