Creating the United States
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Liberty Triumphs over Oppressive Forces
In this 1796 allegory, liberty triumphs over tyranny, despotism, and monarchy. American patriot leaders join Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, and Lady Liberty to defeat the evil forces, while the Genius of Liberty points out the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. A group of kings turn away with horror and dismay.