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Fifty years after the American Revolution, General Lafayette toured the entire United States, drawing millions of citizens into a celebration of the achievements of the young nation, as well as his vital contributions that led to America winning the war against Britain. Lafayette was the last living major general of the Revolutionary War, and beloved by veterans and ordinary citizens alike. But how much do Americans today know about Lafayette?
Join us for a fascinating discussion about Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the United States and his international human rights legacy.
Speaker Dr. Patricia Maclay is an expert on Lafayette, as well as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is on the board of the American Friends of Lafayette, and is the National Chair of the Franco-American Memorial Committee.