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A Tale of Two Georges: Exploring Portraits of George III and George Washington | BRIdge to the Past

Grade
6–12
Duration
21 min
Topics
American Revolution, Founders
Published
Sep 7, 2020

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This week, Mary brings Gary on to compare the portraits of the famous two
Georges of early American history, George Washington and King George III
of England. They'll explore the reasons behind each man's deliberately chosen
outfits and stances. What do these paintings convey about the leaders'
confidence and leadership against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War?
And what unlikely similarities between the two men do these paintings reveal?

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