Americans Hold North Point: Baltimore Defended
American militia forces halted the British land advance toward Baltimore at North Point, killing the commanding British general and buying critical time for the defense of Fort McHenry. The combined defense inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" the following night, transforming a tactical delay into an enduring symbol of national resilience.
September 12, 1814
212 years ago
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