George Washington at Valley Forge - NYC, NY
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This relief sculpture depicting George Washington in prayer is located on the east corner of Federal Hall in New York City.
Waymark Code: WMJ6KX
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2013
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Located at the site where Washington was sworn in as America's first President, this brass relief panel depicts Washington praying at Valley Forge. His hat lies on the ground. A tree and his horse are in the background. An inscription reads:
"WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE
PRESENTED-BY-LAFAYETTE-POST-NO.-140-DEPARTMENT-OF-NEW-YORK-C.A.R.
FEBRUARY 22nd, 1907."
The artist of this 1904 work is James E. Kelly. Read more about the artist at (
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