Retracing 200-year-old steps of a French born U.S. hero
Local governments dedicate day to mark the bicentennial of war hero’s visit across the nation
October 19, 2023 at 3:10 a.m.
A portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman widely considered an American hero who will be honored in 2024 during a year-long celebration of his tour of the country 200 years ago.
(Courtesy photo of Library of Congress)
Across the nation, there are dozens of counties, cities, towns, villages, streets and squares named …
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