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or several festive days in June, Baltimore
celebrated its maritime history with visiting
ships, fireworks and a flight demonstration
from the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels.
Star-Spangled Sailabration was a commemoration of the
War of 1812 and Fort McHenry’s place in American history.
Tall ships and naval vessels from around the globe dropped
anchor in the Baltimore harbor, opening their portholes
and putting out the gangplank so landlubbers could get
a glimpse of a seafaring life. Composer Phillip Glass was
commissioned to create a commemorative piece that was
performed by the Baltimore Symphony. The Navy’s precision
fighter jet team, the Blue Angels, roared and soared above
the city. Nearly one million people enjoyed the spectacle.
The festivities return in 2014 when the city hosts
another celebration marking the bicentennial of the
War of 1812’s conclusion and the creation of the National
Anthem.
STORY BY KATHY BERGREN SMITH
KATHY BERGREN SMITH
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