The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932

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The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932

1931-1932

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/532858

The George Washington Bicentennial Commission had a two-fold purpose- to plan and celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington and to collect, collate, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times. Included are photos of artworks of Washington and his family, civil and military colleagues and adversaries, artworks of famous battles and other events in Washington's life, as well as photos of Revolutionary flags, cartoons, maps, artifacts, and some personal documents such as Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation and personal school books. Other photos include famous landmarks and Bicentennial activities- parades, reenactments, and exhibits in the United States and Europe.

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National Archives at College Park

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