Lafayette in America

John W. Kluge Center, Library of Congress · February 24, 2026

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Moderator Kevin opened the event at the John W. Kluge Center, welcomed attendees and introduced the program: a discussion of Ryan Cole’s new book on Lafayette’s 1824–25 return to the United States and its historical significance.

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Historian Ryan Cole discussed his book on Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette and the 1824–25 American tour, joined by Chuck Schwamb of the American Friends of Lafayette for a Q&A at the John W. Kluge Center, Library of Congress. The event reviewed Lafayette’s tour, public reception, fundraising and commemorations and included audience questions about Freemasonry, funding, and Lafayette’s legacy.

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