The flag day Celebration has begun. Here, the Fort McHenry Guard present the colors. Tune in live on Periscope App! | Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

The 30x42 Star-Spangled Banner flies above the star fort as the United States Navy Band plays the national anthem. It was the same size 15 star 15 stripe flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore that also inspired inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in 1814. #FindYourPark #USNavy #StarSpangledBanner | Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Just as on the morning of September 14, 1814, the garrison star-spangled banner flag is raised over Fort McHenry to signify the successful defense of the fort and the city of Baltimore from British attack. ”Yankee Doodle,” performed by the Fort McHenry Guard, plays before the “Star-Spangled Banner” to commemorate the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of the National