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Washington, Lafayette and the Bastille Key

Gentry George The Father of our Country was born into a prosperous Colonial Virginia family in 1732. His father owned substantial acreage plus successful business enterprises, but it paled compared to the thousands of acres of the much wealthier planters. … Continue reading

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Georges Washington Lafayette: Godson 

The Family Lafayette The Marquis Gilbert (plus a slew of middle names) Motier de Lafayette was born in 1757, into one of the wealthiest aristocratic families in France. Orphaned as a toddler, he became a ward of the King, who … Continue reading

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George Washington’s Two Revolutionary Sons

George Washington had no children of his own, although he raised two step-children, and was considered a responsible and affectionate parent. GW: The Revolutionary War When the Revolutionary War began in 1775, George Washington was 43 years old. Having served … Continue reading

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