The Portrait

""The Portrait"" is a poem written by John Pierpont and delivered before the Washington Benevolent Society of Newburyport. The poem is a tribute to George Washington, the first President of the United States, and celebrates his life and legacy. The poem is written in a lyrical style and is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Washington's life. The first section describes Washington's birth and early life, while the second section focuses on his military career and his role in the American Revolution. The third section discusses Washington's presidency and his contributions to the development of the United States. The final section reflects on Washington's death and his enduring legacy. Throughout the poem, Pierpont emphasizes Washington's virtues and his commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy. The poem is a moving tribute to one of America's most revered historical figures and is a testament to the enduring power of Washington's legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.