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Lafayette and France's debt to American liberty described
Pershing spoke at Lafayette's tomb reminding Americans of France's aid in the American Revolution. The article recounts Lafayette's youth in France, his voyage to America, his major role under Washington, and France's substantial military and financial support that helped secure independence.
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