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Jamestown, Virginia, USA - Pocahontas and John Smith
Jamestown, Virginia, USA - Pocahontas (1595-1617) and Captain John Smith (1580-1631), the Old Fort and the ruins of the Old Church. Postcard produced for the Jmestown Exposition of 1907 Date: 1907
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Exposition Fort Jamestown Legend Legendary Pocahontas Rebecca Rolfe Saved Saviour Settler Virginia Virginian 1907 Matoaka Powhatan Smith
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Jamestown, Virginia, USA: A Glimpse into the Past - Pocahontas and Captain John Smith This evocative postcard, produced for the Jamestown Exposition of 1907, transports us back to the early days of American history. The image captures the Old Fort and the ruins of the Old Church, standing proud against the Virginia landscape. In the foreground, the legendary figures of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith are depicted in a poignant moment of history. Pocahontas, the Native American girl who became a savior to the English settlers, is shown in traditional indigenous attire, with her arms outstretched towards the famous English explorer, Captain John Smith. Smith, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement in 1607, is dressed in the garb of a 17th-century Englishman. The story of Pocahontas and Smith is one of the most enduring legends in American history. According to the tale, Pocahontas saved Smith's life by placing her head on his chest when he was about to be executed by her father, Chief Powhatan. This act of kindness led to a friendship between the two, which played a crucial role in the peaceful coexistence between the English settlers and the Powhatan tribe. The Old Fort and the Old Church in the background are remnants of the earliest days of the Jamestown settlement. The fort, built in 1608, was the first permanent English fortification in the New World. The Old Church, constructed in 1639, is the site of the first recorded religious service in the United States. This postcard, with its captivating image and rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of Jamestown, Virginia, and the pivotal role played by Pocahontas and Captain John Smith in the early days of the American story.
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