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The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
120 pp.
| Carolrhoda |
April, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7613-5608-0$20.95
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When a re-education campaign was launched in 2005 to increase the public's knowledge of George Washington, scientists, historians, and artists collaborated to provide a more accurate portrayal of the man and his image. This thorough chronology of the project offers an insightful introduction to the "surveyor, general, and president." Well-captioned photographs enhance the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.