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Saint Patrick's Day, Army of the Potomac

Original - Saint Patrick's Day celebration in the Army of the Potomac. Depicts a steeplechase race among the Irish Brigade, March 17, 1863, by Edwin Forbes.

Reason

American Civil War holiday event, depicted by a notable artist. Restored version of File:Civil War steeplechase.jpg. A compressed courtesy copy will be provided upon request.

Articles this image appears in

Army of the Potomac, Irish Brigade (U.S.), Steeplechase, Edwin Forbes

Creator

Edwin Forbes

• Support as nominator --Durova³⁷² 06:28, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
• Supporr - GerardM (talk) 18:42, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
• Support Jujutacular ^T · C 18:25, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 23:20, 15 December 2009 (UTC)