003 The Flag Was Still There: The Battle of Baltimore, What It Meant, and What It Still Asks of Us

Most Americans know the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner. Far fewer know what they mean—or what it cost for that flag to still be there.

In this special Memorial Day edition of The Restless Signal, we revisit the Battle of Baltimore: a night of fire, consequence, and faith that brought the young American republic to the edge of collapse. Through the story of Fort McHenry—its defenders, its citizens, and a witness named Francis Scott Key—we explore what was truly at stake in 1814… and what remains at stake today.

This isn’t just a historical reflection. It’s about who we are, what our duty is, and what we’re called to become.