In Leutzes painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware, I understand that Prince Whipple is the African American at the side of the boat and young James Monroe is holding the flag. Is this true?
In the painting, it is widely accepted that these are the characters depicted. However, in the historic fact, there is no documentation nor is it relatively feasible that James Monroe was in the boat with Washington. There is no documentation that Prince Whipple was specifically at the Crossing, however, the presence of African Americans at the Crossing is certain.
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