Betcha didn’t know this — but it’s the opening days of the Civil War, and Fort McHenry is a Union fort, surrounded by a city whose sentiments are openly sympathetic to the South. And you ...

Vince Vaise talks about Fort McHenry's role during the Civil War. ** This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit www.c-spanclassroom.org for more info.

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On April 16, 1861, with the Civil War having started days before, Devens, then 41, ... Devens and his rifle battalion made their way to Fort McHenry, Maryland. Gov.

On April 16, 1861, with the Civil War having started days before, Devens, then 41, ... Devens and his rifle battalion made their way to Fort McHenry, Maryland. Gov.