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Lafayette – the Frenchman that Americans loved

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Rick

The General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette was a key figure in American winning its independence. Lafayette blocked the escape route of the British ships at Yorktown, thus forcing Gen. Cornwallis to surrender to George Washington. Lafayette stands atop a marble … Continue reading →

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Lafayette – the Frenchman that Americans loved

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