When the United States Spoke French鈥擳he Role of France in the American Revolution and its Aftermath
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
础耻迟丑辞谤蝉听Larrie Ferreiro听补苍诲听Fran莽ois Furstenberg听will discuss French involvement in the Revolutionary War and early America, sharing how the Revolution鈥檚 success depended on the assistance provided by France and Spain, and information on the nation鈥檚 formative years, with special attention to a distinguished circle of five Frenchmen taking refuge in America. Guiding the discussion will be听Rosemarie Zagarri, professor of history at听George Mason University. Book signings of听Brothers at Arms听补苍诲听When听the United States Spoke French听will follow the program.听Presented in partnership with the French American Cultural Foundation and The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati.
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