Lafayette's Return: ; Statue of General to Be Unveiled in Namesake County
Sunday Gazette-Mail › September 20, 2004
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FAYETTEVILLE - Maj. Gen. Gilbert Motier de Lafayette was the youngest general fighting on either side of the Revolutionary War.See the full content of this document
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Lafayette's Return: ; Statue of General to Be Unveiled in Namesake County
He gave his money and spilled his blood in fighting for American independence.
He used his eloquence to support Ben Franklin when Franklin sought help from French leaders in Paris.He also persuaded the king of France to send reinforcements to George Washington. Without them, Washington knew he would los...See the full content of this document
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