US History Of Defiance T-Shirt - Star Spangled Banner Flag

4" wide - Star Spangled Banner Flag printed on Left Chest

The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. It is on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Seeing the flag flying over Fort McHenry on the morning of September 14, 1814, after the battle ended, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry".

In 1795, two stars were added, representing Kentucky and Vermont, bringing the total number of stars to 15. Two stripes were added to make a total of 15 stripes. This was the only U.S. flag to have fifteen stripes. In 1818, Congress proclaimed that one star for each new state would be added on the 4th of July following the state's admission to the union and there would be thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. The 15 star flag flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and inspired the writing of the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

• 5.3 oz./yd² (US) 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% cotton PRESHRUNK
• Safety Colors, Sunset, & Tweed are 50/50 cotton/polyester
• Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
• Made with 100% U.S. cotton
• Classic fit
• Rib collar
• Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
• Tear away label

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