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The Shirtless George Washington Statue Is Unveiled (1841)

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The Controversial Unveiling of a Muscle-Bound George Washington Statue

This chapter delves into the contentious unveiling of a statue of George Washington as a muscular, naked figure, reminiscent of classical sculptures. It examines the artist's intentions and the public's varied reactions, focusing on the cultural implications of nudity in 19th-century America.

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