Report of the Commission to Procure Memorial Statues for the National Statuary Hall at Washington, 1876 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Massachusetts helped shape a national memory, guiding the selection of two landmark statues for the National Gallery in Washington. This edition traces the history of the commission, the debates over who best represents colonial and revolutionary eras, and the timeline that led to the eventual placement of John Winthrop and Samuel Adams in the hall.

Readers gain a clear, documentary view of how state pride, national heritage, and public art intersect in the effort to commemorate America's past. The text focuses on procedural steps, key conversations, and the people who framed the choice, without venturing into fictional storytelling.

• How commissions were formed and what factors influenced the choices of subjects


• The arguments for representing colonial foundations and the American Revolution


• Profiles of the principal figures considered and ultimately honored


• The evolving relationship between state efforts and national memory

Ideal for readers of American history, public art, and the story of how memory is curated in national spaces.

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