WASHINGTON, Gen George & DE GRASSE, Adm Francois statues in Yorktown Virginia by Oyd Player

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The statues of General George Washington and Admiral François de Grasse in Yorktown, Virginia, created by Oyd Player, honor two key figures in the American Revolutionary War. Washington led the Continental Army to victory and became the first U.S. president, while de Grasse's naval command was crucial in the decisive Battle of the Chesapeake. These sculptures commemorate their contributions to American independence and the Franco-American alliance. They are located on Main Street in Yorktown, a historic site of the war's final major battle.