National Memorial Arch

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Revolutionary War memorial at Valley Forge
Revolutionary War memorial at Valley Forge

The National Memorial Arch is dedicated "to the officers and private soldiers of the Continental Army December 19, 1777 June 19, 1778". The Arch is located in Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania.

The Arch was erected in 1910 by an act of the 61st Congress.

National Memorial Arch inscription: Naked and starving as they areWe cannot enough admireThe incomparable Patience and Fidelityof the Soldiery                                             –George Washington
National Memorial Arch inscription:

Naked and starving as they are
We cannot enough admire
The incomparable Patience and Fidelity
of the Soldiery
                                             –George Washington


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