Washington at Braddock’s Defeat
1931
Earl Horter captures a moment of legendary grit in this dramatic 1931 etching. Here, a young George Washington stands defiant amidst the chaos of Braddock's Defeat, sword raised high as if commanding the very forest to hold the line. While the 1755 battle was a disastrous loss for British forces, this scene highlights the moment Washington's reputation for bravery was forged—legend has it he had two horses shot out from under him and four bullet holes in his coat, yet emerged completely unscratched. It's a powerful reminder that even in defeat, heroes are made.
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