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n 1876, to commemorate 100 years o independence rom GreatBritain, Archibald M. Willard presented his painting,
Spirit of ‘76,
atthe U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, PA. The paintingdepicts three generations o Americans fghting or their new nation’sreedom, one o whom is marching along though slightly wounded inbattle. Willard’s powerul portrayal o the strength and determination o the American people in the ace o overwhelming odds inspired millions.The painting quickly became one o the most popular patriotic images inAmerican history. This depiction o courage and character still resonatestoday as the
Spirit of ‘76
lives on in our newest Americans.
“Spirit of ‘76” (1876) by
 
 Archibald M. Willard
.
Courtesy of the National Archives, NARA File # 148-GW-1209
 
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