American Revolution. Surrender British army
American Revolution. Surrender British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, Oct. 19, 1781. In center, British Gen. Charles OHara, Cornwallis adjutant, surrendered his sword to mounted Major Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, Washingtons second-in-command. Generals Rochambeau and Washington are behind the central group, mounted, standing apart from the larger group of French officers (on left) and Americans (on right). Standing 4th from right is Alexander Hamilton
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13124367
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45380373
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3000px x 1978px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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Courtesy Everett Collection
