FOLLOW THE FRENCHMEN | EPISODE 23 - US MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

The tradition of military cooperation between France and the United States has been the bedrock of the bilateral relationship between our two nations for more than 240 years.
Lafayette, a French-born Revolutionary War hero, served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. In 1824, he effectuated a triumphal tour of the U.S. at the invitation of Congress.
His final journey across the young republic lasted 13 months. He was welcomed as a veteran, witnessing throughout the country the ubiquitous affection of his fellow soldiers of the American Army, their families, and friends.
On September 15, 1824, Lafayette was welcomed at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. He returned on July 2, 1825, for a second visit to the academy.
What did the Frenchman's visits mean for the community? What was West Point like 200 years ago as opposed to what we can see now? How does the Army celebrate Lafayette and its historical friendship with France? Follow The Frenchmen and find out now!

[@christianbellavia9851]

As a West Point grad, this video is absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing the meaningful relationship between West Point, Lafayette, and France.

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Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@revolutionarywestchester2586]

With a focus on Lafayette's military service in the American Revolution and on the strategic importance of West Point at the S curve of the Hudson River in the Hudson Highlands, this video is a valuable resource to help the public understand the many ways the French-American alliance was important then and has continued to be through the following years. Bravo!

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Thank you so much!

[@mil546]

Duty-Honor-Country. This video is a very good example of the American history. Thank you for sharing it.

[@thelafayettetrailinc.1207]

Thanks!

[@joangibson859]

Wonderful segment!! West Virginia's Secretary of State, Lt. Col. Army Retired, Mac Warner is a West Point graduate as are 3 brothers. Mac received his law degree from WVU and was a JAG officer before retiring.

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Thank you!

[@caraburton4672]

Very proud that DAR supported this. Thank you, Julien! Well done.

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Thank you so much!

[@SuperCulverin]

Too bad West Point is now occupied by enemy collaborator forces.