Lafayette’s Resurrection Tour, As Covered By The Post
By 1824, Americans knew what they owed Lafayette for helping them win independence. They also knew the price he had paid for his commitment to universal liberty.
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“Lafayette Is Here”: The Post Covers A Hero’s Return
It was America’s first, big celebrity tour. The country turned out in city after city to honor a revolutionary war hero and be reminded that the American revolution was still alive.
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