Lafayette is buried in Paris, his grave filled with american soil, and a flag displayed since 1834 when he died. The flag remained even during German occupation in WWII. This flag is renewed every year on July 4th.

EVERYONE GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE FIGHTING FRENCHMAN!

Give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman!

Lafayette is immortalized in both French and American history . In fact if I recall correctly General Brown during WW1 went to Lafayette’s grave and said Lafayette we are here. He presented a salute to the fighting frenchmen

Thank you/Merci to both Lafayette and the great nation of France, our oldest ally. 🇺🇸❤ 🇫🇷 It is never taught enough here in American scholastic history curriculums that without the support of the French (especially in the earlier years, when the other European powers shyed from the risk of taking sides against the British), we, the United States, *might* not have ever come to exist today or win our Revolution. May we never take our alliance, nor their contribution to our nation's birth and history for granted (despite some differences between our countries over the years, they are far outweighed by our mutual successes together!). ~From an American historian/geopolitical nerd... Vive La France! :)

Aww the way Lafayette looked at Washington and said that's my dad now and Washington looked at him and said you my son

"13 years old when he joined the Musketeers." *Hmph, no wonder he's such a badass.*

I'm watching a history documentary Because of a musical... I'm learning history. Because of a musical.

I miss the days when the history channel talked about actual history.

Lafayette idolised Washington, now so many idolise him. He truly is an amazing man. I would give anything to have the opportunities he was gruanted. Long live America, and Vive la France!

Am I going to watch this just because I'm in love with Hamilton's Lafayette? Hell yeah I am

Awww he named his baby after George Washington 😭😭 GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICAS FAVORITE FIGHTING FRENCHMAN ❤️❤️

2:15 actually my name is Marie-Joseph paul yves roch Gilbert du Montier the Marquis de Lafayette But you all can call me lafayette

Awesome Lafayette documentary. Saw the Hermoine in Yorktown this summer. Proud to be from the first city named for General Lafayette & the only one he ever visited, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He partied with the Mason's & black Mary all night. Black Mary was the chef, a black/creole woman who was the only one in attendance able to speak French.

Lafayette was a great Military Leader.

I go back to France for funds and come back with guns .. And ships

He was a great General who recognized Washington's greatness. Much of the military strategy was influenced by the Native American guerilla tactics, and Lafayette was a young military genius to use those tactics.

One of my ancestor, Lt. Thomas Hayden, was aide-de-camp to LaFayette. Towards the end of the war, he sent a literate slave to pretend to be a runaway seeking asylum with the Brits. He became Cornwallis' Butler, read Cornwallis' battle plans, escaped the Brits and gave the battle plan for what became the Battle of Yorktown, ending the war. Thomas Hayden was decorated and the literate slave -- the real hero of the Battle of Yorktown -- freed.

I was told I was related to him, and I had no idea who he was. Dang, it's kind of cool seeing a documentary for my ancestor. It's really cool knowing about my families stories.

The Marquee de Lafayette is not only French but also an American Citizen who served in our nations military with gallantry and honor. Instrumental in Cornell's defeat and surrender. He will always be remembered by this loyal American.

GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICAS FAVORITE FIGHTING FRENCHMAN

Lafayatte perfectly interpreted the meaning of "nobility" - a man of honor stuck to the honorable principles, ideals and spirit (including his astounding bravery, self-sacrifice manner and well-educated trait). And he was also bornt as an aristocrat ! Never has been the word "nobility" so fitted with a historical figure like him. His genuine friendship with Washington was truly a legend, symbolizing the Franco-American bond.

La Fayette's son is called Georges Washington de La Fayette....omg

Hell yes.... when we quit eating "French fries" years ago.....I was disappointed in most of my brethren..... my 5th great grandfather was at Yorktown......he owed his life and the lives of millions to come....to the French. Viva La 🇫🇷!!!!

*one more hamilton reference and i'm declaring independence from this comment section*

The French catch a lot of flak even being called cowardly. They're not. There's nothing wrong with their Men. Like this wonderful young man Lafayette they are brave and passionate.

Lafayette is one of, if not, my absolute favorite figures from the Revolutionary War era. He believed in America and Liberty so much that he fought hard and made things happen that may not have ever happened without him. Not to mention risking everything just to be allowed to fight with Washington

I go to France for more funds... and return with more GUNS! And ships! And so the balance shifts!

I thought I was the only one who was watching this because of Hamilton but I was mistaken! This was really interesting and I'm glad Hamilton has gotten people into history :)

Lafayette was really a standout. Maybe a little naive, and idealistic as a young man, but an indispensable friend to the American Nation that didn't always treat him well in later years.

Washington: son Hamilton: im not your son Washington: my other son Hamilton: what Lafayette: papa *hugs washington* Hamilton: ....... Washington: SON Lafayette:PAPA

its 2:29am on a school night and i dont even study the revolution for school,, but Lafayette is just too darn intresting

He had also quite an interesting life during the French revolution, and even managed to survive it.

WHAT AN AMERICAN HERO! USA AND FRENCH PEACE FOREVER!

23:00 I'm a general WWWWWEEEEEEEEE

Large baguette!

french and proud of it for my Americans brothers

Lafayette is my favorite soldier from the American Revolution and this is why I’m here.

I'm just glad to hear that, within the first twenty seconds, they've already struck the heart of the narrative. Lafeyette was certainly a disciple of the American cause of 'Liberty', but it was his friendship with George Washington that truly cemented his commitment to the Revolution.

You know you gotta get your right hand man back!

Forgot what an amazing person General Lafayette was!! 🇫🇷🇺🇸🙏

My hometown is named after him!!

Who here loved Lafayette before Hamilton was ever a thing? Lafayette has been my favorite war hero since 2013.

I missed this one in the past and thank you for posting it! Today is the day after the slaughter of the French People in Paris. I have to tell you that my father who passed in 1995 and only had a third grade education spoke very highly of Gen. Lafayette. My Dad grew up as a migrant worker and was not expected to go very far in life, but he loved history and that love is in me. I had to fight back the tears as this documentary revealed to me why my Dad had such respect for this General. They do not teach you in school that he was so young and from royalty! It also showed me the Hand of Almighty God in moving frail humans to establish our Great Nation. Thank You.

Laffeyette nous n'oublierons pas

C'est des gens comme La Fayette qui me rendent fière d'être française. Vive la France, et vive l'Amérique !

What a great American hero! And one world leader to be remembered! Thanks for sharing!

Lafayette would return a number of times to the United States during the early 1800's, he as greeted wherever he went as a true hero by extremely large crowds of Americans. This Video is well worth the watch. Thanks.

Immigrants, we get the job done!

Long Live the Marquis!!

I did not realize Lafayette was a master of guerilla warfare never done in Europe. Lafayette Park and Lafayette high school in St. Louis where I live has taken on even greater meaning for me now. His son named George Washington Lafayette. Sounds like he was a young teenager fighting alongside Joan of Arc. I learned so much. Thanks for the video!

I DREAM A LIFE WITHOUT THE MONARCHY, THE UNREST IN FRANCE WILL LEAD TO ONARCHY! ONARCHY, HOW YOU SAY? HOW YOU SAY- OH, ANARCHY! WHEN I FIGHT, I MAKE THE OTHER SIDE PANICKY!

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I love the narrator "Edward Herrmann" he did a lot of narrations for the History Channel's documentrys... he was also a actor his best known Roles in the 1980's were as Reverend Michael Hill in Disney's The North Avenue Irregulars. and Max, the mild-mannered head vampire in The Lost Boys.

Vive' liberte! I am watching this because of all the mention of France and American alliances in light of the Paris attacks. Thumbs up if you are too.

The way Washington and Archambeau decided to leave New York and attack the english in Yorktown (where were Lafayette's troopes) was a brilliant and decisive idea for victory. It was the best way to use the french military (especially maritime) forces in addition of the US army.

"Some kids today are still teething at 24." Sad but true.

Thank you God and thank you France for such a gift.

One cannot talk of Lafayette without acknowleging Jefferson, Hamilton, John Jay, Madison and Knox. Sênior People he had around him.

Thank you for making my documentary. after all, I AM americas favorite fighting french fry.

USA and FRANCE , together.

French and Amercans are way closer than Brits and Americans

Marquis de Lafayette was a hero like De Grasse who lead the french fleet at Chesapeake and Yorktown. Don't forget too french general Rochambeau who helped the americans revolutionary with his infantry to give the victory at Yorktown against Lord Cornwallis. Salute From Québec.

Him and Washington meeting and getting along so well seems to be destiny.

A real rock star this guy!

I find it interesting that so many men and women were willing to give their all for the possibility of a land of liberty. It inspires me to be my best self and to continue to make sure that I do my part as an American citizen to honor and protect the right's that these brave men and women gave their life for. I just hope that I, like these Patriots, can leave a better, more liberty filled country then the one I was born into.

The actor playing Lafayette is pretty cute

What an extremely well done docudrama.....!!! THX austin grove for this historically concise and fairly accurate upload. 👍 As an American expat, I'd get home in a heartbeat if today's *seditionist* statue defilers EVER pulled-down a statue of Lafayette..... let alone getting anywhere near DC's Lafayette Park.... EVER Again!!! = Long Live ALL rightful reminders of what our forefathers fought and died for. *VIVA LIBERTY*

Lafayette: hey dad can I have 10 dollars? Washington: **Starts crying** use it wisely...

My favorite General of the war, perhaps of the entire Revolution, were it not for my admiration of Franklin and Jefferson.

The hero of 2 worlds/revolutions. Marquis was disappointed that slavery continued after the Revolutionary War.

I don’t believe we could have won the war for independence without Lafayette. He was both a brilliant tactician, close confidant of general Washington, and a key to receiving vital aid from the French.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 God bless our French brothers forever🙏🏼 They stood beside our fathers when they were needed most, and fought with us until the glorious end!! France also gave us one of the greatest Generals in our history, whom President Washington loved as his own son...amazing!

Here's a guy who, it's hard to find anything bad to say about him. He knew what he wanted and went after it with a single mind. Though he had ambition, it wasn't for fame, glory or wealth. He fought for a cause he believed in. And damn if he didn't do it with style.

He’s the Lancelot of the Revolutionary set.

Those American Patriots don't play! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Proud American, and grateful for these men.

It would be an honor to visit The General’s gravesite one day, the next time i am in Paris, to pay my respects to this great man..🇺🇸 🇫🇷

Wow, 23 seconds in and i'm already screaming CALL ME SON ONE MORE TIME

They resonate through history these fascinating Generals with a very defined "sense of destiny"; Attila, Alexander, Saladin, Ceasar, Patton, Genghis Khan, Lafayette, all feeling a star guilding their firmament..

When he returned to America 50 years later it was if he stepped forth from a painting, such an American Hero he was.

Young, Intelligent, Humble and Calm under pressure all good qualities for a military commander.

I didn't know ,very good documentary, see if I could go back 50 years and have the internet at school I could have learned something ,thanks KZfaq

Major General Anthony Wayne was my 8x maternal grandfather the one mentioned here in support of Lafayette. He was in support of the seige of Yorktown.

Incredible story .. Amazing Life.

Lafayette is spinning in his grave concerning what happening in both America and France today...

Thank you France! ...and thanks for the fries too!

I am writing because my mother will most likely haunt me if I do not. Lafayette at one point was not getting aid from France. His cousin Lewis Lestarjette provided him with the necessary funds to continue his battle with the British. It is also well known in our family that Lestarjette gave more finances to the Revolution than any other individual in America. He had come to America years earlier and settled in Charleston on the battery. He opened a school and taught French. His home still stands on the battery today and is pointed out by the tour guides. Louis had a son who moved northward toward Walterboro , He had several daughters before finally having a son to carry on the Lestarjette name. Unfortunately, his son died at age 10 leaving no one to carry on the family name. The daughters got together and decided that one daughter would give the name of Lestarjette to one of their children and each generation would pass the name to the next in honor of their grandfather. It was quite an honor to carry the middle name of Lestarjette. My middle name is Lestarjette and I passed it down to my daughter Julia Lestarjette Cieluch Jackson. Unfortunately, children today, are not interested in family heritage and the stories of their ancestors. This is sad because America might not be in such peril of becoming a Communist nation otherwise. Terror and anarchy are why people came to America to form a free nation. We have forgotten why our grandfathers fought and died to keep America free. If We The People do not wake up NOW, we will sink into the depths of oblivion. America will loose her God given rights and exist no more.

One of my greatest moments was visiting the Lafayette Memorial at Yorktown. I lived near there and visited often.

99% of comments: *EVERYONE GIVE IT UP FOR AMERICA'S FIGHTING FRENCHMAN!!* *_LAFAYETTE!!_* Me: *Hamilton*, We're fighting in the idk for you

IM TAKIN THIS HORSE BY THE RAINS MAKIN REDCOATS REDDER WITH BLOOD STAINS

Bravo to all involved in the reenactments in this documentary! One could only imagine the quantity of technical preparation and costuming that went into the scenes and all the effort certainly paid off. Much better than the average reenactments I seem to come across in documentaries in general.

Thank you for the upload! One of my favorite documentaries~

I am proud of going to the college named after Lafayette. One reason I applied to this college was the name Lafayette College located in Easton, Pennsylvania. We are proud to be named after this great person who was very important to the winning of the revolutionary war. If you are a scholar of this war you will know that we almost lost the war several times. The final blow was the trap of the British Army by the French Fleet. Long live the memory of Lafayette. LAFAYETTE COLLEGE was FOUNDED IN THE 1840s after the visit of Lafayette to the US in the prior decade.

America and France have an everlasting friendship! Shout out to France from the US!!!

There were many foreign commanders who fought in the Revolution and helped America win its freedom. Count Pulaski, Baron Steuben, Kosciuszko...but Lafayette outranks them all, not in mere military rank, but in impact. He may not have been born on American soil, but as far as I'm concerned, he's a true son of liberty.

Alright so there’s a musical about Hamilton’s life but now we NEED one about Lafayette’s life

"America has joined forces with the Allied Powers, and what we have of blood and treasure are yours. Therefore it is that with loving pride we drape the colors in tribute of respect to this citizen of your great republic. And here and now, in the presence of the illustrious dead, we pledge our hearts and our honor in carrying this war to a successful issue. Lafayette, we are here." -Colonel Charles E Stanton of the AEF in Paris, 1917.

Thank you for posting this video. So much information. I knew he was a big help in getting France to help us and I knew he fought with us but so much more I didn't know.

what an amazing man, truly an inspiration for any young striding military young man

Truly A Great Man ... We Salute You Sir, And The Great Nation of France. Even today we honor your deeds, and the brotherhood of blood that France and The United States have shared through WWI and WWII. No other Nation has shared this bond with our two countries although allies have came and went. None so loyal and honorable as General Lafayette and France......