National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
This exhibition commemorates the 250th birthday of Baron Von Steuben, hero of the American Revolution. Originally organized and shown in Germany, the exhibition has been adapted to emphasize his contributions to American Independence. Included are: portraits; decorations awarded him; documents, both American and French; and some of the weapons used during the American Revolution tracing his history in Germany and the reasons for his involvement with the Americans.
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