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Memorials, Statues, and Monuments to George Washington

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Dozens of counties, hundreds of municipalities, a state, and our nation’s capital have all been named after George Washington. He is the most memorialized figure in United States history. In addition to these place names, there are countless statues, monuments, and memorials to Washington all around the country. In this activity, you will be comparing and contrasting some of the most well-known monuments to our nation’s first President.

Choose several monuments to focus on (your teacher will tell you how many). For each image, consider the following:

  • What do you see?
  • What do you think it represents?
  • How do they physically or symbolically depict George Washington?
  • What aspects and qualities do they appear to emphasize in their depiction?
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