Lafayette was welcomed by the townspeople in Leesburg, Va. during his tour of the U.S. My ancestor, John Henry McCabe was mayor at the time. Speeches were given by Mayor McCabe and Lafayette from the steps of the mayors house prior to a grand celebration.
You will shed a tear...
Viva la France
Lafayette was welcomed by the townspeople in Leesburg, Va. during his tour of the U.S. My ancestor, John Henry McCabe was mayor at the time. Speeches were given by Mayor McCabe and Lafayette from the steps of the mayors house prior to a grand celebration.
Cool family history anecdote!
Yes, Lafayette one of the stellar figures of the Revolution. Extraordinary.
Thank you. An eccentric, courageous man. I loved researching and writing about Laffy with Drury on "Valley Forge."