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WASHINGTON, George: Memorial Masonic Temple in Alexandria, Virginia
by Isabel Giampietro Knoll
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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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LET PREJUDICES AND LOCAL INTERESTS YIELD TO REASON. LET US LOOK TO OUR NATIONAL CHARACTER AND TO THINGS BEYOND THE PRESENT PERIOD.
George Washington
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THIS CLASSIC SCULPTURE COMMEMORATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL
THE BRONZE BAS RELIEF IS A GIFT FROM EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY AND WAS FIRST COMMISSIONED AS PART OF AMERICA'S BICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE. IT IS THE WORK OF ISABEL GIAMPIETRO KNOLL
DEDICATION AUGUST 1982
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Medium: Bronze
Artist: Isabel Giampietro Knoll
Related subjects: .MAJOR ATTRACTIONS; Masonry; Religion; Revolutionary War; US Presidents; George Washington
Location: 101 Callahan St (Alexandria, VA) Washington, D.C. Suburbs Virginia, Alexandria
Nearest Metro: Braddock Road (Blue - Yellow) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #5252 )
Links & other sources
Wikipedia article on freemasonry
City of Alexandria website
Masonic Temple website
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