The Enduring Image of George Washington Praying at Valley Forge

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An image of George Washington praying at Valley Forge, based on a 1975 oil painting by Arnold Friberg, has been widely used by the Trump administration and conservative groups, despite historians questioning its historical accuracy, highlighting its symbolic power in associating religion, nation, and military.

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