 | Anne L. Poulet, Jean Antoine Houdon - 2003 - 392 Seiten
...part of Congress and the Virginia legislature to recognize Washington's extraordinary contribution: "Uniting to the Endowments of the Hero the Virtues of the Patriot And exerting both in establishing the liberties of his country." Initially, Houdon thought he would be able to realize... | |
 | Charles Mackay - 2005 - 417 Seiten
...this statae to be erected as a monument of affection asd gratitude to GEOBGE WASHINGTON, who, unitmg to the endowments of the Hero the virtues of the Patriot, and exerting both in establishing the Liberties of his Country, has rendered Ms name dear to Ms Fellow-citizens, and... | |
 | 1887 - 976 Seiten
...the pedestal is the following inscription, written by Thomas Jefferson: "GEOUOE WASHINGTON . " The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia have...hero the virtues of the patriot, and exerting both in establishing the liberties of his country, has rendered his name dear to Lis fellow citi/.ens and... | |
 | James Stuart - 1833 - 352 Seiten
...written by Mr. Madison. This statue was erected in the year 1788, during the life of Washington. " The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia have...hero the virtues of the patriot, and exerting both in establishing the liberties of his country, has rendered his name dear to his fellow-citizens, and... | |
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The general assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia have caused this statue to be erected as a monument of affection and gratitude to George Washington, who uniting to the endowments of the Hero the virtues of the Patriot, and exerting both in establishing... 
