September 11, 1297 – Battle of Stirling Bridge
William Wallace led Scottish patriots to defeat the English Calvary during the War of Scottish Independence.
"We come here … to set our country free."
700 years later, on September 11, 1997, Scottish voters overwhelming approved a referendum to create an independent Scottish Parliament, the first step to fulfilling William Wallace's dream of a free Scotland.
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| Sterling Bridge Image by David Meisner Released to Public Domain |
September 11, 1709 – Battle of Malplaquet
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, led the Allied Forces to defeat the French Army during the War of Spanish Succession. Six generations later, Marlborough’s nephew would rally the English people in their darkest hour - the Battle of Britain.
"We shall never surrender."
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| Aircraft spotter in London National Archives and Records Administration Released to Public Domain |
September 11, 1814 – Bombardment of Baltimore
After burning Washington DC, the British fleet sailed into the Baltimore Harbor. Two days later, the British bombarded the city, inspiring Frances Scott Key to write a poem about Old Glory flying over Fort McHenry:
“Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
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| Flag flown over Fort McHenry Public Domain |
September 11, 1814 – Battle of Plattsburg
Navy Commander Thomas MacDonough repelled the British forces from Lake Champlain, securing the US’s northern border during the War of 1812.
"Impressed seamen call on every man to do his duty."
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| Naval battle on Lake Champlain. Engraving in 1816 by B. Tanner Public Domain |
September 11, 1941 – The Army breaks ground to build the Pentagon.
September 11, 2001 – Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.
September 11, 2008 – President Bush unveiled the Pentagon Memorial.
"America will never run … and we will always be grateful that liberty has found such brave defenders."
September 11, 2001 – Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.
September 11, 2008 – President Bush unveiled the Pentagon Memorial.
"America will never run … and we will always be grateful that liberty has found such brave defenders."
In memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and during the global war on terror.
In appreciation of the Americans and our allies, military and civilians, who tireless work to defend our democracy.
We are indebted to you for the freedom you give us.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
(edited from my original post on September 11, 2010)
