This captivating postcard depicts George Washington\'s triumphant reception on the Assunpink Bridge in Trenton, New Jersey, on April 21, 1789, as he journeyed to his presidential inauguration. The vibrant imagery is a reproduction of a popular Currier & Ives print, showcasing Washington on horseback, greeted by a jubilant crowd of citizens, predominantly women, showering him with flowers. Above, a floral arch bears the poignant inscription: \"THE HERO WHO DEFENDED THE MOTHERS WILL PROTECT THE DAUGHTERS,\" a nod to the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth.Published in 1982 by The Washington Crossing Card Collectors Club, this postcard commemorates a significant moment in American history. It features a 25-cent Bicentennial Executive Branch stamp honoring Washington and bears a distinctive \"INAUGURAL JOURNEY STATION\" postmark dated April 22, 1989. This historical collectible offers a vivid glimpse into the reverence held for America\'s first president and the patriotic fervor of the era.
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