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September 14, 1822
Edwardsville Spectator
Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Tribute to Marquis de Lafayette as the sole surviving general from the American Revolution, highlighted by a toast in Savannah honoring him alongside Washington and Greene.
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La Fayette—the illustrious, true to the principles for which he drew his sword in his youth, is now the only surviving general that fought for the liberties of the United States. It must be a melancholy, yet a proud thought, to this revered foreigner—who is one of "nature's noblemen." The fact is brought to memory by the following toast drank at Savannah—The sole surviving general who fought with Washington and Greene!—When La Fayette shall die, his epitaph shall be found in the pages of our history, and his mausoleum in the hearts of Americans.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Lafayette
Surviving General
Toast Savannah
American Revolution
Washington Greene
What entities or persons were involved?
La Fayette
Washington
Greene
Where did it happen?
Savannah
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Primary Location
Savannah
Key Persons
La Fayette
Washington
Greene
Event Details
La Fayette is the only surviving general who fought for U.S. liberties, recalled by a toast at Savannah: 'The sole surviving general who fought with Washington and Greene!' His legacy will endure in American history and hearts.