The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown A.D. 1781

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The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown A.D. 1781

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Summary

Print depicts the surrender of the British forces after the Battle of Yorktown. Major General O'Hara, substituting for General Cornwallis, is shown handing his sword to the Comte de Rochambeau, who is standing next to General Washington.

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Date

01/01/1870

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Contributors

Illman Brothers.

place

Location

Yorktown (Va.), 37.23889, -76.50972

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Source

Library of Congress

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Link

http://www.loc.gov/

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No known restrictions on publication.