Gene Jarvis: George Washington Profile

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1980
Image Size: 10.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 13.25 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen & Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

The day of which he had so long dreamt finally arrived. The bitter war over, George Washington was free to return home. However, though he did not kow it then, his service to his country was just beginning. When the call came, he again -- in peace as in war -- found strength to lead his people. Washington took office as President on April 30, 1789, and no better man could have filled this vital role. More than anyone else of his day, he was keenly aware of the responsibility he shouldered. On one occasion, he wrote, "I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent." He was sixty-two and tired, both in body and in spirit, when he reluctantly accepted a second term. But, during these years he performed one of his greatest services to his country; he insisted that America remain neutral in European wars. Except for the brief War of 1812, it was a precedent followed religiously until 1917.

This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood® Proofcard for the limited edition collection of The Presidents of the United States produced in 1981.

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