The U.S.S. Constitution Sets Sail

For only the second time in a century, the oldest commissioned vessel in the U.S. Navy -- the 215-year-old U.S.S. Constitution -- raised her sails in Boston harbor, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over the British warship HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812.

Old Glory

By TIME StaffAug. 20, 20120

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Reenactors from the 1812 Marine Guard raise the American flag in the Charlestown Navy Yard as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the USS Constitution's victory over HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812 in Charlestown, Massachusetts August 19, 2012. The USS Constitution set sail under her own power in Boston Harbor today for the first time since 1997 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812.

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