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Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (also known as Westward Ho) is a painted mural currently displayed behind the western staircase of the House of Representatives chamber in the United States Capitol Building.

Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (also known as Westward Ho) is a painted mural currently displayed behind the western staircase of the House of Representatives chamber in the United States Capitol Building. The mural was painted by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze in 1861 and symbolizes Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was destined for Western exploration and expansion.
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Title:
Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (also known as Westward Ho) is a painted mural currently displayed behind the western staircase of the House of Representatives chamber in the United States Capitol Building.
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Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (also known as Westward Ho) is a painted mural currently displayed behind the western staircase of the House of Representatives chamber in the United States Capitol Building. The mural was painted by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze in 1861 and symbolizes Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was destined for Western exploration and expansion
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5314 x 3289 px | 50.0 MB
Print size:
45.0 x 27.8 cm | 17.7 x 11.0 in (300 dpi)
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