To the Marquis De La Fayette,born September 6, 1757,died May 20, 1834.
A true friend of Liberty, who served asa Major General in the Continental Army with"all possible zeal, without any special payor allowances" until the American colonistssecured their freedom, and whose frequentvisits to this State, as Aide to Washington,as Liaison Officer with supporting Frenchtroops, and in the pursuit of freedom, aregratefully remembered.
This Plaque is dedicated by theConnecticut La Fayette Bicentennial Committeein the Bicentennial Year ofthe birth of this great Frenchman,September 21, 1957.
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