Ben Brumfield writing for CNN:
In 1780, the original Hermione was assigned to a French nobleman, who fought as a general in George Washington’s army against the British. His name: Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
UPDATE: Title of the article has been changed to: “Reminder of U.S. liberty, replica of 18th century ship sets sail from France”
Sunday, April 19, 2015
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