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This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
In 1779, the American artist Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of George Washington, depicting the president after an ...
On This Day: George Washington elected 1st U.S. president
George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...
We cannot forget George Washington's links to Bergen County | Letter
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a reported heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Police ...
Bailey leads Davidson against George Washington after 21-point outing
BOTTOM LINE: Davidson faces George Washington after Reed Bailey scored 21 points in Davidson's 77-68 victory against the UMass Minutemen. The Wildcats have gone 11-2 at home. Davidson is fifth in the ...
Dayton faces George Washington on 3-game losing streak
Dayton aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a win against George Washington. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.
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How One President’s Day Became Presidents’ Day
Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency. By Remy Tumin George Washington was not a huge fan of celebrating his birthday.
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This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
George Washington at the Battle of Princeton (1783-84) is another one of Peale's versions of the scene. Princeton University Art Museum Previous “botched” restoration attempts involved a ...