The Hero At Dorchester Heights
George Washington is more than the first president of the United States of America, he is looked at by many as the first hero in American History. Although Washington fought for the British in the French and Indian war, he helped the Americans win the American Revolution. Traveling and fighting through all the thirteen colonies, Washington led the continental army to triumphs as well as defeats. “Washington at Dorchester Heights” shows George Washington next to a horse looking over Boston. He is standing on Dorchester Heights looking over at the victory. Washington is portrayed as a heroic military leader because of his posture and his military apparel. In 1776, the Battle of Bunker Hill ended.[1] General Warren was killed and the position of general went to George Washington. Washington was the best fit helping the Colonists to win the American Revolution. Gilbert Stuart painted “Washington at Dorchester Heights” in 1806,[2] to commemorate the victory at Dorchester Heights and to portray General Washington as a smart, fearless and heroic leader.