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DescriptionCharles O'Hara surrender at Yorktown.jpg
British general Charles O'Hara (1740-1802) surrenders the sword of Charles Cornwallis to George Washington and Count de Rochambeau at Yorktown on 19th October 1791. Library of Congress description: "Print shows General Charles O'Hara, representing General Cornwallis, handing sword to George comte de Rochambeau who is standing with George Washington."
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