
Framed Washington Takes Command of the American Army by Currier & Ives
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"Washington Taking Command of the American Army Under the Old Elm at Cambridge" by Percy Moran is a patriotic depiction of General George Washington formally assuming leadership of the Continental Army on July 3, 1775. Set beneath the sprawling branches of the historic "Old Elm" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the scene shows Washington mounted on a white horse, dignified and resolute, as lines of uniformed soldiers stand at attention with flags raised in salute. Officers and onlookers gather around, highlighting the ceremonial weight of the moment. Moran’s vivid, romantic style emphasizes unity, order, and the birth of American military leadership during the Revolutionary War.