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Proceedings upon the unveiling of the Baron von Steuben statue

United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Printing · 1913

Official record of the 1913 unveiling of a statue honoring Steuben in Washington, D.C., including speeches about his legacy.

This document commemorates Steuben through the unveiling of a statue and public speeches about his legacy.

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This document is the official Congressional record of the unveiling of a statue honoring Baron von Steuben in Washington, D.C. in 1910, published in 1913 by the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Printing.

Why it matters

The unveiling ceremony and the speeches included in this document reflect how Steuben's contributions to the American Revolution were publicly commemorated more than a century after his death. It highlights his enduring legacy as a military leader who helped train American soldiers.

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  • What does the choice to erect a statue in Washington, D.C. tell us about Steuben's importance to American history?
  • How might the speeches at this event reflect the values of the early 20th century?
  • What is the significance of having an official government record of this event?

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