Founding Fathers Collection (#4)

George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783
WASHINGTONs FAREWELL. George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George Washington standing alongside

The Heroes of the Revolution. Left to right: General George Washington and officers Johann De Kalb, Baron von Steuben
WASHINGTON & GENERALS. The Heroes of the Revolution. Left to right: General George Washington and officers Johann De Kalb, Baron von Steuben, Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko

(1732-1799) accepting the election to Commander in Chief in the Continental Congress, 15 June, 1775: lithograph, 1876
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799) accepting the election to Commander in Chief in the Continental Congress, 15 June, 1775: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century

4th President of the United States. Pastel by James Sharples
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). 4th President of the United States. Pastel by James Sharples

The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall, New York
WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall, New York, 30 April 1789. Engraving, American, 1800s

John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

Popes Creek, Wakefield, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the birthplace of George Washington. Engraving, 19th century
WASHINGTON: BIRTHPLACE. Popes Creek, Wakefield, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the birthplace of George Washington. Engraving, 19th century

Declaration: Signatures
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. Second page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

FRANKLIN: DEATHBED, 1790. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat, looking upon a crucifixion scene from his deathbed, 1790

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. After the painting by Junius Brutus Stearns

Ratification resolution by the Constitutional Convention, 1787
Resolution to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1787. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Signatures of leaders of the Constitutional Convention, 1787
Signatures of leading members of Constitutional Convention, 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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Delegates signing the Declaration of American Independence, July 4, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Ben Franklin, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

SHAYS REBELLION, 1786. Proclamation by the State of Pennsylvania offering a reward for Daniel Shays and three other leaders of Shays Rebellion of 1786. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, 19 May 1787

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. Mezzotint engraving by Henry S. Sadd, c1846 after a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. British General Charles O Hara surrendering the sword of General Cornwallis to American General Robert Lincoln at Yorktown

ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American lawyer and statesman. Chromolithograph, c1896, after a painting by John Trumbull

ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American lawyer and statesman. Bronze statue of Hamilton by James Earle Fraser, 1923, in front of the Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washingtons Death Bed. Mezzotint after T.H. Matteson, 1846

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin, assisted by his son William

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776. Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin. Painting by Clyde O. DeLand, 1900s

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Look on this picture, and on this. American cartoon, 1807

DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and John Adams

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States. Aquatint by Michal Sokolnicki after a watercolor, 1798, by the Polish patriot Thaddeus Kosciusko, early 19th century

The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, 1817 (oil on canvas)
XOS909402 The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 53 x 78.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 11th December 1620, engraved by Nathaniel Currier
XND76062 The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 11th December 1620, engraved by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

Signing the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776 (oil on canvas)
XOS702745 Signing the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); Capitol Collection, Washington

GEORGE WASHINGTON, He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War

Signing the United States Declaration of Independence, engraved by J. Knight (engraving)
XJF275660 Signing the United States Declaration of Independence, engraved by J. Knight (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. 18th century silhouette

BOSTON: PROCESSION, 1789. Announcement, 19 October 1789, of a procession to honor President George Washington in Boston, Massachusetts

GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1775. General George Washington taking command of the Continental Army on the Common at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 3 July 1775. Wood engraving, American, 1855

ARMY WAGON TRAIN. General George Washington and his staff welcoming a provision train of supplies for the Continental Army during the American Revolution

WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. A view of the pontoon bridge at Grays Ferry near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, looking west across the Schuylkill River

WASHINGTON: SEAL. Impression of the presidential seal used by George Washington, 1789-1797, featuring the same design as the Great Seal of the United States

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washington s
WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. Page one of the original manuscript of George Washingtons farewell address to the armies, his last official document as commander-in-chief, 2 November, 1783

MOUNT VERNON. Home of George Washington on the Potomac River in Virginia. View to the North from the Lawn at Mount Vernon. Watercolor by Benjamin Harry Latrobe, 1796

ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES. Act to establish the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, by John Adams, 1780

MOUNT VERNON: PLAN. Original suggestion by George Washington to his architect for design of Mount Vernon, c1757

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington receiving his commission, 1775. Wood engraving, 19th century

HORSE-DRAWN COACH. George Washingtons English coach. Engraving, 19th century

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). When captain of the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War: oil on canvas by Junius Brutus Stearns (1810-1885)

WASHINGTON: TRENTON, 1789. President-elect George Washingtons reception at Trenton, New Jersey, 21 April 1789, en route to his inauguration in New York City

ROGER SHERMAN (1721-1793). American jurist and statesman. Oil on canvas, c1775, by Ralph Earl

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"Founding Fathers: Pioneers of a Nation's Birth" Step back in time to the Continental Congress, where Chaplain Jacob Duche led the first prayer, igniting the spirit of unity and divine guidance. Witness this historic moment that laid the foundation for a new nation. In 1781, amidst the battlefields of Yorktown, Alexander Hamilton stood tall as an emblem of resilience and determination. This steel engraving captures his unwavering spirit during America's fight for independence. Benjamin Franklin, a man of many talents and accomplishments, is immortalized in oil on canvas. A true Renaissance figure, he contributed to science, diplomacy, and even journalism. His influence resonates through generations. Debating fervently in 1787 was an assembly tasked with shaping America's future - The US Constitution Convention. These visionaries engaged in intellectual discourse that would shape our democracy for centuries to come. The Declaration of Independence stands as a testament to bravery and defiance against tyranny. Its copper print from 1823 encapsulates the boldness that birthed thirteen United States united under one cause. Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense, " owned by John Adams himself, served as a catalyst for revolutionary ideas that fueled American independence. Its second edition title-page holds historical significance. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787 with wisdom and leadership unparalleled. This line engraving transports us to witness his pivotal role in crafting our enduring constitution. Patrick Henry's fiery oratory skills echoed through history when he addressed the First Continental Congress in 1774. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' painting immortalizes this hero who inspired countless patriots with his words. Alexander Hamilton left an indelible mark on American politics; his portrait painted by John Trumbull captures his essence perfectly - ambitious yet devoted to building a strong nation founded on principles we still cherish today.