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title: Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela
author: Reǵnier
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19296/washington-at-the-battle-of-the-monongahela/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-08-07
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# Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela

_Authored by Reǵnier_

## Image File

[![Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19296.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19296.jpg)

## Image Caption

[George Washington](https://www.worldhistory.org/George_Washington/) (right, on horseback) rallies the British troops at the [Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of the Monongahela (9 July 1755), also known as Braddock's Defeat, during the French and Indian [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1754-1763). Originally named *Washington the Soldier*, oil on canvas painting is by Reǵnier, 1834.

Library of Congress.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Reǵnier. (2024, August 07). Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19296/washington-at-the-battle-of-the-monongahela/>
### Chicago
Reǵnier. "Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 07, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19296/washington-at-the-battle-of-the-monongahela/>.
### MLA
Reǵnier. "Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Aug 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19296/washington-at-the-battle-of-the-monongahela/>.

## License & Copyright

The public domain content above is from the [Library of Congress](http://www.loc.gov/). You can copy it freely. [Original image](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003677702/) by [**Reǵnier**](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003677702/). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 07 August 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.