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Fort McHenry Fortifies Maryland Heritage Amid Restoration
A period article outlines restoration and preservation efforts for Fort McHenry and nearby national park lands in Maryland. It highlights congressional support, funding allocations, and the goal to maintain the historic site as a national shrine linked to the Star Spangled Banner and Francis Scott Key. The piece recounts the 1814 defense, the flag, and the lasting significance for national memory, while noting plans for public access and ongoing preservation endorsed by government and citizens.
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Francie Scott Key
Seneta
France
Maryland
Fort Melivary
Eny of Maltinere
Prince Meeat Key
Fort Mellenry
Rafienal Park
Nalttimere
State of Maryland
Washington
Congress
Tennessee
Ohio
Francia Scott Ker
Fort McHenry
Maine
Louisiana
Seriog
Fort Mehenry
Maltimore
Faltimore
Courthouse Plath
Fort Me
Henry
Ery
Ita
Reliance
Samuel Smith
Mitte
Stricker Soliors
Commodjore
Rogers
Astir
North Point
Rows
Duncan McDougall
Baltimore
Fort Mellen
Hut
Beck
Firth
Wiumk
Cannander Brooke
Hrooke
Coef
Cochrane T
George Armistead
Armistead
Erebus
Stinden
Atorriean
CIA
Poe
Armstead