Triumphal Arch for the Reception of General Washington

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A triumphal arch is a structure in the shape of a monumental archway, in theory built to celebrate a victory in war, actually used to celebrate a ruler. This specific Triumphal Arch was erected near Philadelphia for the reception of General Washington, April 20, 1789.

Keywords

reception, celebration, general president george washington triumphal arch, triumphant victory

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1763-1788 American Revolution Monuments and Grave Sites, Pennsylvania, Washington's Birthday

Source

Benson John Lossing, ed. Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (vol. 10) (New York, NY: Harper and Brothers, 1912)

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