American Symbols & Landmarks1814

The Star-Spangled Banner flag had 15 stars

Stars and stripes on the Fort McHenry flag

The flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" had 15 stars and 15 stripes.

It flew over Fort McHenry in 1814, during the 23-year period when the flag carried a stripe as well as a star for every state.

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Flag poleNational Park Service

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