Clavin writes about the triumphant return to America in 1824 by the Marquis de LaFayette, who was greeted like a rock star and covered all then-24 states and 6,000 miles. Most pointedly, he visited Thomas Jefferson, and the two men cried out when they saw each other, then hugged and wept. Let America never forget this selfless, heroic man, who shed blood for this country, and encouraged France to support our impossible cause. Freedom fries, my ass.
Clavin writes about the triumphant return to America in 1824 by the Marquis de LaFayette, who was greeted like a rock star and covered all then-24 states and 6,000 miles. Most pointedly, he visited Thomas Jefferson, and the two men cried out when they saw each other, then hugged and wept. Let America never forget this selfless, heroic man, who shed blood for this country, and encouraged France to support our impossible cause. Freedom fries, my ass.
Amen!
Vive la France
Another great piece of history. Thank you for researching and writing these articles. I am always thinking, ahh another wonderful book coming.
Thank you. Up next is "Bandit Heaven," to be released on October 22. Glad you like the columns!