The Prayer at Valley Forge

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Description

This is a copy of an engraving by John C. McRae, based on a painting by H. Brueckner. It comes from a series of records from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, gathered in 1931-1932, which planned and celebrated the birth and accomplishments of Washington and collected, preserved, and published writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.

National Archives Identifier: 532878

Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-201; The Prayer at Valley Forge. General George Washington, winter 1777-78. Copy of engraving by John C. McRae after Henry Brueckner, published 1866; 1777-1778 (artwork 1866); The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 – 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/prayer-valley-forge/, January 9, 2026]

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