1. The Franco-American Alliance
... to support it" ("France in the 1777"). Despite the disapproval of his king, Louis XVI, Lafayette wanted to aide the young and feeble colonies. With eleven other military figures on board his ship, he sailed to Georgetown, South Carolina to begin his armed duties. He presented himself to Congress shortly after his arrival. Lafayette not only tirelessly offered his services; he ... ...
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