"...And here, in this place of sacrifice, in this vale of humiliation, in this valley of the Shadow of Death out of which the Life of America rose, regenerate and free, let us believe with an abiding faith that to them Union will seem as dear, and Liberty as sweet, and Progress as glorious as they were to our fathers, and are to you and me, and that the institutions which have made us happy, preserved by the virtue of our children, shall bless the remotest generations of the time to come." –Speaker at a Memorial Dedication Ceremony, Modern-Day
The valley referred to in the quote above was the location of _________________
George Washington’s victory at the Battle of Yorktown
Friedrich von Steuben’s training of the Continental Army
Benedict Arnold’s victory over the British at Saratoga
Thomas Jefferson’s drafting of the Declaration of Independence
I don't think its George Washington because he wasn't really involved in this much stuff. am I incorrect?
It is Valley Forge I think. George Washingtton but not Yorktown.
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You are correct that George Washington's involvement is not directly related to the events or locations mentioned in the quote. The valley referred to in the quote is not specifically mentioned, but it is symbolic and represents a place of sacrifice, humiliation, and the Shadow of Death out of which the Life of America rose. To find the correct answer, we need to look for historical events or locations that match this description.
Friedrich von Steuben's training of the Continental Army took place during the Revolutionary War, but it did not involve a specific location that could be described as a valley or coincide with the described symbolism.
Benedict Arnold's victory over the British at Saratoga does not fit the description either. While Arnold played a significant role in the Battle of Saratoga, his victory was not seen as a "valley of the Shadow of Death."
Thomas Jefferson's drafting of the Declaration of Independence is also not related to the quote's description of sacrifice, humiliation, or a valley. The drafting itself took place in Philadelphia and was a political document rather than a physical location.
Considering the options provided, none of them align with the quote's symbolism. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined based on the information given. It is possible that the quote is referring to a different historical event or location altogether.