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in 1814, after a 25-hour bombardment, the smoke cleared over Fort McHenry, and the fort was still held by the Americans.

Just before 9:00 a.m., Major Armistead ordered the storm flag taken down. The same flag that Francis Scott Key had seen “at the twilight’s last gleaming" now hanging limp and heavy from rain. Following army regulations, at 9:00 a.m. Armistead ordered the garrison flag raised. The garrison’s fife and drums, joined by the musicians of the Maryland militia, played the national air “Yankee Doodle” while the large wool 30’ x 42’ garrison flag was hoisted.

The Star-Spangled Banner flew high as a symbol of courage, resilience, and strength. Baltimore had faced the strongest navy in the world and refused to yield.

Today, at Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, we celebrate that spirit and honor the events that led Key to write the national anthem. Walk the grounds where history was made, hear the stories of ordinary people rising to extraordinary challenges, and see how a city and its defenders came together to protect freedom.

Learn more: https://go.nps.gov/BattleOfBaltimore

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Image: Sunlight shines through a replica garrison flag flying over the sallyport of Fort McHenry.

Today, Tuesday, November 5th, is General Election Day across the country. Please do your civic duty and remember to cast your vote. May God bless The United States of America! 🙏🇺🇲🫡

Greetings!

The SAL National Americanism Commission will have its first regular meeting of the 2024-25 year on Monday, September 16th, at 7:00 PM EDT, via the Zoom platform. We have a full agenda. All are welcome! If interested, let me know for the Zoom credentials. Hope to see you then!

For God & Country,
Jeff

Jeffrey E. Hicks, PNCh (NJ)
National Chairman
SAL, Americanism Commission

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With the announcement of American Legion sponsorship of the Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA, the Legion also will be offering special merchandise that reflects the Legion sponsorship.
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Business icon, champion of civics education honored Quill Corp. founder and Distinguished Service Medal recipient Jack Miller suggests alliance with The American Legion to teach young people “why they should cherish what our founders gave us.”

SAL elects 1st national commander from New Mexico Joseph Navarrete is also the first son of a past Auxiliary president to lead the Sons.