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Printed Souvenirs of Lafayette's Tour of the United States
April 16, 2024
Two hundred years ago a hero of the American Revolution,
the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), also known in
America as General Lafayette, accepted Congress and
President James Monroe's invitation to come from his
home in France for an extended visit to the United
States. When he landed at Castle Garden in New York
City on August 16, 1824, throngs of well-wishers
greeted Lafayette. As he made his way to City Hall
accompanied by a military escort and local dignitaries,
cheering admirers—estimated to number 50,000—lined
the streets. The party-like atmosphere continued for the
next thirteen months as Lafayette visited cities and towns
in each of the twenty-four United States. During his tour
Lafayette traveled to battlefields, addressed Congress,
Souvenir Glove, ca.
paid his respects at George Washington’s grave,
1824. Gift of George A.
participated in Masonic ceremonies, and met with
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friends, among them former comrades in arms and all

the living U. S. Presidents. Crowds, church bells, and militias welcomed him at
every turn; he was honored by a dazzling number of processions, receptions,
and balls.
Many of the Americans who flocked to see Lafayette and celebrate him as a
living connection to the nation's origins sought to display their affection for the
hero. Some citizens wore ribbons and badges bearing Lafayette's portrait as
they participated in parades and civic events.