110622-N-WE887-001 Washington, DC (June 22, 2011)- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and chairman of Operation Sail, Inc., Jose Fuentes announced a partnership for the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. They made the announcement in a ceremony at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, home of the "Star Spangled Banner," the actual flag that inspired Francis Scott Key during the battle of Baltimore in 1814. (US Navy photo by MC2 Gina K. Morrissette/released)

110622-N-WE887-006 Washington, DC (June 22, 2011)- Chairman of Operation Sail, Inc., Jose Fuentes addresses the audience during a ceremony which announced a partnership between the US Navy and Operation Sail for the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. The ceremony was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, home of the "Star Spangled Banner," the actual flag that inspired Francis Scott Key during the battle of Baltimore in 1814. (US Navy photo by MC2 Gina K. Morrissette/released)

Rick Holifield helps his daughters with arts and crafts during the 3rd annual Girls Make History Day sponsored by the National Museum of the United States Navy. More than 800 children attended this years' Girls Make History Day. The event was based on the popular American Girl product line and encouraged the children to explore U.S. Naval history and heritage through the stories of American Girl characters that lived during significant periods in U.S. History. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina K. Morrissette/Released)

110622-N-WE887-008 Washington, DC (June 22, 2011)- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, speak with attendees at the ceremony which announced a partnership between the US Navy and Operation Sail for the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. The ceremony was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, home of the "Star Spangled Banner," the actual flag that inspired Francis Scott Key during the battle of Baltimore in 1814. (US Navy photo by MC2 Gina K. Morrissette/released)