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July 5, 1923
Randolph Enterprise
Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia
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Biographical account of Marquis de Lafayette's lifelong dedication to human justice, democracy, and freedom, including his roles in overthrowing French monarchy, aiding American colonists, and securing French support for Yorktown victory.
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SOUGHT FREEDOM FOR ALL
Lafayette's Aim Was Establishment of Government by the People Throughout the World.
Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis De Lafayette, was a man who did good things in the world. In France he worked for human justice and democracy, and was one of the leaders in the overthrow of the wicked monarchic system of privilege and in the establishment of a government by the people. In America he fought for the freedom of the colonists, and in the end he persuaded France to send the men and the ships that made possible the final victory at Yorktown.
France reveres the memory of Lafayette. Born a nobleman, he was ever a noble man, a man whose motives were unselfish and whose life was devoted to the betterment of the lives of others. America reveres the memory of Lafayette because in America his unselfishness was most nobly exemplified. Not for the freedom of France alone but for the freedom of all the enslaved peoples of the world was Lafayette ever ready to fight or to die.
Lafayette's Aim Was Establishment of Government by the People Throughout the World.
Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis De Lafayette, was a man who did good things in the world. In France he worked for human justice and democracy, and was one of the leaders in the overthrow of the wicked monarchic system of privilege and in the establishment of a government by the people. In America he fought for the freedom of the colonists, and in the end he persuaded France to send the men and the ships that made possible the final victory at Yorktown.
France reveres the memory of Lafayette. Born a nobleman, he was ever a noble man, a man whose motives were unselfish and whose life was devoted to the betterment of the lives of others. America reveres the memory of Lafayette because in America his unselfishness was most nobly exemplified. Not for the freedom of France alone but for the freedom of all the enslaved peoples of the world was Lafayette ever ready to fight or to die.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Lafayette
French Revolution
American Revolution
Democracy
Freedom
Yorktown
Human Justice
What entities or persons were involved?
Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis De Lafayette
Lafayette
Where did it happen?
France And America
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Key Persons
Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis De Lafayette
Lafayette
Location
France And America
Story Details
Lafayette worked for human justice and democracy in France, leading the overthrow of the monarchic system and establishing government by the people. In America, he fought for colonists' freedom and persuaded France to send aid for the Yorktown victory. His unselfish life was devoted to bettering others and fighting for global freedom.