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Independence Declared 1776. The Union Must Be Preserved
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Black and white print; central figure of George Washington surrounded by one representative from each of the thirteen states. Washington is holding a scroll upon which is printed, "We declare ourselves free and independent. Behind him is a depiction of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Above him are bust portraits of the first eight presidents of the U.S. The print is flanked by two columns intended to represent New England rising out of Old England surmounted by Hope and Liberty. This print was an example of a commemorative created about 50 years after the American Revolution.
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Credit lineIndependence Declared 1776. The Union Must Be Preserved. 1839. Madison, James. National Museum of American History, Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection. CC0.
