WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. by Lee Oskar Lawrie

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George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States of America, as well as the nation's first president (1789–1797). Before becoming one of the major founding fathers of the nation, as well as president, Washington led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Washington was seen as symbolizing the new nation and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. During Washington's funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. Source: Wikipedia

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Medium: Marble
Artist: Lee Oskar Lawrie(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Revolutionary War; US Presidents; George Washington
Location: Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves NW (south aisle) Washington, D.C. National Cathedral

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Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 77006551 (dcMem ID #1488 )

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'Who is That Man Anyway?' on Washington(79)
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