Did soldiers hold up the flag pole of the star spangled banner?

Yes, soldiers did hold up the flagpole of the Star-Spangled Banner during the defense of Fort McHenry in September 1814. The flag, which was a large 15-star, 15-stripe banner, was raised to symbolize resilience and defiance against British forces during the bombardment. The sight of the flag at dawn inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that would later become the national anthem of the United States.