Lafayette's Letter Before Monmouth | Newark News

Discover the electrifying bond between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette through a rare, handwritten letter penned just days before the Battle of Monmouth—now on display in Paris alongside a sweeping exhibition celebrating Lafayette’s dual legacy as a French hero and American patriot. Explore his dramatic 1824 farewell tour across New Jersey, where towns from Newark to Princeton erupted in celebration, treating him like royalty. This episode reveals how Lafayette’s unwavering alliance with America reshaped Franco-American history—and why his friendship with Washington remains one of the most enduring tales of the Revolutionary War. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b2556b40ab3b6ed